Lamar public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session on November 21, 2022, to approve minutes, receive department reports, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a fiber internet project, the 2021-2022 audit report, agreements for state block grant funds, pole attachments with KAMO Electric, and legal services for right-of-way negotiations. The council will also vote on resolutions amending the electric and general funds, a new substance abuse policy, a temporary Sunday liquor license, and a rock bid.

• Larry Coose: Fiber Internet Project
• Decker & DeGood – Marshall Decker 2021-2022 Audit Report
• Council Bill No. 1916: Agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for State Block Grant Funds
• Council Bill No. 1917: Agreement with KAMO Electric Cooperative for joint use of poles
• Resolutions 474-477: Amending 2022-2023 Electric and General Funds

City Council

The Lamar City Council is meeting for its regular session, covering routine approvals like minutes, bills, and the treasurer's report, along with department reports from police, fire, and building inspection. The main substantive item is a proposed new substance abuse policy under general business. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, with standard financial and administrative reports.

• New substance abuse policy under general business
• Approval of September 19, 2022 regular session minutes
• Nuisance structures report from building inspector
• Police chief report (reports 1, 2, 3)
• Fire chief report (reports 1, 2)

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session on September 19, 2022, covering routine items such as minutes approval, department reports, and bill approvals. The main business is the first and second reading of Council Bill No. 1915, an ordinance to establish a procedure for disclosing potential conflicts of interest for certain officials.

• First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1915 (conflict-of-interest disclosure ordinance)
• Spire Silver Shovel Award presentation
• Building Inspector's nuisance structures report
• Police Chief's report on August 22 nuisance photos
• Approval of list of bills and treasurer's report

City Council

The Lamar City Council is holding its regular August meeting, with the main action being a public hearing and first/second reading of an ordinance to levy the 2022 annual city property tax. The council will also hear department reports, approve a list of bills and the treasurer's report, and consider liquor and beer license approvals.

• Public hearing on setting the annual city property tax rate
• First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1914, levying the 2022 annual tax for general city purposes
• Approve list of bills
• Liquor and beer license approval
• Nuisance structures report from Building Inspector Jim Buzzard

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session on July 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Thiebaud Meeting Rooms. The agenda includes a swearing-in of a new police officer, approval of minutes, department reports, and a first and second reading of an ordinance to amend the meeting date rule when a city-observed holiday falls on a regular meeting day. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving bills and the treasurer's report.

• Swearing in of a new police officer at 5:45 p.m.
• First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1913 to amend Section 44 of Chapter 2 regarding regular meeting dates on city holidays
• Nuisance structures report on properties at 1104 and 1106 Truman, and 1101 E 7 Street
• Police Chief Moore's report and nuisance abatement update
• Fire Chief Heinen's report

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session on June 21, 2022, addressing a zoning change, meeting date adjustments, and grant applications for water and wastewater projects. The council will also review department reports, fees, and the 2022-2023 operating budget. Several resolutions authorize applying for state ARPA grants for infrastructure repairs.

• First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1912 to rezone 4.7 acres at KK Highway and 19th Street from R-3 to M-1
• First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1913 to amend meeting date rules for city holidays
• Resolution No. 472 authorizing ARPA grant application for Drinking Water Well #5 and water line repairs
• Resolution No. 473 authorizing ARPA grant application for wastewater infrastructure line repairs
• Consideration of 2022-2023 operating budget and fees committee report on TATS rider fees and equipment rates

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold a regular session to review department reports and financial statements. The agenda includes two readings of ordinances regarding a master service agreement and amendments to water and electric service charges.

• First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1910 for a Master Service Agreement
• First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1911 to amend water and electric service charges
• Bid review for Memorial Hall interior painting
• Proposal to move the June 20, 2022, meeting to June 21, 2022

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold a regular session on April 18, 2022, covering routine items like minutes, bills, and reports, plus a second session to swear in newly elected officials. The most consequential item is a proposed ordinance to amend solid waste regulations, with a private contractor expected to take over collection starting June 1, 2022.

• First and Second Reading of Council Bill No. 1909 amending Chapter 38 (Solid Waste), effective June 1, 2022, with private contractor takeover
• Sanitation Agreement and Sanitation Service Billing Fee
• Sidewalk Café Permit for The Vault
• Asphaltic Bid and Memorial Hall Painting Bid
• Approval of April 5, 2022 election results

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session, addressing routine reports, bills, and minutes. Key business includes a public hearing for I.G. Construction, first and second readings of two ordinances: one authorizing a transit grant application through TATS, and another granting a natural gas franchise to Spire Missouri Inc. The agenda also includes department reports and financial updates.

• Public hearing for I.G. Construction at 6:15 p.m.
• Council Bill No. 1907: Authorizes city administrator to apply for federal transit grants via TATS
• Council Bill No. 1908: Grants natural gas distribution franchise to Spire Missouri Inc.
• Police Chief requests bank account and nuisance abatement report
• Building Inspector's nuisance structures report

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session to approve minutes, bills, and the treasurer's report, and to consider several business items including beer and liquor license approvals, an LED sign bid, and an electric bill base rate. The council will also discuss nuisance properties, receive department reports, and review monthly financial reports. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate matters.

• Beer & Liquor License approval
• LED Sign Bid approval
• Electric Bill Base Rate Approval
• Consideration of application to revoke license of I.G. Construction, LLC
• Closed session under § 610.021(2) for real estate discussion

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold a regular session to consider several financial and administrative items, including amending the 2021-2022 budgets for the electric, water, and police funds, and setting new electric rates. They will also discuss a sanitation services bid, recognize a retiring deputy chief, and appoint the mayor as the representative for the enhanced enterprise zone. The meeting includes routine reports and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Resolution No. 471 amending the 2021-2022 electric, water, and police fund budgets
• First and second reading of Council Bill No. 1906 establishing new electric rates
• Bid for sanitation services #21-013
• Resolution No. 2022-001 recognizing John Davis upon retirement as Deputy Chief
• Resolution No. 470 appointing Mayor Mike Hull as representative for the enhanced enterprise zone

The council voted unanimously to close the Aquatic Park effective March 1, 2022, following a discussion of the Water's Edge Report. They also approved the purchase of a $113,100 backup generator for the water plant's well and lift station, also unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Closed Aquatic Park effective March 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $113,100 backup generator for water plant well and lift station (unanimous)

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold its regular session on January 17, 2022, to consider several items, including a resolution to amend the 2021-2022 electric, water, and police fund budgets to reflect a payroll increase, a bid for sanitation services, and a first and second reading of an ordinance establishing new electric rates. The council will also recognize the retirement of Deputy Chief John Davis and appoint Mayor Mike Hull as the representative for the Enhanced Enterprise Zone. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Resolution No. 471 amending 2021-2022 electric, water, and police fund budgets for payroll increase
• Bid for Sanitation Services #21-013
• Resolution No. 2022-001 recognizing John Davis upon retirement as Deputy Chief
• Resolution No. 470 appointing Mayor Mike Hull as representative for Enhanced Enterprise Zone
• Council Bill No. 1906 establishing new electric rate schedule