Carthage public meetings in 2021
75 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for December 20, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business.
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural placeholders and document references. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.
City Council
The provided agenda for the December 14, 2021, meeting contains only procedural document links. No specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the text.
Budget Ways & Means
The provided agenda for the December 13, 2021, Budget Ways & Means meeting contains only references to documents and numbered placeholders. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of procedural boilerplate and references to meeting minutes.
Carthage Water & Electric Board
The Board will review the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit and consider the purchase of a service truck and Sub 2-1 replacement gaskets. The meeting also includes the approval of October disbursements totaling $3,465,455.72.
- Approval of October disbursements: $3,465,455.72
- Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit
- Consideration for pre-approval purchase of a service truck
- Recommendation for purchase of Sub 2-1 Replacement Gaskets
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss street closures and parking restrictions for the Hometown Holiday Christmas Event. The body will also consider the acceptance of a $10,000 donation to the Carthage Police Department.
- Discussion of blocking parking spots on the Square for Hometown Holiday Christmas Event
- Discussion of Hometown Holiday street closures
- Consideration of a $10,000 donation to the CPD
- Discussion of Run Through Lights with Chanti Beckham
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.
Public Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and progress updates. The meeting includes discussions on building insurance, cyber insurance, and HVAC and humidity updates.
- HVAC and humidity update
- Cyber insurance
- Building insurance
- ADA Compliance
- Payment of bills
Budget Ways & Means
The provided agenda contains only procedural references to documents and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The record is limited to boilerplate placeholders.
Tree Board
The Tree Board is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a tree photo competition for Facebook.
- Discussion of Tree Photo Competition for Facebook
City Council
The City Council is meeting via video conference. The agenda includes a potential vote to enter a closed session to discuss legal actions, causes of action, or litigation.
- Possible closed session regarding legal actions or litigation
Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural placeholders and document links. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the text.
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and document links. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.
Carthage Water & Electric Board
The Board will meet to approve September disbursements and financial statements. The agenda includes a resolution recognizing linemen for mutual aid work and a purchase recommendation for equipment.
- Approval of September disbursements totaling $5,241,945.36
- Resolution recognizing linemen for mutual aid work in Alexandria, Louisiana and Lorman, Mississippi
- Recommendation for the purchase of Low Voltage Bushing Replacement
Public Services Committee
The Public Services Committee discussed and approved motions to present resolutions to the council regarding a golf car fleet trade-in and the installation of a bridge. The body also reviewed staff reports on park maintenance and golf course revenues.
- Proposed sale of 50 Yamaha golf cars at $5,500 each and purchase of 50 Club Cars at $5,021 each for a net result of $23,950
- Proposed installation of a 40-foot steel arch bridge at the Kellogg Lake rearing pond
- Discussion of potential acquisition of Precious Moments property for additional parkland
- Review of golf course revenues and expenditures for July through September 2021
- Report on park maintenance including repairs to restrooms at Municipal Park and Griggs Park
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss street closures for the December 6 Christmas Parade. The body will also consider the acceptance of a Fire District donation.
- Street closure for Christmas Parade on December 6
- Acceptance of Fire District donation
Public Library Board
The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and progress updates from the library director. The agenda includes reports from various committees, specifically regarding building maintenance and ADA compliance.
- HVAC and humidity update from the Building Committee
- ADA Compliance report
- Payment of bills
- Financial Report
Budget Ways & Means
The Committee on Budget/Ways & Means will meet to review previous minutes and discuss the engagement of Baker Tilly. The discussion focuses on proposed municipal advisory and consulting services related to the American Rescue Plan.
- Discussion of Baker Tilly consulting services for the American Rescue Plan
Tree Board
The Carthage Tree Board is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss a tree photo competition for Facebook.
- Discussion of Tree Photo Competition for Facebook
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss potential rate increases for utility cut repairs and after-hour inspections. The body will also consider increasing sidewalk incentive reimbursements and plan for a strategic planning meeting.
- Proposed increase in utility cut repair rates
- Proposed increase in after hour inspection rates
- Proposed increase in sidewalk incentive reimbursement
Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee
The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss city ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan. The body will consider an amendment to the city code regarding solar panels.
- Discussion on amending Sec. 17-56 of the Carthage City Code to include #21 Solar Panels
- Review of CLG Training Options
- Staff overview of City Ordinance pertaining to the Commission and City Comprehensive Plan
Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee
The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a CAMP Grant request and the distribution of training material.
- Review of CAMP Grant Request and training material distribution
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The Insurance, Audit and Claims Committee reviewed the claims report and discussed updates to the Personnel Policy Manual regarding workers compensation. The body also reviewed a job description for a Firefighter in Training.
- Approved 84 hours of advanced leave for Justin Butler of the Police Department
- Approved the Claims Report
- Discussed C.B. 21-39 regarding Section 404 Workers Compensation of the Personnel Policy Manual
- Reviewed Firefighter in Training job description
- Reported that paperwork for the use tax has been sent to the state
Public Services Committee
The Public Services Committee will meet to discuss two specific proposals. The body will review a golf car fleet proposal and a proposal for the Kellogg Lake Rearing Pond Bridge.
- Golf Car Fleet Proposal from Clear Creek Golf
- Kellogg Lake Rearing Pond Bridge Proposal
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss street closures for Octoberfest and a new job description for the CFD. The body will also consider withdrawing from Tri-State Alliance testing.
- Street closure for Octoberfest
- New CFD job description
- Withdrawal from Tri-State Alliance testing
Carthage Water & Electric Board
The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board will meet to approve August disbursements and financial statements. The board will also consider a health insurance proposal and the opening of a savings account with Guaranty Bank.
- Approval of August disbursements totaling $4,256,950.06
- Consideration of Health Insurance Proposal
- Recommendation for the purchase of material for the cooling towers
- Consideration of opening a money market savings account with Guaranty Bank
Tree Board
The Tree Board is meeting to plan a Maple leaf tree picture event for Facebook. The board will also discuss potential events for the end of 2021.
- Maple leaf tree picture event for Facebook
- 2021 end of year events
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will review the claims report and previous meeting minutes. The body will also consider and discuss changes to the Personnel Policy Manual regarding Workers Compensation.
- Discussion of C.B. 21-39 regarding Section 404 Workers Compensation of the Personnel Policy Manual
- Review and approval of the Claims Report
Public Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review financial and director reports and discuss a Missouri Code of Ethics Resolution. The meeting includes updates on building HVAC and humidity systems.
- Missouri Code of Ethics Resolution/By-laws Policy
- Building Committee update on HVAC and humidity
- ADA Compliance report
- Payment of bills
Budget Ways & Means
The Budget Ways & Means Committee will consider an ordinance to amend the 2021-2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget. Members will also discuss budgeting methodology and consulting services for the American Rescue Plan. Additionally, the committee will review the disposal of surplus office furniture.
- Ordinance amending the 2021-2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
- Proposed engagement of Baker Tilly for American Rescue Plan consulting services
- ARPA budgeting and methodology discussion
- Resolution to declare an executive style desk as surplus for disposition
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss revisions to a cost share program and a transportation agreement. The session includes reviews of specific infrastructure projects and staff reports.
- Revisions to Governor’s Cost Share Program, Project GOVCS08 (Hazel Avenue)
- MoDot TEAP agreement for intersection study at 4th and Garrison
Carthage Water & Electric Board
The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board is meeting to review financial statements and disbursements. The board will consider sewer infrastructure projects and the purchase of several vehicles.
- Approval of June disbursements: $3,413,981.89
- Approval of July disbursements: $5,424,789.68
- Installation of Visu-Sewer Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) projects
- Purchase recommendations for a dump truck, Ford Explorer, and Dodge Diesel Pickup Truck
- Consideration of a Core network upgrade
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will review the claims report and discuss updates to the personnel policy manual. The body will also consider a leave advance for Justin Butler.
- C.B. 21-39: changes to Section 404 Workers Compensation of the Personnel Policy Manual
- Review and approval of the Claims Report
- Discussion of leave advance for Justin Butler
Public Services Committee
The Public Services Committee will meet to discuss requests for city property use and event agreements. The body is considering a request from the Carthage Chamber of Commerce and arrangements for a car show.
- Carthage Chamber of Commerce request to use Myers Park on 10/10/21
- Maple Leaf Car Show agreement regarding Monster Truck Rides
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a street closure for a 5K run and a Title VI application renewal. The meeting also includes staff reports from the police and fire departments.
- Street closure for Maple Leaf 5K run
- Resolution and Title VI Application/Renewal
- Fire Department staff report
- Police Department staff report
Public Library Board
The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and director's progress. The agenda includes discussions on a volunteer policy and board committee assignments.
- Board committee assignments
- Volunteer Policy
- Financial reports for June and July
- ADA Compliance committee report
Budget Ways & Means
The Budget Ways & Means Committee will consider a resolution to amend the 2021-2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget. Members will also discuss an ordinance to set 2021 general tax rates for real property within the city.
- Funding request for Boots Motel purchase by Convention and Visitor's Bureau
- Resolution to amend the 2021-2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
- Ordinance fixing 2021 general tax rates for real property in Jasper County
Carthage Water & Electric Board
The Board will consider recommendations for water treatment chemicals and an access control platform system. Members will also review an Economic Development Strategic Plan proposal and discuss lighting for Central Park.
- Approval of May disbursements totaling $6,247,834.01
- Recommendation for purchase of water treatment chemicals
- Recommendation for installation of an Access Control Platform System
- Approval of the Economic Development Strategic Plan Proposal
- Discussion regarding Central Park Lights
Public Services Committee
The Public Services Committee will review requests for the use of city facilities and community program agreements. The meeting includes discussions on event details for Winterfest and the Maple Leaf Car Show.
- Vision Carthage Light Tunnel discussion
- Request by Luis Rangel, Hispanic Connection, for Central Park use on September 25th
- Maple Leaf Car Show Agreement regarding Monster Truck Rides
- Kellogg Lake Community Assistance Program Agreement with Missouri Department of Conservation
- Carthage Winterfest details from Abi Almandinger
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss several requests for street closures and event permits. The body will also review reports from the Police and Fire Departments.
- Mobile loud speaker service request from Leo Juarez Ministerios El Jordan
- Rallye in the Park request from Jude Champagne
- Street closure for special one roof service request from Jude Champagne
- Street closure for Ciao Bella Boutique event request from Mandy Butler
- Hometown Christmas Event request from Abi Almandinger
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The meeting agenda for the Insurance Audit and Claims Committee on July 13, 2021, was not provided. The record indicates there is no agenda available for this meeting.
Budget Ways & Means
The Budget Ways & Means Committee will meet to discuss updates to the city's annual operating and capital budget. Members will also consider agreements for website design and social media legal training.
- Resolution Amending the 2021 - 2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
- Master Agreement and Statement of Work with Civic Plus for website design
- Engagement letter for Special Counsel Legal Services regarding Social Media Training
- Update from Use Tax Committee
Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee
The meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business.
Tree Board
The Carthage Tree Board is meeting to consider and discuss an event for Food Truck Friday in August.
- Discussion of Food Truck Friday August Event
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The committee will review the claims report and previous meeting minutes. Members will also consider and discuss a social media policy.
- Review and approval of the Claims Report
- Discussion of Social Media Policy
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a tax on the 911 ballot and the Bell Air Parade. The meeting also includes staff reports from the Police and Fire Departments.
- Discussion of 911 ballot tax with April Ford
- Discussion of Bell Air Parade
- Police Department staff report
- Fire Department staff report
Public Services Committee
The Public Services Committee will meet to discuss two new projects. These include a light tunnel and pocket park concept for the Carthage Square and a proposal from Beyond Baseball for Carl Lewton Stadium.
- Vision Carthage Light Tunnel / Pocket Park concept for the Carthage Square
- Beyond Baseball proposal for Carl Lewton Stadium
Budget Ways & Means
The Budget Ways & Means Committee will consider an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vision Carthage. The body will also discuss potential funding for CVB events.
- Agreement with Vision Carthage for Carthage-In-Bloom, Restoration Carthage, Sidewalk Project, Downtown Christmas, and a Main Street Program
- Funding for CVB events
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will review the claims report and the Assistant City Administrator job description. Members will discuss rescinding a withdrawal from Midwest Public Risk of Missouri's property and liability programs and potential changes to the FMLA policy.
- Review and approval of the Claims Report
- Discussion of Assistant City Administrator job description
- Discussion on rescinding authorization of withdrawal from Midwest Public Risk of Missouri's Property and Liability Programs for 2021-2022
- Discussion of changes to the FMLA Policy
Public Library Board
The Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the 2021-22 budget and vote on board positions. The agenda includes financial reports for April and May and updates on ADA compliance and library gardens.
- Approval of 2021-22 Budget
- Vote on Board positions
- ADA Compliance report
- Library Gardens report
Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee
The meeting scheduled for June 7, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of business.
Carthage Water & Electric Board
The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board will meet to review April disbursements totaling $3,897,658.47. The board will consider recommendations for a bucket truck and a waterline replacement project. Members will also discuss converting water and wastewater rates from CCF to gallons.
- Approval of April disbursements: $3,897,658.47
- Purchase recommendation for a bucket truck
- Recommendation for the Waterline Replacement Project
- Proposed conversion of water and wastewater rates from CCF to Gallons
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review the claims report. The agenda also includes staff reports.
- Review and approval of the Claims Report
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The meeting agenda is unavailable. The record indicates that no agenda was provided for this session.
City Council
No agenda was provided for this meeting. The record consists of procedural placeholders and references to meeting minutes and a council packet.
Budget Ways & Means
The Budget Ways & Means Committee will discuss the city's annual operating and capital budget for the year ending June 30, 2022. The body will also consider utility rate adjustments and several service agreements for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Utility rate adjustments for electric, water, and wastewater services for FY 2022
- Annual Operating and Capital Budget for the year ending June 30, 2022
- Agreement with Carthage Convention and Visitors Bureau for tourism services
- Agreement with Carthage CVB for communication enhancements
- Contract with Carthage Over 60 Center Inc. for services for fiscal 2021-2022
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the 2018 International Fire Code. The body will also consider a TAP Agreement for city sidewalks.
- Discussion of the 2018 International Fire Code
- TAP Agreement for sidewalks from the intersection of River and Fairview to Airport Drive
Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee
The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a request from the Carthage Chamber of Commerce. The body will review a special use permit for a carnival.
- Special Use Permit request for a carnival at Fair Acres Parking Lot (West lot next to YMCA at 2600 Grand) for the Annual Maple Leaf Festival
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will review the claims report and previous meeting minutes. The body will also discuss job descriptions for two city positions.
- Review and approval of the Claims Report
- Discussion of job description for Team Policing/Training Officer
- Discussion of job description for Assistant to the City Administrator
Budget Ways & Means
The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal 2022 CW&EP Budget. Members will also discuss the perfection of the Fiscal 2022 Annual Operating & Capital Budget.
- Public Hearing for Fiscal 2022 Budget - CW&EP Budget Hearings
- Discussion on perfection of Fiscal 2022 Annual Operating & Capital Budget
Budget Ways & Means
The committee will conduct department budget hearings as part of a public hearing for the Fiscal 2022 Budget. Other agenda items include the approval of previous meeting minutes and staff reports.
- Public Hearing Fiscal 2022 Budget - Department Budget Hearings
Budget Ways & Means
The Budget Ways & Means Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the City of Carthage's Fiscal 2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget. The meeting includes agency budget hearings.
- Public Hearing: Fiscal 2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
- Fiscal 2022 Budget Agency Budget Hearings
Public Safety Committee
The April 19, 2021, Public Safety Committee meeting was canceled due to budget meeting conflicts.
Carthage Water & Electric Board
The Board will meet to review the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and approve March disbursements. The meeting includes the selection of board officers and a recommendation for a tuck-pointing project.
- Approval of March disbursements totaling $3,586,498.81
- Consideration of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
- Recommendation for Tuck-Pointing Project on East Side of Centennial Complex
- Selection of Board Officers for 2021-2022
- Consideration of Retirement Resolution FY 2020-21-07 for Gene Bruffett
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The committee is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and review the claims report. The agenda also includes staff reports.
- Review and approval of the Claims Report
Public Library Board
The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and service reports. Discussions include updates on the library roof and the Farmer's Market.
- Building Committee update on roof
- Community Relations update on Farmer's Market
- Payment of bills
- Financial report review
Budget Ways & Means
The Budget Ways & Means Committee will discuss revenue projections for the Fiscal 2022 budget. Members will also review strategies for utilizing American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
- Fiscal 2022 Revenue Projections Budget
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding strategies
Public Works Committee
The committee is considering and discussing bids for the Phelps Addition Stormwater project. The project is planned to be completed in three phases.
- Discussion of Phelps Addition Stormwater bids
- Presentation by Tim Cox with Prochamps Property Registration
- Report on MoDOT street shutdowns for the Garrison and Elk roundabout
- Report on hiring 2 Street Department employees and 1 Recycle Center employee
Tree Board
The Carthage Tree Board is meeting to discuss the 2021 Arbor Day event and the city's tree ordinance. The board will also consider a June meeting location at Fair Acres.
- 2021 Arbor Day Event
- Tree Ordinance
- June meeting at Fair Acres
Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.
Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee
The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will meet to review the claims report and previous meeting minutes. The primary new business item is a discussion on a resolution to withdraw from the Midwest Public Risk of Missouri's Property and Liability Program.
- Resolution to withdraw from Midwest Public Risk of Missouri's Property and Liability Program
- Review and approval of the Claims Report
Carthage Water & Electric Board
The Board will consider the approval of February disbursements totaling $3,357,509.27. Members will also review resolutions recognizing linemen for mutual aid work in several states and receive an energy management report.
- Approval of February disbursements: $3,357,509.27
- Resolutions recognizing linemen for mutual aid in Lebanon, MO
- Resolutions recognizing linemen for mutual aid in Lamar, MO
- Resolutions recognizing linemen for mutual aid in Orlando, FL, Harrisonville, MO, and San Augustine, TX
- TYR Energy Management Report presentation by Bob Moye and Joe Helms
Public Services Committee
The Public Services Committee will meet to review contract options for 2021 fireworks and pool management with the YMCA. The agenda also includes a citizens participation item regarding the Farmers Market.
- 2021 Fireworks Contract Options
- 2021 Pool Management Contract with the YMCA
- Farmers Market discussion with Chanti Beckham of HERE4Carthage
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to review updates on the LEST grant and a request for proposals for thermal imaging. The meeting also includes staff reports from the Police and Fire Departments.
- Discussion of LEST grant update
- Discussion of thermal imaging RFP
- Citizen participation regarding farmers market and street closures by Chanti Beckham
- Fire Department staff report
- Police Department staff report