Linda Flinn

The meeting included a Public Hearing to address citizen comments on several agenda items, including a Planned Development for The Hamptons Phase 3, a Rezone request for Park Hills Estates, a Conditional Use Permit for O'Puppy LLC, and proposed bills regarding Public Improvements Maintenance Guarantees and updates to connection fees. Key actions included the appointment of a new Ward II Alderman to fill a vacancy. The consent calendar involved approval of committee and department head reports, including resolutions authorizing an equipment lease for a mini excavator and awarding construction for SCADA upgrades. New business featured first readings of ordinances related to public improvements maintenance guarantees and updating fee schedules. The Board also planned to enter into an Executive Session to discuss legal counsel and personnel matters.

The Planning & Zoning Public Hearing included discussion of rezoning from "C-1" Central Business District to "R-2PD" Single-Family Residential District with a Planned Development Overlay. The public hearing was then continued to a later date. The Planning & Zoning Meeting included discussion of special counsel training and its schedule.

The agenda included discussions and actions on various topics such as approving minutes from previous meetings, committee and department head reports, and resolutions related to sanitary sewer manhole lining installation and SCADA upgrades. The board also addressed unfinished business, including ordinances related to subdivision regulations, building fees, and planned developments. New business included sewer tap permits, business license procedures, alcohol sales during events, and discussions on city water billing. Additionally, the board convened in an executive session for legal counsel matters.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The agenda included approval of minutes, committee reports, and department head reports. Resolutions were passed regarding construction awards for tank mixing systems and engineering services for waterline replacement. Approvals were given for a fixed-term agricultural lease agreement, invoices for sewer plant gate replacement, and spare lift station pumps. Financial matters were addressed, including payment of monthly bills and invoices for lift station upgrades and concrete slab projects. The board discussed and approved food trucks for TYSA games, a tree puller purchase, and changes to board meeting dates in 2026. Additional topics included a site plan request from Tri-County Glass, site plan request from Lincoln County R-III School District for Troy Buchanan High School additions, posting board packets on the city website, adding a new water department drop box, and snow removal concerns.

The report discusses the district's overview, description, purpose, and legal details. It includes financial information such as receipts, disbursements, and outstanding debt. The district's revenues are generated from a one percent CID sales tax. Key activities include amending the 2025 budget and approving the 2026 budget, with a focus on funding improvements within the district boundaries.