Board of Aldermen

Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes Monday, January 27, 2025 5:30 p.m. The regular Board of Aldermen Meeting was held on Monday, January 27, 2025, 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 Terry Burris, Alderman McCoy Thompson, Alderman Mark Bair, Alderman Diane Kirkpatrick, and Alderman Myron Arttus. 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 Bair made a motion to approve minutes, seconded by Alderman Burris. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Presentation of Warrants Warrants were reviewed without comment. Alderman Kirkpatrick made motion warrants be approved as presented. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Treasurer's Report City Treasurer Kim Moore submitted monthly Treasurer’s Report and Bank Statement Reconciliation for the previous month. Alderman Luebrecht made motion Treasurer’s report be approved as presented. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Review and Reading of Bills, Ordinances and Resolutions 1. Bill #2043 – An Ordinance vacating a portion of alley Motion was made by Alderman Bair to request first reading of Bill #2043. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Luebrecht to approve first reading of Bill #2043. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Thompson to request second reading of Bill #2043. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Luebrecht to accept second reading of Bill #2043. Second by Alderman Kirkpatrick. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Bill #2043 has been approved and accepted and will be known as Ordinance #2013.  2. Bill #2044 – An Ordinance revising Section 410.080.A.6 Street Lighting Motion was made by Alderman Arttus to request first reading of Bill #2044. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Arttus to approve first reading of Bill #2044. Second by Alderman Kirkpatrick. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Luebrecht to request second reading of Bill #2044. Second by Alderman Kirkpatrick. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Arttus to accept second reading of Bill #2044. Second by Alderman Bair. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Bill #2044 has been approved and accepted and will be known as Ordinance #2014. 3. Bill #2045 – An Ordinance revising Section 405.180. “BR” Business Residential Overlay District Regulations Motion was made by Alderman Thompson to request first reading of Bill #2045. Second by Alderman Luebrecht. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Arttus to approve first reading of Bill #2045. Second by Alderman Kirkpatrick. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Luebrecht to request second reading of Bill #2045. Second by Alderman Bair. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Motion was made by Alderman Luebrecht to accept second reading of Bill #2045. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Bill #2045 has been approved and accepted and will be known as Ordinance #2015. Old Business None New Business 1. Discuss and approve sewer abatement for Allen Huff in the amount of $163.62. Alderman Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve sewer abatement for Allen Huff in the amount of $163.62. Second by Alderman Luebrecht. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 2. Approve request to apply for K9 grant with 75/25 match. Alderman Arttus made a motion to approve request to apply for K9 grant with 75/25 match. Second by Alderman Bair. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. Approve purchase of radar system from Stalker with Police Department paying for mounts only (approx. $329). Alderman Bair made a motion to approve purchase of radar system from Stalker with Police Department paying only for mounts (approx. $329). Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried 5-1 with Alderman Burris casting the single “NO” vote.  4. Discuss splash pad contract and responses from Oasis sales representative. Discussion tabled until Feb. 3 General Committee meeting. City Clerk will have Oasis rep on phone call at next meeting 5. Approve variance request to allow using commercial setbacks in business/residential overlay. Alderman Bair made a motion to approve variance request to allow using commercial setbacks in business/residential overlay, specifically for address 217 North Main Cross. Second by Alderman Luebrecht. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 6. Approve hiring McClure Engineering as engineers for airport layout plan. Alderman Bair made a motion to approve hiring McClure Engineering as engineers for airport layout plan. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 7. Approve hiring McClure Engineer as engineering consultants for new airport terminal building project. Alderman Bair made a motion hire McClure Engineering as consultants for new airport terminal building project. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 8. Approve hiring Four Points Land Surveying & Engineering for Jefferson Drive project. Alderman Luebrecht made a motion to hire Four Points Land Surveying & Engineering for Jefferson Drive Project. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 9. Approve hiring Black & Veatch for wastewater engineering services. Alderman Bair made a motion to approving hiring Black & Veatch for wastewater engineering services. Second by Alderman Luebrecht. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Miscellaneous and Visitors Mayor’s Appointments/Comments Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to Section 610.021 (1), (2), (3) RSMo Went into executive at 6:00 pm Alderman Arttus made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant Section 610.021 (1) (2) (3) RSMo. Second by Alderman Burris. 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 Kirkpatrick. Motion carried by unanimous vote. These minutes passed and approved this ________ day of ______________________ 2025 CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, MISSOURI By____________________________ Jim Arico, Mayor Attest: (seal) By_____________________________ Linda Luebrecht, City Clerk