Jim Arico

The Board of Aldermen meeting included discussions and approvals for various budget items, including Streets/CIP, Park/Pool, Cemetery, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and General Fund 10. Payments were approved for invoices from Four Points and Mick Mehler & Sons, along with a change order for road repair. The board discussed moving USDA loan reserve funds to a CD and a revised police officer training agreement. Amendments to the trash containers ordinance were also discussed. Additionally, the board reviewed and read bills, ordinances, and resolutions, including those related to care of grounds abutting sidewalks, the annual rate of taxation, water and sewer rates, an agreement with Dayne's Waste Disposal, and the annual budget. The Mayor's recommendations to appoint individuals to the Park Board were approved. The meeting adjourned to an executive session to discuss personnel and real estate issues before returning to open session and adjourning.

The General Committee Meeting included discussions on various financial matters, such as approving payments to Mick Mehler & Sons, Four Points, and Martin General Contractors. The committee also considered purchasing an email module from Tyler Technologies. Other topics included renting out the Henderson hangar as a community hangar, addressing concerns about the Cancer Park wall, and reviewing water and sewer rates. Additionally, there was a discussion about moving a police vehicle to code enforcement.

The Board of Aldermen meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board approved agreements for clerical services with Pike County 911 Board and for engineering services with Four Points Land Surveying & Engineering Inc. for Milfred Drive waterline replacement. Additionally, the board approved purchasing cameras for the airport, a change order decreasing the original price from Mick Mehler & Sons, pay applications from Mick Mehler & Sons and Martin Contractors, and a Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mehler & Sons for a waterline replacement project. The board also discussed appointing a voting alternate for CCWWC and Mayor mentioned applying for grants.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several bills, including ordinances related to vacating a portion of an alley, revising street lighting regulations, and revising business residential overlay district regulations. The board also addressed new business, such as approving a sewer abatement, applying for a K9 grant, purchasing a radar system for the police department, and discussing a splash pad contract. Additionally, the board approved a variance request for commercial setbacks, hired engineers and consultants for airport projects, and approved hiring a firm for wastewater engineering services. The meeting adjourned to an executive session to discuss personnel and real estate issues before returning to open session.

The General Committee Meeting covered various topics, including a liability insurance bid from Calvert's, the possibility of allowing not-for-profit groups to collect money at intersections, bids for additional electric work at City Park, and the airport board's request for federal funding for the terminal building. The committee also discussed sewer tap fees, Community Center pricing for Christmas in the Green, and the Mayor's Christmas Decorating contest. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding a drainage issue, state right-of-ways, and the potential addition of lights at Barb Allison Park. The meeting adjourned to an executive session to discuss personnel issues before reconvening and adjourning.