Minutes provided for January 15 Lamar City Council meeting

The council met in regular session. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harris. Members held a moment of silent prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. On roll call, the following members answered present: Mike Hull, Rick Kaderly, Max Simmons, Bill Talbott, Harold VanDeMark, Judd Chesnut, Brian Griffith, and Steve Gilkey. Also attending, Lynn Calton – City Administrator, Bev Baker – City Clerk, Police Chief – Rusty Rives, Fire Chief – Larry Beatty, City Attorney – Steven Kaderly.

Alderman Chesnut made the motion to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2017 regular Session City Council meeting. Alderman Simmons seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

The Public Good and Welfare portion of the meeting was held. This portion is open to any citizen who would like to address the Council. Nancy Curless invited the City of Lamar to become a member of the Barton County Community Foundation. As a member of this organization the City would be able to apply for grants.

Kari Clements of Clements Nonprofit Solutions updated the Council on the Grant from Missouri Department of Natural Resources for the Harry S Truman Birthplace. She stated a resolution is necessary to show support from the City, for the project. The City must be the grantee.

Jim Buzzard, Building Inspector, discussed properties of nuisance structure. Council directed Mr. Buzzard to request bids for Demolition and removal for properties at the following address: 1501 College, 1809 College and 712 Broadway. City Attorney, Steven Kaderly said due to an ordinance violation the City has the right to do a full assessment of the property at 704 West 12th. Also, the Nuisance Abatement Officer will issue a citation on the property at 1809 College.

Police Chief Rives discussed the monthly reports from his department. Also, the Police Department is working on a couple of grants.

Fire Chief Beatty discussed the annual and monthly fire report.

Alderman Hull discussed the Economic Development committee received an application from the Chop Shop. He requested to amend the Business Incentive Policies by removing. “not more than $50,000” from the Entrepreneurial start-up business support program and to update the year to 2018 on the policy.

Alderman Simmons made the motion to make the amendment to the policy as requested. Alderman Griffith seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes. Alderman Gilkey was excused at 7:30 pm. 2 Members reviewed the list of bills. Alderman Hull made the motion to pay the bills. Alderman Simmons seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Mayor Harris read the Treasurer’s Report for December 2017. Alderman Talbott made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Alderman Simmons seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

The Municipal Court Report was presented for the month of December 2017. The outstanding balance is $132,342.27. Alderman Chesnut made the motion to approve the report. Alderman Hull seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Lynn Calton, City Administrator, requested funds to replace three switches at the South Sub at an estimated cost of $20,000. Alderman Hull made the motion to approve the request and to increase the budget. Alderman Simmons seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Mayor Harris mentioned the review of the following reports: Budget Analysis Building Permits Annual Cash and Investments by Fund Comparison of Bills and Financial Statements Electric Sales Expenses – Not Budgeted Methane Gas Generator Income and Expense Nuisance Structures Pooled Cash Report Sales Tax Revenue TATS

City Administrator Lynn Calton informed the Council of the annual admission testing on generators number 3 & 4 at the landfill. Mr. Calton requested acceptance of Central Road as a City Street in the City of Lamar from NW 1st Lane to 10th Lane and SW 10th Lane from Central Road to Highway 160. Alderman Chesnut made the motion to approve the request. Alderman Talbott seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes.

Next, Mayor Harris began the Mayor’s roundtable. Bev Baker, City Clerk discussed brochure for educational purpose about the upcoming Use Tax that will be voted on at the April 3, 2018 election.

Mayor Harris asked if there was any more business to come before the council, if not, a motion to adjourn would be in order. Alderman VanDeMark made the motion to adjourn. Alderman Talbott seconded the motion. On vote, all members present voted yes. Therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.