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Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 5, 2026 MM -217 STUDY SESSION — January 5, 2026 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5: 00 p. m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, David Cantrell, Bryan Johnson, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle and Nate Thomas present. REGULAR SESSION — January 5, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5: 05 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, David J. Cantrell, Bryan Johnson, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle and Nate Thomas were present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to approve and adopt the agenda. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing to consider the proposed voluntary annexation and zoning of property located adjacent to the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Mayor Stacy Kinder opened the public hearing. There being no appearances the public hearing was closed. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the December 15, 2025, Regular Session City Council Minutes. BILL NO. 25- 119, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Scott, Clerk of the County Commission, and the County Collector, for Tax Collection Services, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 25- 120, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Stone and Story Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 26- 01, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with Armbruster Management, LLC for the installation of a sign in the right of way adjacent to 117 and 119 Themis Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. A Motion was made by David J. Cantrell, Seconded by Mark Bliss, to approve and adopt. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 5, 2026 MM -218 Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA BILL NO. 26- 02, a Resolution approving the purchase of a fire apparatus from Sentinel Emergency Solutions, LCC. Reading and Passage. Mr. Drew Juden, President of the Cape Girardeau Firefighters Local 1084 appeared in support of local firefighters and discussed the need for additional apparatus. Lisa Mills, City Finance Director appeared and spoke about the purchasing process and about funding the apparatus purchase. City Fire Chief Randy Morris appeared and spoke about the condition of the Department' s apparatus. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by David J. Cantrell, to approve and adopt. Following council discussion, motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. BILL NO. 25- 119 will be Ordinance NO. 5880. BILL NO. 25- 120 will be Ordinance NO. 5881. BILL NO. 26- 01 will be Resolution NO. 3690. BILL NO. 26- 02 will be Resolution NO. 3691. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 26- 03, an Ordinance appropriating funds for the purchase of a fire apparatus. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Ms. Cindy Maher, 633 Highland Drive, appeared in support of Cape Girardeau firefighters. A Motion was made by David J. Cantrell, Seconded by Dan Presson, to approve. Following council discussion, motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Golf Course Advisory Board A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Dan Presson, to reappoint Timothy Kelley to the Golf Course Advisory Board for a term expiring January 18, 2029. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Randle, Presson, Thomas. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made to adjourn by Tameka Randle, Seconded by David J. Cantrell. Following comments by Mr. Cantrell, the motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. The regular session ended at 5: 55 p.m. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 5, 2026 MM -219 odSo V ( Stacy k- der, Mayor Q o A Courtney Davis, Deputy City Clerk THE IINI B+ BAIL Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Reqular Session January 5, 2026 MM -220 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.