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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on May 8, 2006.
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Public Services Committee Minutes
Monday, May 8, 2006
4:30 p.m.
Members present were: Jimmy Ashley, Judy Furr, Tim McCall, Cecil Province and Ann Williams. Councilman Johnson was unable to attend.
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Councilman Ashley motioned, seconded by Councilman Province for the approval of the regular meeting on April 10, 2006, as written. All voted aye. Copies were provided to all in attendance.
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Waive competitive bidding and asserting the low bid of Relativity, Inc.: Mr. Joel Gardner explained the buses needed AVL units installed in them. For five buses, the price would be $14, 985, plus tax. It was questioned whether the price Mr. Gardner received was the same price that the Police and Code Enforcement Departments receive AVL units. Mr. Gardner stated he was not sure if it was the same price. It was asked for him to check and make sure. It was also asked for him to add in the ordinance that the price is for five buses. Councilwoman Furr motioned, seconded by Councilman McCall, to accept the ordinance and place it on the agenda for the May 16th Council meeting, pending Mr. Gardner check the price on the AVL’s to make sure it’s what the City has already been quoted. All voted aye.
Appoint new board members to the JETS Community Transportation Advisory Board: Mr. Gardner explained Mr. Rick Baker has left the advisory board. The board recommended appointing Ms. Amy Hutson to replace Mr. Baker. Councilman Ashley motioned, seconded by Councilman Province, to appoint Ms. Hutson to the board and place the resolution on the agenda for the May 16th Council meeting. All voted aye.
Approval of JETS general operating policies: Mr. Gardner explained the operating policies are being proposed by the advisory committee. He added City Attorney Phillip Crego has not approved the policies yet. He also explained the operating policies are different from the substance abuse policy. In addition,...
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