The Oregon City Council met for regular session Monday, February 13th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 106 S. Main St., Oregon. Present were Mayor Richard Wilson, D.A. Greiner, Paxton Crumbaker, Rick Dozier, Kent Bohart was absent. City Staff present were Police Chief Joe Martin and City Clerk Tiffany French. Guests included Teresa Mackey, Guy Middleton with Townes Telecommunications and Kevin Bailey with MOKAN.
Aldermen Rick Dozier made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 19th, 2023 meeting. Aldermen Paxton Crumbaker seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Aldermen D.A. Greiner made a motion to approve to pay the bills, motion was seconded by Aldermen Rick Dozier. All were in favor.
Guy Middleton and Kevin Bailey advised that they did not receive the fiber grant, however still are going to provide customers with fiber in Oregon. They plan on following the current route, will not need easements. Contractors will be here quickly and look at being completely done within 13-16 weeks. Once they get started customers can start calling in to OFM and get on a list to receive fiber.
Police Chief Joe Martin reported that Dave McClain has officially resigned. Elway Moran who is a deputy with Holt Co. Sheriff Dept. is still interested in the part time position and can assist with day time coverage. The police truck was taken to McAfee Auto and will need new lifters which will be around $2,000- $2,500.00. Josh advised to not drive the truck until it is fixed. The Sheriff’s Department has been allowing Joe to use their trucks or he has been using his personal truck. A motion was made by Paxton Crumbaker to have McAfee Auto repair the truck. The motion was seconded by Rick Dozier. Vote 3-0.
Mayors Report
Richard Wilson advised Bill Prussman told him he had Waldinger’s come up to make sure 100kw generator will work at the water plant. There is a machine hooked up for about a week just to make sure, we are on the list to go ahead and get one in.
The new electric ranges have been ordered from Lowes for the TJ Hall building and the total was $1,458.96. They will be here the week of February 20th and Tom Stoecklein will be converting over to electric. Funds were transferred from the Savings account to the TJ Hall Checking to cover the cost.
The city attorney drafted a lease agreement for the Oregon Care Center for emergency use. The draft was also sent to the council in their packets prior to tonight’s meeting.
The city holds insurance on the little ball field by the school. Richard advised he recently met with a representative from MIRMA. He advised they discussed city liability and hold harmless agreements. The city may want to discuss the current insurance agreement with the school.
Richard discussed the council needs to look into an alcohol and marijuana policy. A policy will be drafted for the council to review at the next meeting.
BTC bank currently holds a higher interest rate on money markets. Currently we are getting 0.75% now, and BTC is paying 2.47%. Aldermen Rick Dozier made a motion go ahead and transfer the city’s water money market account to BTC Bank from Wells Bank. Aldermen D.A. Greiner seconded and to get ordinance drafted. Motion carried 3-0.
The new excavator has arrived from Hiawatha Implement and insurance has been put on it and will be $392 a year.
A motion was made by Aldermen Rick Dozier to sign the Snyder and Associates agreement for the street and drainage project. The motion was seconded by Aldermen Paxton Crumbaker. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Aldermen Rick Dozier to accept the quote from General Code to update the city’s code for $723.00 - $939.00. Aldermen Paxton Crumbaker seconded the motion. Vote 3-0.
Aldermen D.A. Greiner motioned to donate $100.00 for South Holt’s after prom. Aldermen Paxton Crumbaker seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Ordinances for Consideration
Bill Number 2023-2 Ordinance 322
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OREGON, MISSOURI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WALDINGER CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BLUESTAR NATURAL GAS GENERATOR.
Ordinance 322 Bill No. 2023-2 was read by title on the first reading by Mayor Richard Wilson. Copies of said Ordinance 322 were available for the public. Motion was made by Aldermen Rick Dozier and seconded by Aldermen D.A. Greiner to pass Ordinance 322 on the first reading. Discussion. Mayor Wilson advised we will wait to pass on the second reading after we make sure the 100KW generator will be enough to work for the water plant. Ordinance 322 Bill No. 2023-2 passed on the first reading only by unanimous voice vote.
Bill Number 2023-3 Ordinance 323
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL
FUND TO THE T.J. HALL CHECKING ACCOUNT.
Ordinance 323 Bill No. 2023-3 was read by title by Mayor Richard Wilson. Copies of said Ordinance 323 were available for the public. Motion was made by Aldermen Paxton Crumbaker and seconded by Aldermen Rick Dozier to pass said ordinance on first reading. Discussion. Aldermen Rick Dozier asked how much do we think will need to be transferred to cover bills. City Clerk Tiffany French advised the number of renters have decreased and the account needs about $1,000.00 right now. Motion was made by Aldermen Rick Dozier and seconded by Aldermen Paxton Crumbaker to suspend the rules and pass said Ordinance on the second reading by Roll Call vote. “Aye”: Aldermen Crumbaker, Dozier and Greiner. “Nay” none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Aldermen Rick Dozier to adjourn the meeting with a second by Aldermen D.A Greiner. All were in favor.