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Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on July 21, 2003.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
July 21, 2003
The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee met July 21, 2003 at 5:15 p.m. at 900 West Monroe, Jonesboro, Arkansas. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Jim Hargis, Chris Moore, Harold Perrin, Paul Copeland and John Street. Others in attendance: Mayor Brodell, City Clerk Donna Jackson, Police Chief Floyd Johnson, Police Assistant Chief Rusty Grigsby, Finance Director, Larry Flowers, Keith Inman Jonesboro Sun. Chairman Moore called the meeting to order.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Mr. Glenn Batten addressed committee members about code enforcement policies, providing a written outline of duties and procedures. Discussion was held regarding over grow grass. Mr. Batten stated his department was understaffed and recommended an increase in fines for mowing. Mr. Batten was asked to have his staff meet with Municipal Judge Spruell in order to bring a recommendation back to the committee.
SAFE JONESBORO COALITION
Mr. Mike Smith with the Safe Jonesboro Coalition spoke with committee members about the Child Passenger Protection Fund. He explained 25% of the fines collected (estimated at $500.00) shall be retained by the municipality for the promotion of public safety. Safe Jonesboro Coalition provides child safety seats and training to parents for the community, and was asking for endorsement from the committee. Finance Director, Larry Flowers was asked to research the matter and report back to the committee.
FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Copeland to recommend the Fire Department Budget for Capital Improvements to the Finance Committee as is with the deletion of a retainer wall at Station #1; and a storm water drain pipe along Dan Avenue in front of Station # 1. All vote aye.
BIDS FOR 911 RECORDING SYSTEM
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Street to void Bid No. 2003:29 and resubmi...
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