Board of Aldermen of the City of Mount Vernon Regular Meeting
The Board addressed various operational and financial matters, including drainage concerns at a local property and citizen proposals for volunteer assistance at the city dog pound. Department reports covered airport maintenance, ongoing street and sidewalk projects, and the successful execution of the Red, White, and Boom event. The Board selected Great River Engineering for a water and wastewater rate study, approved the lease of new golf carts for the golf course, and authorized the hiring of a new Golf Course Superintendent. Additionally, the Board passed an ordinance to implement a convenience fee for credit and debit card payments and ratified the emergency purchase of fireworks. Legal, real estate, and personnel matters were addressed in a closed session.