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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on July 12, 2004.
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Public Services Committee
July 12, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ann Williams, Dave Young, Tim McCall, Cecil Province, and Judy Furr.
Others present were: Aubrey Scott, Mayor’s Assistant, Keith Inman, Jonesboro Sun; Steve Ewart, NEAT; Jim McKinnon, Grants; and Donna Jackson, City Clerk
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
MINUTES
Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr for the approval of the June 14, 2004 committee minutes as provided. Copies were made available to all in attendance. All voted aye.
CONTRACT - AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS - MASS CAR SHELTERS
Jason Wilkie, Parks Director provided a copy of a contract for the use of parks facilities to be used as mass care shelters by the American National Red Cross. Discussion was held regarding the protection of computer stations and sensitive information, as well as who would determine an emergency. Mr. Wilkie explained the City Attorney would be reviewing the contract and he would bring it back to the committee for recommendation to the full council.
CRAIGHEAD FOREST LAKE DRAW-DOWN
Mr. Wilkie explained the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission would begin a draw-down of Craighead Forest Lake which would take two weeks to drain and another thirty days to dry up. It was explained that this would include a sand containment barrier and excavation of the bottom of the lake along the swimming beach to prevent erosion. Mr. Wilkie explained an engineer was needed to design the structure and the only firm with direct beach development experience was Thompson Engineering. It was explained that Mr. Wilkie would determine the “scope of work” with the help of Corp of Engineers and Bernie Auld.
GRAFFITI CONTEST
Mr. Wilkie stated he had been approached by Councilman Moore and Mr. Aaron Richardson about conducting a graffiti contest for the new skate park. He was instructed provide the de...
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