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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on August 10, 2005.
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Public Services Committee
August 10, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ann Williams, Jimmy Ashley, Judy Furr, Cecil Province, and Mitch Johnson. Councilman McCall was unable to attend.
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order.
MINUTES
Councilman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Province for the adoption of the Public Service Committee meeting for June 27, 2005 as provided. All voted aye. Copies were provided to all in attendance.
TRANSPORTATION
Transit Shelters: Councilman Province moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to recommend to the full council a resolution accepting the bid of $3,111.00 per shelter from Duo-Gard for transportation shelters for the new Transit System. All voted aye.
Transit Fareboxes: Councilman Ashley moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to recommend to the full council a resolution accepting the bid for $133,515 from GFI Genfare, Inc. for automated transit fareboxes. All voted aye.
Dr. Copeland explained he had received plans for the remodeling of the old fire station located at Caraway Road and would provide information at the next committee meeting. He stated they were hoping to be in the new location by January in order to avoid paying any additional rent.
PARKS
Baseball Field Addition - Joe Mack Campbell Park: Councilman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Ashley to authorize rebidding for the baseball field addition at Joe Mack Campbell Park. Mr. Wilkie had recommended rebidding since the previous bids received were over budget. All voted aye.
Facility Rental Policies: Discussion was held regarding liability when a facility is damaged and recommendations for providing security. Chief Yates suggested reviewing each situation on a case by case basis with the option of making recommendations for security. Councilwoman Furr moved, seconded by Councilman Ashley to adopt the rental policies with the amendments to secu...
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