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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on May 9, 2005.
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Public Services Committee
May 9, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ann Williams, Mitch Johnson, Tim McCall, Judy Furr, and Jimmy Ashley. Councilman Cecil Province was unable to attend.
Others present were: Mayor Formon, City Clerk Donna Jackson, staff and press.
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order.
MINUTES
Councilwoman Furr moved, seconded by Councilman Ashley for approval of the April 18, 2005 committee minutes as provided. Copies were provided to all in attendance. All voted aye.
PARKS
Sidney Moncrief Contract and Rental Policy: It was explained that Councilman Perrin believed there was an ordinance that prohibited leasing city property for profit; however after researching the matter it was determined no such policy existed. It was determined that no additional action was necessary since the committee had already endorsed the measure so it was requested the matter be placed back on the agenda for May 17th, 2005. Mr. Wilkie stated according to the City Attorney the policy must be applied equally and fairly to all requests made for use of public facilities. Discussion was held regarding the different activities that should and should not be allowed, with the decision being made to table the matter for thirty days with the intent of having in place a temporary policy, until a formal policy for all public rental property could be submitted to the Public Works Committee, based on recommendations from Mayor Formon. Mayor Formon and Mr. Brian Wadley were asked to contact other cities and develop with the help of City Attorney Crego a proposed rental policy for consideration by the Public Services Committee.
CEMETERY
Potters Field Policies: Discussion was held regarding a policy for indigent funerals. Mr. Wilkie provided detailed information on how Craighead County reimburses funeral homes for indigent burials. He stated there were two categories, one bei...
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