Lamar public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session to consider zoning changes for two properties, amend the 2021-2022 general fund, and review bids for a pole project and IT services. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, department reports, and a closed session for legal matters.
- First and second reading of Bill 1904: rezone 207 West 17th Street from R-3 (multifamily)
- First and second reading of Bill 1905: rezone 1107 East 12th Street from M-1 to R-1 (single-family)
- Resolution 469: amend 2021-2022 general fund and authorize expenditures
- Bid for pole project
- Bid for IT services #21-014
City Council
The Lamar City Council is holding its regular session to approve minutes, receive department reports, and consider several business items. Key actions include a proposed ordinance amendment clarifying nuisance rules for vegetation extending to curbs and alleys, a presentation on grant funds, the 2020-2021 audit report, special election certification, and a rock delivery bid. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss real estate matters.
- First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1903 to amend Section 28-70 on trash, weeds, high grass as public nuisance, extending to curb lines and alleys
- MIRMA grant funds presentation by Kelly Beets
- Decker & DeGood 2020-2021 audit report by Marshall Decker
- Special election results and approval of certification
- Rock delivery bid
City Council
The Lamar City Council is holding its regular session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a new ordinance requiring aircraft operators to have a 'Through the Fence Airport Access Agreement' with the city, bids for Moore Pavilion, and budget amendments for the general, electric, and park funds. They will also receive reports from departments and committees.
- First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1902 requiring airport access agreements
- Bid for Moore Pavilion #21-008-01
- Resolution No. 466 amending 2021-2022 General Fund
- Resolution No. 467 amending 2021-2022 Electric Fund
- Resolution No. 468 amending 2021-2022 Park Fund
City Council
The Lamar City Council is holding its regular session to approve minutes, receive department reports, and handle routine financial approvals. Key business includes first and second readings of a trespassing ordinance amendment, a resolution amending the 2021-2022 general fund, and bids for construction, rock, and water line improvements. The council will also enter a closed session for legal matters.
- Council Bill No. 1901: amend trespassing ordinance to align with state statutes
- Resolution No. 463: amend 2021-2022 general fund and authorize expenditures
- Bid for General Construction & Operational Maintenance
- Bid for Rock
- Bid for Water Line Improvements #21-009
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the setting of the Annual City Property Tax Rate. The meeting also includes first and second readings for bills related to city taxes and official conflict of interest disclosures.
- Public Hearing on the setting of the Annual City Property Tax Rate
- Council Bill No. 1899: Levying the annual tax for the year 2021
- Council Bill No. 1900: Establishing procedures to disclose potential conflicts of interest
- Resolution No. 408: Reducing ad valorem tax on eligible projects in the Enhanced Enterprise Zone
- Liquor & Beer license approval
City Council
The Lamar City Council is holding its regular July session to handle routine approvals, hear department reports, and consider several business items. Key items include a proposed use tax ordinance for voter approval in November, budget amendments for the general and park funds, and a presentation on an electric cost of service study.
- First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1898, a use tax ordinance for general revenue, to be submitted to voters on November 2, 2021
- Resolution No. 461 amending the 2021-2022 General Fund budget
- Resolution No. 462 amending the 2021-2022 Park Fund budget
- Electric Cost of Service Study presentation by Toth Associates
- Liquor and beer license approvals
City Council
The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session on June 14, 2021, to approve minutes, receive department reports, and consider several ordinances. Key items include first and second readings of bills setting liquor license fees and creating an excessive animal noise offense, as well as a well project bid and the 2021-2022 budget. The meeting will also include a closed session for legal matters.
- Council Bill No. 1896: ordinance specifying fees for liquor licenses
- Council Bill No. 1897: ordinance creating offense of excessive animal noise
- Well Project Bid presented by Allgeier, Martin and Associates
- Budget 2021-2022 discussion
- Recognition of retirement of Hondo Luce
City Council
The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session on May 17, 2021, to consider routine approvals and several budget amendments. Key actions include approving minutes, bills, and reports, as well as passing resolutions to amend the 2020-2021 budgets for the water, general, electric, and park funds. The council will also discuss nuisance abatement and may move the June meeting date.
- Resolution No. 456 amending the 2020-2021 Water Fund
- Resolution No. 457 amending the 2020-2021 General Fund
- Resolution No. 458 amending the 2020-2021 Electric Fund
- Resolution No. 459 amending the 2020-2021 Park Fund
- Proposal to move June council meeting from June 21 to June 14, 2021
City Council
The Lamar City Council is holding a special session to consider Council Bill No. 1895, which would change the zoning designation for property at 105 West 13th Street from C-1 (General Commercial) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential). The bill will be read for the first and second time during this meeting. No other business is listed.
- First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1895 to rezone 105 West 13th Street from C-1 to R-2
The Lamar City Council approved three resolutions: Resolution No. 450 amending the 2020-2021 Transportation Tax Fund and authorizing expenditures, Resolution No. 451 appointing Russ Worsley as director and Rusty Rives as alternate for the Joint Municipal Water Utility Commission, and Resolution No. 452 appointing directors to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission. The council also approved the minutes, paid bills, and accepted the Treasurer's and Municipal Court reports. No public comments were made during the Public Good and Welfare portion.
- Approved minutes of January 18, 2021 regular session (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills from all funds (unanimous)
- Approved Treasurer's Report for January 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Municipal Court Report for January 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 450 amending Transportation Tax Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 451 appointing Worsley and Rives to water utility commission (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 452 appointing directors to electric utility commission (unanimous)
- Moved into closed session at 7:20 p.m. and returned at 8:04 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session, including a public hearing, approval of April 6 election results, and swearing in of newly elected officials. They will also consider bids for asphalt, pipe, and concrete, and a resolution designating American Rescue Plan funds. The meeting includes a closed session for real estate matters.
- Approval of April 6, 2021 election results
- Swearing in of newly elected officials: Mike Hull (Mayor), Judd Chesnut (Ward One), Tim Reigel (Ward Two), Brian Griffith (Ward Three), Bill Talbott (Ward Four)
- Asphaltic, pipe, and concrete bids
- Resolution 455 designating funds from the American Rescue Plan of 2021
- Closed session to discuss real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
City Council
The Lamar City Council is holding its regular session on March 15, 2021. Key actions include first and second readings of two ordinances: one authorizing the city administrator to apply for federal transit grants through TATS, and another repealing and replacing the nuisance chapter of the city code. The council will also consider an airport hangar bid, a budget amendment for the airport fund, and a closed session for real estate matters.
- Council Bill No. 1893: authorize city administrator to apply for federal transit grants via TATS
- Council Bill No. 1894: repeal and replace Chapter 28 (nuisances) of city code
- Airport hangar bid
- Resolution No. 453: amend 2020-2021 General Fund/Airport budget
- Closed session under § 610.021(2) for real estate lease/purchase/sale
City Council
The Lamar City Council is holding a special session on March 1, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes general business and a closed session to discuss legal, confidential, or privileged matters related to the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. No other specific action items are listed.
- Closed session under § 610.021 (2) for real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
The Lamar City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss legal, confidential, or privileged matters related to leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. After reconvening, the council voted unanimously to adjourn without taking any public substantive decisions.
- Moved into closed session to discuss real estate matters (unanimous)
- Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Lamar City Council is holding a special session with a single general business item: the airport runway. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of airport runway
The City Council met in special session and discussed the Federal Aviation Administration runway protection zone. No formal action was taken; City Administrator Russ Worsley will contact the FAA to determine options for the protected area. The meeting adjourned after the discussion.
- Discussed FAA runway protection zone; no action taken, staff to contact FAA for options.
- Adjourned the special session at 1:07 p.m. by unanimous vote.
City Council
The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session, including swearing in police officers, department reports, and approval of bills. Key actions include resolutions to amend the transportation tax fund and appoint directors to water and electric utility commissions. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss real estate matters.
- Resolution No. 450 amending the 2020-2021 Transportation Tax Fund
- Resolution No. 451 appointing Russ Worsley and Rusty Rives to the Joint Municipal Water Utility Commission
- Resolution No. 452 appointing director and alternate to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission
- Swearing in of police officers
- Closed session for real estate discussion
City Council
The Lamar City Council is holding its regular session to approve minutes, receive department reports, and consider two resolutions: one extending the transfer of funds for the water project, and another amending the 2020-2021 electric fund and authorizing expenditures. The agenda also includes routine items like bill approval, treasurer's report, and municipal court reports.
- Resolution No. 448: Extending transfer of funds for the water project
- Resolution No. 449: Amending 2020-2021 electric fund and authorizing expenditures
- Nuisance structures report by Jim Buzzard
- Police Chief Moore's report and nuisance abatement
- Economic development report by Astra Ferris