City of Norfork

Regular Council Meeting

December 21, 2010

Meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Mayor, James Reeves

Mayor	Recorder/Treasurer

Jim Reeves	Donna Hinton

Council

Jimmy Mincey	Nina Brewer	Ray Davis

Camille Voelz Lisa Harrison	Paul Beavers

Guest

Don Sappington	Ernie Hubbard	Gloria Becker

And there may be others that did not sign in or names were illegible.

Meeting Notes:

Roll call was taken: All the members of the Council were present to establish a quorum.

Consent of Agenda: Mayor Reeves said that he was prepared to submit two appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission for Council approval.

On behalf of the other Council members, Ray Davis thanked Camille Voelz for two years of service and wished her the best. Holiday greetings were exchanged amongst those present.

Approvals:

Minutes of the November 9, 2010 Workshop and November 16, 2010 Council Meeting: Ray Davis made a motion to approve all the minutes for November as written. The motion was seconded by Camille Voelz and carried with 6 votes in favor and 0 votes against.

November Financial Report: A motion was made by Nina Brewer to approve the monthly financial reports as written. The motion was seconded by Jimmy Mincey and carried with 5 votes in favor and 1 abstention being Camille Voelz.

Unfinished Business:

2011 Budget Resolution: The most recent version of the budget as discussed by the Council was provided. One exception was the plan to liquidate a $5100 Certificate of Deposit in the Water account when it matures in February to help balance up that account. Several questions about the necessity of the Accounting software purchase were asked. It was stated that the Recorder/Treasurer has been able to get the job done with the current system; Mayor Reeves said that the current software is over 10 years old and not designed for municipal business and contains many features that do not apply as well as not providing some of the reporting requirements for the city; the Recorder/Treasurer sited several was that the new system would benefit the city by reducing the number of accounts and providing reports that are currently being created in Excel. After discussion, Ray Davis made a motion to approve the budget as presented including the software upgrade for the Recorder/Treasurer’s office. Lisa Harrison seconded the motion and it carried with 5 votes in favor and 1 vote, Camille Voelz against.

Youth Center Contract: Jimmy Mincey made a motion to renew the youth service contract with the Norfork Area Youth Center for the year of 2011 at the same rate of $800 per month. Lisa Harrison seconded that motion and it carried with 6 votes in favor.

Planning Commission Appointments:

David Miller: Mayor Reeves said that David Miller’s term on the P&Z Commission ends on December 31, 2010; however, he has agreed to be reappointed for another 5 year term. Mayor Reeves asked that the Council approve the reappointment of David Miller to the P&Z Commission. Nina Brewer made a motion to approve the reappointment of David Miller to the P&Z Commission. Lisa Harrison seconded the motion and it carried with 6 votes in favor.

Chris Perry: A relatively new resident on Jordan road has indicated an interest in serving on the P&Z Commission and Chairman Ragsdale agrees. Mayor Reeves asked that the Council approve the appointment of Chris Perry to the P&Z Commission. Ray Davis made a motion to approve the appointment of Chris Perry to the P&Z Commission. Paul Beavers seconded the motion and it carried with 6 votes in favor.

New Business: No additional business was introduced.

Announcements:

Planning Commission meeting – for December has been cancelled; they will meet Monday, January 31, 2011, at 5:30 PM

Council Workshop: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM (Council members will be sworn in by Leon Alexander at 6 PM prior to this meeting.)

Council Meeting: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM

Adjournment: With no further business, Jimmy Mincey made a motion to adjourn. Lisa Harrison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.

APPROVE:	ATTEST:

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James Reeves, Mayor	Donna Hinton, Recorder/Treasurer

Seal: