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Ripley board approves series of routine contracts, capital notes and park and public-safety items; votes at a glance
Summary
At its April 7 meeting the Ripley Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved minutes and financials, traded confiscated firearms to obtain replacement weapons, authorized several contracts and audit engagements, approved a capital note resolution of up to $1.8 million, accepted a park restroom bid, and endorsed a state grant for a child care center.
The Ripley Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted on a series of routine and capital items during its April 7 regular meeting, approving minutes and financial statements, several contracts and service agreements, a $1.8 million capital note authorization, and a park restroom contract tied to a Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant.
Key outcomes recorded at the meeting:
Admission of minutes and financial statements — The board adopted the minutes of the March 3 regular meeting and approved the March financial statements on voice votes after motions and seconds were recorded.
Confiscated firearms trade for backup weapons (Item 11) — The board approved trading court-forfeited firearms awarded to the Ripley Police Department to a federal firearms licensee in exchange for replacement backup weapons. Alderman Thompson made the motion; Miss McKinley seconded. The chair called for a roll call; the motion passed.
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