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Minutes for the Master Street Plan Committee meeting on June 26, 2014
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Members present: Jim Abel, Paul Hoelscher and Robin Nix, Sr.
Members absent: Josh Brown, Mike Cameron, Marvin Day, Ann Garner, Ben Owens (chair), Bill Smith, John Street and Garry Tate
City Engineer Craig Light questioned whether Eugene Holloway has been appointed to the committee yet. City Clerk Donna Jackson answered yes, the resolution was passed by Council. (It was noted after the meeting that Mr. Holloway has not been appointed to the committee because a resolution hasn’t been presented to the Council.)
The minutes from the June 26th meeting were not approved due to the lack of members present. It was decided to hold the minutes for approval until the next meeting.
Discussion was held concerning right-of-way dedication. Mr. Light explained currently developers are required to dedicate right-of-way when new subdivisions are made, as well as when property is replatted. He noted the City Attorney’s Office has indicated the city is abiding by state law with the current process, so they are not really recommending any changes to the process. He asked if anyone would like to make changes to the process. No committee members expressed any concern with the right-of-way process.
It was questioned how often the city collects right-of-way when the Master Street Plan shows a future route. Mr. Light explained currently with every new subdivision or new platting of property into a lot, the city acquires right-of-way according to the Master Street Plan. It happens approximately two or three times a week consistently. They get some objections, but since the City Attorney says they are abiding by state law then they can continue asking for the right-of-way. It was also questioned if other cities have the same process as Jonesboro. Mr. Light answered yes. Further discussion was held concerning the process.
It was questioned what happens when additional right-of-way is needed at an intersect...
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