MCQC Appropriates Money for Public Services – Mountaineer Echo

Tuesday, September 13, the Marion County Quorum Court (MCQC) met to discuss reports from committees, county offices, and ordinances for Marion County, Arkansas. Justices, Mike Scrima, Marty Nickels, Talon Vancuren, Rick White, James Underwood, Brady Madden, Wesley Shipman, Claudia Brigham and Joyce McCalla were in attendance, along with Judge John Massey.

The county offices, committees and fire chiefs reports. The MCQC moved to new business after reports because there was no old business on the agenda.

Ordinance 2022-54 passed. This ordinance amended Ordinances 2022-13, 2022-44 and Ordinance 2021-124 to move radio towers. Justices Vancuren, White and McCalla sponsored the ordinance.

Ordinance 2022-56 passed and appropriated $70,950.00 to Fire Departments Fund. Justices Scrima, Nickels, White, Brigham and McCalla sponsored the ordinance.

Ordinance 2022-57 passed to appropriate money to allow the Marion County Coroner to purchase body bags and was sponsored by the budget committee.

Ordinance 2022-58 passed. This ordinance appropriated money to pay for Covid-19 tests purchased by the Assessor’s Office. The budget committee sponsored the ordinance.

Ordinance 2022-59 passed to amend ordinances 2022-13, 2022-44 and 2021-124 to purchase equipment for E-911. This ordinance was sponsored by the budget committee.

Ordinance 2022-61 passed to appropriate money received for Vexus Boat Company from the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District. The budget committee sponsored the ordinance.

Ordinance 2022-62 passed to appropriate money for shift differential for the E-911 workers. The ordinance was sponsored by Justice White.

Ordinance 2022-63 passed and will appropriate $54,275.00 to the County Road Department fund. The money will pay for the purchase of land adjoining the Marion County Road Department and purchase materials to secure the land.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, at 6 pm in the Marion County Courthouse. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend each meeting.

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