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Houston City Council directs attorney to draft fireworks ordinance, approves software purchase and demolition bid
Summary
At a special April 28 session, the Houston City Council voted unanimously to direct the city attorney to draft a fireworks sales ordinance modeled on Cabool's code, approved purchase of iWorQ software ($1,300 start-up, $2,600 annual), accepted a $4,750 demolition bid, renewed employee health insurance through Dec. 31, 2026, and moved to executive session on personnel.
Houston, Mo. — The Houston City Council on April 28 directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance regulating the sale of fireworks inside city limits and approved a package of operational measures, including a software purchase, a demolition contract and a one-year extension of employee health coverage.
Alderman Don Romines moved that City Attorney Larry Tyrrell draft an ordinance similar to the City of Cabool's ordinance, with the changes discussed during the meeting; Alderwoman Sheila Walker seconded. The motion carried on a roll-call vote with five yes votes.
Alderwoman Ann Tottingham moved to approve the purchase of iWorQ program software to support city operations; Alderwoman Chelsye Scantlin seconded. The council approved the purchase, which carries a $1,300 start-up fee and a $2,600 annual fee.
Due to the weather forecast, scheduled interviews for the Parks & Pool Director were not held, the minutes state; no new interview date was recorded in the minutes.
Alderwoman Sheila Walker moved and Alderwoman Ann Tottingham seconded acceptance of a $4,750 bid from Smith Hauling & Excavating for demolition of the property at 304 Pine Street. The motion carried with five yes votes.
Alderman Romines moved and Alderwoman Tottingham seconded to renew the city's current employee health insurance plan through Dec. 31, 2026, with a plan to revisit bids and other options toward the end of the year. The council approved the renewal on a 5-0 vote.
Alderwoman Tottingham moved and Alderman Romines seconded a motion to adjourn the regular session at 6:40 p.m. and go into executive session pursuant to Section 610.021 Subsection (3) to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining and promoting; the motion carried on a roll-call vote. A subsequent motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. carried unanimously.
No public comments were recorded in the minutes. The next formal step recorded in the minutes is for the city attorney to prepare the fireworks ordinance for future consideration by the council.
