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Minutes for the Finance Committee meeting on December 15, 2005.
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Finance & Administration Committee Minutes
Thursday, December 15, 2005
4:00 p.m.
Members Present were: Alec Farmer, Darrel Dover, John Street, Jim Hargis, Harold Perrin, and Ann Williams. Other present were: Mayor Formon, City Clerk Donna Jackson, staff and media.
MINUTES
Councilman Dover moved, seconded by Councilman Street, for the approval of the minutes for the November 29, 2005, regular meeting; December 1, 2005, special meeting; December 5, 2005, special meeting; December 6, 2005, special meeting; December 7, 2005, special meeting; December 8, 2005, special meeting and December 13, 2005, special meeting. All voted aye. Copies were provided to all those in attendance.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance to waive competitive bidding and authorize purchase of AVL units for E911 department: Mr. Bob Andrews informed the committee that he would like to waive competitive bidding because Relativity is the only company that provides the systems. He further explained in 2005 he budgeted for the purchase of 16 AVL units for the Fire Department and three viewing licenses. Councilman Dover motioned, seconded by Councilman Hargis, to recommend the ordinance to full Council. All voted aye.
Ordinance deleting the position of Director of Community and Economic Development from the City of Jonesboro pay plan: Ms. Suzanne Hackney explained the position was deleted from the plan and the grants positions will report directly to Mayor Formon. Councilman Farmer motioned, seconded by Councilwoman Williams, to recommend the ordinance to full Council. All voted aye.
Resolution to accept bid for the phone system: Mr. Alan Young explained Ritter Communications is the lowest bidder that met specifications. He further stated the net cost per month is about $1,600 for the additional data communications. The Best building is not included and neither are the smaller locations with only one voice line, s...
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