Mary L. McNary                                                                                   Telephone 417-394-2532

City Clerk                                                                                                           Fax 417-394-3088

121 E. Grand                                                                                      Email:  jctyhall@keinet.net

P. O. Box 247

Jasper, MO   64755

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Minutes—July 30, 2009

      The Jasper City Council met in special session on Thursday,

July 30, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Jasper City Hall.  Council members

present included Frank Shumard, Russell Selvey, Mike Smith and Josh Ghumm.  Mayor Paul Nelson presided over the meeting.  Also present was Mary McNary, City Clerk.

      Russell Selvey moved to go into Closed Session to discuss the hiring, firing, promotion, disciplining and compensation of personnel pursuant to Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri with a closed record and a closed vote within that closed meeting.  Josh Ghumm seconded the motion.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Council went into Closed Session at 6:05 p.m.

      Discussion was conducted. 

      Russell Selvey moved and Josh Ghumm seconded the motion to return to regular session.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Council returned to regular session at 7:30 p.m.

      Mike Smith moved to hire Jim Achey as Police Chief.  Josh Ghumm seconded the motion.  The vote was 4-0 in favor. 

Frank Shumard moved and Josh Ghumm seconded the motion to adjourn.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. 

Mary L. McNary                   Paul M. Nelson

City Clerk                        Mayor