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Board approves package of utilities, easements, contracts and a budget amendment; votes at a glance
Summary
The Branson Board of Aldermen approved a series of contracts, easements, intergovernmental agreements and a $40,000 budget amendment to advance street, utilities and public-safety infrastructure; most measures passed unanimously (5-0).
At its April 22 meeting the Branson Board of Aldermen approved a package of routine and project-specific measures — including utility contracts, easement acceptances, intergovernmental agreements and a budget amendment to advance a proposed indoor sports facility study. Most items passed on unanimous votes (5-0).
Votes at a glance
- Bill 65-33 (final reading; consent): Ordinance approving a zoning change from agricultural to high-density residential for a portion of the property at 598 Animal Safari Road. Vote: 5-0 (consent agenda).
- Bill 65-35 (adopted): Municipal electric services agreement (MESA) with the Empire District Electric Company, DBA Liberty, covering city lights and traffic signals; contract includes maintenance and replacement responsibilities. Vote: 5-0.
- Bill 65-36 (adopted): Contracts approving utility-relocation reimbursements with Empire District Electric Company (DBA Liberty), Show Me Technologies, LLC, Brightspeed and White River Valley Electric Cooperative for West 76 Country Boulevard improvement segments 1 and 2. Vote: 5-0.
- Bill 65-37 (adopted): Lease agreement with True Love Properties LLC for a parcel of land; lessee responsible for maintenance and insurance per lease terms; contract effective May 1, 2025. Vote: 5-0.
- Bill 65-38 (adopted): Intergovernmental agreement with Taney County for the 911 emergency telephone system (PSAP coordination and back-up) to share services and funding for continuity of 911 services. Vote: 5-0.
- Bill 65-39 (adopted): Intergovernmental agreement with the Taney County multidisciplinary team to coordinate investigations and services for child abuse and neglect cases (forensic interviews, evidence collection, mutual aid). Vote: 5-0.
- Bill 65-41 (first reading): Easement agreement with Andrew Properties LLC allowing the city to construct streetscape improvements along West 76 Country Boulevard; in exchange the out-of-city property can be charged inside-city water and sewer rates for up to 20 years. First reading approved; further action pending. Vote: first reading passed.
- Resolutions accepting easements: The board adopted resolutions accepting easements related to the Saltic Drive/Colbert replacement project and the Cliff Drive stormwater improvements (ARPA-funded projects). Vote: 5-0.
- Bill 65-43 (adopted): Ordinance amending the FY2025 budget — the board approved a $40,000 general-fund appropriation to pay consultants and professional services to advance an indoor sports facility feasibility/implementation study. Vote: 5-0.
A majority of the items were routine contract approvals or intergovernmental agreements required to let utility relocations, street improvements and emergency services proceed. Most measures were introduced, discussed briefly by staff, and adopted by roll-call or voice vote during the meeting.
