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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on June 9, 2003.
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Council Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes
6-9-03
Huntington Building
3:30 p.m.
Council Members Present: Cecil Providence, Dave Young, Bill Roddy, and Jim Hargis
Others: Jason Wilkie, Brad Welbourne, Royce Leonard, Larry Johnson, Keith Inman and Bill Ebbert
Called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Dave Young
Craighead Forest Park Campground Policies:
1. Jason Wilkie and Brad Welbourne presented research from other cities and the state.
a. There was some discussion on the how long campers can stay in the park, which can be granted exceptions to that rule and at what age people receive discounts.
b. An emphasis was placed on keeping the campground an RV park not a trailer or homesteaders park.
c. It was moved and approved that the council adopt the following
1. 1. A camper can rent a site in the campground for 14 days in a 30 day period, but cannot return and rent another site until 30 days from the first day he rented the site.
2. 2. No extended stay exceptions will be made.
3. 3. Moving the age on senior discounts from 55-65.
2. Gating the park was discussed
a. Jason Wilkie explained the park was once gated and expressed concern that the park was losing its reputation as a safe park.
b. There was discussion as to whether to close the park after dark.
i. i. Concerns included:
1. 1. Camper emergencies
2. 2. Vandalism
3. 3. Getting people out of the park.
4. 4. Managing the closing each night.
5. 5. Police involvement in giving the combination to the lock.
c. It was moved and approved that the Parks Department not gate the park after dark.
3. Well, pump, aerators and septic system.
a. Jason Wilkie explained the need and estimates for a well, pump and aerators.
i. Swimming
ii. Water quality
iii. Fishing habitat
iv. August draw down of the lake
b. It was moved...
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