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Minutes for the Public Works Committee meeting on September 6, 2005.
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Public Works Committee Minutes
Tuesday, September 6, 2005
4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ashley, Street, Province, Dover and Farmer. Councilman Moore was unable to attend.
MINUTES
Councilman Farmer moved, seconded by Councilman Ashley to approve the minutes for the August 2, 2005, regular meeting and the August 16, 2005, special meeting. All voted aye. Copies were made available to all in attendance.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
There were no ordinances or resolutions for consideration.
GENERAL PROPERTY/BUILDINGS/PARKING
508 w. Monroe: Mr. Teddy Hooton provided estimates for paving the vacant lot at 508 W. Monroe. He estimates that it will cost $45,684.00 to pave the parking lot, which will include 20 parking spaces. The decision was made to hold the estimate until the status of the justice complex could be updated. PENDING
Justice Complex: Mr. Wadley reported that he could not receive an update of the justice building at this time. He explained the engineer hired to evaluate the property was having illness in his immediate family. PENDING
PLANNING
David Harris’ resignation: It was explained that Mr. Harris has turned in his resignation to the Mayor, but has agreed to fill the position until the end of the month. Ms. Hackney has begun to advertise for the position. Chairman Street recommended advertising for the position of Assistant Planner, as well as seeking RFQ’s for updating Jonesboro’s Land Use Plan as well as updating zoning ordinances. Questions were raised concerning whether the salary was competitive for the positions. It was stated that the salary would need to be competitive and the department would need to be staffed due to the amount of work in the department. Councilman Province motioned, seconded by Councilman Ashley, to refer to the Finance Committee for consideration regarding updating the land use plan and zoning ordinance, as well as advertising for the p...
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