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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on January 14, 2004.
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Public Services Committee
January 14, 2004 - 4:00 p.m.
Members present: Dave Young, Cecil Province, Judy Furr, Ann Williams Tim McCall, and Bill Roddy
Others present were: Donna Jackson, City Clerk; Jason Wilkie, Parks Director; Jimmy Harper; Bill Ebbert; Jeff Owens; Keith Inman, Jonesboro Sun; Larry Flowers, Finance Director.
Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to recommend to the full council to transfer City Water and Light Park, Culberhouse Park, and Pop Stricklin Park from City Water & Light to the City of Jonesboro. All voted aye.
Councilman Roddy moved, seconded by Councilman McCall to recommend to the full council the transfer of N. Main Park lots and a 100’ easement located near a well at Allen Park (Landsbrook) to City Water and Light. All voted aye.
A contract for Allen Park, Parker Park, E. Boone Watson, and Earl Bell to formalize the relationship between the Booster Club and the City of Jonesboro was tabled. Mr. Wilkie was asked to make sure the contract was amended to include how the funds would be handled and have the City Attorney review the agreement. Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilman Roddy to approve the contract contingent on approval by the City Attorney. All vote aye.
Mr. Wilkie informed the committee of changes to the Allen Park Community Center walking trails. It was explained the scope of the work should not affect the bid because it falls under the annual concrete contract. No action was taken.
Mr. Wilkie reported they had received documentation from the State regarding the Skate Park at Allen Park, and had a contract with Gridline. He explained they were seeking approval from the committee for the contract which contained changes based on the City Attorney’s recommendations. The committee members had received a copy of the contract without these specific changes. The changes included:
· Billing to be d...
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