Rick Creecy

The STEP (Stronger Together Empowering Performance) Program by Kaiser is a turnkey fitness solution for senior living, designed to elevate wellness standards for older adults. It delivers world-class equipment, evidence-backed research, and an implementation framework encompassing staff education, marketing tools, and data tracking. A pilot program demonstrated significant improvements in leg power and overall quality of life. The program critically focuses on power training to maintain functional independence and extend health span, empowering communities with comprehensive resources to promote holistic wellness.

The agenda includes a financial report, old business items such as a new full-time officer, easements, LOPHI for the police department, a subdivision, and a firearm incident. New business includes a 2023 legislative audit, speed limits and crosswalks, business and home business taxes, a rural services block grant for the fire department, credit card policy and procedures, advanced grant training, and various grant applications and awards. Other business and adjournment are also listed.

The council meeting addressed several key issues. Old business included reviewing an ANRC Sewer Grant/Loan award letter, discussing an annexation meeting with Dunavant residents regarding concerns about paved roads and water/sewer lines, and reviewing the zoning of the West Main subdivision. New business included establishing a Sewer Debt Reserve account, approving the 2024 Final Year Ending Budget, and approving an amendment to the Code Enforcement Ordinance. The council also approved the order of meetings for FY2025, including citizen comment time, and reviewed the Mayor's State of the City address. Finally, customer credits for 2024 were approved.

The council meeting covered various topics including financial reports, updates on the LOPFI Police Department, the West Main subdivision, easements on Cypress and Main Streets, and a firearm in Orlando, FL. New business included USDA reports, an advanced grant training seminar, updates on police officers, officer initiatives (Neighborhood Watch, Helmets for Heroes, fingerprinting/DNA sampling), and grant applications for a pickleball court, fire department tools, and a water aerator. The city received fire protection grant money for SCBA and radios.

The City of Keiser's Strategic Plan (2025-2035) outlines a multi-phased approach to infrastructure improvements, economic development, public safety enhancements, and community revitalization. Key initiatives include a phased sewer system overhaul using advanced pipe bursting technology, water quality enhancements, and the implementation of self-reading water meters. Economic development focuses on attracting essential businesses (gas station, Dollar General), promoting residential development (two new subdivisions), and fostering a business-friendly climate. Public safety improvements include a backup generator for the water system, a portable sewer bypass pump, police department expansion (additional officer, new vehicles, body cameras, potential K-9 unit), and fire department upgrades (new air packs, Fire Station #2). City park enhancements involve new playground equipment, a walking/biking track, a fishing pond, sports facilities, and an outdoor pavilion. Addressing dilapidated homes includes a demolition and rehabilitation program. Long-term goals (2028-2035) include increasing homeownership by 25%, attracting additional businesses, sustainable residential growth, renewable energy initiatives (solar/wind energy, EV charging stations), and the development of a multi-purpose Tornado/Community/Senior Center.