General Committee

MINUTES GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 7, 2025 A General Committee Meeting was held on Monday, April 7, 2025. Chairman Kim Luebrecht called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. In attendance were, Alderman Mark Bair, Alderman Terry Burris, Alderman McCoy Thompson, Alderman Myron Arttus, and Alderman Kirkpatrick. Also in attendance were City Attorney Malaine Hagemeier, and City Administrator/Clerk Linda Luebrecht. A quorum was present and due notice posted. Reports Alliance Water Resources/LaDon Atkinson-Written report submitted. Building Inspector/Code Enforcement/Tony Windmiller-Written report submitted. Chief Tylor Bounds-Written report submitted Fire Chief Adam Mitalovich-Written report submitted Park Board-written report – Linda Luebrecht City Clerk/Administrator Linda Luebrecht-Written report submitted. Old Business 1. Discussion on internet options for airport – Alderman Thompson made a motion to take to the full Board, request to accept airport internet quote from BlueBird in the amount of $470 per month for 60 months. Second by Alderman Bair. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 2. Discussion on Big A. Alderman Bair made a motion to take to the full Board, to move forward with Four Points taking over as engineers for Big A lift station project. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. Discussion on Cancer Park wall. After in-depth discussion, no motion was taken, further discussion will be needed. New Business 1. Sherita Morrison – Guest 2. Discussion on Vac Truck – Alderman Arttus made a motion to take to the full Board, request to approve signing agreement with Coe Equipment for new vac truck which would be purchased in October 2025, in the amount of $490,082.49. Second by Alderman Luebrecht. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. Discussion on paving. Alderman Bair made a motion to take to the full Board, to accept bid from Mid River Asphalt for paving, as presented. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. Discussion on CDBG grant on behalf of PCADD. Alderman Thompson made a motion to take to the full Board, to approve allowing the City to apply for a CDBG grant on behalf of PCADD. Second by Alderman Arttus. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 5. Mayor Arico – Mayor Arico updated Aldermen on the survey he recently put in his weekly column, and the upcoming comprehensive plan committee meeting Miscellaneous and Visitors City Clerk showed a photo of a truck dumping a massive amount of tree limbs at the compost. There was also discussion on curb area in front of Kountry Store and other areas along that portion of Bus Hwy 61. Clogged ditches and culverts were also discussed. Alliance is working on them as they have time. Alderman Bair mentioned expanding parking on east side of square. Will be discussed more during budget time Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to Section 610.021 (1), (2), (3) RSMo @ 6:30 pm Alderman Bair made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant Section 610.021 (1) (2) (3) RSMo. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Real Estate issues discussed Personnel issues discussed Adjourn Back to Open Session Alderman Thompson made a motion to adjourn back to Open Session. Second by Alderman Bair. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Adjourn Alderman Bair made a motion to adjourn meeting. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by unanimous vote. These minutes passed and approved this _______ day of ______________________ 2025 CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, MISSOURI By____________________________ Chairman Attest: (seal) By_____________________________ Linda Luebrecht, City Clerk