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Archie aldermen approve March minutes and bills; discuss potholes, police report and park repairs
Summary
At an April 8 meeting, the Archie Board of Aldermen approved March minutes and bills and heard a public comment about Pine Street potholes. Police reported a DNR referral about a fuel dump and illegal burning; parks updates included repairs at Hodges Park and a Park Board removal for absenteeism.
The Archie Board of Aldermen met April 8, 2025, in Archie and approved the March minutes and the current bills before adjourning at 8:20 p.m. Mayor Les Whiteside presided; Aldermen Scott Kendrick, Tony Sallee and Branden Molzahn were present and Alderman Mark Houchen was absent.
During public comment, resident Allan Lough asked when the city would begin street patching and whether the potholes on Pine Street would be addressed, pressing the board for a near-term response on local road maintenance.
Police Chief Trevor Zaharsky reported that the Department of Natural Resources contacted the department regarding a reported fuel dump on Maple and an instance of illegal burning behind 303 SW Outer Road. Zaharsky also said the department received a refurbished-equipment bid from IT4KC to replace four computers — one laptop and three desktops — estimated at $3,600.
Fire department representative Ray Jones submitted the department's written report for March, which the board received.
Mayor Les Whiteside said he would like to see better communication between the city and the community.
Alderman Scott Kendrick reported that a water leak is scheduled to be repaired tomorrow. He said Rick Blundell is collecting bids for a radio-read meter system and will work with the utility office to ensure software compatibility; Kendrick noted that planned smoke testing of the system is on hold until the next budget year.
Alderman Tony Sallee said pipes by the school appeared to be in good condition and that he will schedule training for the Durapatcher equipment to support street repairs.
Alderman Branden Molzahn reviewed parks work: a new fence has been installed, an estimate is being sought to repair a water line at Hodges Park and the park restrooms may receive metal doors pending an estimate. Bleachers have been replaced with new boards. A citizen requested that signs at N. Main Park be moved away from the playground. Molzahn also reported that the Park Board voted to remove Dusty Bryant from the Park Board for excessive absenteeism and that Chase Kendrick will begin mowing the parks this week.
Votes at a glance: The board voted unanimously on procedural items with Alderman Scott Kendrick moving and Alderman Tony Sallee seconding each motion; in each vote Alderman Mark Houchen was recorded absent and Kendrick, Molzahn and Sallee voted yes. The motions recorded were to approve the March minutes, to approve the bills, and to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
No formal ordinances, appointments, or budget adoptions were presented or voted on during the meeting. Several items raised (street patching schedule, Hodges Park water-line repair, and the police follow-up on the reported fuel dump and illegal burning) were identified for follow-up by staff.
