El Dorado commission proclaims World Down Syndrome Day; approves appointments, liquor permits and $1,890,809.84 appropriation

At its meeting, the El Dorado City Commission voted to adopt a proclamation recognizing World Down Syndrome Day and approved a consent agenda that included three board appointments, temporary cereal-malt-beverage (CMB) permits and an appropriation ordinance totaling $1,890,809.84.

Vice Mayor Cindy Scribner read a proclamation recognizing World Down Syndrome Day and framed the observance as a chance to “recognize and celebrate the achievements, abilities, and contributions of people with Down syndrome.” The proclamation noted that Down syndrome affects “approximately 1 in every 700 babies born in the United States each year” and that World Down Syndrome Day is observed annually on March 21.

The commission then took up the consent agenda. The items listed on the record included minutes from the Feb. 17, 2025 meeting; appointments to the El Dorado board of Rosie Carter, Ben Wheeler and Angie Day with terms set to expire Dec. 31, 2027; issuance of a temporary CMB permit for Butler Community College set to expire March 29, 2025; approval of an appropriation ordinance identified in the meeting transcript as “20 20 0 2 25” in the amount of $1,890,809.84; and approval of a CMB for La Casita Mexican Food and Bakery at 212 E. Central Ave., with a permit term noted as expiring Dec. 31, 2025.

Commissioner Leachman moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded and the chair called the vote. The record shows the commission voice-voted the motion and the chair stated the motion passed.

There was no old or new business and no additional discussion recorded. The meeting concluded after routine commissioner and manager reports and a motion to adjourn.

Ending: The commission adjourned following the consent vote; staff and commissioners said there were no outstanding matters to discuss on the agenda.