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Scott City public meetings in 2021

25 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 20, 2021

City Council

Scott City Council to certify election results and discuss fire service contracts

The Scott City Council will review ordinances regarding November 2, 2021, special election results and amendments to the Historical Preservation Commission. The council will also consider a resolution regarding fire protection services for the Village of Kelso.

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✓ Decided: Council certifies Nov. 2 election results, adopts three ordinances

The council approved three ordinances (certifying election results, amending historical preservation code, and waiving bid requirements for specialty items) and two resolutions (ratifying a new fire protection contract with Kelso and a communication equipment agreement). It also accepted Councilman Gary Spinks' resignation. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

Mon Dec 6, 2021

City Council

Council to consider use tax referendum, flood plain, business license changes

The Scott City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a use tax proposal for the April 2022 ballot, amendments to billing, business licenses, and flood plain management, and resolutions on CDBG funding, insurance, and health coverage. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, bills, and a public forum.

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✓ Decided: Council approves use tax ordinance for April 2022 ballot

The council approved four ordinances and three resolutions, including a use tax ordinance to be placed on the April 5, 2022 special election ballot. It also approved an emergency purchase of water plant parts, accepted bids for two police vehicles, and denied a request to waive a $1,900 lien. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Nov 1, 2021

City Council

Council to consider election ordinance, ditch cleaning contracts, and painting services

The Scott City Council will vote on an ordinance amending election rules, authorize contracts for detention basin maintenance and ditch cleaning, and approve a painting services contract. The meeting also includes routine approvals of bills and minutes, a public forum, and a closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves election ordinance, contracts, and $34,792 ditch change order

The Scott City Council approved an ordinance amending election-related chapter 130, three resolutions authorizing contracts for detention basin maintenance, ditch cleaning license agreements, and painting services, plus a $34,792.55 change order for the Main St ditch project funded by ARPA money. They also approved a $7,620 purchase of two aerators for the water plant and a street light installation at 2000 Broadway. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

Mon Oct 18, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on inoperable vehicle exemption and flooring contract

The Scott City Council will consider two new business items: an ordinance amending the city code on exemptions to the prohibition of unlicensed or inoperable motor vehicles, and a resolution authorizing a contract for flooring services. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, a public forum, and a closed session. Department heads have submitted written reports and will be present if needed.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

City Council

Council to amend budget, sell properties, discuss floodplain ordinance

The Scott City Council will consider amending the fiscal budget to include ARPA revenues, authorize the sale or conveyance of several properties, and discuss a proposed floodplain ordinance. The meeting also includes routine approvals of bills and minutes, a public forum, and a closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $340,871 booster station contract for east-end water pressure

The Scott City Council approved a $340,871 contract with Persons and Sons for a water booster station at Main and Missouri to address east-end pressure issues, and accepted the location and plans. The council also approved an outside-city water service request, a budget amendment for American Recovery Funds, and several property conveyances/sales. A motion opposing Scott County's proposed sales tax for centralized dispatch was passed unanimously.

Mon Sep 20, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on allowing supervised gun range use at police firing range

The Scott City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals (agenda, minutes, bills) and hold a public forum. The main new business is a proposed ordinance to amend city code to allow supervised discharging of personal firearms at the police chief's firing range. The council will also hear reports from departments and the mayor, and a portion of the meeting will be closed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves supervised firing range at police-established range

The Council approved Bill #1246, Ordinance #1255, amending the city code to allow supervised discharging of personal firearms at a firing range established by the Chief of Police. It also approved the sale of two city-owned properties to Eric Welter, and approved the appointment of two new firefighters. A request to hook onto city water outside city limits was tabled until the next meeting.

Tue Sep 7, 2021

City Council

Scott City Council to review COVID policy, billing incentive, and closed session

The Scott City Council is meeting to approve bills, minutes, and a park board appointment, and will hear department reports including a COVID policy review and paperless billing incentive. The meeting will close for a portion as allowed by state law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $450k ARPA plan for ditch projects

The Scott City Council approved a $450k ARPA spending plan, allocating $100k for the Main St ditch project and $350k for ditch cleanout (Plan A). They also approved a $49,339 water plant blower purchase, a paperless billing incentive, a COVID policy, and several appointments and re-hires.

Mon Aug 16, 2021

City Council

Scott City Council to consider several new ordinances and fire department fees

The Scott City Council will meet to vote on multiple ordinances regarding utility vehicles, lock boxes, and parking. The council will also consider a resolution for fire department mitigation rates and a budget amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council passes 5 ordinances and a fire fee resolution

The Scott City Council approved five ordinances and one resolution, including changes to utility vehicle rules, catch-and-release fishing, lock box requirements, a budget amendment, and parking rules for unlicensed vehicles. A resolution establishing fire department mitigation rates was also passed. The council approved switching 911/Fire internet service to AT&T fiber and approved a volunteer firefighter, while tabling an ACH/E-billing incentive plan.

Mon Aug 2, 2021

City Council

Council to discuss tax levy, Knox Boxes, and closed session

The Scott City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 2, 2021, covering routine approvals (agenda, minutes, bills) and department reports. New business includes a discussion of a tax levy special meeting, a Knox Box discussion, and a possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, or negotiation matters.

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✓ Decided: Council amends UTV ordinance to allow 5am-10pm operation with lights

The council approved two amendments to the UTV ordinance, allowing operation from 5am to 10pm, and requiring working lights and turn signals for that extended window. They also approved a motion to provide hydrants and valves at the property line for a new development, and approved an emergency hire for a dispatcher. All other items were routine approvals or informational reports.

Mon Jul 19, 2021

City Council

Scott City Council to vote on use tax, dangerous building, utility vehicle rules

The Scott City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a use tax for general revenue, a dangerous building declaration for 1915 Mary Street, and an amendment to utility vehicle rules. The council will also open bids for city-owned properties and consider contracts for a police camera system and cemetery gazebo repairs.

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✓ Decided: Council approves use tax ordinance for Nov. 2 ballot

The council approved Bill #1240 Ordinance #1249, which would impose a use tax for general revenue purposes, and will submit it to voters at a special election on November 2, 2021. The council also approved a dangerous building ordinance for 1915 Mary St, tabled a property bid, and approved contracts and maintenance agreements.

Tue Jul 6, 2021

City Council

Council to consider utility vehicle ordinance, court fee repeal, property sale

The Scott City Council will vote on three new business items: an ordinance amending utility vehicle regulations, an ordinance deleting the sheriff's retirement fund court cost, and a resolution authorizing the sale of property at 919 First Street East. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, a public forum, and department reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fire department promotions and cemetery gazebo bid

The council approved multiple items including fire department promotions, a cemetery gazebo bid from Braun Remodeling for $5,875, and a resolution authorizing the sale of property at 919 First Street East. They also tabled a discussion on the Knox Box ordinance and UTV time limits. The meeting was largely routine with no major policy changes.

Mon Jun 21, 2021

City Council

Scott City Council to vote on budget, two demolition orders, liquor license

The Scott City Council is holding its regular meeting to consider the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, ordinances declaring two properties dangerous substandard buildings requiring demolition or repair, and a liquor license request. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the condemnation of those two properties, land offers, and a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2021/22 budget, tables two condemnation ordinances

The Scott City Council approved the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget (Bill #1234, Ordinance #1243) on a unanimous roll call vote. Two condemnation ordinances (Bill #1235/Ordinance #1244 for 2402 Greer St. and Bill #1236/Ordinance #1245 for 1915 Mary St.) were tabled for changes after public hearings. The council also approved a $24,325.50 bid for police department security cameras and renewed liquor licenses for listed businesses.

Mon Jun 7, 2021

City Council

Council to consider sewer, solid waste, and court fee ordinances

The Scott City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 7, 2021, at 215 Chester Ave. They will consider three ordinances: amending sewer rates and charges (Bill #1231), amending solid waste regulations (Bill #1232), and deleting the court cost for the sheriff's retirement fund (Bill #1233). The council will also open bids for a new police camera system and hear from Jay Goodhart of Harley Davidson. The meeting will include a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and other exempt matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $220K extra for drainage project, awards contract

The Council approved allocating up to $220,000 above budget to proceed with the CDBG drainage project and awarded the contract to Hessling Construction. They also approved a 1% sales tax increase for Lawless Harley Davidson's expansion, and passed two ordinances on sewer rates and solid waste. A bid for a new police security/camera system was tabled, and an ordinance on court costs was tabled.

Mon May 17, 2021

City Council

Council to consider cemetery lot sales ordinance and water billing procedures

The Scott City Council is holding its regular meeting, with new business including a proposed ordinance (Bill #1230, Ordinance #1239) to amend city code on cemetery lot sales and a discussion on water billing procedures. The meeting will also include routine approvals of minutes and bills, a public forum, and reports from department heads.

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✓ Decided: Council approves cemetery lot ordinance and multiple spending items

The Scott City Council approved an ordinance amending rules on cemetery lot sales, approved bills totaling $32,247.30, and authorized several actions including paying for the city attorney's hotel stay, emergency hiring a patrolman, and having Public Works take over cemetery mowing. The council also approved proceeding with three property condemnations and a spending halt for departments.

Mon May 3, 2021

City Council

Scott City Council to consider new use tax and service contracts

The Scott City Council will meet to review an ordinance for a general revenue use tax. The council will also consider contracts for lawn maintenance and street paving.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 911 mapping, paving, mowing contracts; tables use tax

The Scott City Council approved resolutions for mowing and street paving contracts, approved a 911 mapping proposal, and increased the cemetery manager's monthly rate. A use tax ordinance was tabled until the next meeting. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Apr 19, 2021

City Council

Council to open bids, pass contracts, amend personnel code

The Scott City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items: opening bids for mowing and asphalt services, approving two resolutions for contracts (415 Scott Street and payroll services with CPU), and considering ordinances amending the personnel code and adopting the national incident management system. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Local Government Week and a mayor's report covering items like the Buzzi Unicem Open House and internet use tax. Public comments can be submitted by 3:00 pm or made in person.

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✓ Decided: Council approves mowing, asphalt bids and $242K Vactor truck purchase

The Scott City Council approved bids for mowing and 2021 asphalt work, adopted two ordinances and two resolutions, and authorized the purchase of a new Vactor truck for $242,000. Newly elected council members were sworn in, and Randy Morse was reappointed Mayor Pro-Tem. The meeting included reports from department heads and discussion of future items like cemetery lot prices and internet use tax.

Mon Apr 19, 2021

City Council

Council to swear in new members, discuss budget and committee appointments

The Scott City Council is holding its regular meeting with new business including swearing in newly appointed council members. The mayor will discuss council committee appointments, and the city administrator will lead a budget discussion. Department heads have submitted written reports and may address the council if needed.

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✓ Decided: Council tables water bill landlord name decision

The Scott City Council met on April 19, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda. The only substantive item discussed was placing water bills in landowner names, but the council tabled the decision until the Public Works Committee can review all options. No other decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.

Mon Apr 5, 2021

City Council

Council approves water/sewer rate hike and four code amendments

The Scott City Council approved four ordinances, including a water and sewer rate adjustment to meet expenses, and amendments to rental property housing standards, the housing code, and solid waste regulations. They also accepted a bid for demolition of 415 Scott, tabled a bid for 408 Grand, and approved a new city policy handbook. The meeting included a public forum on noise complaints about MTL and a closed session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water/sewer rate hike and rental housing code updates

The Scott City Council approved four ordinances, including water and sewer rate adjustments and updates to rental property and housing codes. It also accepted a $7,800 bid for demolition of 415 Scott and tabled demolition of 408 Grand. The council approved the city policy handbook and heard public complaints about noise from MTL.

Mon Mar 22, 2021

City Council

Scott City Council regular meeting, March 21, 2021

This agenda is procedural boilerplate, providing only the date, time, location, and public attendance instructions for the regular City Council meeting. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $195,882 lift station upgrades

The council approved a $195,882 contract to upgrade the Daugherty and Rose Con lift stations, funded by Project Fund 2021. They also approved a grievance policy for the CDBG grant and offered a no-fee building permit and water/sewer taps to a prospective business at the industrial park.

Mon Mar 15, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on water rate increase and USDA digital sign grant

The Scott City Council is meeting to consider a water rate increase ordinance, acceptance of USDA funds for a digital sign, and supplemental funding for the sign from the Capital Improvement Account. They will also discuss a grant, approve bills, and consider an iPad policy for council members. Public comments can be submitted by email or made in person.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water/sewer rate hike and USDA grant compliance

The council unanimously approved two ordinances: one adjusting water and sewer rates to meet expenses, and another accepting USDA Rural Development requirements for financial assistance. It also approved $10,000 from the Capital Improvements Account for a digital sign grant, and discussed outsourcing payroll to save over $2,000 annually.

Mon Mar 1, 2021

City Council

Council to consider inmate housing contract, alley vacation, and bond issuance

The Scott City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 1, 2021, with several postponed items on the agenda. They will consider a resolution and contract with Mississippi County for housing inmates, an ordinance to vacate an alley near Main and Washington Streets, and ordinances authorizing general obligation bonds and a lease purchase agreement with NBH Bank. The meeting will also include a bid opening for wiring for the new 911 system and a closed session as permitted by state law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves E911 rewiring bid, 3 ordinances, housing contract

The Council approved the low bid of $13,623.82 from Wireless USA for the E911 rewiring project. It also passed three ordinances (vacating an alley, issuing general obligation bonds, and a lease purchase agreement with NBH bank) and a resolution contracting with Mississippi County for housing inmates. The Council approved hiring Gavin Eftink as Patrolman and Robin Roberts as Dispatcher, and approved the purchase of signs for available properties.

Tue Feb 16, 2021

City Council

Council to consider jail contract and alley vacation

The Scott City Council will hold its regular meeting, with new business including a resolution and contract with Mississippi County for housing inmates, and an ordinance to vacate an alley near Main and Washington Streets. The meeting will also include routine approvals, public comments, and a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Mon Feb 1, 2021

City Council

Council to consider police department and solid waste ordinance changes

The Scott City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 1, 2021, with in-person attendance and social distancing. The main business includes two proposed ordinances: one amending the police department composition and dispatch supervisor role, and another removing recycling references from solid waste collection rules. The meeting will also include routine approvals, public comments, and a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police dept. changes, alley closure, fire chief promotion

The Scott City Council approved several items, including an ordinance amending police department composition, an ordinance removing recycling references from solid waste code, the closure of an alley requested by Danny Holder, the promotion of Shawn Jackson to Fire Chief, and the emergency hire of Kevin White as patrolman. The council also approved bills totaling $46,695.81 and discussed a property vacation request that was not approved.

Tue Jan 19, 2021

City Council

Council to consider MODOT grant, property sale, utility vehicle rules

The Scott City Council will hold its regular meeting, with new business including a resolution to seek MODOT TAP funding, a resolution authorizing the sale of property to Yvonne and Della McAlister, and an ordinance amending utility vehicle regulations. The council will also hear an audit report, approve bills, and receive department reports. The meeting will include a closed session under Missouri law for legal, real estate, personnel, and other exempt matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves utility vehicle ordinance and property sale

The council approved an ordinance amending utility vehicle regulations and authorized the sale of property to Yvonne and Della McAlister. They also approved hiring Zachary Stevens for the police department and purchasing a new truck for Public Works. The city auditor reported on budget overruns and recommended improved financial practices.

Mon Jan 4, 2021

City Council

Scott City Council meets Jan 4, 2021, 7pm at Chester Ave

This is a regular City Council meeting in Scott City, MO. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—meeting start time, location, and citizen sign-in—with no listed decisions, proposals, or public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves UTV ordinance allowing mini trucks, 6-1

The Scott City Council approved an ordinance allowing mini trucks in the city under the UTV ordinance, with a 6-1 vote. The council also approved the first and second readings of an ordinance regarding sales of personal property to other governmental entities, and accepted police board recommendations to promote two officers. All other agenda items, including bills and minutes, were approved unanimously.