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Minutes for the Public Services Committee meeting on October 20, 2004.
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Council Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes
10-20-04
Earl Bell Community Center
4:30 p.m.
Council Members Present: Cecil Providence, Ann Williams, Tim McCall
Others: Jason Wilkie, Keith Inman
Called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Ann Williams
Arkansas Forestry Grant
1. Jason Wilkie explained the need to transfer $20,000 from the Parks Development fund #05-100-154 to the Forestry Grant (05-100-173)
a. Tim McCall Moved and Cecil Province Seconded a motion to approve the transfer of funds.
b. The motion was approved 3-0. All members present voting in favor of the transfer.
2. Tim McCall discussed obligations at Southside Softball Complex
a. Maintenance obligations were discussed
b. Financial obligations ($6,000 paid to the state each year.)
c. Tim McCall recommended doing something to improve our softball facilities soon.
3. Jason Wilkie reported that the Mayor had negotiated with NRS Engineering for the construction of the baseball facilities at Joe Mack Campbell Park and that the final contract was being reviewed by Phillip.
a. The contract will be presented at the next council meeting on Nov. 1st, 2004.
4. Ann Williams mentioned the ATV’s at Craighead Forest Park
a. Ann asked that the Parks department plan for another area outside of the park.
b. The committee asked the parks department to place some signage at the park reminding people that the park can be closed if participants do not abide by the rules.
c. Tim McCall asked that the Parks Director present a letter at the next committee meeting and to have that letter approved by Phillip Crego.
d. The letter will be signed by the Public Service Committee, Parks Director, Mayor and City Attorney.
5. A motion to adjourn was made by Tim McCall and seconded by Cecil Province.