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JONESBORO COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION
CPAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 11, 2010
3:00 p.m.
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Attendance: Alan McVey, Darrel Dover, Donna Jackson, Gary Harpole, Mark Young, Pam Alexander, Terry Simmons, Tony Thomas, Ann Garner, Jack Turner, Dr. Glen Jones.
A. Welcome
B. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Young moved, seconded by Mr. Dover, to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2010, meeting. All voted aye.
C. Standing Committee Approval
Discussion was held concerning where parks should be in the committee structure. Ms. Alexander stated it could be under Quality of Life or Infrastructure. She explained it would fall under Quality of Life because parks offer swimming, camping and other features that would make people want to visit them. She further explained it could fall under Infrastructure because of the planning involved and due to sites such as the greenway. Mr. Harpole stated infrastructure issues can still be handled through the Infrastructure Committee, even though it’s part of the Quality of Life Committee. Ms. Alexander suggested splitting the greenway from parks. Mr. Harpole agreed, stating that if Ms. Alexander is willing then she could cover the greenway on the Infrastructure Committee.
It was questioned who would represent agriculture in the committees. Mr. Harpole answered Mr. Davy Crockett on the Economic Development Committee would able to handle agricultural issues.
It was also noted the high schools junior that will be taking part on the committees will be spread over the three committees as opposed to all being on one. Mr. Simmons motioned, seconded by Mr. Dover, to approve the standing committee structure. All voted aye.
D. Adoption of key definitions
Discussion was held concerning how “sustainability” and “livability” should be defined. Ms. Alexander discussed her email and stated sustainability and livability will have different meanings to different areas of the committees. Mr. Harpole stated they should ...
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