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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on April 18, 2005.
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Public Services Committee
April 18, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ann Williams, Mitch Johnson, Tim McCall, and Cecil Province. Councilwoman Furr was unable to attend.
Others present were: City Clerk Donna Jackson, Jeff Owens, Brian Wadley, and Paul Copeland.
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order.
MINUTES
Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilman Province for approval of the March 30, 2005 committee minutes as provided. Copies were provided to all in attendance. All voted aye.
PARKS
Water Meter & 2 inch line at CFP: Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson to recommend a resolution to the full council requesting free utility service at Craighead Forest Park, 4910 S. Culberhouse. Mr. Owens explained it would be for future work at CFP, for a sign at the parks entrance (in the island) that would house a waterfall, and expansion of a historical tree walk. Councilman Province questioned if a two inch line would be adequate. His concern was that the work would have to be redone in a few years if the line was not large enough. Committee members were assured the two inch line would be adequate. All voted aye.
Forestry Grant: Mr. Owens requested a recommendation to apply for a 50/50 matching Forestry Grant which would be used for educational greenway planning and equipment for the maintenance of trees. Two options were being considered, but were waiting on concrete cost from Associated Engineering. He stated the grant had been budgeted for in the 2005 budget, with the Forestry Commission paying $10,000.00 and Jonesboro paying $10,000.00. However, Grant Coordinator Paul Copeland pointed out the budget reflects $20,000 from the city for the Tree Forestry Grant and would receive $10,000.00 from grant proceeds. Since there was no urgency for the grant application, and the matter, if recommended, would have to go before the Finance Commit...
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