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moved to adopt the emergency clause. Councilmember Hinkle seconded and the electronic roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. K) PAID BILLS REPORT The council was given a copy of the November, 2020 paid bills report for review. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Elumbaugh said the next council meeting will be scheduled for January 12, 2021. The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing Mr. Pete Whetstone (A.K.A. Charles F.M. Noland) post-mortem for his ingenious and pioneering endeavors to serve as an ambassador to the State of Arkansas. Mayor Elumbaugh asked the council to approve end of year bonuses for city employees. The Mayor said the budget does allow for bonuses. Councilmember Krug commented on the dedication of our city employees and the fact that during the COVID pandemic, all city services and continued at usual. Mr. Krug moved to give all full-time employees $500.00 and permanent part-time employees $250.00. Councilmember Fredricks seconded and all voted for. Mayor Elumbaugh asked for the Councilmember’s to authorize him to negotiate th the purchase of the old Entergy Building at 450 11 Street. The Mayor said the long- term plan will be to move Fire Station #1 to the address but in the meantime, the 8,000 sq ft building can be used for storage. Councilmember Fredricks moved to authorize the Mayor to negotiate on behalf of the city to purchase the property. Councilmember Krug seconded. All voted for. Mayor Elumbaugh asked Mr. Johnathan Abbott if he would like to say anything about the Christmas lights. Mr. Abbott said he didn’t have revenue numbers but as of th yesterday, December 14, 30,606 cars had gone through the Winter Wonderland Park.