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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on August 11, 2003.
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Public Services Committee
August 11, 2003, 3:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room
Members present: Jim Hargis, Tim McCall, Bill Roddy, and Dave Young
Members absent: Cecil Province
Others present were: Mayor Brodell, Jason Wilkie Parks Director, Keith Inman with the Jonesboro Sun, and Donna Jackson, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Hargis moved, seconded by Councilman McCall to approve the minutes of July 14, 2003 as provided. All voted aye.
PEPSI CONTRACTS
Councilman Young moved, seconded by Councilman McCall to approve a 10 year contract for Allen Park and a seven year contract for Parker Park both with Pepsi Americas. Mr. Wilkie was instructed to provide original contracts and corrected resolutions to City Clerk, Donna Jackson so both resolutions could be placed on the August 18th agenda. All voted aye.
GRANT APPLICATION - ROTARY PARK
Mr. Wilkie provided a copy of a resolution authorizing Mayor Brodell to apply for a 50/50 matching grant with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for the development of recreational facilities in the City of Jonesboro. Mayor Brodell stated this would be exclusively for the Rotary Park. It was explained that the Rotary Club was making this a project and were committed to raising funds for the city’s matching share. Mr. Wilkie explained the amount of the grant could be as much as $250,000.00. Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilman Hargis recommending the resolution and placing on the August 18th agenda. All voted aye.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Councilman Hargis moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to adjourn. All voted aye.