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an equitable sharing of expenses for 911/Dispatching. At the meeting, Independence County Judge Robert Griffin, offered to take over the 911/Dispatching departments including all of the expenses and revenues and will dispatch for the city's police department and fire department for $63,900.00 a year. Mr. Poole said he has looked over the Judge's numbers and thinks that it is a good offer for the City. He said he recommends the City offers to give the County a 3% cost of operations increase every year to help in rising costs. Also, if the City has any equipment that can help the county defray their start-up costs, to loan the equipment to the county. Mayor Elumbaugh said he has asked Dispatch Supervisor Bill Hicks to produce an SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) to help guide the county in this endeavor. Councilmember Bryant moved to accept the proposal from the county to dispatch for the City for$63,900.00 per year. Councilmember Beller seconded and all voted for. After more discussion, Councilmember Beller further moved to accept the county's proposal subject to a finalized agreement between the county and the city. Councilmember Hubbard seconded and all voted for. Councilmember Bryant said he wanted to thank Councilmember's Poole and Beller for the hundreds of hours they have put into finding a solution for the rising costs of 911/Dispatch. L) ENGINEER'S REPORT City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his monthly report. He said the old sewer pipe along Polk Bayou has been removed and had greatly improved the looks of the area. Mr. Johnson said he is looking for a generator to use as a power backup for the Water Treatment Plant. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is running smoothly with a few minor warranty items being replaced. He said he is still collecting easements for the line replacements throughout the city. M) PAID BILLS REPORT