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Kennett files abatement for former Emerson property; resident questions sanitation charges
Summary
The city filed an abatement for 910 North Bypass (the 'old Emerson' property, owned by Three Rivers College) and deferred cleanup decisions; in public comment, a resident disputed an $18.95 monthly sanitation charge on a vacant property and staff confirmed KBPW employees are city employees.
Mayor Jake Crafton reported the city has filed an abatement related to the property at 910 North Bypass (referred to as the "old Emerson" property), which is owned by Three Rivers College. The mayor said that, after required timeframes pass, the council will decide whether to clean up the property using city crews or by putting the work out to bid.
During public comments, Elva Miller, who identified herself as the owner of 509 King Street, asked why she was being charged $18.95 per month for sanitation on a house that has utilities connected but is vacant. Miller said she did not believe she should have to pay for a service she is not using. Dustin Pritchett of Ward 4 asked whether Kennett Board of Public Works (KBPW) employees are City of Kennett employees. City Attorney Terry McVey confirmed in open session that KBPW employees are city employees. Mayor Crafton told Pritchett he could address the council in closed session on the matter.
The council did not take immediate action on Miller’s billing question during open session; the comment was recorded in public comment for follow-up.
