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Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on November 15, 2004.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
November 15, 2004
The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee met November 15, 2004 at 5:15 p.m. in the Haworth Room of the Huntington Building located at 900 W. Monroe, Jonesboro, Arkansas. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Chris Moore, Judy Furr, Tim McCall, Jim Hargis, John Street, Harold Perrin, City Clerk Donna Jackson, Staff, Press, and Audience.
Chair Chris Moore called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilman Perrin to approve minutes from September 20, 2004 and from October 18, 2004 as provided. All voted aye. Copies of the minutes were provided to all in attendance.
POLICE
Police Firing Range: Councilman Street moved, seconded by Councilwoman Furr to recommend to the full council a resolution naming the police firing range the “Wayne Dowdy Memorial Police Firing Range” contingent on a recommendation by Mayor Brodell. It was explained that Captain Dowdy was instrumental in working with city leaders and local businesses in establishing a firing range for the Jonesboro Police Department. All voted aye.
Taser Policy: Councilwoman Furr presented a drafted Taser Policy written by Captain Tim Eads for the purpose of informing, directing and providing a written guideline in the proper deployment of tasers. City Attorney Crego was provided a copy of the taser policy and asked to make a recommendation by the next Public Safety Committee meeting. Committee members were asked to review the policy and come prepared to discuss the matter in thirty days.
INSPECTIONS
Zoning Classifications: City Attorney Crego stated he was consulting with Mr. Jeff Hawkins regarding the change in zoning classifications, and would have the information available at the next committee meeting.
Traffic Study for South Jonesboro: Councilman Street reported Carter & Burgess and Peters & Associates have...
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