Minutes of July 19, 2021, Council Meeting
The Missouri City, Missouri, City Council held their monthly open meeting at the MCCA Building on Monday, July 19th, 2021, at 7:00 pm. Attending: Mayor Barry Moore, Clerk Monte Railey, Collector Brandon Gray, Council members Mickey Stewart, Rockne Gross, Joe Selle and Micah Schake. Resident Miles Jackson also attended.
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order. Minutes of the June 14th, 2021, monthly meeting were read and approved. Financial reports e-mailed by the Treasurer prior to the meeting were discussed and approved.
Bills to be allowed
General Fund:
(6/18/21) Dep Caleb Nelson – $199.48 May patrol
(6/18/21) Dep Joshua Doss – $169.48 May Patrol
(6/18/21) Clay County Sheriff – $14.98 fuel for May patrol
(6/18/21) Evergy – $86.38 accounts 24510439541, 2443031034 & 253625024
(6/20/21) Evergy – $597.16 account 7438992211
(7/11/21) Evergy – $620.24 account 2476323157 & 7438992211
(7/11/21) Monte Railey – $272.43 June Clerk salary
(7/11/21) Joe Selle – $647.60 June City labor
(7/11/21) Deanna Hufford – $23.69 Treasurer office supplies
(7/18/21) U.S. Treasury – $716.16 2nd qtr 941
(7/18/21) MO Division of Employment – $18.96 2nd qtr tax
(7/18/21) Northwest Tree Service – $500.00 Stump grinding in River Park
Waterworks:
(6/18/21) Joe Selle – $470.99 June water project related labor
(6/18/21) Deanna Hufford – $70.00 shortage from May paycheck
(6/18/21) Barry Moore – $1,000.00 compensation for time spent daily on water project tracking and inspection
(6/18/21) AAA Disposal – May curbside trash collection
(6/18/21) Edge Realty – $85.00 deposit refund
(6/18/21) Kevin Hentz – $30.62 deposit refund
(6/18/21) Joel Morgan – $6.71 deposit refund
(6/18/21) Skyler Creason – $41.50 deposit refund
(6/18/21) Graig Burres – $6.73 deposit refund
(6/18/21) Justin Leonard – $19.08 deposit refund
(6/28/21) USPS – $110.00 water bill postage
(6/26/21) Kearney Trust Co. – $14,328.99 payoff water project pre-construction credit line account
(7/11/21) John McGilton – $139.38 deposit and overpayment refund
(7/11/21) E.S.I. – $767.50 pressure regulator
(7/11/21) PWSD #4 – $3,841.50 water 5/27/21-6/29/21
(7/11/21) AAA Disposal – $1,680.00 June curbside trash collection
(7/11/21) Brandon Gray – $626.86 June Collector salary and mileage
(7/11/21) Jim Talley – $327.84 June Meter Reader salary plus 2 in/outs
(7/11/21) Deanna Hufford – $488.57 June Treasurer salary plus mileage to CPA
(7/18/21) US Treasury – $1,115.92 2nd qtr 941
CDBG
(4/30/21) Orr Wyatt Streetscapes – $200,971.00 payment request #3
(4/30/21) Mid America Regional Council (MARC) – $6,000.00 payment request #3
USDA:
(6/26/21) Orr Wyatt Streetscapes – $125,770.67 payment request #1
(2/26/21) AGC Engineering – $20,455.99 payment request #1
(3/16/21 Gilmore Bell – $11,500.00 payment request #3
(3/16/21) ACG Engineering – $650.82 payment request #2
Councilman Gross made a motion to authorize payments that was seconded by Councilman Schake. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
Old Business
Dead Trees in City Park: Northwest Tree Service has finished grinding the five dead Elm stumps from River Park at a cost of $100.00 each.
Water Project: Construction continues. Individual connections are starting with new meters and pits. Concrete crews have initiated street repairs. Mayor Moore presented Payment Request #6 to the Council. It includes charges of $32,940.08 from Orr Wyatt Streetscapes plus $867.76 from AGC Engineering for a total sum of $33,807.84. Councilman Gross made a motion to authorize payment that was seconded by Councilman Selle and carried by a vote of 4-0. The CDBG Grant is now exhausted. There will be a CDBG Project closeout hearing at 10 am on July 28th at the MCCA Building. The Mayor reported that remaining project expenses (except $2,700.00 for one additional hydrant at city expense) will come from the USDA loan, of which $486,090.12 is still available to borrow.
Water Vault Changes: The pressure valve and altitude regulator in the existing water vault is nonfunctioning and need to be moved to the stand pipe cut off valve for the new system. Decker Construction is waiting for a special ordered three inch valve needed to complete the repair and move.
Capitol Sand Street Request: Legal work continues on the request to change the entry road to the Capitol Sand plant from private to public status.
New Business
Repair Responsibility: Miles Jackson asked the Council about roof repairs for the Fishing River Fire District station adjacent to his building. His building is affected by the leakage. He was told by the Fire Chief that the building is owned by the city. The Mayor and Council verified City ownership and will investigate the terms of the agreement to determine responsibility for repairs.
Weed Sprayer: Joe Selle advised the Council of the need to replace the weed sprayer donated to the city hears ago. Says it is totally worn out. He provided replacement options and expense. After discussion, Councilman Stewart made a motion to authorize purchase of a replacement with sixty gallon tank capacity. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schake and passed 4-0.
2021 Tax Levy Changes: The City Clerk advised the Council that the tax levy process for 2021 has been delayed by one month. County certification is now due by October 1, 2021. The 2021 Missouri City Tax Levy Hearing is tentatively scheduled for 6:45 pm on September 20, at the MCCA Building.
Covid Vaccination Clinic: Heart to Heart International is working with the Clay County Health Department to hold mobile Covid vaccination clinics in the area and inquired if the city wants to sponsor one in town. Mayor Moore asked each Council member to gauge interest and need in their Ward before responding to the offer.
The next monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 9, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the MCCA Building.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted.
Monte Railey – City Clerk