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Mid-month meeting of the Lawrence Common Council

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05:26 PM Oct 16, 2024 CDT

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Tonight’s agenda
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The meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm.
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The minutes were approved for the regular meeting on October 7,2024.
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The first resolution on the docket was Resolution No.8, 2024- the approval of the collective bargaining agreement between the city of Lawrence and the Fraternal Order Of Police ,Lodge 159 which will become effective on January 1, 2025.
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The second resolution on tonight’s agenda is Resolution 9, 2024- Concerning the approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The City Of Lawrence and The Lawrence Professional Firefighters Association, Local 416 effective January 1, 2025 was approved by the Council.
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The Council voted to unanimously approve Resolution No. 10, 2024, a resolution of the City of Lawrence, Indiana concerning the transfer of funds.
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The Council discussed and approved Proposal no.12,2024- An Ordinance fixing the salaries for appointed officers and employees of the Police Department and the Fire Department for 2025.
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The Council next discussed Proposal no. 13, 2024-An Ordinance that will establish proper compensation for elected officials for the city of Lawrence for the year 2025 and a timetable for when they should take effect.
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The Council moved to Proposal No. 14, 2024- An Ordinance fixing salaries of appointed officers and employees of the city of Lawrence for 2025 which was unanimously approved.
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Next on the agenda was the approval of Proposal no. 15, 2024 an additional appropriation Ordinance for the year 2024.
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The final Ordinance on the agenda that was approved by the Council was Proposal no.16, 2024- For appropriations and tax rates for the year 2025.
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The only new business off the night the Council discussed was Resolution no.11, 2024-A resolution for the retention of Stone Municipal Group as Municipal Advisor.
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The floor was opened for brief citizens gentleman inquired about the removal of the Comptroller and why the status of that removal has been shrouded in secrecy. comments.One
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Another citizen inquired about the qualifications for a special events permit.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 pm.
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