Minutes of Regular Session

Monday, February 8, 2010

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall with the following members present:

Mayor Raymond Gunter

Alderman Gary Grubbs     Alderman William Allen

Alderman Eddie Barnett, Jr.    Alderman Paul Barkley

City Clerk Randall Baker was present and performed the duties of his office.

The Mayor called the session to order and requested a roll call.

Approval of minutes

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barnett to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2010 regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

Payment of bills

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barnett to allow the monthly bills with Alderman Grubbs abstaining on payment of warrant 44758 in the amount of $392.35 to Eze Cook Gas Company.  Motion carried unanimously.

February 2, 2010 Special Election

The results of the February 2, 2010 special election were read. Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley to accept the results of the election as 199 yes votes and 2 no votes as certified by Election Authority County Clerk Carol Hinsley.  Motion carried unanimously.

Closed Session

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Allen to go into closed session to discuss matters as allowed under section 610.021, RSMo and those matters only.  A roll call vote was taken with Alderman Barnett voting yes, Alderman Barkley voting yes, Alderman Grubbs voting yes and Alderman Allen voting yes.

After returning to open session the minutes reflect personnel matters were discussed.

Mike Thompson hired as Reserve Officer

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Barkley to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Mike Thompson as a reserve police officer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Kenneth Gardner hired as dispatcher

Motion was made by Alderman Barkley and seconded by Alderman Barnett approving the Mayor’s appointment of Kenneth Gardner as a dispatcher on the normal 90 days probation period at the rate of $8.00 per hour.  Motion carried unanimously.

Purchase of property on Elm Street

Motion was made by Alderman Barnett and seconded by Alderman Grubbs instructing the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for the purchase of property located on Elm Street from John Bishop.  Motion carried unanimously.

Abandonment of property on South Locust Street

Motion was made by Alderman Allen and seconded by Alderman Barkley instructing the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for the abandonment of property on South Locust Street.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion was made by Alderman Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Barnett to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

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                               Raymond Gunter, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Randall Baker, City Clerk