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Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on July 19, 2005.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
July 19, 2005
The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee met July 19, 2005 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Conference 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, Harold Perrin, City Clerk Donna Jackson, Staff, Press, and Audience.
Chairman Moore opened the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
MINUTES
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to amend the June 21, 2005 Public Safety minutes by changing the word “warnings” to “calls” on the last page under INSPECTIONS referring to a statement by Councilman Moore. All voted aye. Councilman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to approve the minutes as amended. All voted aye.
POLICE
Chief Mike Yates: It was reported, the newly hired Police Chief, Mike Yates would be in Jonesboro within four weeks due to prior commitments in Florida.
ASU Students working minor traffic accidents: Interim Police Chief Tim Eads had spoken with Chief Yates who stated he would address the matter regarding utilization of ASU students for minor traffic accidents, at a later date.
Speeding at Ridge and Rich Roads: Regarding speeding at the intersection of Ridge Road and Rich Road near Walnut Street Baptist Church, Captain Baggett had recommended new signage, but to leave the speed limit the same. Several committee members concurred. The matter was referred back to the Traffic Review Committee.
Stop Lights at Washington & Carson: Councilman Hargis questioned the installation of stop lights at Washington & Carson. Councilman Perrin stated he had requested of Mayor Formon a list of pending stop lights for Jonesboro and to provide the list to City Council members.
Notification of Sexual Predators of Young Children: Councilwoman Furr provided statistics of...
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