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Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 12, 2023 07:00 PM City Hall, 206 Van Buren NE, Camden, AR 71701

A.CALL TO ORDER

B.INVOCATION - Dr. Steve Watson, Pastor - First Baptist Church, 348 W. Washington St., Camden, Arkansas 71701

C.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.ROLL CALL

E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

August 8, 2023 minutes

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F.ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL REPORTS

G.AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

H.MAYOR'S REPORT

1.  David Richardson, Manager Camden Water Utilities

I.OLD BUSINESS

  1. 1.Ordinance 03-23 An Ordinance permitting an Official of the Camden Water and Sewer Commission to be interested in contracts with the City of Camden, Arkansas

  2. 2.Ordinance No. 4-23, an ordinance repealing Camden Code Section 2-54 regarding advertising of bids for public improvements; and for other purposes. (third reading)

  3. 3.Ordinance 05-23 An Ordinance amending Article II of the Camden code; Establishing Rates and Procedures for Collection of Garbage for Commercial Customers; and for other purposes.

  4. 4.Ordinance No. 06-23, an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 6-12 assessing a lein on certain property located at 777 Bradley Ferry Road SE.

  5. 5.Ordinance No. 07-23, an ordinance amending Camden Code 2-46, 2-52, and 2-53, regarding purchases and contracts; and other purposes.

J.NEW BUSINESS

  1. 1.Ordinance No. 8-23, an ordinance fixing the rate of taxation for the year 2024; declaring an emergency; and for other purposes.

  2. 2.Resolution No. 52-23, a resolution amending the 2023 Annual Operating Budget for police and Fire Salaries and employer payroll contributions.

  3. 3.Resolution No. 53-23, a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a contractual agreement with Michael Rogers Designs LLC, to provide architectural services for the city of Camden.

  4. 4.Resolution No. 54-23, a resolution amending the 2023 Annual Operating Budget; providing pay raises for sworn police officers and dispatchers; and for other purposes.

  5. 5.Resolution No. 55-23, a resolution amending the Annual Operating Budget for 2023; and for other purposes.

  6. 6.Resolution No. 56-23, a resolution confirming the appointment of members to the Historic Advisory Commission; and for other purposes.

  7. 7.Resolution 57-23, a resolution appointing LaRhonda Moore to the Civil Service Commission.

  8. 8.Resolution No. 59-23, a resolution authorizing the Chief Elected Official to sign an application for CDBG.

K.OTHER BUSINESS

L.ADJOURNMENT