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Quorum Court approves minutes and treasurer's report; reads ordinance for landfill equipment purchase
Summary
At the July 18, 2024 Desha County Quorum Court meeting, members approved June minutes and accepted the treasurer's report. The court read Ordinance 2024-9 by title to allow purchase of landfill equipment; the transcript does not record final adoption.
The Desha County Quorum Court approved the June minutes and accepted the treasurer's report at its July 18, 2024 meeting at the Desha County Courthouse.
Justice of the Peace G. Lynn Weatherford (JP 2) moved to accept the minutes; JP 5 Hollis Mankin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. JP 7 Rita Kolb moved to accept the treasurer's report; JP 8 Dollie Wilson seconded and that motion also passed unanimously. The transcript records that the sheriff provided a report; no name was given in the transcript.
County Clerk Valerie Donaldson read Ordinance 2024-9 in its entirety. The ordinance would allow the county judge to enter into a contract to purchase a Heil 28-yard half‑back front-end loader and truck for the Desha County Landfill. JP G. Lynn Weatherford moved to read the ordinance by title only; JP Norris Sims seconded, and the court voted to read the ordinance by title. The transcript does not include a subsequent vote to adopt the ordinance or further procurement action.
JP Weatherford announced an upcoming 45th‑anniversary open house at the Desha County Museum in Dumas on July 27, 2024. The court adjourned after a motion by JP Weatherford and a second from JP Rita Kolb.
