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Minutes for the Public Works Committee meeting on July 6, 2004.
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Public Works Committee Minutes
Monday, July 6, 2004
4:30 P.M.
Members Present: Farmer, Street, Province, Roddy, Moore and Dover.
Others Present: Mayor Brodell, Aubrey Scott, Royce Leonard, Jim McKinnon, Suzanne Hackney, Claude Martin, Ron Shipley, Donna Jackson, City Clerk, Keith Inman, Jonesboro Sun.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION - (Future I-30 to U.S. 49)
Councilman Moore moved, seconded by Councilman Dover to recommend to the full council a resolution proposed by the Chamber of Commerce Streets and Highway Commission for connecting U.S. Highway 67 (Proposed Future I-30) and U. S. Hwy 49 with U.S. Hwy 63 (Future I-555). All voted aye.
MINUTES - JUNE 7, 2004
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman Street for the approval of Public Works Committee minutes from June 7, 2004 as provided. Copies were made available to all in attendance. All voted aye.
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
1901Fox Meadow
Councilman Moore questioned if structures downstream from 1901 Fox Meadow would need to be enlarged to stop the flooding problem. Mr. Martin stated he did not believe it would need to be enlarged downstream, but explained the culvert was too small. Mr. Martin was asked to provide a recommendation with a cost estimate at the next committee meeting.
Ferrel Street
Mr. Jim McKinnon explained in order to amend the 2004 CDBG plan to do work on the Ferrel Street sidewalks he would have to get a cost estimate, take it to the CDBG Advisory Committee and then get approval from the Jonesboro City Council. It was explained if it is placed on the 2005 CDBG plan it would be the middle of next year before work could begin, and since it was a dangerous intersection immediate action was necessary. It was recommended to have a joint CDBG Advisory Committee and Finance Committee meeting either before or following the regularly scheduled Finance Committee meeting. Mr. Martin had estimated the project to cost ...
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