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Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on January 18, 2005.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 18, 2005
The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee met January18, 2005 at 5:15 p.m. in the Haworth Room of the Huntington Building located at 900 W. Monroe, Jonesboro, Arkansas. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Chris Moore, Judy Furr, Tim McCall, Jim Hargis, Mitch Johnson, City Clerk Donna Jackson, Staff, Press, and Audience. Councilman Perrin was unable to attend.
Chair Chris Moore called the meeting to order.
COMMITTEE & SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Councilwoman Furr moved, seconded by Councilman McCall to appoint Councilman Chris Moore as the 2005 Chair of the Public Safety Committee. All voted aye.
Councilman Hargis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to appoint the following 2005 Subcommittee Chairs:
Police - Judy Furr
Fire - Tim McCall
E911 - Harold Perrin
Inspections - Mitch Johnson
Animal Control - Jim Hargis
Ambulance - Chris Moore
All voted aye.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
Mr. Bill Alexander who operates a mosquito abatement company called, Fly By Night, addressed the committee about possible employment. He explained he was insured and licensed and listed Indianola, Mississippi as a reference. When asked how often he provides aerial spraying Mr. Alexander stated it depended on the conditions at the time. It was explained that aerial spraying plus clean up of tires is provided, and trucks could run if needed but were not part of the day to day service.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Discussion was held regarding the Dangerous Animal Ordinance. This ordinance was being proposed as an immediate fix for problems pertaining to the control of vicious dogs, with more detailed legislation to follow. Chairman Moore recommended amending the original ordinance to strike the words, “adequately lighted and” from Section 2, Subsection “C” on the first page of the ordinance. Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis to recommend the ...
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