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Drew County Quorum Court tables action on tornado sirens

Thursday, April 15 by Ray King

No decision on the fate of tornado warning sirens in Drew County was made by the Quorum Court which tabled a resolution adopted in March regarding the sirens. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, it costs about $20,000 a year to maintain the 27 sirens... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court increases trash fees

Monday, April 12 by Greg

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an amended ordinance to increase sanitation fees for county residents despite opposition from a member of the public who contended that the increase was too much. Christie McCarroll spoke during the public comments section of... Read More.

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After debate, quorum court approves pay raises

Monday, March 8 by Ray King

By Ray King It wasn’t easy but after more than 30 minutes of debate, the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted to approve raises for county employees retroactive to Jan. 1. During committee meetings last week, the county’s legislative body voted to recommend a four percent pay... Read More.

Salary hikes for county employees gets quorum committee approval

Tuesday, March 2 by Ray King

By Ray King Pay raises for all Jefferson County employees are one step closer to happening after the Budget and Finance Committee of the Quorum Court voted Tuesday night. By a vote of 10-3, the committee recommended an appropriation ordinance that provides for a four-percent salary... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court fills vacant slot in County Clerk’s office

Monday, January 11 by Staff

By Ray King At a brief meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday, the justices of the peace approved a request to fill a vacant slot in the County Clerk’s Office, an ordinance establishing procedures for conducting meetings, and appropriating funds to the County... Read More.

Quorum Committee approves Clerk filing office vacancy

Wednesday, January 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A request from Jefferson County Clerk Shawandra Taggart to fill a vacant position in her office was recommended for approval by a committee of the Quorum Court Tuesday night after County Judge Gerald Robinson said he supported the request. Taggart said in a... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court votes to rescind previous Tax Collector budget approvals

Tuesday, January 5 by Staff

By Ray King The Budget and Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted Tuesday night to rescind their previous approval of changes in the budget for the Tax Collector which included increasing the salary of the Chief Deputy. After a discussion that sometimes became... Read More.

Lincoln County Quorum Court honors 2 outgoing JP’s

Monday, December 28 by Ray King

The Lincoln County Quorum Court said goodbye to two of its members during a meeting Dec. 21. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, appreciation plaques were presented to Burl D. Robertson, who had served for 20 years, and Billy Jack Curry, who served for two... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court imposes one-year hiring freeze

Tuesday, December 15 by Staff

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court has voted to impose a hiring freeze that will last through the end of next year. Previous county judges have imposed hiring freezes in the past but current County Judge Gerald Robinson said they were ignored. The ordinance makes... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2021 budget

Monday, December 14 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved a just over $30 million budget for 2021. That budget includes $9.14 million in County General, which funds most of the county’s business, and another $20,928 million in miscellaneous funds, including $5.28... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge asks Quorum Court to remove three Library Board of Trustee members

Monday, December 14 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has asked the Quorum Court to replace three members of the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees. Robison wants to unappoint board members Linda Johnson Banks, Anna Marie Jacks and Tommy Brown, who is currently the president... Read More.

Quorum Court approves garbage fee hike

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted in favor of increasing the fee county residents pay to have their garbage picked up. Meeting Monday night, the county’s legislative body approved by a vote of 10-2 a proposed ordinance... Read More.

Stories tagged with: quorum

Drew County Quorum Court tables action on tornado sirens

Jefferson County Quorum Court increases trash fees

After debate, quorum court approves pay raises

Salary hikes for county employees gets quorum committee approval

Jefferson County Quorum Court fills vacant slot in County Clerk’s office

Quorum Committee approves Clerk filing office vacancy

Jefferson County Quorum Court votes to rescind previous Tax Collector budget approvals

Lincoln County Quorum Court honors 2 outgoing JP’s

Jefferson County Quorum Court imposes one-year hiring freeze

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2021 budget

Jefferson County Judge asks Quorum Court to remove three Library Board of Trustee members

Quorum Court approves garbage fee hike

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