Carthage public meetings in 2022

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will meet to discuss and consider concepts for the Play & Park playground. The meeting also includes the approval of November minutes and a period for citizen participation.

• Discussion and consideration of Play & Park playground concepts

The committee approved playground concepts for Municipal Park, Carter Park, and Kellog Lake Park. The Parks Director will now work with Play & Park to finalize the contract for the council.

• Approved November minutes (3-0)
• Approved Play & Park playground concepts (3-0)

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board will meet to review November financial statements and disbursements. The board is scheduled to discuss the purchase of a 2023 Crew Cab Truck.

• Approval of November disbursements totaling $4,741,107.38
• Purchase of a 2023 Crew Cab Truck

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget amendments for several city funds and the authorization of infrastructure agreements for sidewalks and a bridge. The body is also considering rezoning requests, personnel policy updates, and the distribution of trust funds.

• C.B. 22-48: Budget amendments for General, Fire Protection Tax, Parks/Stormwater Sales Tax, and Civic Enhancement funds
• C.B. 22-53: Rezoning of 828 and 830 West Fairview from District A to District F (Light Industrial)
• C.B. 22-54 and 22-55: Agreements for ADA sidewalks on HH Highway and replacement of Bridge #0720005 on McGregor Street
• Resolution 1993: Distribution of $2,000,000 from the McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital Restricted Trust Fund to Missouri Southern Foundation
• C.B. 22-49: Master Service Agreement for Apptegy Website Services

The Council approved a contract with Apptegy for a new city website and app, as well as a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees. They also authorized a $75,000 annual distribution for five years to the Missouri Southern Foundation and approved several administrative lot splits.

• Approved 3% COLA effective January 1, 2023 (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 22-48 amending Annual Operating and Capital Budgets (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 22-49 for Apptegy Website Services (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1993 to distribute $75,000 for 5 years to Missouri Southern Foundation (7-2)
• Approved Resolution 1990 for lot split at 415 N. Parsons Street (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 1991 for lot split at 3002 Grand Ave (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1992 to surplus a 2008 Cub Cadet utility vehicle (9-0)
• Appointed Abi Almandinger as Parks and Recreation Director (8-0, 1 abstention)

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will review the claims report and previous meeting minutes. The body will also discuss two sections of the Personnel Policy Manual regarding resignation notices and authorized holidays.

• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Discussion of Section 207 - Resignation Notice Policy of the Personnel Policy Manual
• Discussion of Section 503 - Holidays Authorized of the Personnel Policy Manual

The committee approved the November 8, 2022 minutes and the claims report. Two updates to the Personnel Policy Manual regarding resignation notices and holiday pay were forwarded to the full council for approval. The December 27 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved November 08, 2022 Minutes (3-0)
• Approved Claims Report (3-0)
• Forwarded 30-day resignation notice policy for department heads and exempt employees to full council (3-0)
• Forwarded policy clarifying exempt/salaried employees do not receive extra holiday pay to full council (3-0)
• Cancelled December 27 meeting (3-0)

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee will meet to discuss a cost-of-living adjustment and a new service contract. The body will also consider a memorandum of understanding between the City, Carthage Water & Electric, and the CEDC.

• 3% COLA for January 1, 2023
• New contract for website services
• MOU between Carthage Water & Electric, City of Carthage, and the CEDC

The Budget Ways & Means Committee recommended a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for January 1, 2023. The committee also voted to forward a new website services contract and an amended MOU for an Economic Development Director to the City Council.

• Approved November 14, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded Apptegy website service contract to council (4-0)
• Amended MOU for Economic Development Director to pay $20,000 in FY 22-23 and $70,000 in FY 23-24 and FY 24-25 (4-0)
• Forwarded amended Economic Development Director MOU to council (4-0)
• Recommended 3% COLA effective January 1, 2023 to council (4-0)

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a rezoning request for two properties. The body will also receive an update regarding a tax abatement.

• Public hearing for rezoning 828 & 830 W Fairview from 'A' First Dwelling to 'F' Light Industrial
• 353 Tax Abatement Update

The Commission approved a request to rezone two vacant lots from residential to light industrial. Members also reviewed proposed documents regarding tax abatement and the Carthage Redevelopment Corporation, which will be revised before being presented to the Council.

• Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 828 and 830 West Fairview from A, Residential to F, Light Industrial (unanimous)

General

The Board of Trustees is meeting to receive an update on the Parks Project and review a grant application. The board will also review financial statements and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Guest update on Parks Project from City Engineer Greg Dagnan
• Review and approval of Grant Application
• Financial Statement Report & Review

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss two specific lot splits and the Bro Project. The body will also review surplus items and follow up on nuisance ordinances.

• Lot Split 3002 Grand Ave
• Lot Split 415 N. Parsons St
• Bro Project discussion
• Surplus item discussion
• Nuisance Ordinances follow-up

The Committee approved a repair project for the Bro. Bridge @ McGregor and two lot splits to be forwarded to City Council. The Committee also authorized the disposal of a surplus 2008 Cub Cadet.

• Approved Bro. Bridge @ McGregor repair project (all ayes)
• Approved lot split at 3002 Grand Ave and forwarded to City Council (all ayes)
• Approved lot split at 415 N. Parsons for storage units and forwarded to City Council (all ayes)
• Approved disposal of surplus 2008 Cub Cadet (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting (all ayes)

Tree Board

The Tree Board is meeting to review old business and discuss new items. The agenda includes discussions regarding Arbor Day and Food Truck Friday.

• Arbor Day
• Food Truck Friday

The Tree Board approved the addition of Jason Cutler to the board. Members also discussed upcoming Arbor Day activities and a potential Earth Day event in April.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Jason Cutler as a new member to the Carthage Tree Board (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the authorization of Certificates of Participation for the Carthage Water and Electric Plant. The body is also considering an update to the city personnel dress code and the formal acceptance of a donation.

• C.B. 22-47: Authorization of Certificates of Participation (Carthage Water and Electric Plant), Series 2022
• C.B. 22-46: Ordinance to amend the Personnel Policy Manual dress code (subsection 605)
• Resolution 1989: Formal acceptance of a donation
• Small Business Saturday Proclamation
• Municipal election information and financial reports

The City Council approved ordinances regarding the Carthage Water and Electric Plant and the city employee dress code. The council also accepted a donation from Lowes for park improvements and approved a road closure for a local 5K event.

• Approved Ordinance 22-46 to amend the employee dress code (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-47 authorizing Certificates of Participation for Carthage Water and Electric Plant (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1989 to accept a $2,500 donation in materials and labor from Lowes (9-0)
• Approved road closure of Fairview from Wynwood to Grand on December 15 from 6:15-7:30 pm
• Approved minutes of the November 8, 2022 Council Meeting

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will discuss a donation from Lowe's Hometown Project for Carter Park. Members will also review bids from Play and Park for concepts regarding Municipal Park and Carter Park, as well as custom panel designs for Carter Park.

• Lowe's Hometown Project donation for Carter Park
• Play and Park state bid for Municipal Park Concept
• Play and Park state bid for Carter Park Concept
• Carter Park custom panel designs

The Public Services Committee approved a donation from Lowe's for Carter Park Futsal Court fence repairs. The committee also agreed to have Play and Park create concepts for park improvements using $2.5 million of available funds.

• Approved Lowe's Hometown Project donation of $2,500 in products and installation for Carter Park Futsal Court fences (4-0)
• Approved Play and Park to create concepts for park playgrounds and restrooms using $2.5 million of $5 million in funds
• Approved October minutes (4-0)

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from November 8, 2022, and review the claims report. The agenda also includes time for staff reports and citizen participation.

• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Approval of November 8, 2022 minutes

The meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review staff reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The meeting includes citizen participation regarding traffic signals and speeding.

• Citizen comment from Chanti Beckham regarding running lights
• Citizen comment from Tom Robertson regarding speeders on W Macon
• Staff reports from the Fire Department
• Staff reports from the Police Department

The Public Safety Committee approved a request to close a section of Fairview for a community run on December 15. The committee also discussed speeding on Morgan Heights Road and department staffing plans.

• Approved closing Fairview from Wynwood to Grand on December 15 from 6:15pm to 7:30pm
• Approved minutes from 10/17/22 meeting

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board will review the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit and consider a resolution for electric system improvement certificates. The board is also reviewing bids for various electrical infrastructure components. October disbursements totaling $6,444,715.23 are up for approval.

• Approval of October disbursements: $6,444,715.23
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit
• Bids for Substation 1 & 2 Switches
• Bids for Steel Poles and Insulators for the Substation 1 Line Rebuild Project
• Bids for Substation 2 Power Transformers and 69kV SF6 Circuit Switcher

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss a specific financial instrument. The primary focus of the new business is the Carthage Water and Electric Certificates of Participation Series 2022.

• Discussion of Carthage Water and Electric Certificates of Participation Series 2022
• Approval of October 10, 2022 minutes

The committee approved the early payoff of the Carthage Water and Electric Plant (CWEP) Certificates of Participation 2012 Series. Permission was also granted for the Golf Pro Shop to purchase coolers and concession items. The committee reviewed sales tax figures and discussed upcoming CWEP financing documents.

• Approved early payoff of CWEP Certificates of Participation 2012 Series ($210,000)
• Approved purchase of coolers and concession items for Golf Pro Shop
• Approved October 10, 2022 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including a real estate contract for land in Myers Park Subdivision and updates to the city's purchasing and personnel manuals. The body will also consider a revised investment policy for police and fire pensions.

• C.B. 22-23: Ordinance to add a Public Art Policy to Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations
• C.B. 22-44: Ordinance for the sale of land in Myers Park Subdivision to Faik Bilalli and Lumnije Bilalli
• C.B. 22-45: Ordinance to increase limits in the City Purchasing Manual
• C.B. 22-46: Ordinance to amend the Personnel Policy Manual dress code
• Resolution 1988: Amendment to an administrative lot split for 318 Orner Street and 519 Oak Street

The City Council approved a real estate contract for land in the Myers Park Subdivision and updated the Police and Fire Pension Plan Investment Policy. The council also authorized a lot split and approved $870,636.58 in claims. A proposed public art policy was tabled until January.

• Approved Ordinance 22-44 for land sale in Myers Park Subdivision (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-45 to increase limits in the Purchasing Manual (10-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1987 revising Police and Fire Pension Plan Investment Policy (10-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1988 for administrative lot split at 318 Orner St and 519 Oak St (10-0)
• Approved $870,636.58 in claims across multiple city funds
• Tabled Council Bill 22-43 (Public Art Policy) until January (10-0)
• Reappointed Alan Bull to Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Commission (10-0)
• Reappointed Jason Martin, Jeff Pinnell, and Tymon Bay to Police and Fire Pension Plan Committee (10-0)

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The committee will meet to review the claims report and approve minutes from October 25, 2022. Members will also consider and discuss amendments to the dress code policy.

• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Discussion of amending the Dress Code policy

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee approved an amended dress code policy and forwarded it to the Council. The committee also approved the October 25, 2022 minutes and the claims report.

• Approved amended dress code policy and forwarded to Council (4-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims report (4-0)

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

The meeting scheduled for November 7, 2022, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Public Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and director's reports. The board will also address new business regarding the payment of bills to Dubry Construction.

• Payment of bills to Dubry Construction

The Board approved a $33,347.71 invoice for HVAC work and renewed both the MOPERM and Coalition cyber insurance policies. The 2021-2022 budget was amended to match actual expenses of $930,350. The Board also approved the payment of bills and the August and September 2022 financial reports.

• Approved $33,347.71 HVAC invoice (unanimous)
• Approved MOPERM insurance quote for $35,138.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Coalition cyber insurance quote for $2,648.10 (unanimous)
• Amended 2021-2022 budget to $930,350 to match actuals (unanimous)
• Approved August 2022 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved September 2022 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss a combined lot split for properties at 318 Orner and 519 Oak. The committee will also discuss a Community Revitalization Grant from the Department of Economic Development.

• Lot split at 318 Orner & 519 Oak
• Community Revitalization Grant discussion

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will review the claims report and previous meeting minutes. The body will also discuss updates to the Purchasing Policy Manual and job descriptions for the Deputy City Clerk and Master Patrol Officer.

• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Proposed changes to the Master Patrol Officer job description
• Proposed changes to the Deputy City Clerk job description
• Proposed revisions to the Purchasing Policy Manual

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee approved revisions to the Purchasing Policy Manual and updated job descriptions for the Master Patrol Officer and Deputy City Clerk. The committee also approved the October 11, 2022 minutes and the claims report.

• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims report (3-0)
• Approved amended Master Patrol Officer job description (3-0)
• Approved Deputy City Clerk job description changes (3-0)
• Approved revisions to the Purchasing Policy Manual (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the personnel and purchasing manuals and a new public art policy. The body is also considering the sale of land in the Myers Park Subdivision and a resolution supporting the restoration of the Boots Motel.

• C.B. 22-43: Ordinance adding Article X Public Art Policy to Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations
• C.B. 22-44: Ordinance for the sale of land in the Myers Park Subdivision to Faik Bilalli and Lumnije Bilalli
• C.B. 22-45: Ordinance to increase limits in the City of Carthage Purchasing Manual
• C.B. 22-42: Ordinance amending the Remote Work Policy in the Personnel Policy Manual
• Resolution 1986: Support for Boots Motel application for improvement and restoration

The Council approved funding for a new exhaust system at Fire Station 1 and updated job descriptions for the Master Patrol Officer and Deputy City Clerk. They also authorized road closures for the December 5 Christmas parade and approved over $3.2M in claims across various city funds.

• Approved $22,802 for Plymovent exhaust system upgrade at Station 1
• Approved amended Master Patrol Officer job description
• Approved Deputy City Clerk job description
• Approved road closures and vacating of the square for Christmas parade (Dec 5, 5-8 pm)
• Approved blocking 2 parking spaces in front of Carthage Hardware on last Saturdays of each month
• Approved $3,298,758.21 in claims across multiple city funds
• Approved Ordinance 22-43 amending the Remote Work Policy (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1985 for formal acceptance of a donation (8-0)

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Board will consider bids for several infrastructure projects related to Substation 1 and 2. The meeting also includes the approval of September disbursements totaling $5,858,568.71.

• Approval of September disbursements: $5,858,568.71
• Bids for Substation 1 Control Building
• Bids for Substation 1 Galvanized Steel Structures
• Bids for Substation 1 and 2 15kV Vacuum Circuit Breakers

The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board approved three contracts for substation upgrades: a $203,402 control building to Modular Connections, $64,357 in galvanized steel structures to Whitlow Electric, and $398,308 for 15kV vacuum circuit breakers to Mitsubishi Electric. The board also approved September disbursements of $5.86M, September financials, and a resolution recognizing linemen for mutual aid work in Orlando, FL after Hurricane Ian. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $5,858,568.71 in September disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved September financials (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing linemen for mutual aid in Orlando, FL (unanimous)
• Awarded Substation 1 control building to Modular Connections for $203,402 (unanimous)
• Awarded Substation 1 galvanized steel structures to Whitlow Electric for $64,357.26 (unanimous)
• Awarded Substation 1 & 2 15kV vacuum circuit breakers to Mitsubishi Electric for $398,308 (unanimous)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will meet to discuss a Public Art Policy. Members will also consider local and state grant opportunities for projects related to the "Our Town, Our Time" Park Master Plan.

• Discussion of Public Art Policy
• Discussion of local and state grants for "Our Town, Our Time" Park Master Plan projects

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss local holiday events and administrative updates. The body will consider a donation to the Carthage Fire Department and a job description for the MPO.

• Acceptance of $12,000 donation to CFD
• MPO job description discussion
• Holiday carriage rides discussion
• Christmas Parade discussion
• Carthage Hardware Event discussion

City Council

The City Council will discuss the sale of land in the Myers Park Subdivision to TC Garrison Properties, LLC. The body is also considering a change order for a stormwater project and updates to the city's remote work policy.

• C.B. 22-41: Real Estate Contract for land sale in Myers Park Subdivision to TC Garrison Properties, LLC
• C.B. 22-42: Amendment to Personnel Policy Manual regarding Remote Work Policy
• Resolution 1983: Change order #2 for Case to Macon Street Stormwater Improvement Project not to exceed $190,000.00
• Resolution 1984: Application for Missouri Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Fund Grant

Public Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and the Director's progress report. The body is scheduled to amend the 2021-2022 budget and approve building and cyber insurance. Other discussions include ADA compliance and library gardens.

• Amendment of 2021-2022 Budget
• Approval of Building and Cyber insurance
• ADA Compliance report
• Library Gardens report
• Compensation/Wages report

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee is meeting to review specific administrative policies and insurance renewals. The body will consider the renewal of Anthem Health Insurance and a policy regarding remote work.

• Anthem Health Insurance renewals
• Remote Work Policy

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee is meeting to review a budget adjustment for the FY 23 budget year. The body will also consider a specific budget amendment for park maintenance.

• Budget adjustment for the FY 23 Budget Year
• $11,000 budget amendment for tree remediation in Central Park

Public Works Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will consider the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Tree Board

The Tree Board is meeting to review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss upcoming events. The agenda includes discussions regarding Arbor Day and a poster contest.

• Discussion of Arbor Day
• Discussion of Poster Contest

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss grant applications and certifications. The body will hold a public hearing regarding a tax abatement for 353.

• Public hearing for 353 Tax Abatement
• P&Z and HP Grant Application
• CLG Re-Certification
• SHPO Presentation

General

The Care Leave Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss a new application for the Care Leave Donation pool.

• Application to the Care Leave Donation pool by Cooper Vanwey

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review the claims report. The agenda also includes time for staff reports and citizen participation.

• Approval of August 23, 2022 Minutes
• Review and Approval of the Claims Report

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss amendments to the city's personnel policy and firefighter requirements. The body will also consider a resolution to formally accept a donation for the fire department.

• C.B. 22-39: Ordinance to amend Section 300 (Compensatory Time) of the Personnel Policy Manual
• C.B. 22-40: Ordinance to amend Section 10-26 of the Carthage Code regarding firefighter requirements
• Resolution 1982: Formal acceptance of a donation from Neosho Fire Department to Carthage Fire Department

Public Services Committee

The committee will consider a public art policy and a request from the Chamber of Commerce to use Fair Acres and Central Park for the 2022 Maple Leaf Festival. The agenda also includes a potential closed session regarding real estate transactions.

• Public Art Policy discussion
• Chamber of Commerce request for Fair Acres and Central Park use for 2022 Maple Leaf Festival
• Closed session regarding leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss several community events and equipment needs for the fire and police departments. The meeting includes reviews of local festivals and specific equipment bids.

• Discussion of Hometown Holidays, Oktoberfest, 56th Annual Maple Leaf Festival, and Maple Leaf Car Show
• Consideration of Zoll Auto CPR Machine
• Consideration of Neosho Care Trailer
• Consideration of Excavation/Lawn Preparation bid
• Discussion of street closure for Shop with a Deputy

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board is meeting to review August financial records and disbursements. The board will consider several new business items including infrastructure relocation and equipment purchases.

• Approval of August disbursements totaling $5,668,330.89
• Relocation of the raw water supply main from East Central Bridge
• Bids for the purchase of a tractor and attachments
• Health insurance proposals

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The meeting scheduled for September 15, 2022, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for September 15, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items and two proposed ordinances.

• C. B. 22-39: Proposed ordinance to amend Personnel Policy Manual subsection 308 regarding Compensatory Time
• C. B. 22-40: Proposed ordinance to amend Carthage Code Section 10-26 regarding firefighter requirements

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee meeting scheduled for September 12, 2022, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for September 6, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate.

Tree Board

The Tree Board is meeting to review old business and staff reports. The primary new business item for discussion is Food Truck Friday for September.

• Approval of July 6, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of September Food Truck Friday

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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Public Services Committee

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Public Safety Committee

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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City Council

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Budget Ways & Means

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Public Works Committee

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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City Council

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City Council

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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City Council

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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Public Services Committee

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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City Council

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Budget Ways & Means

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Public Works Committee

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Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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City Council

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Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

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Public Services Committee

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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Public Library Board

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City Council

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Budget Ways & Means

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Budget Ways & Means

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Budget Ways & Means

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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City Council

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Budget Ways & Means

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Public Services Committee

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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City Council

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Budget Ways & Means

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Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

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City Council

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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Public Services Committee

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Budget Ways & Means

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Economic Development Committee

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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City Council

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Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

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Lodging Tax Appropriation Committee

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Public Services Committee

The provided agenda contains only document titles and numbering without specific action items or discussion topics. It is procedural boilerplate.

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural references to documents and minutes. There are no specific items, proposals, or decisions listed in the text.

Public Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and director reports and receive updates from various committees. The body will also address new business and the payment of bills.

• Financial Report
• Director’s Progress and Service Report
• Committee reports including ADA Compliance and Compensation/Wages
• Payment of bills

City Council

The provided text consists of file names and numbering for a February 8, 2022, City Council meeting. There are no specific motions, proposals, or discussion items listed in the source.

Budget Ways & Means

The provided agenda contains only procedural references to documents and minutes. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.

City Council

The provided agenda for the January 27, 2022, meeting consists of procedural references to documents and packets. No specific discussion items, motions, or decisions are listed in the text.

Lodging Tax Appropriation Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural placeholders and document references. There are no specific items, proposals, or decisions listed in the text.

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Board will review disbursements totaling over $8.6 million for November and December. Members will consider retirement resolutions for two employees and a resolution to temporarily suspend the purchasing policy. The meeting also includes a discussion on cost-of-living adjustments and economic development.

• Approval of November disbursements: $5,016,280.14
• Approval of December disbursements: $3,615,260.86
• Resolution to Temporarily Suspend the Purchasing Policy
• Consideration of Cost-of-Living Adjustment
• Bids for electro-mechanical relay testing

Public Services Committee

The provided agenda for the January 18, 2022, meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and document links. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss updating the liquor sale ordinance to align with state law and review parking meters. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Tower 2 Tower Run and the 4th of July parade.

• Proposed change of liquor sale ordinance to match State Law
• Discussion of parking meters by the Carthage Police Department
• Carthage Water & Electric Tower 2 Tower Run
• 4th of July parade planning

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural placeholders and document references. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the text.

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural document references and no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics.

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss ARPA project budgeting and bond financing alternatives. The body will also review the Fiscal 2022 Mid-Year Budget Status Report and a request for funds from Vision Carthage.

• Discussion of an ordinance amending the 2021-2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
• Funding request from Vision Carthage for Carthage-In-Bloom, Restoration Carthage, Sidewalk Project, Downtown Christmas, and Main Street Program
• Review of the Fiscal 2022 Mid-Year Budget Status Report
• Discussion of the Fiscal year 2023 budget calendar
• ARPA project budgeting and bond financing alternatives with Baker Tilly

Public Works Committee

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will consider the minutes from the previous meeting and receive staff reports.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Staff reports from Zeb Carney and Tom Short

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

The meeting scheduled for January 3, 2022, was cancelled due to a lack of business.