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Votes at a glance: Ordinances on Sunshine-law records, sidewalk easement and traffic-control contract pass
Summary
At its April 7 meeting the Blue Springs City Council adopted ordinances amending closed-records rules under the Sunshine Law, accepted a sidewalk easement for the city’s 2024 infill program, and approved a regional traffic-control contract; each passed unanimously.
The Blue Springs City Council approved three ordinances on April 7 with little debate: an amendment to the city code concerning closed records for allegations of improper governmental activities, acceptance of a permanent sidewalk easement for the 2024 sidewalk infill program, and a contract with the Mid-America Regional Council for the Operation Green Light traffic-control system.
Bill 5300: Sunshine-law closed-records amendment
First and second readings of bill 5300 amended section 122.02 of the city code to add reports of allegations of improper governmental activities pursuant to Section 29.221, RSMo, to closed records. The council approved the second reading by roll call; the ordinance was assigned number 5405.
Bill 5301: Sidewalk easement for 2024 infill program
Bill 5301 accepted a permanent sidewalk easement from Ignite St. Mary’s Property LLC for the 2024 sidewalk infill program. The ordinance passed unanimously on second reading and was assigned ordinance number 5406.
Bill 5304: Operation Green Light traffic-control contract
Bill 5304 authorized a contract with the Mid-America Regional Council for the Operation Green Light traffic-control system and was approved on second reading; the council assigned ordinance number 5407.
Each bill passed by voice vote or unanimous roll call as recorded in the council minutes and the meeting record includes staff reports and the corresponding ordinances.
