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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on November 17, 2004.
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Public Services Committee
November 17, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ann Williams, Cecil Province, and Judy Furr.
Others present were: City Clerk Donna Jackson, Parks Director Jason Wilkie, Mayor’s Assistant Aubrey Scott, and Jonesboro Sun Reporter, Keith Inman.
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order:
MINUTES
Councilman Province moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr for approval of the September 15, 2004, October 11, 2004, and October 20, 2004 committee minutes as provided. Copies were made available to all in attendance. All voted aye.
ASU ROTC ORIENTEERING AREA
Options were discussed on making the ROTC Orienteering signs more aesthetic to the park area. Captain Durham was asked to research the possibility of plastic coverings that would go over five foot posts made of cypress or cedar and be inscribed with facts about nature. Captain Durham was in agreement with this alternative and stated he would report back to committee members on December 13, 2004.
ATV AREA SCOPE OF WORK
Discussion was held regarding the preliminary scope of work for engineering services on the parking lot at the ATV area based on an $85,000 grant secured from the Arkansas Transportation and Highway Department. Mr. Wilkie reported he had reviewed the qualifications of engineers and recommended three local firms: Associated Engineering, NRS, and Hamman Newell. The decision was made to have Mr. Wilkie submit the proposed scope of work to the three engineering firms and conduct the interviews for the purpose of providing a recommendation to the committee by the December 13th meeting.
Mr. Wilkie informed committee members he had contacted the City Attorney and the State regarding a letter stating the possibility of closing the ATV Park if the rules are not followed. He explained the State had informed him the park could be closed as a last resort if all other attempts had been exh...
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