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Votes at a glance: ordinances, resolutions and appointments approved Aug. 8 in Kearney
Summary
At its Aug. 8 meeting the Kearney Board of Aldermen approved an annual conflict-disclosure ordinance, employed special legal counsel, authorized a public-service agreement for Oktoberfest, appointed Mark Thomas as chief of police and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss legal/contract matters.
The Kearney Board of Aldermen approved several ordinances and resolutions during its Aug. 8 public meeting. Key outcomes:
• Conflict-of-interest disclosure ordinance (as read in the meeting as "bill number 30 one-twenty 24"): the board read the ordinance by title on first and second readings and approved it on second reading by unanimous vote, establishing the city’s procedure for municipal officers to disclose potential conflicts and substantial interests. City administrator said the filing is required biannually for municipalities with a budget over $1 million and the city elected to adopt annually to avoid missing deadlines.
• Ordinance employing special legal counsel (referred in discussion as "bill number 32 20 24"): the board approved an ordinance to employ Williamson Campo, P.C. as special legal counsel for municipal matters; staff cited a proposed rate of $212 an hour for general municipal work. The ordinance passed on second reading by unanimous vote.
• Resolution authorizing a public-service agreement for Oktoberfest (Resolution 48-2024): the board approved an agreement with the Kearney Enrichment Council to provide support services for Oktoberfest in October 2024, including police security (affecting police budget), park services for trash and bathrooms, and a fence to permit ticketing. A packet budget estimate noted the enrichment council and chamber of commerce expected to split about $3,800 in profit (roughly $1,900 each), but staff said the figure could vary; the mayor noted a small hesitation about increased taxpayer support but emphasized the event’s importance.
• Resolution appointing Mark Thomas as chief of police (Resolution 49-2024): the mayor recommended Mark Thomas after the city posted the position; the board approved the appointment and congratulated him.
• Executive session: the board voted unanimously to move into executive session under Missouri statute 610.021 (subsections 1 and 12) to discuss legal actions and privileged attorney communications and to discuss matters pertaining to negotiated contracts; the public portion of the meeting concluded at that time.
All recorded votes on these items were unanimous according to the roll calls and voice votes taken during the meeting.
