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employees, pensions and insurance. <br />Mr. Edmonds stated that this item was also previously postponed as the language needed <br />some clearing up. Reeves Hayter made a Motion to approve the proposed language which was <br />seconded by Kenneth Webb. Motion carried unanimously. <br />7. Consider amendatory language proposed by the Consultant in Articles V, VI, and VII. <br />Consultant Don Edmonds stated it was necessary to describe how things actually operate. <br />He began reviewing Article V, Section 48 and stated that it was necessary in order for operations <br />to flow more efficiently. A Motion to approve the changes to Section 48 was made by Chad <br />Lindsey and seconded by Lydia Fitzgerald. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Mr. Edmonds moved to Section 49 and stated that the proposed language change be made <br />in order to clear up any future confusion. A Motion to approve the new language in Section 49 <br />was made by Kenneth Webb and seconded by Taisley Scroggins. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Mr. Edmonds moved to Section 50 and stated his recommendations for new language. A <br />Motion to approve the proposed language was made by Linda Kapp and seconded by Lydia <br />Fitzgerald. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Next, Mr. Edmonds then moved on to Section 52 and explained this section needed to <br />give the right to provide for the use of reserve funds as necessary. A Motion to approve the <br />proposed change was made by Matthew Coyle and seconded by Kenneth Webb. Motion carried <br />unanimously. <br />Mr. Edmonds continued on to Section 55 and stated how some of the language is out <br />dated. A Motion to approve the proposed changes was made by Linda Kapp and seconded by <br />Stacy Ladell. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Mr. Edmonds then went on to Section 59 and said this was simply a language clean up. A <br />Motion to approve the changes to Section 59 was made by Kenneth Webb and seconded by <br />Lydia Fitzgerald. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Brenda Cherry arrived to the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Mr. Edmonds moved on to Article VI, <br />to which Mr. Reeves Hayter asked, "Article 6 discusses the issuance and sale of bonds and <br />appears to only talk about general obligation bonds, and doesn't mention revenue bonds, <br />certificates of obligation. Are those covered under State Law?" Finance Director, Gene <br />Anderson, stated that The City doesn't really deal with revenue bonds anymore, they are legal, <br />however the interest rate is not as good. Mr. Hayter asked if it is required to hold an election for <br />each bond issuance, to which Mr. Anderson answered for CO's no there is no election required, <br />but with GO's an election may be required. City Manager, Grayson Path said he would do some <br />research regarding Mr. Hayter question and bring it back to the next meeting. <br />Mr. Edmonds moved on to Article VII and explained that the current charter ignores the <br />Lamar County Appraisal District, and the proposed changes removes old language. A Motion to <br />approve the proposed changes was made by Lydia Fitzgerald and seconded by Taisley <br />Scroggins. Motion carried unanimously. <br />2 <br />