Board of Aldermen

Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes Monday, November 18, 2024 5:30 p.m. The regular Board of Aldermen Meeting was held on Monday, November 18, 2024, in the Bowling Green City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Jim Arico called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. In attendance were Alderman Kim Luebrecht, Alderman Mark Bair, Alderman Diane Kirkpatrick, and Alderman Myron Arttus Alderman McCoy Thompson arrived at 5:55 pm. Alderman Terry Burris was absent. Others in attendance were City Attorney Malaine Hagemeier and City Administrator Linda Luebrecht. Quorum was present and due notice posted. Previous Minutes Minutes of the Board of Aldermen meeting of previous month were reviewed. Alderman Luebrecht made a motion to approve minutes, seconded by Alderman Kirkpatrick. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Presentation of Warrants No warrant report for this month Treasurer's Report No treasurer’s report for this month Review and Reading of Bills, Ordinances and Resolutions 1. Bill #2040 – An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement for clerical service with Pike County 911 Board Motion was made by Alderman Arttus to request first reading of Bill #2040. Second by Alderman Luebrecht. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Arttus to approve first reading of Bill #2040. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Bair to request second reading of Bill #2040. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Bair to accept second reading of Bill #2040. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. BILL #2040 WAS APPROVED AND ACCEPTED AND WILL BE KNOWN AS ORDINANCE #2010 2. #2041 – An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement for engineering services with Four Points Land Surveying & Engineering Inc. for Milfred Drive waterline replacement Motion was made by Alderman Luebrecht to request first reading of Bill #2041. Second by Alderman Kirkpatrick. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Luebrecht to approve first reading of Bill #2041. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Kirkpatrick to request second reading of Bill #2041. Second by Alderman Luebrecht. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Bair to accept second reading of Bill #2041. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. BILL #2041WAS APPROVED AND ACCEPTED AND WILL BE KNOWN AS ORDINANCE #2011 Old Business None New Business 1. Approve purchasing cameras for airport from ENT in the amount of $21,288.45. Alderman Luebrecht made a motion to approve purchasing cameras for airport from ENT in the amount of $21,288.45. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 2. Approve change order from Mick Mehler & Sons in the amount of $15,395.20, decreasing original price. Alderman Bair made a motion to approve change order from Mick Mehler & Sons as presented. Second by Alderman Luebrecht. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. Approve pay application #7-final from Mick Mehler & Sons in the amount of $120,259.54. Alderman Arttus made a motion to approve payment on pay application #7- final from Mick Mehler & Sons in the amount of $120,259.54. Second by Alderman Luebrecht. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. Discuss and approve Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mehler & Sons for waterline replacement project. Alderman Luebrecht made a motion to approve Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mehler & Sons for waterline replacement project. Second by Alderman Bair. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 5. Discuss pay application #8-final from Martin Contractors in the amount of $72,010.60. Alderman Bair made a motion to approve payment on Pay Application #8-final from Martin Contractors in the amount of $72,010.60. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 6. Discuss appointing Zach Johnson as voting alternate for CCWWC. Alderman Luebrecht made a motion to approve request to appoint Zach Johnson as voting alternate for CCWWC. Second by Alderman Bair. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Miscellaneous and Visitors Mayor’s Appointments/Comments Mayor mentioned he was interested in applying for 2nd chance homeless shelter grant. Said he did apply for recycling grant but did not receive grant. Would try to apply again. Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to Section 610.021 (1), (2), (3) RSMo Went into executive at 5:50 pm Alderman Arttus made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant Section 610.021 (1) (2) (3) RSMo. Second by Alderman Bair. Motion carried by unanimous vote Personnel issues discussed Real estate issues discussed Adjourn Back to Open Session Alderman Bair made a motion to adjourn back to Open Session. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Adjourn Alderman Luebrecht a motion to adjourn meeting. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. These minutes passed and approved this ________ day of ______________________ 2024 CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, MISSOURI By____________________________ Jim Arico, Mayor Attest: (seal) By_____________________________ Linda Luebrecht, City Clerk