City of Ellsinore

Board Meeting Minutes

December 8, 2009

 

 

Present: Mayor David Bowman, Sarah Asher, Dawn Mannon, Josh Willis, Brenda McGehee – Board. Lisa Shaffer – City Clerk. Andy Bowman – Maintenance.

 

Meeting called to order by Mayor David Bowman at 7:12 p.m.

 

November Regular Meeting Minutes:  A motion was made by Sarah Asher to approve the November Meeting Minutes. Second by Brenda McGehee. Carried 4 yes and 0 no.

 

November Finance Statement:  A motion was made by Dawn Mannon to approve the November Financial Statement. Second by Brenda McGehee. Carried 4 yes and 0 no.

 

Visitors: Brian Asher representing the Ball Park Committee was present and gave a report on the Brodie Gargac Field Project, presented a balance sheet of the park’s income and expenses for the year, and gave a report on getting the lighting at the horse shoe pits. He also presented the applications for the Ball Park Committee for next year. The applicants were the same three individuals who are currently serving now. Motion was made by Sarah Asher to re-appoint the applicants for 2010. Second by Dawn Mannon. Carried 4 yes and 0 no.

 

Approve Fy2009 Audit: Tabled.

 

Maintenance:  Andy reported that he was going to a backup generator class the next day at Smith & Company. He was hoping to learn what he could about getting a backup generator in the pump house. He also reported that he has been contacted by a contractor out of Birmingham, AL who was asking about the feasibility of getting water and sewer to a site where they intend to build a Dollar General Store.

 

Water/Sewer Extension: Andy reported that the water main has been extended to the point where two fire hydrants have been set. Mayor Bowman reported that our contractor cut a fiber optic line owned by Boycom. He was expecting them to pursue compensation for the damage. The Board did not feel they should be held responsible when Boycom has no easement for their line; they are not a member of Missouri One Call and, when Andy gave them a courtesy call, they did not mark the area where the cut was made.

 

Andy left the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

 

Bills 11/11/09 through 12/8/09:  A Motion was made by Sarah Asher to approve the bills. Second by Brenda McGehee. Carried 4 yes and 0 no.

 

Additional Discussion: Motion was made by Brenda McGehee to pay the employees a Christmas bonus as follows: Lisa Shaffer - $200, Andy Bowman - $150, Fred Landwersiek - $100. Second by Sarah Asher. Carried 4 yes and 0 no.  The Mayor also expressed his appreciation to the Board for their support.

 

A Motion was made by Sarah Asher to adjourn. Second by Brenda McGehee. Carried 4 yes and 0 no. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.