Unofficial Minutes form the December 14 2020 meetingMayor Mayfield called the Regular meeting to order at 7:00 pm at the Drexel City Hall.
Citizen’s Present: Bart Downing – Sheriff Weber and Joe McKellips.
City Staff present were: Chief Forrest Routen, Crystal Routen-People Service Inc., Meghan Rhines – Assistant Clerk, and Patty Dreher-City Clerk.
Roll call was taken Mayor Mayfield – present, Mayor Pro Tem Crawford – present, Alderman Eastwood – present, Alderman Deal - present, and Alderman Harris – present.
Mayor Pro Tem Crawford made a motion to approve the Agenda; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.
Sheriff Weber went over with the Board of Aldermen the agreement and addendum with Cass County. He explained that the Dispatch Service use to be a hand shake agreement, but an increase in technology they decided to work on a better agreement for the Dispatch Service. So now they have a written agreement with an updated addendum, that will let the City update their vehicles with their new system. That will cost the City $60.00 a year and it will include training for their continuing education. The Board thanked Sheriff Weber for coming and giving them all the updates.
Mayor Pro Tem Crawford made a motion to approve the minutes; it was 2nd by Alderman Deal, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.
Special Reports were discussed: (Can be seen at City Hall),
City Clerk:
Police Department:
Public Works Report:
Payroll:
Warrants: Alderman Eastwood made a motion to approve the warrant except hold our check #19215 for Athco; it was 2nd by Mayor Pro Tem, Crawford, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.
Building Permits:
Alderman Deal made a motion to approve the building permit for Brandon Moles – porch & concrete; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.
Old Business:
City-owned Vehicle Policy’s were discussed Mayor Pro Tem Crawford motioned to approve the 3rd policy (combination of both) with including the changes decided upon; it was 2nd by Alderman Eastwood, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.
The Reading of Resolution #276 City-owned Vehicle Policy was read by Alderman Eastwood. A motion to accept the reading of Resolution #276 City-owned Vehicle Policy was made by Alderman Deal; it was 2nd by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.
Alderman Deal made a motion to approve Resolution #276 City-owned Vehicle Policy; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris, with no more discussion a roll call vote was taken; Alderman Harris – yes, Aldermen Deal – yes, Alderman Eastwood – yes, Mayor Pro Tem Crawford – yes. Motion passed with 4 yes votes and 0 no votes.
New Business:
Alderman Eastwood made a motion to continue with EMC for our Liability Insurance; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.
1st Reading of Ordinance #710 JMZ Corporation (Midwest Connection) was read by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford. A motion to accept the 1st Reading of Ordinance #710 JMZ Corporation (Midwest Connection) was by Alderman Deal; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris; with no more discussion the motion passed, with a 4-0 vote of the Board. The 2nd Reading of Ordinance #710 JMZ Corporation (Midwest Connection) was read by Alderman Deal. A motion to accept the 2nd Reading of Ordinance #710 JMZ Corporation (Midwest Connection) was by Alderman Eastwood; it was 2nd by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford; with no more discussion the motion passed, with a 4-0 vote of the Board. A motion to approve Ordinance #710 JMZ Corporation (Midwest Connection) was made by Alderman Eastwood; it was 2nd by Alderman Deal; with no more discussion, a roll call vote was taken: Alderman Harris – yes, Alderman Deal – Alderman Eastwood – yes, Mayor Pro Tem Crawford – yes. Motion passed with 4 yes and 0 no.
1st Reading of Ordinance #711 Alliance Water Resource was read by Alderman Eastwood. A motion to accept the 1st Reading of Ordinance #711 Alliance Water Resource was by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford it was 2nd by Alderman Deal; with no more discussion the motion passed, with a 4-0 vote of the Board. The 2nd Reading of Ordinance #711 Alliance Water Resource was read by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford. A motion to accept the 2nd Reading of Ordinance #711 Alliance Water Resource was by Alderman Eastwood; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris; with no more discussion the motion passed, with a 4-0 vote of the Board. A motion to approve Ordinance #711 Alliance Water Resource was made by Alderman Eastwood; it was 2nd by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford; with no more discussion, a roll call vote was taken: Alderman Harris – yes, Alderman Deal – Alderman Eastwood – yes, Mayor Pro Tem Crawford – yes. Motion passed with 4 yes and 0 no.
1st Reading of Ordinance #712 Silver’s Execution of Lease Agreement (with changes) was read by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford. A motion to accept the 1st Reading of Ordinance #712 Silver’s Execution of Lease Agreement (with changes) was by Alderman Deal; it was 2nd by Alderman Eastwood; with no more discussion the motion passed, with a 4-0 vote of the Board. The 2nd Reading of Ordinance #712 Silver’s Execution of Lease Agreement (with changes) was read by Alderman Eastwood. A motion to accept the 2nd Reading of Ordinance #712 Silver’s Execution of Lease Agreement (with changes) was by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris; with no more discussion the motion passed, with a 4-0 vote of the Board. A motion to approve Ordinance #712 Silver’s Execution of Lease Agreement (with changes) was made by Alderman Eastwood; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris; with no more discussion, a roll call vote was taken: Alderman Harris – yes, Alderman Deal – Alderman Eastwood – yes, Mayor Pro Tem Crawford – yes. Motion passed with 4 yes and 0 no.
Discussion:
- Date for work session was set for December 22 at 6:00.
A motion to into Executive Session due to Missouri Sunshine section 610.021 (3) was made by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford; it was 2nd by Alderman Eastwood, with no more discussion a roll call vote was taken; Alderman Harris – yes, Alderman Deal – yes, Alderman Eastwood – yes, Mayor Pro Tem Crawford – yes, motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board. (8:16 pm).
(9:39) Regular Session resumed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford to Adjourn; it was 2nd by Alderman Eastwood, with no more discussion it passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board. (9:40 pm).
