Cathy James Resigns from Grant City Council; Tyler Steele Replaces Her

Unofficial Minutes

A Regular meeting was held October 21, 2020, City Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Present: Mayor- Debbie Roach- Alderman -Bruce Downing - Charlotte Green- Catherine Runde-Tyler Steele

Clerk: Cecelia Burbach

City Administrator: Meggan Brown

Public: Janice Borey

 Mayor called the meeting to order @ 6:37 p.m.

Resignation:  Cathy James resigned as alderman.

Swearing In: Tyler Steele was sworn in to complete Cathy James term.

Minutes: Catherine Runde made motion to approve the minutes as written for September 23, 2020, seconded by Charlotte Green, motion carried.

List of Bills/Supplies: Charlotte Green made motion to approve the list of bills/supplies for month end September 2020 and October 21, 2020, seconded by Tyler Steele, motion carried.

Marco: Copier lease expired October 2020.  Proposal received for renewal which includes replacing current machine, at a reduced cost.  Tyler Steele made motion to approve new lease, Catherine Runde seconded, motion carried.    

Counter Barrier:  Worth County Lumber submitted a proposal for closing in the counter area and adding a door between desk and wall at City Hall. Proposal would include the build, turning the current lights a quarter turn to allow light on both sides of wall, painting drywall and trim.  Bruce Downing suggested it may be easier to move the counter forward and install additional lighting in the lobby.  Tyler Steele made motion to approve proposal, Catherine Runde seconded, Bruce Downing opposed,  Charlotte Green approved, motion carried.  

G. C. Revitalization Committee: Council requested an accounting of the Revitalization funds.  Amber Monticue, Worth County Progress Organization Treasurer, provided what was requested.  Council reviewed, no questions.    

Storage Building: Property at 204 South Pleasant was purchased by the city so a storage building could be erected.  A discussion was held to determine whether one should be built now.  The council decided it would be best to clean out and organize the downstairs at City Hall  

PWD Carl Staton: Carl Staton is currently out sick so no report was provided. 

Water/Sewer/Caleb Moyer: MIDCO Diving & Marine Services provided a proposal for the water tower inspection in 2021. Midco informed us that if we needed the tower inspected next year we needed to reserve an appointment now since they are already booked through Spring 2021 and booking into the summer.  DNR requires water towers to be inspected every 3 – 5 years, our last inspection was 2018.  Catherine Runde made motion to approve proposal to reserve an appointment for 2021, Charlotte Green seconded, motion carried.   

Gas/Parks & Recreation/Streets: Work will continue on the new multi-use court at the park after Worth Treati, weather permitting.   Basketball goals and a retractable volleyball net are being researched. 

Topics of Interest: Mayor/Board/ Public –Janice Borey applied for and received a grant for the golf course.   

Clerk’s report:

MEM Proxy – Missouri Employers Mutual is holding an Annual Policyholder Meeting on November 12, 2020.  MEM Board of Directors requests approval of candidate proposed for election to the Board.  Proxy signed by Debbie Roach.   

At 7:43 pm Tyler Steele made motion to adjourn regular meeting and enter closed meeting.  Catherine Runde seconded, motion carried. 

Closed session:

At 8:45 Charlotte Green made motion to adjourn closed meeting, Catherine Runde seconded, motion carried.