December 21, 2011
The Board of Aldermen held a meeting Tuesday night December 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Those present included Mayor Calvin Wilson, Alderpersons Greg Richmond, Kevin Reardon and Kristin Lett. Also, present were City Clerk Paula Brodie, Chief of Police Tom West and City Supervisor David Brodie. Also present was Joyce Haynes reporter from McDonald County Press and Amy Buckley reporter Neosho Daily News. Ald Kohley was not present.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:00 PM.
The Board discussed the minutes from the meeting on
December 7, 2010. Ald Richmond moved to approve the minutes. Ald Lett seconded. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board discussed the minutes from the budget meeting on
December 13, 2010. Ald Lett moved to approve the minutes. Ald Reardon seconded. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board of Aldermen discussed Bill # 2010-418 for Ordinance # 2010-428 setting the 2011 Budget. The Mayor noted that the budget must be in place by
January 1, 2011. He noted that because of this the ordinance would be considered an emergency ordinance so that it could be voted on twice.
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only for the first reading.
Ald Richmond moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2010-418 for Ordinance # 2010-428 setting the 2011 Budget. Ald Lett second. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only for the second reading.
Ald Lett moved to approve the second reading of Bill # 2010-418 for Ordinance # 2010-428 setting the 2011 Budget Ald Reardon second. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Board of Aldermen discussed Bill Number 2010-419 for Ordinance# 2010-429 including all city parks in the dawn to dusk ordinance, not allowing people to use the park after dusk or before dawn.
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only for the first reading.
Ald Reardon moved to approve the first reading of Bill # 2010-419 for Ordinance # 2010-429 setting the 2011 Budget Ald Lett second. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nayes.
The following Department heads gave the following reports:
1. Tom West noted
- That he was caught up on all his reports required by the State.
- That he had ordered the new computer for Police Department per the Boards instructions.
- That he had purchased two new digital cameras for both cars.
2. David Brodie
- -informed the Board that the city park on
Barlow Street needs a light. He suggested the Board allowing him to contact Brad Lett from Empire District to see what could be done to light up the park better.
- He also noted that some of the Children from the city picked up all the trash at the park.
- He informed the Board that the storage building door has been installed.
- He also informed the Board that he had taken the Dixie Chopper, winterized it, changed the oil and maintenance it. He said that he would recommend the Board setting up a maintenance schedule for the mower.
3. Paula Brodie-
· Noted that she attended a meeting with ECCHIC (Employers Committed to Control Health Insurance Costs). She asked the Board if they wanted to set a meeting in the future to have one of their representatives come to the city to discuss health insurance coverage. The Board agreed to have a meeting at the end of January to allow them to give a presentation.
· Noted the condemnation hearing for Karla Thompson’s property is set for
January 4, 2011 at
6:50 PM
The Mayor read a letter from the President of the Goodman Betterment Club thanking the city for the monetary donation that helped the Betterment Club put on the Goodman Christmas Parade.
There was no old business discussed.
There was no new business discussed.
The Board discussed the bills from
December 21, 2010 for $32,048.48 including transfers. Ald Richmond moved to approve the bills from the
December 21, 2010 in the amount of $32,048.48 including transfers. Ald Reardon seconded. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nayes.
The Mayor noted that the City Hall will be closed for Christmas from Thursday December 23rd at
11:30 AM until December 27th, and on Monday January 3rd for New Years Day. The City Hall will be open on December 31st until
4:00PM so that people can pay their taxes. The Clerk noted that even though the city hall will be closed to the public on Thursday, the employees will work the ½ day.
The Mayor noted that sign ups for candidates for city offices runs from
December 14, 2010 to
January 18, 2011.
Ald Lett moved to adjourn. Ald Reardon seconded. The Board voted 3 ayes, 0 nays.
Respectfully submitted:
Paula W. Brodie, MRCC, City Clerk
Calvin Wilson, Mayor
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