Lenny Campbell was sworn in as the new Grant City Councilman Wednesday at the regular meeting. On April 4th, nobody filed for the seat being vacated by Tyler Steele. Lenny Campbell was appointed by the council to replace him. Returning councilman Kevin Kobbe was sworn in, as was returning mayor Debbie Roach. The council hired Farrah Richey as the new clerk, and she administered the oath of office to Roach before Roach administered it to both councilmen.
George Hulet and Levi Dunbar of PeopleService came to the meeting to introduce themselves and talk about the work they were doing at Middlefork ensuring water quality.
Randy Meek attended the meeting to say that he will not be hosting a music concert on July 4th. Events on city property have to be insured, and Mr. Meek said the quote he got was $500 for event insurance. The city’s liability covers the day to day operation of the city, but not events “out of the norm.” For instance, Mayor Debbie Roach said that a small event with 5 people would not be, but one with 200 people would be. Cruzin’ Cafe, which sets up on the northwest corner of the square regularly, is licensed and insured. “This is a liability issue, so we have to do our due diligence,” said councilwoman Catherine Runde. “I’m just trying to perform a public service,” said Mr. Meek.
City Administrator Meggan Brown reported she had acquired easements for the sewer mains. The city will send a lead survey out with the city bill.
Mayor Roach reported that a citizen had approached her about basketballs bouncing into the street at the Pool Park and kids running into the street after them. Runde will look into possibly two poles and netting.
Tire pickup will be May 6th from 8 am to 10 am. Cost is $1 per tire with a limit of 10. Only passenger tires without rims will be accepted. People can drop them off at the county barn on the day of the pickup.
Public Works Director Carl Staton reported that the city is in the process of seeking to build a new shelter house at the Pool Park. It would be in addition to the current one. It would be located on top of the west end of the park, where the parking lot in front of the pool used to be. Currently, there are situations where 2-3 families are trying to share one shelter house. The city got two bids for materials.
The council voted to purchase three loads of cold mix to patch potholes on the streets with.
Mr. Staton and Ryan Fletchall met with Brian Babcock of the Missouri Department of Transportation to mark water lines and discuss the Gentry bridge. The bridge was closed and will be bid out and replaced.
The council voted to purchase 100 gas meters for a cost of $19,000; however, if there are additional cost savings from purchasing 240, the council voted to direct Mr. Staton to purchase 240. Mr. Staton reported that he has had to replace four gas meters just since December.
The council voted to purchase a new line locator from Hillas. The current locator can only last one block and is aging; new locators can locate lines as much as six blocks.
The city will bid out chip sealing. City crews have been mowing and making a list of street signs that need repaired.
The council agreed to close the alley where Front and 10th Street meet. Larry Kinsella owns both properties on either side.
The council decided to install 2” meters where the current 2” meters are.
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