Willard alders approve a string of routine resolutions and ordinances including investment policy, grants and appointments

The Board of Aldermen approved multiple resolutions and ordinances with limited discussion. Actions included adopting a formal investment policy, accepting a Missouri Blue Shield grant, appointing members to the City of Willard Economic Development Task Force, declaring certain public-works equipment surplus and authorized disposal, and renewing the agreement with Alder Martin and Associates for three years.

On the investment policy, staff said the model policy comes from the state treasurer's office and is intended to allow the city to invest idle funds in state-approved instruments. The ordinance passed on first and second reading.

The Blue Shield grant resolution authorizes the mayor to sign documents to accept grant funds the packet says will pay for the described city system. The board approved a resolution to accept the grant and sign necessary documents.

The board approved the recommended slate of appointments to the Economic Development Task Force from the pool of applicants, including chamber-designated members. The surplus-property resolution declared older pieces of public-works equipment as surplus for auction or scrap sale and was approved.

Finally, the board extended its agreement with Alder Martin and Associates for three years, citing the firm's institutional knowledge of the city's systems; the ordinance passed on first and second reading.

All of the above were adopted by roll-call vote with all members voting yes.