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Minutes for the Public Works Committee meeting on June 6, 2006.
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Public Works Committee Minutes
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
4:30 p.m.
Members present: Jimmy Ashley, Darrel Dover, Alec Farmer and John Street. Councilman Moore and Councilman Province were unable to attend.
MINUTES
Councilman Farmer motioned, seconded by Councilman Ashley, to approve the minutes from the May 2, 2006, regular meeting and the May 16, 2006, special meeting as written. All voted aye. Minutes were made to those in attendance.
GENERAL PROPERTY/BUILDINGS/PARKING
Lawson Road project: Mr. Ken Yarbrough stated papers had been filed by his attorney to re-claim his property that had been donated to the City. It was questioned whether a judge would need to make a ruling on the property since the property was deeded to the City. City Attorney Phillip Crego explained he had not seen any documentation, but it was his understanding that the papers were filed. He added that he did not think a judge would need to make a ruling in the case for Mr. Yarbrough to get his property back. Councilman Farmer motioned, seconded by Councilman Dover, to make an offer to Mr. Yarbrough for 3-lanes with concrete curb and gutter, with underground drainage, on the current route with an 8 foot path on one side for a bike way and walkway with a 365 day construction schedule. It was added the current route is described as being within the previously donated 5-lane right-of-way as previously designed by Fisher and Arnold. All voted aye. It was asked for the 365 day construction schedule to be determined by Mr. Yarbrough and Mayor Formon. It was also decided to hold off on re-designing the plans until the contract with Mr. Yarbrough is signed and recorded. Mr. Brian Wadley stated they could have something in writing for Mr. Yarbrough tomorrow. Chairman Street added he spoke with Mr. Joe Turney concerning their area on Lawson Road. Mr. Turney indicated the 3-lanes with curbs and gutter would be okay, but they wou...
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