COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday October 17, 2017
The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Greg Richmond, Alderpersons Calvin Wilson, Keith Kohley and Ron Johnson. Also present were City Supervisor David Brodie, Emergency Management Director Denis Kolb, Police Chief Curt Drake, Tax Collector Meghan Sexson and City Clerk Karla McNorton. Also present were Lois Kolb, Roger and Carol Coe, Charlotte Johnson, Jared Mackall, Brenda Hall and Sally Carroll from the McDonald County Press.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Board discussed the regular meeting minutes from October 3, 2017. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes held on October 3, 2017. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed averaging Brenda Hall’s water bill. Brenda noted she thought she had fixed the leak and discovered it wasn’t. She noted that all the pipes in the house have now been replaced.
City Supervisor David Brodie noted he had checked and the leak is now fixed. City Clerk McNorton noted Ms. Hall has paid $70.00 of the bill already. Ald. Kohley moved to approve averaging Brenda Hall’s water bill at 127.52 with the 20%. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
The Board discussed a message center for City Hall. After a brief discussion, Ald. Wilson moved to approve the single door weatherproof 36×24 message center for at a total of up to $200.00. Ald. Johnson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Old Business: None
New Business: It was discussed and agreed Osage Door needs a high grass and weeds letter sent.
Citizens Business: None
Department head reports:
Curt Drake- Bumper on truck fixed.
Denis Kolb- Nothing to report
David Brodie- Noted the No parking sign is put up, it’s an old one. Have new ones ordered and will replace when they arrive.
David then noted it is going to take longer than expected to take down the old jail.
David also noted he is going to need to find someone to replace the valve at the treatment plant and asked permission to do an active search and the Board agreed.
David then asked and the Board agreed to pick up an old cedar tree on Splitlog.
David also asked about replacing the sink at the Police Station with a pedestal one as it will need to be removed to replace the toilet discussed about a month ago. It was discussed and agreed to replace it with a pedestal sink since it needs to be taken out anyway.
Meghan Sexson- Meghan noted we received the 2017 Contractual Agreement and Statement from McDonald County for our Tax Book and Statements for a total of $600.00, that needs approved. Ald. Johnson moved to approve the 2017 Contractual Agreement and Statement from McDonald County for our Tax Book and Statements for a total of $600.00. Ald. Kohley seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays. She also noted she will be picking them up on October 30, 2017.
Karla McNorton- Noted that the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council
Comprehensive Plan meeting is Tuesday October 24, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Richmond noted Ald. Kezar has not been present for tonight’s meetings.
The Board discussed the bills in the amount of $23,889.29 including transfers. Ald. Johnson
moved to approve the bills in the amount of $23,889.29 including transfers. Ald. Wilson
seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.
Ald. Kohley moved to adjourn the meeting. Ald. Wilson seconded. Ald. Johnson, Kohley and Wilson voted aye with 0 nays.