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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting for February 9, 2004.
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Public Services Committee
February 9, 2004 - 3:30 p.m.
Members present: Dave Young, Judy Furr, Ann Williams and Bill Roddy. Members absent: Tim McCall and Cecil Province.
Others present were: Donna Jackson, City Clerk; Jason Wilkie, Parks Director; Brad Welborne, Jeff Owens, Jay Clevenger, Marilyn Copeland, Tina Cook, and Keith Inman, Jonesboro Sun;
MINUTES
Councilwoman Furr moved, seconded by Councilwoman Williams to approve the committee minutes for January 14, 2004 as provided. All voted aye.
COMMITTEE TIME AND APPOINTMENTS
Councilwoman Furr moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to appoint Ann Williams as the overall chair of the Public Services Committee. All voted aye. Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to appoint Dave Young as the subcommittee chair over Parks and Cemeteries. All voted aye. Discussion was held regarding a regular meeting time. The decision was made to leave the regular committee meeting time at 3:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month.
ADOPTION OF MASTER PLAN BY CITY COUNCIL
Jason Wilkie, Jay Clevenger, Marilyn Copeland, and Tina Cook presented a long range plan for parks that expands over the next fifteen years. Mr. Wilkie explained he wanted to have the plan adopted by the Jonesboro City Council. Alec Farmer, Chairman of the Finance Committee was present at this portion of the meeting and stated it was the kind of information the Finance Committee is looking for from every department. He questioned how often the plan would be updated. Mr. Clevenger answered saying it was a working document and would be reviewed on an annual basis. Questions were asked regarding the length of plan required for grant applications. Mr. Wilkie explained they only ask for a plan and do not have a specific time line. Mr. Farmer stated the name, “Fifteen Year Master Plan” implies all the projects will be completed in 15 years, and reco...
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