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Minutes from the special called Finance Committee meeting on December 8, 2005.
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Finance & Administration Committee Minutes
Special called meeting
Thursday, December 8, 2005
3:30 p.m.
Members Present were: Darrel Dover, John Street, Jim Hargis, Harold Perrin, and Ann Williams. Other present were: Mayor Formon, City Clerk Donna Jackson, staff and media. Councilman Alec Farmer was unable to attend.
E-911
Mr. Bob Andrews explained the 201 Salaries account will increase in 2006 because he wants to hire another dispatcher, which would take him to a total of 18 dispatchers. He further explained currently the dispatchers are not able to take breaks or leave to eat. Mayor Formon added the extra dispatcher would eliminate the split shifts.
Discussion was then held regarding being able to use the flight station as a 911 command center when the space becomes empty. Chairman Perrin explained they’re hoping the space will be donated to the City. He added that the space has generators and outside cameras, which would make it an ideal, secure space for 911. Mr. Andrews explained the space would make a good command center in case of a major incident in the City. There is also an area where the Information Systems department could move into inside the building.
It was decided to:
· decrease the 211 Overtime account to $5,000
· decrease the 218 Office Expenses account to $300
· lower the 220 Printing account to $500
· lower the 228 Dues & Subscriptions account to $100
· decrease the 231 Miscellaneous account to zero
· add a 318 Maintenance Contracts line item and set it at $38,200
· lower the 320 Dedicated Circuits account to $42,160
Discussion was held concerning the money the City receives for cell phone usage by people within Jonesboro. Mr. Andrews stated the City is receiving $100,000 a year from the cell phone usage. It was questioned whether the City is receiving its fair share of the money.
It was also discussed whether Craighead County should still pay 25...
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