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Minutes for the special called Public Services Committee meeting on June 21, 2005.
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Public Services Committee
June 21, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
Special Called Meeting - City Council Conference Room
Members present: Ann Williams, Mitch Johnson, Judy Furr and Cecil Province. Councilmen Ashley was unable to attend.
The purpose of the called meeting was to further discuss the Transit Ordinance in order to recommend to the full council for first reading. On June 13th concerns were expressed that the recommendation for this proposal should come from the full committee. Councilman McCall stated he had spoken with Councilman Johnson who stated he did not have a problem with referring it on to the full council. Councilwoman Furr asked for clarification on the changes made to the ordinance since the last summary. Dr. Copeland stated in Section 5 (a) the language was changed making it clear there would be no additional appropriations, only an interdepartmental transfer of $130,000. He explained in Section 6, City Attorney Crego wanted the wording to reflect a previous action of the City Council in December of 2003, adding the words “Pending the receipt of private contributions”. Councilman McCall questioned what would happen if in 41/2 years the measure fails. Dr. Copeland explained everything would belong to the City Council and could be liquidated. He explained Councilman Street had requested a two year transition period. Councilman Johnson asked about the private contributions and the commitment of those contributions. Dr. Copeland stated he had a commitment of $65,000.00 and if the money is not deposited by the third and final reading on July 19, 2005 he will ask that Jonesboro City Council refrain from voting until the deposits have been made. Councilman Moore, who was in attendance at of the meeting, asked why the public could not vote on the front end. Dr. Copeland stated if a vote is done on the front end, it should be for all transportation ma...
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