May 9th,2024
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM by Mayor Jim Johansen, who then led the pledge of allegiance. Board members were present: Martin McGary, Brian Hunt, Martha Greeley, and Michael Goff was absent. Also, present were Jo Anna Marriott and Hunter Simmons.
Motion to approve the minutes from April’s meeting made by Brian, 2nd by Martin. The motion was carried on a roll call vote, Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes.
Jo Anna gave the financial report stating all bank accounts were reconciled for April. Motion to approve the finances from April 2024 was made by Brian, 2nd by Martha. The motion was carried on a roll call vote, Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes.
Hunter gave the Foreman report stating that the Water Treatment Plant & Sewer Lagoon Auto Dialer are running well at this time, however, we need to buy and install a motor for the well we just had resurfaced and cleaned by Layne Well Services with the Covid Funds. Motion to was made by Brian, 2nd by Martin to purchase the motor and have it installed. The motion was carried on a roll call vote, Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes.
Jim spoke of purchasing a 40 ft shipping container for storage use of tools, and pipes, and purchasing gravel at the water plant. Motion to was made by Brian, 2nd by Martin. The motion was carried on a roll call vote, Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes.
Jim spoke about the draft of the Sewer Rate Increase Ordinances NO 582-A and Governing Regulations on Sewer Connections. Ordinances No. 592-A will be read at the next scheduled City Meeting on June 10th,2024. A Motion was made by Martin, 2nd by Martha to place Ordinance NO.582-A in the local newspaper for posting of 30 days per the requirements of MoDNR. The motion was carried on a roll call Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes.
A motion was made by Martha, 2nd by Martin to approve a student his FFA project for SAE to be done at the Basketball court. The motion was carried on a roll call vote, Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes.
A general discussion was made about the City's Facebook and Website page. It was discussed that the pages remain at their current use to be informational use only for the citizens to have immediate information on what is going on within the city and surrounding communities and that the comments are allowed to be turned off. Also, in general discussion it was stated by board members the citizens need to understand all city decisions are made by the elected board members and not the city employees. A reminder that City Hall will be closed from May 20th- May 31st,2024, and that Hunter, Gary, and Jim will be in the city if anyone needs anything during this time. A motion was made by Martha, 2nd by Martin to approve a flyer to be made for both the City's Facebook and Website about monthly water bills, not arriving on time. And adding that the city offers E-billing which might help with monthly bills arriving late. A Motion was made by Martin, 2nd by Brian. The motion was carried on a roll call vote, Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes. A Motion was made by Martin, 2nd by Brian to purchase a larger safe for City Hall. The motion was carried on a roll call vote, Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes. Motion made by Martha, 2nd by Martin to allow John Hogan to trim or remove additional trees at the city park. The motion was carried on a roll call vote, Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes. The reminder was made of the Meet & Greet with Nodaway Sheriff Candidate Adam James on May 13th,2024 at 6:00 p.m. the public is encouraged to attend.
Brian made a motion to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Martin. A motion was carried on a roll call vote, Martin- Yes, Brian – yes, Martha- yes.
Adjourn at 8:50 PM
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