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Lonoke City Council Lonoke City Council Meeting January 13, 2025 The Lonoke City Council held a city council meeting at the multiple building at 6:00 p.m. Monday January 13, 2025. Mayor Wayne McGee called the meeting to order with the Invocation was given by Pastor Efrem Jones. City Clerk, Jeribeth Edwards called the roll and declared a quorum. Mayor Wayne McGee City Clerk Jeribeth Edwards Treasurer (Vacant) Deputy Clerk Regina Ibbotson Council Members Sean Simpson, Raymond Hatton, Stan Moran (absent), Wendell Walker, 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, Efrem Jones, D. Allison, Mildred and Mike Jones, Wayne Rathbun and Cindy Reaves Minutes: Mayor Wayne McGee asked for the acceptance of December 9th regular Meeting and December 19th special meeting. Sean Simpson made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Wendell Walker seconded the motion. Motion carried. Public Comment – A. Terry Taykowski- Mr. Taykowski was present and voiced his concern regarding moving forward with the contracting out the leaf and limb service that was passed during the special meeting Dec. 19th. LONOKE COUNTY LIBRARY: A calendar to show the January activities was presented. 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. PUBLIC WORKS (WATER AND SEWER): Robert Sullivan was present and gave a report. Page 1 of 3  Lonoke City Council Lonoke City Council Meeting January 13, 2025 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Chief Keith Graham was present and gave the report. PARKS AND MOSQUITO: Mr. Evan Jacobs was present and gave the report. OLD BUISNESS A. Solar Array Site Production Report- McKinstry provided a Site Production Report. No action. NEW BUSINESS: A. Declare a vacancy for Alderman seats in Ward 2 and Ward 5- Mayor McGee announced there are vacancies for alderman. If anyone is interested in serving in this position to please come by city hall and leave your contact information. APRROVAL TO PAY BILLS: Wendell Walker made a motion to pay bills. Jim Ed Ransom seconded the motion. Motion carried. BILLS ALREADY PAID In DECEMBER 2024 City General $175,048.30 Water $111,078.03 Street $16,734.45 Community Center $18,121.33 Retail One Cent $632.03 Court Automation $488.40 Water/Sewer $6.00 ARPA Grant $5,446.85 BILLS TO BE PAID JANUARY 2025 City General $7,414.56 Community Center $2,912.41 Water $19,518.90 Street $14,484.49 Court Automation $310.79 ANNOUNCEMENTS- A. The planning commission meeting is scheduled Monday, January 20th at 6:00. B. City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. C. Special council meeting will be held on Monday, January 27th at 6 Page 2 of 3  Lonoke City Council Lonoke City Council Meeting January 13, 2025 ADJOURNMENT- Jim Ed Ransom made a motion to adjourn. Sean SImpson seconded the motion. Motion carried. ____________________________ Mayor Wayne McGee Attest: ____________________________ Clerk Page 3 of 3