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Council approves consent agenda, takes first reading on sewer easement ordinance; meeting adjourned

Cape Girardeau City Council · July 21, 2026
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Summary

At its July 20 meeting the Cape Girardeau City Council adopted the agenda, approved the consent agenda (including record plats and an amendment to code chapter 15), heard first reading of Bill 26‑62 to accept permanent sanitary sewer easements on South Kings Highway, and adjourned; citizen Norville Bridal offered public praise for a recent sewer project.

The Cape Girardeau City Council handled routine business and several formal actions on July 20.

The council adopted the evening’s agenda by motion (first by Cantrell, second by Randall) and approved the consent agenda, which included a series of record plats (Bill 26‑56 through Bill 26‑59), an ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the city code concerning prohibited activities (Bill 26‑60), and a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a license and indemnity agreement with a right-of-way occupant (listed in materials). City Prosecutor Cody Sample presented those items.

On new business the council heard first reading of Bill 26‑62, an ordinance to accept permanent sanitary sewer easements for properties along South Kings Highway; staff explained the easement is needed so the new private sewer upgrades can be accepted by the city. A member of the public (Norville Bridal) spoke to thank staff for cooperation on the project. The council moved the item and approved the first reading by voice vote.

There were no scheduled appointments. Council later moved to adjourn and the meeting ended by voice vote.