The City Council of Forrest City, Arkansas, met in regular session on November16, 2010. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Alderman Twillie opened the meeting in prayer. The following answered roll call: Mayor McCoy, Clerk Cochran, Attorney Cline, and City Council Members: Peacock, Jeffers, Hollowell, Shepherd, Capps, Oswalt, and Twillie. Alderman Fields came in at 6:03 p.m.

Alderman Shepherd made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Alderman Jeffers. Roll Call: All Ayes.

COMMITTEES
None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Cable TV Franchise
Attorney Cline read for the 2nd reading An Ordinance Granting A Franchise to East Arkansas Video, Inc. To Construct, Operate, And Maintain A Cable System In The City Of Forrest City, Arkansas Setting Forth Conditions Accompanying The Grant Of The Franchise; Providing For Regulation And Use Of The System And The Public Rights-Of-Way And Prescribing Penalties For The Violation Of The Provisions Herein; sponsored by Alderman Shepherd. Alderman Shepherd made a motion to suspend the rules and read the ordinance for the third reading. Alderman Peacock asked Mayor McCoy if he had spoken with the superintendent of Forrest City School District concerning merging with their cable network. Mayor McCoy said he called Greg Fender and he was waiting on some information before he spoke with the superintendent. Alderman Shepherd withdrew his motion due to no second.

NEW BUSINESS
None

STREET FUND BILLS

Alderman Peacock made a motion to pay street fund bills totaling $1,928.66. Second by Alderman Shepherd. Roll Call: All Ayes.

GENERAL FUND BILLS

Alderman Hollowell made a motion to pay general fund bills totaling $28,541.78. Second by Alderman Capps. Roll Call: All Ayes.

Announcements

Mayor McCoy explained to the council and budget committee members that the figures that Mrs. Lynch gave the budget committee were not off because she calculated actual filled positions of what was being paid instead of the 2010 budget figures. Alderman Twillie stated he understood what Mayor McCoy was saying.

Budget meeting scheduled for December 13, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

Alderman Shepherd made a motion to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Second Alderman Peacock

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Gordon McCoy, Mayor

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Derene Cochran, Clerk-Treasurer