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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on March 14, 2005.
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Public Services Committee
March 14, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Members present: Ann Williams, Judy Furr, Mitch Johnson, Tim McCall, and Cecil Province. Councilman Province arrived at 4:40 p.m.
Others present were: City Clerk Donna Jackson, Parks Director Jason Wilkie, and Ms. Margo Riser.
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order.
MINUTES
Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr for approval of the December 13, 2004 committee minutes as provided. All voted aye.
Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr for approval of the January 10, 2005 committee minutes as provided. All voted aye.
Councilman McCall moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr for approval of the February 14, 2005 committee minutes as provided. All voted aye.
Copies of all three sets of minutes were made available to all in attendance.
PRESENTATION - JONESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Ms. Margo Riser provided a five minute presentation on the work being done with the “Lending Library” which is a program focusing on children at risk. The program is held in Jonesboro Community Centers and paid for by a RIF Grant, which stands for “Reading is Fundamental”. Both Phyllis Burkett and Ms Riser thanked committee members and Parks Director, Jason Wilkie for their support with the program.
POLICY FOR CITY OF JONESBORO POTTERS FIELD
Councilwoman Furr moved, seconded by Councilman McCall to recommend the City of Jonesboro Potters Field policy, a policy for indigent burials, contingent on approval by City Attorney Crego as written by Mr. Wilkie. Committee members requested the policy specify verification details such as city residents only, after Craighead County has no money left for indigent burials. The policy was structured after the Craighead County policy. Mr. Wilkie stated money would not have to be appropriated, and could come from his miscellaneous funds. Councilwoman Furr questioned the...
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