Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Municipal Decisions topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Holden council approves contracts, code amendments and park board changes
Summary
On March 20, Holden City Council approved multiple contracts and code amendments, appointed and removed park board members, postponed a cleaning contract for cost clarification, and directed that the general fund not pay maintenance for a wastewater pond.
The Holden City Council on March 20 approved a series of contracts and municipal code amendments, confirmed a Park Board appointment and removal, postponed a cleaning contract for cost clarification and voted that the city’s general fund should not be used to maintain a pond associated with the wastewater treatment facility.
The actions took place at the Hallar Building (City Hall) during the regular meeting called to order by Mayor Ray Briscoe. In a series of first- and second-readings followed by roll-call votes, the council approved contract ordinances and code changes and handled several resolutions addressing administrative and personnel matters.
Votes at a glance: The council approved Bill No. 03-01-25, a generator contract with Generators for Sale (roll call: McDaniel Yes; Pemberton Yes; Miller Yes; Barwick Absent; Mensch Yes; Goodfellow Yes; Fields Yes; Mallory Yes). Bill No. 03-02-25, a foundation contract with Absolute Masonry & Foundation, passed on similar readings and roll call. Bill No. 03-03-25 amending Chapter 122 (Water Reservoir) and Bill No. 03-04-25 amending Chapter 123 (Open Burning) were also adopted following their readings and votes.
Council resolutions: The council approved Resolution R25-04 adopting the local emergency operations plan. Resolution R25-06, a correction to the prosecuting attorney contract, passed. The council voted to remove an inactive Park Board member (R25-07) and to appoint a new Park Board member (R25-08). The council amended the agenda to consider and then approved the placement of a memorial bench on library grounds after Mr. Hancock explained the Library Board’s support for the bench.
Postponed item: Council discussion of Resolution R25-05, the cleaning contract renewal, resulted in a motion by Councilman Mensch and a second by Councilwoman Fields to postpone the item so staff can clarify total costs. The postponement carried.
Budget direction: Councilman Mensch moved and Councilwoman Fields seconded a motion that the city’s general fund not be used for maintenance of a pond built specifically for the wastewater treatment facility; the motion passed.
Closed session and adjournment: The council voted to enter closed session under RSMo § 620.021(1) (legal actions) and § 610.021(2) (leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body). The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
The council record lists attendees and staff reports that accompanied the meeting packet; where roll-call tallies were recorded in the minutes they are reported here. Where the minutes did not record a recorded roll call for routine approvals, the motion and second are noted as stated in the minutes.
