City of Keo public meetings in 2021
7 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Keo City Council approved routine financials and several spending items, including a $2,200 bid to paint and revamp city hall and a change of website vendor at $900 for the first year and $550 annually after. The council also agreed to waive the city hall rental fee for the Keo ladies auxiliary, allow the mayor to order large rolling trash cans for residents, and change the mosquito spraying route. It voted to move monthly meetings to the 4th Monday and suspend December's meeting; no December meeting was held and the January 2022 meeting was cancelled due to rising Covid cases.
- Approved October city financials (unanimous)
- Approved Keo water & sewer financials (all in agreement)
- Waived city hall rental fee for Keo ladies auxiliary (all in agreement)
- Approved changing website company at $900 first year, $550/year after (unanimous)
- Approved $2,200 bid to paint and revamp city hall (all in agreement)
- Allowed mayor to order large rolling trash cans for residents (all in agreement)
- Cut water portion of account #80 bill in half (all in favor)
- Waived late fees for account #243 with full deposit required (all in favor)
City Council
The Keo City Council will address routine matters and several operational issues, including a high water loss rate, a broadband contract dispute, and potential grants. They will also consider selling a digging machine and purchasing equipment.
- Water loss at 60.5% for May 2021
- Aristotle Broadband contract review due to tree interference
- Resolution to apply for $75K Fun Park Grant
- Ordinance to allow sale of digging machine
- American Rescue Plan Grant (~$40K) for water/sewer infrastructure
City Council
The Keo City Council will consider ordinances for water and sewer rate increases, which are conditions for an ANRC loan interest rate reduction from 5% to 2.1%, saving $17,577. The council will also review a resolution for a water project and discuss a $40K American Rescue Plan grant for water infrastructure. Other items include hiring a mosquito truck driver and selling a digging machine.
- Ordinance for water and sewer rate increases
- Resolution for water project with Franks Engineering
- ANRC loan interest rate reduction from 5% to 2.1%, saving $17,577
- American Rescue Plan grant ~$40K for water/sewer infrastructure
- Hire/pay mosquito truck driver and gas account
City Council
The Keo City Council will discuss and potentially decide on water and sewer rate increases, which are contingent on a loan interest reduction and grant approvals. They will also consider allocating approximately $40,000 from the American Rescue Plan for water infrastructure improvements, and address various old and new business items including broadband service issues, street paving, and a special election.
- Water and sewer rate increase handouts; contingent on ANRC loan rate reduction from 5% to 2.1%, saving $17,577
- American Rescue Plan Grant ~$40K for water/sewer infrastructure (tank inspection, filter media, underdrain repair)
- Street paving on Fordyce St and potholes repaired, $15,800 ($3,175 under budget)
- Street signs received; One Call locates for 35 signs, $3,665.68
- Special election June 8, 2021 for Sheriff's Tax for LoCo Jail
City Council
The Keo City Council is meeting to address routine reports and several operational items, including water system losses and leaks, fire call allowances, and potential membership in the National Floodplain Insurance Program. The agenda includes updates on ongoing projects such as the chlorine house at the sewer ponds and a broadband contract. No final decisions are listed; most items are for discussion or status updates.
- Water loss reported at 50% for January 2021 (treated 1,028,900 gal, billed 471,380 gal)
- Discussion of current leaks in water distribution system
- Consideration of joining National Floodplain Insurance Program (currently not a member, not eligible for FEMA assistance)
- Aristotle Broadband contract negotiation and supply backorders
- Mosquito truck and chemical cost review ($4/month sufficient?)
City Council
The Keo City Council will hold its regular meeting, featuring a presentation from the Water & Sewer Project Engineer. The council will discuss water system issues, including a reported 50% water loss and current leaks, as well as other operational matters such as fire call allowances, ambulance assistance, and street repairs. Several items are pending decisions or updates, including broadband service, generators, and grant applications.
- Water loss reported at 50% for January 2021
- Discussion of current leaks in water distribution system
- National Floodplain Insurance Plan membership not approved; city not eligible for FEMA assistance
- Street Sign quote and Paving & Street Repair quote
- EASI ambulance assist City of England with stipend
City Council
The Keo City Council will seat a new member to fill a vacancy, swear in council members, and discuss water and sewer infrastructure with an engineer. They will also review financial reports, consider a rate increase proposal, and address several administrative items.
- Discussion of Keo water & sewer infrastructure with Andy Franks, P.E.
- Water loss reported at 41% for December 2020
- Invoice for $7,415.98 to Henard for chlorine equipment and meters
- Estimate to repair chlorine house at sewer ponds, NTE $2,000
- Proposal for online water bill payment via PayPal