Minutes of January 15th, 2024 City Council Meeting
The Missouri City, Missouri, City Council held their monthly open meeting at the MCCA Building on Monday, January 15th, 2024, at 6:30 pm. Attending: Mayor Barry Moore, Clerk Monte Railey, Council members Mickey Stewart (Ward One), Joe Selle (Ward Two), Jan Kohl (Ward Three) and Johanna Davis (Ward Four), plus resident Danny Bush.
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order. Minutes from the December 18th, 2023 meeting were read and approved.
Bills to be allowed
General Fund:
(12/11/23) Evergy – $658.63 account 7438992211
(12/11/23) MO Employee Mutual – $1953.00 2024 worker liability coverage
(12/23/23) US Door – $2368.12 door for city hall made and delivered
(1/5/24) – MO Perm – $7259.00 coverage for 2024
(1/5/24) Ferrellgas – $65.00 yearly propane tank rental
(1/5/24) Evergy – $83.86 (1/5/24) accounts 2476323157, 2451439541, 2443031034 & 2537625024
(1/5/24) US Treasury – $265.41 4th quarter 941
(1/5/24) MO Division of Employment Security – $83.86 4th quarter withholding
(1/7/24) Monte Railey – $323.23 December Clerk salary
(1/7/24) Deputy Tanner Eslinger – $591.04 December Patrol
(1/7/24) Clay County Sheriff Department – $70.62 fuel for city patrol
(1/7/24) Barry Moore _ $179.37 reimbursement for city expenses at Lowes, Loves and O’Reily Auto Parts
Waterworks:
(12/8/23) PWSD #4 – $1336.90 water 10/26/23-11/24/23
(12/11/23) AAA Disposal – $1680.00 September curbside service
(1/5/24) US Treasury – $720.13 4th quarter 941
(1/7/24) Lani Bush – $535.63 December Collector salary
(1/7/24) Lani Bush – $32.10 December mileage
(1/7/24) James Talley – $332.46 December Meter Reader salary plus 1 in/out
(1/7/24) Deanna Hufford – $554.10 December Treasurer salary
Councilwoman Davis made a motion to authorize payment of the bills as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Selle and passed by a
4-0 vote.
Old Business
Evergy/Streetlight issues: Mayor Moore will follow up with Evergy for status of requested repairs and installations.
Fire Station Repairs: Danny Bush met with a party interested in submitting a bid for roof/building repairs. The city has received two bids to date. A third is required per Fishing River Fire Protection District requirements to fund the project.
City Hall Doors: John Tennant’s bid to replace the old door was accepted via phone since the December meeting. The new door is on order and will be installed by Mr. Tennant after arrival.
Ditch clearing: Work will resume as weather permits. A forty foot long culvert is ready to be installed at the west end of Talley Alley where it intersects Wood street.
Salaries for Deputies working city hours: There was a question if our hourly pay for off duty deputies working tours for the is comparable to other in the county. Mayor Moore explained that all Clay County entities employing such deputies are all subject to the same fees per the standard contract implemented by the County Commission.
Card of appreciation: Per an arrangement made at the December meeting, Councilwoman Kohl purchased a $100.00 gas card to present to resident Bob Jeffries for his vigilant assistance with the October Clean Up weekend. It was noted that he monitored the dumpsters to help ensure it was for city residents use only. Mayor Moore will make the presentation to Mr. Jeffries and turn the receipt over to the Treasurer for reimbursement to Councilwoman Kohl.
Chapter 13 Notice: The city received a notice at PO Box 264 of a January 16th, 2024 bankruptcy hearing in Brandon Mississippi. The filing party (initials LMB) has no debts with the city and is not known to the Council. After discussion, it was determined that no action is necessary. The notice will be filed with city correspondence.
New Business
Fuel needs for city truck and power tools: After discussion on how to best provide fuel for plowing by the city truck, Councilwoman Kohl made a motion to authorize the purchase for a $500.00 fuel card. That would enable the plow driver to drive to a gas station for fill ups rather than transfer cans of gas. The card can also be used as needed for mower and chainsaws. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stewart and carried by a 4-0 vote.
Community Calendar: No events were added.
The next monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12th, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the MCCA Building.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Monte Railey – City Clerk