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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on June 13, 2005.
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Public Services Committee
June 13, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ann Williams, Mitch Johnson, Judy Furr and Cecil Province. Councilmen Jimmy Ashley and Tim McCall were unable to attend.
Others present were: Mayor Formon, City Clerk Donna Jackson, staff and press.
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order.
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Councilman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr for approval of the May 9, 2005 committee minutes as provided. Copies were provided to all in attendance. All voted aye.
Greenway Presentation: Mr. Bernie Auld, a consulting engineer from Nashville, Tennessee provided a presentation on a proposed Greenway Project in and around the Turtle Creek Mall. The greenway trail would extend southward to the Allen Park Community Center on Race Street. Mr. Auld stated there would be a Greenway Interpretive Center used to educate the public, which the City of Jonesboro would claim ownership, and responsibility for maintenance. Mr. Auld spoke of “turtle berms” made up of ornamental grasses. It was further stated the City of Jonesboro would be responsible for landscaping. No schedule was set for its completion.
Transportation Ordinance by Dr. Paul Copeland, Director for Economic Development: Dr. Copeland presented a proposed ordinance creating the Jonesboro Economical Transportation System (J.E.T.S.). He explained financing would come from a variety of sources, referring to section three of the ordinance, and section four referring to the grant matches. He explained the 2005 budget ordinance would have to be amended to include personnel employed by J.E.T.S., consisting only of the Transit Coordinator for this fiscal year. Section six of the ordinance refers to the financial management, providing for a referendum should the local operation match exceed $275,000. Dr. Copeland explained should the referendum fail the J.E.T.S. system must continue to oper...
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