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Minutes for the Public Safety Committee meeting on April 19, 2004.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee met April 19, 2004 at 5:15 p.m. at 900 West Monroe, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Several members arrived early at 4:30 p.m. due to a misprint on the City Council agenda. A full quorum was in attendance. Present were: Tim McCall, Chris Moore, Harold Perrin, Jim Hargis, Judy Furr and John Street. Others in attendance: Mayor Brodell, Bob Andrews, Ron Shipley, Butch Herring, City Clerk Donna Jackson, and Keith Inman Jonesboro Sun. Chairman Moore called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
E911 SUBCOMMITTEE
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Furr for the recommendation of an ordinance transferring funds for the CAD and AVL. Councilman Perrin explained negotiations with Mr. Dillon Watkins, owner of Relativity Inc. had resulted in a savings of $87,000, due largely impart to Mayor Brodell. Councilman Perrin reported they were reviewing the contract which would contain the Scope of Work, price, time frame and penalties. He stated once the City Attorney had reviewed the contract, a resolution would be prepared for approval by the Jonesboro City Council. It was explained the contract would include a five year maintenance agreement and Relativity Inc would be responsible for selecting the provider. Mr. Perrin also announced a joint meeting of the Jonesboro City Council and Quorum Court for April 22, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Training Room for the purpose of providing an overview of the CAD and AVL systems.
INSPECTIONS
Councilman Street reported that Mr. Ron Shipley was updating the Plumbing Code in order to allow for 3 inch pipe installation in upstairs new construction. It was explained the State Plumbing Code has a set of minimums and each city may go beyond that set of minimums, and they would be conducting a public hearing regarding the change. Councilman Street stated when the change was complet...
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