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Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on March 15, 2005.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
March 15, 2005
The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee met March 15, 2005 at 5:15 p.m. in the Haworth Room of the Huntington Building located at 900 W. Monroe, Jonesboro, Arkansas. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Judy Furr, Tim McCall, Jim Hargis, Mitch Johnson, Chris Moore, City Clerk Donna Jackson, Staff, Press, and Audience. Councilman Perrin was unable to attend.
Chairman Moore opened the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
POLICE
Crown Victoria: A statistical report was provided by Interim Police Chief Tim Eads. Councilwoman Furr reported a case had been filed by Mike Beebe against the Ford Corporation regarding Crown Victoria cars being sold as police interceptors, but not containing the full package of options. Councilwoman Furr stated there had been no reported problems with the Crown Victoria vehicles, and the only difference being a six blade fan compared to an eight blade fan. She explained a waiver had been issued that would allow municipalities to purchase the Ford vehicles, but City Attorney Crego had determined it was an administrative decision for the Mayor’s Office to execute.
Security - Municipal Court: Chairman Moore questioned who is responsible for security in Municipal Court, and was told security is provided by the Jonesboro Police Department on days city cases are being heard, while the Sheriff’s Department is responsible for county cases. Chairman Moore expressed concern for public safety in lieu of the recent Atlanta courthouse shooting. Mayor Formon and Police Chief Eads were asked to research the matter and provide recommendations to the Public Safety Committee.
Justice Complex: Councilwoman Furr stated the Jonesboro City Council adopted Resolution No. 2003:42 authorizing William T. Gavin, P.E. to conducting a cursory, one-day inspection of the Justice Complex, however, there is no evidence the inspection...
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