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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on December 16, 2005.
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Public Services Committee Minutes
Friday, December 16, 2005 at 1:30 p.m.
Members present were: Ann Williams, Cecil Province and Tim McCall. Councilwoman Judy Furr arrived at 1:56 p.m. Councilmen Jimmy Ashley and Mitch Johnson were unable to attend.
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Councilman McCall motioned, seconded by Councilwoman Furr, for the approval of the regular meeting on October 10, 2005. All voted aye. Copies were provided to all in attendance.
It was questioned whether Mayor Formon has had any contact with the Jonesboro Baseball Boosters or USSSA. Mr. Brian Wadley reported to the committee that Mayor Formon has met with both the JBB and USSSA. He also met with Mr. Jason Wilkie to come up with ideas.
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Matt Silas contract: Matt Silas informed the committee that he had performed work for the City that he had not been paid for and he asked for the committee’s help for payment. He explained Mr. Paul Copeland asked him to draw up plans to renovate the old fire station on the corner of Caraway and Washington Ave. to house the new transportation center. Mr. Silas drew up the plans and met with Mr. Copeland several times to talk about the project. Mr. Copeland told Mr. Silas there was no need for RFP’s because Mr. Silas was already under contract with the City to do work. But, because of events occurring with Mr. Copeland’s resignation not long after, Mr. Silas was not paid for his work. Mr. Silas stated he was unable to contact Mr. Copeland to get the status of the project and talk about payment for his services. Mr. Wadley noted that on the City Council agenda for Tuesday, August 17, 2005, a resolution was on the agenda to contract with Mr. Silas for the transportation center. But, Councilman Harold Perrin had indicated to a committee member that the contract was pulled from the agenda at the request of Mr. Copeland. Mr. Silas is asking to be paid $3,000 for the work he performed. He a...
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