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Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on February 19, 2004.
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Finance & Administration Committee Minutes
Thursday, February 19, 2004
5:00 p.m. - Huntington Building
Members Present: Alec Farmer, Darrel Dover, Jim Hargis, Ann Williams and Harold Perrin. Members Absent: Dave Young. Others present were: Keith Inman, Jonesboro Sun, Donna Jackson, City Clerk, Finance Director Larry Flowers, and Mayor’s Assistant Aubrey Scott.
MINUTES
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Dover for approval of the minutes for January 22, 2004. All voted aye. Copies were made available to those in attendance.
CHANGE DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Finance Committee meeting was rescheduled for March 25, 2004 at 4:00 p.m.
POLICE DOG
Discussion was held regarding the replacement of R.C. the drug dog that died due to pneumonia. Councilwoman Furr explained the Public Services Committee had approved the purchase and referred it to the Finance Committee. It was explained that donations have been collected in the amount of $1,150.00, but it would cost $8,000.00 for the dog and training. It was decided the bids would have to be waived, but Mr. Flowers stated the money would not have to be appropriated because the cost could be absorbed through the Police Department Budget. Councilman Dover questioned how many dogs were needed and he was told they had 2, but six were needed. Councilman Dover suggested having a plan in place to purchase so many dogs per year. Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Dover to approve the purchase of the dog and the required training. All voted aye.
COMPENSATION TIME REVISION REGARDING SRO’S
Councilman Perrin moved, seconded by Councilman Dover recommending to the full council a resolution amending Resolution No. 2004:09 to include the following additional language, “This compensatory time policy shall not apply to employees that may be assigned to outside agencies, including, but not limited to School Resource Offi...
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