Carthage public meetings in 2024

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider the purchase of a stump grinder. It will also discuss forming a pool steering committee and review job descriptions for a Parks Operations Assistant and a Tourism/Public Information Officer. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Consider purchase of stump grinder
• Consider formation of pool steering committee
• Review Parks Operations Assistant job description
• Review Tourism/Public Information Officer job description

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider and discuss the Carthage Police Officers Association presentation by Shelby Howard. The meeting will also approve the minutes from October 22, 2024, and receive staff reports from the Fire Department and Police Department. Additional items include the standard citizen participation segment and routine procedural matters.

• Approval of 10/22/24 Minutes
• Consider and discuss Carthage Police Officers Association – Shelby Howard
• Staff Report – Fire Department
• Staff Report – Police Department
• Citizen Participation segment

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 several committees and the payment of bills.

• Financial reports
• Building Committee report
• Budget Committee report
• ADA Compliance report
• Payment of bills

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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

• Approval of November 26, 2024 minutes
• Review and approval of the Claims Report

City Council

The City Council will consider several emergency ordinances, including a $1,098,449.10 contract with Sprouls Construction for Airport Drive and Hazel Avenue roadway improvements and a $840,406.75 contract for Downtown Square sidewalks and streetscaping. A public hearing will be held on a tax abatement request for a new production facility at 2499 Hazel Ave within the Enhanced Enterprise Zone. The council will also act on ordinances authorizing a $20,548 billboard sign contract and a fencing contract for the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Public hearing on tax abatement for a new production facility at 2499 Hazel Ave in the Jasper County/Carthage Enhanced Enterprise Zone
• Ordinance authorizing a $20,548 contract with JH Sign Designs, LLC for a South Economic Development Park billboard sign
• Ordinance authorizing a contract with MW Fence Co LLC for various Parks and Recreation fencing projects
• Emergency ordinance authorizing a $1,098,449.10 contract with Sprouls Construction, Inc. for Airport Drive and Hazel Avenue roadway improvements
• Emergency ordinance authorizing a $840,406.75 contract with Hessling Construction, Inc. for Downtown Square sidewalks and streetscaping restoration

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee will consider a supplemental budget adjustment for the General Revenue and Public Facilities Bond Fund for fiscal year 2024‑2025. They will also discuss the Network Host Project and receive staff reports. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the October 14, 2024 minutes and a citizens participation segment.

• Consider and discuss a supplemental budget adjustment for the General Revenue and Public Facilities Bond Fund (FY 2024‑2025)
• Consider and discuss the Network Host Project
• Staff reports
• Approval of October 14, 2024 minutes
• Citizens participation (speakers must notify in advance)

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a property at 910 S Garrison. The body will consider a certificate of appropriateness for exterior signage and a previously tabled special use permit for liquor sales by the drink.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior signage at 910 S Garrison
• Special Use Permit to sell liquor by the drink at 910 S Garrison

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a construction contract for the Governor’s Cost Share Airport Drive and Hazel Avenue improvements, awarded to Sprouls Construction for $1,098,449.10, and forward it to the Council. Members will also discuss proposed four‑way stop signs at Main & Southside and Maple & Southside. The committee will review bids for the Downtown Square sidewalks and streetscaping restoration project. Old business includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Discuss $1,098,449.10 construction contract for Governor’s Cost Share Airport Dr. & Hazel Ave. improvements (Sprouls Construction)
• Discuss proposed four‑way stop signs at Main & Southside and Maple & Southside
• Consider bids for Downtown Square sidewalks and streetscaping restoration project
• Staff reports

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will review the November 12 minutes and claims report. The group will also discuss Tax Bill 996.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 minutes
• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Consideration and discussion of Tax Bill 996

City Council

The Carthage City Council will approve the recent election results and discuss several ordinances, including an emergency measure to let the mayor apply for federal transit assistance. It will also consider contracts for a billboard sign costing $20,548 and a one‑year fencing project for the Parks and Recreation Department. Additional items include a budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025 and multiple resolutions for lot splits, donations, and a forestry grant.

• C.B. 24-53 – Emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor to apply for federal transit assistance grants
• C.B. 24-54 – Ordinance to contract JH Sign Designs, LLC for the South Economic Development Park billboard sign, $20,548
• C.B. 24-56 – Ordinance to contract MW Fence Co LLC for a one‑year fencing project for Parks and Recreation
• C.B. 24-52 – Ordinance amending the FY 2024‑2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget for the General Fund, Golf Fund, and Use Tax Fund
• Resolution 2057 – Administrative lot split for property at 2740 Grand Ave between County of Jasper and Arvest Bank

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Board will review the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit and consider updates to the personnel policy manual regarding travel and training expenditures. Members will also consider an amendment to the 457(b) Plan.

• Approval of October disbursements totaling $5,499,372.33
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit
• Proposed revisions to Article XLIV of the personnel policy manual regarding travel and training
• Consideration of Resolution 2024.15: 457(b) Plan Amendment

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will review a series of project proposals and requests for proposals (RFPs). Items include the JCYF projects, landscaping at Kellogg Lake Playground, and various golf‑course improvements such as native‑grass planting and new disc‑golf baskets. The committee will also discuss scoreboard purchases, fair‑ground concession upgrades, playground lighting, and a donation for a Candy Cane Hunt. No formal decisions are recorded on the agenda; the meeting is for consideration and discussion.

• JCYF projects
• Kellogg Lake Playground landscaping
• Golf course native‑grass planting
• RFP for disc golf baskets
• Scoreboard purchases

Public Safety Committee

The Carthage Public Safety Committee meeting on November 18, 2024 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Consequently, none of the agenda items—including approval of minutes, discussion of the 2024 Run Through the Lights event, and consideration of a Butterball donation to the fire department—were decided or acted upon.

• Approval of 10-21-24 minutes (old business)
• Consider and discuss 2024 Run Through the Lights - Chanti Beckham (citizen participation)
• Consider and discuss acceptance of a donation from Butterball to the Fire Department (new business)

General

The Carthage Special City Council meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Consequently, none of the agenda items—including budget amendments, emergency ordinances, contract approvals, and resolutions—were voted on or adopted. The council will need to reconvene to address these items at a later date.

• C.B. 24-52 – Ordinance to amend the FY 2024‑2025 budget for General City, Golf, and Use Tax Funds
• C.B. 24-53 – Emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor to seek federal transit assistance from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
• C.B. 24-54 – Ordinance to contract with JH Sign Designs, LLC for the South Economic Development Park billboard ($20,548)
• Resolution 2057 – Administrative lot split for property at 2740 Grand Ave between Jasper County and Arvest Bank
• Resolution 2058 – Authorization for the Kellogg Lake Board to apply for a grant to build a pavilion and sidewalk at Kellogg Lake

Public Library Board

The Carthage Public Library Board will review minutes, financial reports, and the director's progress report. It will discuss a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 auditor and vote on approval of a new Story Walk. Additional items include reviewing building and insurance quotes and other by‑law and compensation matters.

• Amend 2023-2024 Budget for Auditor
• Approval of Story Walk
• Building and Insurance Quotes
• By‑Laws discussion
• Compensation/Wages review

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Carthage Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will consider approval of the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then review and approve the claims report. The committee will also allow citizens to speak after notifying the department head or chair. Staff reports will be presented before adjournment.

• Approval of October 22, 2024 minutes
• Review and approval of the claims report
• Citizens participation notice
• Staff reports

City Council

The council meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum, so no items were formally acted upon. The agenda listed a public hearing on a tax abatement for a new production facility at 2499 Hazel Ave, several ordinances including a $20,548 contract for a billboard sign, and resolutions for a lot split and a lake pavilion grant. The council also planned to consider an emergency ordinance to seek federal transit assistance and to approve election results.

• Public hearing on tax abatement for a new production facility at 2499 Hazel Ave
• Ordinance C.B. 24-54 authorizing a $20,548 contract with JH Sign Designs, LLC for a billboard sign
• Emergency Ordinance C.B. 24-53 to allow the Mayor to apply for federal transit assistance
• Ordinance C.B. 24-55 authorizing tax abatement for a project by Schreiber Foods, Inc. in the Enhanced Enterprise Zone
• Resolution 2057 granting an administrative lot split for property at 2740 Grand Ave

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a special use permit for a restaurant that sells liquor by the drink at 910 S Garrison and review the status of a grant request.

• Public hearing for liquor license at 910 S Garrison
• Review of grant request status

General

The Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board will consider a resolution recommending that the Carthage City Council approve an ordinance for ad valorem tax abatements on a manufacturing development at 2499 Hazel Street. The proposal offers a 100% tax abatement for six years followed by 75% for four years for the initial phase, or 100% for eight years followed by 75% for two years for an expanded phase. The board will discuss and potentially adopt the recommendation.

• Resolution to recommend tax abatements for the manufacturing project at 2499 Hazel Street (100% for 6 years then 75% for 4 years, or 100% for 8 years then 75% for 2 years)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will meet to discuss a tree replacement project for City Park. The board will also consider plans for Arbor Day and Earth Day 2025.

• City Park tree replacement project discussion
• Arbor Day/Earth Day 2025 planning
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the installation of four-way stop signs and review bids for a South Industrial Park billboard. The body will also consider a lot split at 2740 Grand Ave and a parking lot use agreement.

• Proposed 4-way stop signs at Fairview & Main and Fairview & Maple
• Bids for South Industrial Park Billboard Sign
• Lot split at 2740 Grand Ave between County of Jasper and Arvest Bank
• Use Agreement for Parking Lot
• Rejection of bids for leaf vacuum financing

City Council

The Carthage City Council will meet via Zoom to consider reconsidering appointments to standing committees. The meeting is a special session scheduled for October 31, 2024.

• Reconsideration of appointments to standing committees
• Special City Council Meeting via Zoom
• Mayor’s Appointments agenda item

General

The Carthage Police and Fire Pension Committee meeting will review a quarterly investment report, examine the 2024 actuarial valuation, consider a lump‑sum pension payout option, and vote on the audit covering the period ending December 31 2023. A training session is also scheduled. The meeting is procedural and includes acceptance of prior minutes.

• Quarterly Report on Investments – presented by Daniel Hepp via telephone
• Review of 2024 Actuarial Valuation Report – presented by Jennifer McHugh
• Discussion of lump‑sum payout option and timeline – presented by Jennifer McHugh
• Discussion and approval of audit ending December 31 2023
• Training session

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will approve the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes and review the claims report. It will then discuss the current status of the Peachtree CID and hear staff reports. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 minutes
• Review and approval of the claims report
• Discussion of the current status of the Peachtree CID
• Staff reports

City Council

The Carthage City Council will approve minutes from three prior meetings and a claim against the city. It will consider an ordinance accepting the final plat of the Urban Living Subdivision south of Wendy Lane and west of River Street, and an ordinance amending the FY 2024‑2025 operating and capital budget. The council will also discuss the Peachtree CID and set a date for a work session.

• Approve October 8, 10, and 15, 2024 City Council minutes
• Approve claims presented against the city (motion and second required)
• C.B. 24-51: Ordinance accepting final plat of Urban Living Subdivision (south of Wendy Lane, west of River Street)
• C.B. 24-52: Ordinance amending the FY 2024‑2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
• Discuss Peachtree CID and schedule a council work session

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss traffic concerns on South Maple and at Fairview School. The body will also consider items regarding G & R carriage rides and the Christmas Parade.

• Traffic on South Maple
• G & R carriage rides
• Christmas Parade
• Traffic at Fairview School

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board will approve the September 19th meeting minutes and a disbursement of $5,027,337.93. It will discuss several new business items, including purchase orders for a truck barn extension, exterior painting at the power plant, and construction of the west customer service parking lot. The board will also review bids for Feeder 17 upgrades, two resolutions, and revisions to the employee handbook.

• Recommendation to proceed with a Purchase Order for the Truck Barn Extension Project
• Recommendation to proceed with a Purchase Order for the Exterior Painting Project at Power Plant
• Recommendation to proceed with construction work on the West Customer Service Parking Lot
• Consideration of bids for the Feeder 17 upgrades
• Consideration of Resolution 2024.13, a resolution for Steve Beimdiek

City Council

The Carthage City Council will hold a special meeting via Zoom to consider and discuss a motion to disqualify. The meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

• Special meeting via Zoom
• Consider motion to disqualify
• Meeting ID: 886 4145 8404

Public Services Committee

The October 15, 2024, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made regarding the proposed landscaping grant for Kellogg Lake Park.

• Proposed discussion of landscaping grant for Kellogg Lake Park

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee will consider and discuss the use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds. It will also review a council‑proposed bill that would amend the city budget. Staff reports will be presented. No other items are on the agenda.

• Consider and discuss ARPA funds
• Consider and discuss Council Bill for a Budget Amendment
• Staff reports

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and discuss a new hearing date. This date pertains to a motion to disqualify and an impeachment hearing.

• Discussion of new hearing date for motion to disqualify
• Discussion of new hearing date for impeachment hearing

Budget Ways & Means

The Special Budget Ways & Means Committee will meet to discuss a budget adjustment for the FY 2024-2025 General Revenue Fund. The discussion focuses on funding additional legal services with Paul Martin.

• Budget adjustment for FY 2024-2025 General Revenue Fund for legal services with Paul Martin

Public Library Board

The meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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

• Approval of September 24, 2024 Minutes
• Review and approval of the Claims Report

City Council

The Carthage City Council will consider approving a $32,256 contract for a new electronic messaging board at Memorial Hall and accepting the final plat for the Urban Living Subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions regarding impeachment proceedings against the Mayor and a supplemental budget adjustment.

• Contract with DPI Printing & Signs for $32,256.00 for electronic messaging board
• Acceptance of final plat for Urban Living Subdivision
• Supplemental budget adjustment to General Revenue Fund
• Discussion on impeachment hearing date and articles
• Discussion on motion to disqualify hearing date

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a preliminary plat for a single‑family subdivision located west of River Street between Wendy Lane and Gene Taylor Drive. The meeting will also include discussion of CLG training and an update on a grant application status. Routine agenda items such as call to order, staff report, minutes review, and adjournment are also listed.

• Preliminary plat for single‑family subdivision west of River St between Wendy Lane and Gene Taylor Drive
• Discussion of CLG training
• Discussion of grant application status

Public Works Committee

The Carthage Public Works Committee will meet on October 1, 2024, at 5:30 PM at City Hall to consider approving minutes from a prior meeting and to receive staff reports. No new business is scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Staff reports from Zeb Camey and Traci Cox

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract for a new electronic sign and an ordinance amending the city code. The body will also review the disposition of a surplus storage shed and the distribution of trust funds to the Jasper County Youth Fair.

• C.B. 24-50: Contract with DPI Printing & Signs for $32,256.00 for a messaging board at Memorial Hall
• C.B. 24-48: Ordinance to amend section 2-122 of Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2 of the City Code
• Resolution 2055: Declaration of a storage shed at the Saddle Club Arena in Municipal Park as surplus
• Resolution 2054: Distribution of McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital Trust funds to the Jasper County Youth Fair
• Mayor's appointments for Care Leave Committee, Civil War Museum, Zoning Board of Adjustments, and Carthage Tree Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will convene to approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting and review the Claims Report. The agenda includes a citizens participation period and staff reports.

• Approval of September 10, 2024 minutes
• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Citizens participation period
• Staff reports

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will meet to discuss several operational items and bids. The agenda includes reviews of a golf cart bid, a Memorial Hall sign bid, and a retail liquor license for a resort.

• Golf cart bid
• Liquor License-Retail by drink-Resort
• Surplus of building at saddle club arena
• Bid for Memorial Hall sign
• Food truck for rodeo event

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Carthage Water & Electric Board will approve the August 15, 2024 board minutes and the August disbursements of $6,416,625.43. The meeting includes a financial statement for August and committee reports. New business items include reviewing bids for an articulating telescopic bucket truck, a new 4WD pickup truck, and health insurance proposals, as well as a discussion of the 2023 timeline dispute with city leadership and the mayor’s recent press release.

• Approval of board minutes from August 15, 2024
• Approval of August disbursements totaling $6,416,625.43
• Consideration of bids for an articulating telescopic bucket truck
• Consideration of bids for a new 4WD pickup truck
• Consideration of health insurance proposals

Public Safety Committee

The Carthage Public Safety Committee meeting on September 16, 2024 will approve the August 19, 2024 minutes. Committee members will consider and discuss the Neon Moon Car Show and the Veteran's Day Parade. Staff reports from the Fire Department and Police Department will also be presented.

• Approval of 8/19/24 minutes
• Consider and discuss Neon Moon Car Show
• Consider and discuss Veteran's Day Parade
• Staff report – Fire Department
• Staff report – Police Department

Public Library Board

The Carthage Public Library Board will review financial reports and the director's progress report. Committee updates from Building, Budget, Community Relations, and other areas will be presented. New business includes approving an updated Code of Ethics Policy and processing payment of outstanding bills.

• Approve updated “Code of Ethics Policy”
• Review and approve payment of bills
• Discuss financial reports
• Director’s progress and service report
• Committee reports (Building, Budget, Community Relations, etc.)

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit & Claims Committee will approve the August 27, 2024 meeting minutes and review the Claims Report for approval. The committee will also consider the City of Carthage Employee Health Fair and receive staff reports. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of August 27, 2024 Minutes
• Review & Approval of the Claims Report
• Consideration of City of Carthage Employee Health Fair
• Staff Reports

City Council

The Carthage City Council will consider two ordinances: one authorizing a partnership for portable restrooms and another approving a $56,779 contract with Midland Enterprises to repair the Parks and Recreation building in Municipal Park. A resolution will adjust the Golf Fund budget by $20,000 for bluegrass seed to reduce winterkill. Council members will also discuss unauthorized payments and revised articles of impeachment. An executive session is scheduled to address personnel matters that involve personal employee information.

• C.B. 24-44 – Ordinance authorizing a partnership for portable restrooms and handwashing units at city parks
• C.B. 24-45 – Ordinance approving a $56,779 contract with Midland Enterprises for Parks and Recreation building repairs
• Resolution 2053 – Supplemental $20,000 budget adjustment to the Golf Fund for bluegrass seed
• Discussion of Unauthorized Payments
• Consideration of Revised Articles of Impeachment

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee will meet to review and discuss a budget adjustment for the Golf Fund. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting.

• Budget adjustment for the Golf Fund

City Council

The City Council is meeting to authorize a contract for a hearing officer and adjust the budget to fund the impeachment hearing of Mayor Dan Rife.

• C.B. 24-49: Emergency Ordinance to contract Tim Engelmeyer of Engelmeyer & Pezzani, LLC at $250.00 per hour as hearing officer
• Resolution 2052: Supplemental budget adjustment to General Revenue Fund for professional fees to hire a court reporter and hearing officer

General

The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a special use permit. The request concerns the operation of a carnival at the Fair Acres Parking Lot.

• Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for a carnival at the Fair Acres Parking Lot next to the YMCA at 2600 Grand

General

The Carthage Special Budget Ways & Means Committee will meet on September 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will consider and discuss a resolution for a budget adjustment. Staff reports will also be presented.

• Approval of August 12, 2024 minutes
• Consider and discuss a resolution for a budget adjustment
• Staff reports

Tree Board

The Carthage Tree Board will first consider and approve minutes from its previous meeting. It will then discuss a proposal to replace trees in a park project. The agenda also includes a citizen participation notice, staff reports, and other business before adjourning.

• Consider and approve minutes from previous meeting
• Discuss replacing trees in the park project

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of business.

General

The Board of Trustees is meeting to review the organization's financial statement report. The board will also review and approve grant applications.

• Review of financial statement report
• Review and approval of grant applications

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will meet to review the claims report and previous meeting minutes. The body will also consider and discuss amendments to two sections of the City of Carthage Code.

• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Discussion of amendment to City Code section 2-121
• Discussion of amendment to City Code section 2-122

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed property tax rates. The body is also considering ordinances for waste disposal services, park repairs, and a financial audit of the Carthage Water and Electric Plant.

• Public hearing on proposed property tax rates
• Agreement with Allied Services, LLC (Republic Services) for waste disposal from Oct 1, 2024 to Sept 30, 2029
• Contract with Midland Enterprises for Municipal Park building repairs for $56,779.00
• Hiring of a certified accounting firm for a comprehensive audit of Carthage Water and Electric Plant
• Partnership agreement with Contractors Portables for restrooms and handwashing units at parks and events

Public Services Committee

The Carthage Public Services Committee will review bids for playground lighting, Memorial Hall signage, and porta potties, along with a grant for the Joplin Trails Coalition and a budget adjustment for grass seed.

• Consider bid for Memorial Hall sign
• Consider bid for porta potties
• Consider lighting for playgrounds
• Consider Joplin Trails Coalition grant
• Consider budget adjustment for grass seed

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss several community events and specific traffic concerns. The body will also review a cleaning RFP for the Police Department.

• Maple Leaf 5K race
• Rallye in the Park
• Traffic speed on the 2000 block of S Maple
• 2024 Maple Leaf Festival
• Stop sign at the intersection of Elk & Maple

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Carthage Water & Electric Board will approve the July 18 minutes and a disbursement of $4,899,513.72. It will review June and July financial statements and receive committee reports. New business includes an update on the annual audit, bids for two pickup trucks, and a salary administration guidelines policy.

• Approval of July 18, 2024 board minutes
• Approval of disbursements totaling $4,899,513.72
• Review of June and July financial statements
• Consideration of bids for two ¾‑ton crew‑cab 4WD pickup trucks
• Consideration of Salary Administration Guidelines Policy

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 and the assignment of board members to specific committees.

• Payment of bills
• Board of Trustees Committee Assignments
• ADA Compliance report
• Compensation/Wages report
• Budget Committee report

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will first approve the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting. It will then review and vote on the claims report. The committee will also consider a proposed mechanic job description and hear staff reports before adjourning.

• Approval of July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of the claims report
• Consideration of a mechanic job description
• Staff reports

City Council

The Carthage City Council will vote on several ordinances, including an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor to apply for federal transit assistance and related contracts. Other items include a location‑analytics agreement with Placer Labs, a waste‑service contract with Allied Services, and a property‑tax levy for 2024. The meeting also features budget adjustment resolutions and the adoption of a Vision Zero safety plan.

• C.B. 24-38 – Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Placer Labs, Inc. for a location analytics platform
• C.B. 24-41 – Emergency ordinance to let the mayor seek federal transit grants from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
• C.B. 24-42 – Ordinance authorizing a solid‑waste collection contract with Allied Services, LLC (Republic Services) from Oct 1 2024 to Sep 30 2029
• C.B. 24-43 – Ordinance levying general property taxes for 2024 for general revenue purposes
• Resolution 2047 – Adoption of a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan committing to zero roadway fatalities by June 2035

Budget Ways & Means

The committee will consider a tax levy ordinance for real property in Carthage for 2024. Members will also discuss budget adjustments for a Parks truck and a historic district architectural historian.

• Ordinance levying general taxes upon real property for 2024
• MoDOT Taxi Grant Agreement
• Budget adjustment for a Parks truck
• Budget adjustment for an architectural historian for Historic District design guidelines
• Community Development Block Grant application for downtown sidewalks outside of the square

Tree Board

The Tree Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes and discuss a project to replace trees in the park. The meeting includes a period for citizen participation.

• Discussion of replacing trees in the park project

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a contract with Republic Services and discuss a Vision Zero safety plan. The committee will also review previous meeting minutes.

• Consider approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Request for Council Bill for contract with Republic Services
• Discuss and recommend Vision Zero Safety Action Plan for City Council

General

The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to continue discussions on two primary topics. These include the creation of a zoning classification for townhouses and the rules regarding citizen participation in meetings.

• Public hearing on citizen participation in meetings
• Discussion on creating a zoning classification for townhouses

General

The Fire Chief Hiring Committee will open with a call to order, approve the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes, and hold a closed executive session to discuss possible personnel actions such as hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Call to Order
• Approval of July 11, 2024 minutes
• Closed executive session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees
• Adjournment

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments for multiple funds and several new service contracts. The meeting includes a discussion on Articles of Impeachment and a potential hearing date. Council members will also review tourism grants and agreements with the Carthage Chamber of Commerce.

• Discussion of Articles of Impeachment and a hearing date
• C.B. 24-35: Agreement with Missouri Division of Tourism to accept $55,970.00
• C.B. 24-34 and C.B. 24-37: Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
• C.B. 24-33: Agreement with McGrath Human Resources Group Inc. for a Compensation System Market Update
• C.B. 24-39: Amended contract with the Carthage Chamber of Commerce through June 30, 2026

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will approve the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and review the Claims Report. It will then consider and discuss the job description for the Tourism Director and for a Mechanic. Staff reports will also be presented before the meeting adjourns.

• Approval of July 9, 2024 minutes
• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Consideration of Tourism Director job description
• Consideration of Mechanic job description
• Staff reports

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee will discuss a budget amendment for Paul Martin Services for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the July 8, 2024 session. Standard items such as citizen participation guidelines, staff reports, and adjournment are included.

• Approval of July 8, 2024 minutes
• Consider and discuss budget amendment for Paul Martin Services for FY 23-24 and FY 24-25
• Citizen participation notice
• Staff reports
• Adjournment

General

The Police and Fire Pension Committee meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made.

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board will meet to approve June disbursements of $3,590,194.24 and consider bids for water treatment chemicals and a forklift purchase.

• Approval of June disbursements ($3,590,194.24)
• Consideration of bids for Water Treatment Chemicals
• Recommendation for the Purchase of a Forklift

General

The Fire Chief Hiring Committee will meet at City Hall. The agenda includes the possibility of a closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees.

• Possible executive session for personnel matters

General

The City Administrator Hiring Committee will meet to consider and discuss administration job descriptions. The agenda also includes citizen participation and an executive session.

• Discussion of administration job descriptions