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Lonoke City Council Lonoke City Council Meeting November 12, 2024 The Lonoke City Council held a city council meeting at the multiple building at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday November 12, 2024. Mayor Wayne McGee called the meeting to order with the Invocation was given by Pastor Jason Dorsey, Lonoke Assembly of God Church. City Clerk, Jeribeth Edwards called the roll and declared a quorum. Mayor Wayne McGee City Clerk Jeribeth Edwards Treasure (Vacant) Deputy Clerk Regina Ibbotson Council Members Sean Simpson, Steven Holt, Raymond Hatton, Stan Moran, Wendell Walker, Wendell Moore(absent), Shane Hamilton, and Jim Ed Ranson City Attorney Ginger Stuart Police Chief Keith Graham W/S/S Supt. Robert Sullivan C.C. Director Mike Brown Fire Dept. Justin Whittenburg Parks Director Evan Jacobs Community Dev. (Vacant) News Media none Visitors: Rachel Whittenburg, D. Allison, Mildred and Mike Jones, Wayne Rathbun and Cindy Reaves Minutes: Mayor Wayne McGee asked for the acceptance of October 14th minutes. Sean Simpson made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Raymond Hatton seconded the motion. Motion carried. Public Comment – none LONOKE COUNTY LIBRARY: A calendar to show the November activities was presented. BUDGET INFORMATION: 9-month budget numbers - Mayor McGee gave report. Sean Simpson made a motion to accept the 9-month budget numbers. Raymond Hatton seconded the motion. Motion carried. A. Resolution 11-1-2024- “Authorize the city council to obligate funds for the purchase of air purification equipment for the administration department and the amend the 2024 American Rescue Plan Act Grant Fund Budget”- A quote from Myers supply for $2,691.55. Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to put Resolution 11-1-2024 on the floor. Wendell Moore seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ginger Stuart read the Resolution and its entirety. Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to accept Resolution 11-1-2024. Wendell Moore seconded the motion. Motion carried with (7) hand votes. PUBLIC WORKS (WATER AND SEWER): Robert Sullivan was present and gave a report. Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to go forward with House Industries. Raymond Hatton seconded the motion. Motion carried. Page 1 of 4  Lonoke City Council Lonoke City Council Meeting November 12, 2024 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief Keith Graham was present and gave the report. Chief Graham explained and showed the council the new police car graphics. Shane Hamiliton made a motion to approve Steven Holt seconded the motion. Motion carried. A. Garage door repair quotes- A quote from Harmon Overhead Door for $4,356.75, The Garage Door Guy for $4,690.73 and The Original Overhead Door $5,507.00. Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to approve Harmon Overhead Door. Steven Holt seconded the motion. Motion carried. B. Electrical repair quotes- A quote from Justice Electric Service $3,970.00, Whitehurst Bros Electric $3,885.00, and Bohanan’s Electrical Service $4,265.37. Sean Simpson made a motion to approve Justice Electric Service. Wendell Walker seconded the motion. Motion carried. PARKS AND MOSQUITO: Mr. Evan Jacobs was present and gave the report. COMMUNITY CENTER: Mr. Mike Brown was present and gave report. The events going on are youth Basketball and Baptist Health Checks. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Whittenburg was present and gave the report. A. ESO Software contract- Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to approve the contract with ESO. Steven Holt seconded the motion. Motion carried. OLD BUISNESS A. Solar Array Site Production Report- McKinstry provided a Site Production Report. No action. B. Resolution 11-2-2024- Condemnation of Property at 323 England Street- Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to put resolution 11-2-2024 on the floor. Stan Moran seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ginger Stuart read the Resolution in its entirety. Steven Holt made a motion to accept Resolution 11-2-2024. Jim Ed Ransom seconded the motion. Motion carried with (7) hand votes. (Wendell Moore entered the meeting ) C. Resolution 11-3-2024- Condemnation of Property at 120 E. 5th Street- Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to put resolution 11-3-2024 on the floor. Steven Holt seconded the motion. Motion carried. Ginger Stuart read the Resolution in its entirety. Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to accept the 1st reading. Raymond Hatton seconded the motion. Motion carried with (8) hand votes. Mr. Paul Lambis, the property owner, was present and explained to the council he has been working with the City of Lonoke since August 2023. He wants to know why he hasn’t had anyone tell him what needs to happen. Wendell Moore made a motion to continue with condemnation. Jim Ed Ransom seconded the motion. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: A. Approve ARML AD&D Policy/Premium for 2025 - The total Premium amount for 2025 is $1,620.00. Wendell Walker made a motion to approve the cost. Sean Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Page 2 of 4  Lonoke City Council Lonoke City Council Meeting November 12, 2024 B. Municipal Health Insurance changes - Sean Simpson made a motion to approve the traditional plan, the plan we are on now. Jim Ed Ransom seconded the motion. Motion carried. C. Request to destroy old administration and water dept files – A complete list of old files that need to be destroyed was provided to the city council. These files will be shredded. Steven Holt made a motion to destroy the files. Sean Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried. D. Request to transfer 3 Microsoft Surface computers from Community Development dept to the police department - Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to transfer the computers to the police department. Wendell Walker seconded the motion. Motion carried. E. Request council approval on hiring a new deputy court clerk, Patricia Eaton - Steven Holt made a motion to approve the hiring. Sean Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried. F. Drive Assembly Motor for Excavator- Mayor McGee noted three quotes he received to repair the drive assembly motor on the excavator. The Mayor noted that of the three quotes received for the motor, the least was from Heavy Quip of Arkansas and would cost $4,157.73. Sean Simpson made a motion to approve. Steven Holt seconded the motion. Motion carried. G. Concrete Work - Mayor McGee mentioned to the council that Reggie Wilkerson gave a quote to re-build three driveways and sidewalks on W. Ash, W. Ash and College St. and Corner of W. Ash and College Street that the city tore out to do some drainage work for $5,000.00. Wendell Walker made a motion to approve. Wendell Moore seconded the motion. Motion carried. H. Motor Change Out on Leaf Machine– The Mayor also asked for permission to take the old diesel chipper motor and install it in the old green leaf machine at a price of no more than $4000. Steven made the motion to proceed with swapping out the motor. Jim Ed Ransom seconded the motion. Motion carried. APRROVAL TO PAY BILLS: Raymond Hatton made a motion to pay bills. Jim Ed Ransom seconded the motion. Motion carried. BILLS ALREADY PAID In OCTOBER 2024 City General $99,128.24 Water $15,582.12 Street $12,485.87 Community Center $9,656.05 Retail One Cent $416.04 Court Automation $488.40 Water/Sewer $4.00 2003 Revenue Bond $68,741.25 Page 3 of 4  Lonoke City Council Lonoke City Council Meeting November 12, 2024 ARPA Grant $190,426.29 IDC One Cent $52,387.11 BILLS TO BE PAID NOVEMBER 2024 City General $9,662.35 Community Center $3,168.71 Water $11,391.86 Street $16,927.42 Retail One Cent $62.16 ANNOUNCEMENTS- The planning commission meeting that was scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18th has been cancelled. ADJOURNMENT- Wendell Moore made a motion to adjourn. Wendell Walker seconded the motion. Motion carried. ____________________________ Mayor Wayne McGee Attest: ____________________________ Clerk Page 4 of 4