A representative from McKinstry updated the City Council on the progress that has been made regarding the low interest loan applications submitted to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Department of Economic Development which will be used to provide funding for energy upgrades to the City facilities. These upgrades will be used to reduce operating costs. McKinstry will be back for the November 8th meeting for another update.
Angie Kauffman told the Council about the upcoming 5K walk/jog which will benefit the families of Sara Clarke and Logan Wells, both are battling cancer. Both the parents of these children are teachers in the Butler school system. The event will take place on October 29th beginning at 10am at the flag pole at the Butler High School and will travel up High Street. Police Chief Jerry Boyd will help with the coordination of the event which will include the closing of streets for the safety of the walkers/runners.
The Parks and Recreation Commission reported on the proposed expansion of the Trail of Memories which will hopefully be from High Street to Park Street to the Hospital.
The Airport Commission updated the Council on the prospect of raising the hangar rental fees. It has been over 10 years since there has been an increase in the dues and the Airport Commission has been researching other airport hanger fees in comparison to what Butler charges. The current costs are $10-20 for a small hanger and $25 rental fee for a large one. The Airport Commission will return with a recommendation at the November 8th meeting.
The Neighborhood Advisory Commission has scheduled a clean up day for Saturday, October 29th from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. They hope clean up 9 lots during this time and in case of rain they will postpone it until November 5th.
A vigorous discussion regarding “vicious” dogs and the 10-day waiting period. City Attorney Tom Addleman discussed the ordinance. The ordinance will now state that if a dog is classified as vicious the Animal Control office will quarantine the animal and owners of the dog will have from 1 – 10 days to resolve the situation.
Bids are due back on October 28th regarding the interior work that needs to be done at the Butler Police Department. The bids will be submitted for the November meeting. Police Chief Jerry Boyd updated the Council on the bids he has received regarding the cleaning or replacing the ducts for the heating and air conditioning system for the east part of the Police Department where mold has been found. Kershner Heating and Cooling submitted a bid to replace the ductwork with flex duct for a cost of $2,456. Kershner will also check on the west side ductwork to see if that needs to replaced as well.
City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot told the Council that a representative from Liberty National Insurance spoke with the City about offering term life insurance coverage to the City employees and this will be a voluntary participation. The City currently offers AFLAC Insurance and Colonial Insurance to employees which the employees pay for through a payroll deduction. The Council voted to offer this insurance should the employee want it.
City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot, Police Chief Jerry Boyd and Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson met with representatives from Sprint requesting a proposal to provide 911 systems for Bates County and the City. The Council will be updated at the November meeting.
Jim Wheatley, Code Enforcement Officer updated the Council on ongoing complaints, what has been initiated and what has been submitted for court action.
Four proposals were submitted regarding the services to complete the City Audit for the next three years; DSWA, Fountain & Associates, Davis, Lynn & Moots and Trout, Beeman & Co. The Council voted to accept the proposal submitted by Trout, Beeman & Co.
Next Council meeting November 8th at 7pm.
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