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Black Jack public meetings in 2023

54 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 19, 2023

City Council

Council to consider annexation map plan and salary adjustment

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions: one adopting a map plan for submission to the St. Louis County Boundary Commission regarding annexation, and another for salary/wage adjustments for a city employee. The council will also review and discuss a contract with Flock Safety, with options for a 1-year or 5-year term. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports, with no public hearings or new business.

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Tue Dec 19, 2023

City Council

Council to discuss Flock Safety contract and annexation map plan

The Black Jack City Council will consider a resolution to adopt a map plan for the St. Louis County Boundary Commission. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a contract with Flock Safety for either a one-year or five-year term.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023

City Council

MSD CEO to present rate proposal; council to review insurance renewal and Redbird Rookies contract

The Black Jack City Council will hear a presentation from Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District CEO Brian Hoelscher on a rate proposal. The council will also consider the annual renewal of insurance policies through Crane Agency and continue discussing the Redbird Rookies League contract. No public hearings, new business, or resolutions are scheduled.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023

City Council

City Council discusses sewer rate proposal and insurance renewals

The City Council will hear a presentation from the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District regarding a rate proposal. The council will also review annual insurance renewals through Crane Agency and continue discussions on the Redbird Rookies League contract.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

Personnel Advisory Committee

Committee to interview public works applicants in closed session

The Personnel Policy Committee is holding a special meeting to interview public works applicants, which will occur in a closed session under Missouri law. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date. No other substantive business is scheduled.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

City Council

Council to consider budget adjustment resolution

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a public hearing (none scheduled), a presentation from Crane Insurance Agency, and approval of the November 7 minutes. The only substantive item is a resolution to adjust the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, which is pending legislation. No new business, resolutions, or miscellaneous items are listed.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on adjusting 2023-2024 fiscal year budget

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the November 7 meeting minutes and hearing a presentation from Crane Insurance Agency. The only substantive item is a resolution to adjust the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, which is pending legislation. No public hearings, proclamations, or new business are scheduled.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

City Council

Council to consider stop sign at Park Trails Lane and Trail Oaks Drive

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main substantive item is the second reading of an ordinance to add a stop sign for traffic on Park Trails Lane at Trail Oaks Drive. The council will also have the first reading of an ordinance setting the April 2024 city election.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

City Council

Black Jack Council to consider stop sign at Park Trails Lane and Trail Oaks Drive

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to consider a stop sign at Park Trails Lane and Trail Oaks Drive, and to set the date for the April 2024 city election. The agenda includes a public comment period and recognition of Halloween costume contest winners, but no public hearings or new business.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

City Council

Council to consider stop sign at Park Trails Lane and Trail Oaks Drive

The Black Jack City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing (none scheduled), presentations, and reports. The main business is a second reading of an ordinance to add a stop sign at Park Trails Lane and Trail Oaks Drive, and a first reading of an ordinance setting the April 2024 city election. No new business or resolutions are listed.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

Personnel Advisory Committee

Personnel Committee to interview Public Works applicants

The Personnel Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for Public Works positions. The committee will also review minutes from the October 2, 2023, meeting.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on April 2024 election ordinance, stop sign, budget, liquor license

The Black Jack City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance setting the regular city election for April 2, 2024, and consider several pending items including a stop sign installation, budget adjustments, a liquor license, and an employee salary resolution. They will also review an annual IT contract with Miken Technologies for $9,619.92. No public hearings, presentations, or proclamations are scheduled.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on April 2024 election ordinance, budget, liquor license

The Black Jack City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance setting the regular city election for April 2, 2024. They will also consider several resolutions, including budget adjustments for two fiscal years, a liquor license for The Mist Bar and Grill, and a salary/wage for a specific employee. The council will review an annual IT contract with Miken Technologies for $9,619.92.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

City Council

Council to discuss budget adjustments and upcoming city election

The Black Jack City Council will consider resolutions to adjust the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal year budgets. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding the April 2, 2024, city election.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023

City Council

Council to hold first reading of ordinance setting April 2024 city election

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing public comments. The main legislative item is the first reading of Bill #1306, an ordinance concerning the regular city election to be held April 2, 2024. Council will also review and discuss two infrastructure items: a new backflow cage and slab, and a new concrete curb at a bio-basin.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

Personnel Advisory Committee

Personnel committee to interview maintenance worker, review handbook

The Personnel Policy Committee is meeting to handle personnel matters, including interviewing a candidate for a Public Works Maintenance Worker position. The agenda also includes reviewing the employee handbook, job descriptions, and the employee review process, along with discussing the MML Salary Survey. The committee is expected to close the meeting to discuss hiring, firing, or disciplining specific employees, as permitted by state law.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission to review safety at two intersections and commission rules

The Black Jack Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss traffic safety options at two intersections and to review commission terms, limits, officers, and reappointments. No presentations, public comments, unfinished business, or miscellaneous items are listed. The meeting is open to the public.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

Special Events Committee

Black Jack Fall Festival debrief and 2024 planning on agenda

The Special Events Committee is meeting to review the 2023 Black Jack Fall Festival, including logistics, participation, vendor feedback, and budget. They will also discuss a proposed 2024 festival program and confirm details for the annual Halloween Spooktacular event, including date, activities, and city contribution.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

City Council

Black Jack City Council meeting canceled for September 19, 2023

This City Council meeting was canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as the pledge, roll call, and approval of the prior meeting's minutes, with no public hearings, presentations, or business items listed.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

Special Events Committee

Black Jack Fall Festival planning update for Sept. 5 meeting

The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Black Jack Fall Festival, including food vendors, activities, advertisement, program outline, and volunteers. The agenda includes approval of the August 24 minutes and no new or miscellaneous business. The meeting is open to the public, with accommodations available upon request.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

City Council

Black Jack City Council to set 2023 tax rate, approve court software deal

The Black Jack City Council is holding a public hearing on the 2023 property tax rate, then considering two ordinances: one to approve a software agreement for the municipal court's prosecuting attorney functions, and another to establish the annual ad valorem tax rate. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, with no presentations, proclamations, or new business.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

City Council

Black Jack Council to set 2023 tax rate, approve court software

The Black Jack City Council is holding a public hearing on the 2023 property tax rate, then considering two ordinances: one to approve software for the municipal court's prosecution functions and another to establish the annual ad valorem tax levy. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no presentations, proclamations, or new business.

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✓ Decided: Black Jack City Council sets 2023 tax rate and approves court software

The City Council established the 2023 ad valorem tax rate and approved a contract for municipal court prosecution software. The council also authorized a renewal for CivicPlus services.

Tue Aug 15, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on NCR payment agreement, consider budget and salary changes

The Black Jack City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Bill #1303, an ordinance approving an agreement with NCR Payment Solution LLC. The council will also introduce an ordinance for prosecuting attorney management software, consider resolutions adjusting the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and a salary/wage adjustment for an employee, and discuss annual dues, property tax bills, and vacation pay for part-time personnel.

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Tue Aug 15, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on NCR payment agreement, software, budget

The Black Jack City Council will hold its regular meeting, with a public hearing and presentations listed as none. The main business includes a second reading of an ordinance approving an agreement with NCR Payment Solution LLC, first reading of an agreement for prosecuting attorney management software, and resolutions adjusting the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and salary/wage adjustments. The council will also review annual dues for the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis and discuss property tax bills and fees.

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Wed Aug 2, 2023

City Council

Black Jack City Council to vote on liquor licenses for local businesses

The Black Jack City Council is holding an emergency special meeting to consider two resolutions granting liquor licenses to various businesses, including a temporary license for Mist Bar and Grill LLC. No public hearings, presentations, proclamations, or new business are scheduled.

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Wed Aug 2, 2023

City Council

Black Jack council to vote on liquor licenses for businesses

The Black Jack City Council is holding an emergency special meeting to consider two resolutions granting liquor licenses to local businesses, including a temporary license for Mist Bar and Grill LLC. No public hearings, presentations, proclamations, or new business are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Black Jack City Council approves liquor licenses for local businesses

The City Council approved two resolutions regarding liquor licenses. One resolution granted licenses to various city businesses, and another granted a temporary license to the Mist Bar and Grill LLC.

Tue Aug 1, 2023

Special Events Committee

Black Jack Special Events Committee to review festival budget and fireworks

The Special Events Committee is meeting to continue discussions on music and vendor options, review the City Festival budget, and confirm in-house tasks such as soda, water, Kool-Aid, ice, and stage setup. The agenda includes a presentation on Premier fireworks and public comments.

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Tue Aug 1, 2023

Special Events Committee

Special Events Committee to review festival budget and fireworks options

The Black Jack Special Events Committee is meeting to continue discussions on music and vendor options, review the City Festival Budget, and consider a fireworks proposal from Premier. They will also confirm in-house tasks such as providing soda, water, Kool-Aid, juice, ice, and a stage. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

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Thu Jul 27, 2023

Liquor License Committee

Black Jack liquor committee to review annual license renewals

The Liquor License Committee is meeting to review and consider annual liquor license renewals. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes from June 7, 2023, public comments, and no old business. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

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Tue Jul 18, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on contracts with St. Louis County for repairs and fuel

The Black Jack City Council will hold a public hearing on 2024 Community Development Block Grant funds, then consider second readings of ordinances authorizing contracts with St. Louis County for automotive/equipment repair and fuel sales. They will also review first readings of a payment agreement with NCR Payment Solutions, budget adjustments for two fiscal years, liquor license issuance, and board appointments.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves repair and fuel contracts with St. Louis County

The City Council approved two ordinances authorizing contracts with St. Louis County for equipment repair and fuel sales. A public hearing was held regarding the allocation of $20,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for 2024.

Tue Jul 18, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on contracts with St. Louis County for repairs and fuel

The Black Jack City Council will hold a public hearing on 2024 Community Development Block Grant funds, then consider final approval of two contracts with St. Louis County for automotive/equipment repair and fuel sales. They will also introduce an ordinance with NCR Payment Solutions and several resolutions adjusting budgets and issuing liquor licenses.

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Wed Jun 28, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on accounting services agreement with Sikich LLP

The Black Jack City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: pending legislation Bill #1302, an ordinance to approve an agreement for accounting services with Sikich LLP. All other agenda sections are empty or marked as none, indicating no other business will be discussed.

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Wed Jun 28, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on accounting services agreement with Sikich LLP

The Black Jack City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: pending legislation Bill #1302, an ordinance approving an agreement for accounting services with Sikich LLP. All other agenda sections are empty or marked as none, indicating no other business will be discussed.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves accounting services agreement with SIKICH LLP

The City Council approved an ordinance to contract SIKICH LLP for accounting services. The Council also accepted appointments for the Personnel Committee.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

City Council

Black Jack City Council holds public hearing on 2023 budget

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2023 Annual Budget. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, with no presentations, proclamations, minutes, public comments, unfinished business, pending legislation, new business, resolutions, or miscellaneous items listed. The meeting will include reports from the mayor, officials, commissions, boards, committees, and special counsel.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves new payment portal and audit services contract

The City Council approved a proposal from NCR for a new credit card payment portal and accepted a $2,200 proposal from Sikich for audit services and training. The council also passed a resolution acknowledging police service costs for the upcoming contract year.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

City Council

Council to consider police cost resolution and county contracts

The Black Jack City Council will consider a resolution acknowledging police service costs for the contract year starting July 1, 2023, and hold first readings of ordinances authorizing automotive/equipment repair and fuel sale contracts with St. Louis County. The agenda also includes reviewing the NCR payment portal, an RFP for audit services, and a monthly financial services agreement with Sikich. No public hearings, presentations, or proclamations are scheduled.

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Tue Jun 6, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Black Jack City Council approves 2023-2024 annual budget

The City Council held a public hearing to review the proposed 2023-2024 Annual Fiscal Year Budget. Following the hearing, the Council voted unanimously to approve the budget, including the Capital Budget.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

City Council

Black Jack City Council to hold public hearing on 2023 annual budget

The Black Jack City Council is meeting on June 6, 2023, with a public hearing on the 2023 Annual Budget as the main item. The agenda includes standard reports from the mayor, officials, commissions, and special counsel, but no other business, legislation, or resolutions are listed.

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Tue May 16, 2023

City Council

Council to consider animal waste removal ordinance and new dump body bid

The Black Jack City Council will review an ordinance adding a section on removal of animal feces, and will consider a bid for a new dump body for the public works truck. The meeting also includes a presentation on replacing a truck bed and a review of a change in services from Sikich.

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Tue May 16, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council appoints Karen Robinson to Ward 3 and approves truck bed purchase

The City Council appointed Karen Robinson to fill the remaining term for Ward 3. The Council also approved the purchase of a replacement truck bed for Truck #2. Minutes from the May 2, 2023, meeting were approved as amended.

Tue May 2, 2023

City Council

Council to consider pay amendment for elected officials and budget adjustment

The Black Jack City Council will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings or presentations. The main items are a first reading of an ordinance clarifying compensation for elected officials and a resolution to adjust the 2022-2023 fiscal budget. The council will also certify election results, administer oaths, and elect a president pro tem.

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✓ Decided: Council approves elected official pay ordinance, new mayor sworn in

The council unanimously passed Bill #1299, which became Ordinance 1206, amending compensation for elected officials. The meeting also included the swearing-in of newly elected Mayor Arnold Hinkle and four council members, and the election of Councilman Grady as President Pro-Tem.

Tue May 2, 2023

City Council

Council to consider elected officials' pay ordinance and budget adjustment

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, certifying election results, and administering oaths of office. The main legislative items are a first reading of an ordinance clarifying compensation for elected officials and a resolution to adjust the 2022-2023 fiscal budget. No public hearings, presentations, or new business are scheduled.

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Tue May 2, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves ordinance clarifying elected officials' compensation

The City Council approved Ordinance 1206, which amends Ordinance 1205 to clarify compensation for elected officials. The council also certified election results, administered oaths of office to newly elected officials, and appointed Councilman Grady as President Pro-Tem. Mayor McCourt reported completion of the pickleball court and vandalism of park electrical wiring.

Tue Apr 18, 2023

City Council

Council to review police agreement, grass cutting bids, CDBG, tree form, dump body specs

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the April 4 meeting minutes. No public hearings, unfinished business, pending legislation, new business, or resolutions are on the agenda. The main items are reviews of a police service agreement, bids for grass cutting violations, a Community Development Block Grant, a tree reimbursement form, and bid specifications for a new dump body (Project PWP23001).

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Tue Apr 18, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on liquor license for The Mist Bar and Grill

The Black Jack City Council will consider Resolution #230402 to grant a liquor license to The Mist Bar and Grill LLC, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes a presentation from St. Louis County Police, approval of the April 4 minutes, and several review items including a police service agreement, grass cutting bids, a Community Development Block Grant, a tree reimbursement form, and bid specs for a new dump body (Project PWP23001). No public hearings or new business are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $902,025 police service agreement

The City Council approved a new police service agreement and granted a liquor license to The Mist Bar and Grill LLC. The council also accepted a $20,000 development grant and approved a grass cutting contract.

Tue Apr 18, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on liquor license for Mist Bar and Grill

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to consider a resolution granting a liquor license to Mist Bar and Grill LLC, subject to conditions. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, a police presentation, and several review items, with no public hearings or new business listed.

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Tue Apr 4, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on repealing elected officials' salary ordinance

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to consider a second reading of Bill #1298, which would repeal Ordinance No. 907 that set annual salaries for elected officials. The council will also review bids for Norman C. McCourt Park and a violation grass cutting bid packet. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.

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Tue Apr 4, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on repealing elected officials' salary ordinance

The Black Jack City Council will hold its regular meeting, with the main action being the second reading of Bill #1298 to repeal Ordinance No. 907, which set annual salaries for elected officials. The council will also review bids for Norman C. McCourt Park and for grass cutting violations. No public hearings, proclamations, or new business are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves elected official salary adjustments and park bid

The Council passed Ordinance #1205 to adjust annual salaries for elected officials, including the Treasurer. Additionally, the Council approved a bid for Norman C. McCourt Park that excludes exercise equipment to reduce costs.

Tue Mar 21, 2023

City Council

Council to consider repealing elected officials' salary ordinance

The Black Jack City Council is holding its regular meeting with a public hearing, presentations, and several administrative items. Key actions include the first reading of an ordinance to repeal the elected officials' salary adjustment, a budget adjustment resolution, and reviews of contracts and bids.

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✓ Decided: City Council adjusts 2022-2023 fiscal budget

The City Council approved a resolution to adjust the 2022-2023 fiscal budget. Other actions included approving a Zoom service contract and increasing the daily cost of the Municipal Housing Agreement for prisoners.

Tue Mar 21, 2023

City Council

Council to consider repealing elected officials' salary ordinance

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a first reading of an ordinance to repeal the salary adjustment for elected officials, a budget adjustment resolution, and several contract renewals. The agenda also includes reports, a police presentation, and reviews of park bids and tree services.

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Tue Mar 7, 2023

City Council

Council reviews bids for Norman C. McCourt Park and approves tree removal contract

The Black Jack City Council will hold a routine meeting with no public hearings or presentations. The agenda includes the first reading of two bills: one approving a tree removal agreement with Gamma Tree Service, LLC, and another reaffirming the gross receipts tax on utility corporations. Additionally, the council will review bids for Norman C. McCourt Park and pay a $23,010.00 invoice for work comp insurance.

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Tue Mar 7, 2023

City Council

Council to consider tree removal contract, review park bids

The Black Jack City Council is meeting for its regular session. The main items are a first reading of an ordinance approving a tree removal services agreement with Gamma Tree Service, LLC, and a review of bids for Norman C. McCourt Park. The council will also pay a workers' compensation insurance invoice and approve the February meeting minutes.

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Tue Mar 7, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves tree removal contract and utility tax reaffirmation

The City Council approved an agreement for tree removal services and reaffirmed the gross receipts tax for utility corporations. The council also approved the amended minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on budget, salary, and safety resolutions

The Black Jack City Council will consider five pending resolutions covering safety and loss prevention, mid-year budget adjustments, employee salary/wage adjustments, and an hourly pay increase for consulting engineer Vijay Bhasin. The agenda includes no public hearings, presentations, or new business, and is otherwise procedural.

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Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on budget, salary, and safety resolutions

The Black Jack City Council is meeting to consider five pending resolutions covering safety and loss prevention, mid-year budget adjustments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, salary/wage adjustments for city employees, and an increase in the hourly pay rate for consulting engineer Vijay Bhasin. The agenda also includes approval of the December 20, 2022 meeting minutes, a payment for Voice Pro, and a bid opening for tree removal. No public hearings, presentations, or new business are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves budget and salary adjustments

The City Council approved five resolutions concerning safety, budget adjustments, employee wages, and consultant pay. The council also approved the meeting minutes from December 20, 2022.