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Warrenton board passes several code cleanups, leases and ordinances in routine meeting
Summary
The Board approved multiple housekeeping code changes, a Spectrum lease extension, an ordinance clarifying outside-employment approval, and a ground lease for Youth Scoreboards LLC (scoreboards at athletic fields). All votes recorded 5–0 with 1 member absent.
At its Nov. 19 meeting, the Warrenton Board of Aldermen approved a bundle of ordinance readings and votes covering code cleanups, contract renewals and leases.
Key approvals recorded on a unanimous 5–0 roll call (with one member absent):
- Pawnbroker code cleanup (Bill 62‑24): an amendment to Section 611.03 removing language that allowed transfer of a pawnbroker license; motion passed.
- Outside‑employment code update (Bill 63‑24): replaced a now‑defunct personnel officer/finance officer reference with the city administrator or designee; motion passed.
- Spectrum lease amendment (Bill 64‑24): authorized the mayor to sign a five‑year extension of the Spectrum Mid‑America LLC lease for a cell tower near the animal shelter, including a 3% annual increase; motion passed.
- Surplus equipment sale: Board authorized the sale of listed surplus items (snow plows, an old tractor, end‑of‑life Ford Explorer) for auction; motion passed.
- George Butler Associates traffic‑study contract (Bill 60‑5‑24): authorized Mayor to sign a proposal for a $108,533 citywide traffic study (see separate article). Motion passed.
- Youth Scoreboards ground lease (Bill 66‑24): authorized the mayor to execute a ground lease with Youth Scoreboards LLC for LED scoreboards at the athletic complex (four boards). The company will install scoreboards at no upfront cost; the city will supply electric/wiring and later receive a percentage of advertising revenue once company recoups its investment. Motion passed.
All items were presented by staff and advanced after roll‑call votes; staff noted some items (for example, the stop‑sign schedule change) will require a code amendment and return to the Board for final ordinance action.
Votes at a glance (as recorded): - Consent agenda (minutes 11/05/2024): passed, 5–0, 1 absent. - Mayoral holiday (Dec. 24 closure): passed, 5–0, 1 absent. - Agape service contract renewal ($25,000): passed, 5–0, 1 absent. - Pawnbroker code amendment (Bill 62‑24): passed, 5–0, 1 absent. - Outside employment code cleanup (Bill 63‑24): passed, 5–0, 1 absent. - Spectrum lease amendment (Bill 64‑24): passed, 5–0, 1 absent. - George Butler Associates traffic study (Bill 60‑5‑24): passed, 5–0, 1 absent. - Youth Scoreboards ground lease (Bill 66‑24): passed, 5–0, 1 absent.
Next steps: staff will prepare any follow‑up ordinances and contract documents for mayoral signature and future Board review where required.
