MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

CITY COMMISSION-CITY HALL

July 9, 2001 7:00 p.m.

Vice-Mayor Creasy opened the meeting in the absence of Mayor Ray.  City Mgr. Lay gave the invocation.

Comm. Jones made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as received, seconded by Comm. Vencion, voted unanimous.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Gilbert stated his crew had made the water connection that had been approved at last meeting.  He also stated the state had done some mowing but not much.

Comm. Vencion ask about the prisoners, how often do we get them.  City Mgr. Lay stated sometimes 3 times a week.

Comm. Vencion ask about the State Tournament.  City Mgr. Lay stated it would begin Saturday.

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission he had put Officer Shang Rippy on administrative leave without pay but would probably fire him tomorrow.  He explained the reason.

Comm. Vencion stated the handrails on Clifton Turnpike looked real good.

OPEN ITEMS:

Comm. Jones ask what the Ordinance was on horses inside the City.  There is one on Stockard Street and also problems with the dog again at that same residence.

There being no further business to come before the Commission the motion was made by Comm. Vencion to adjourn, seconded by Comm. Jones.  Said meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

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