Resolution #2022-014
Consenting to the Mayor's Appointment of Matt Ogden and Tariq Lewis to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Garrett Tyson, Planning and Development Director, stated that in late November 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission had to Commissioner resign. Tyson stated Matt Ogden would fill the remainder of David Young's term, which will end in November 2022, and Tariq Lewis will fill the remainder of Ryan Keating's term, which will end in November 2023. Council held discussion. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing for comments, with no comments made, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. Giddens made a motion to approve Resolution #2022-014 with Peterson seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #2022-015
Amending the City's Personnel Handbook by Modifying Policy 7.1.5 Which Relates to Personal Hours. Amanda Hunsucker, Human Resources Director, stated that this policy relates to the Police Department's personal hours. Hunsucker gave a brief overview of how the Police Department earns personal hours. Council asked clarifying questions, with Hunsucker responding. Council asked Police Chief Joe Campbell his thoughts on the policy changes with him responding. Council held an additional discussion. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing for comments, with no comments made, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. The resolution died on the floor due to a lack of motion.
Resolution #2022-016
Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Contract with the Ozarks Transportation Organization to Provide Project and Construction Management Services for the Main Street Improvement Project. Travis Cossey, Assistant Public Works Director, stated that in the 2022 budget is a capital improvement project that will include improvements to the North Main corridor from Tracker Road north to Highway CC. Cossey said the project would be I funded with federal funds allotted to the City from the Ozarks Transportation Organization (OTO). Cossey said this year, the City has the opportunity to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with OTO to help with the administrative processes to get through the federal funds and federal highway process to obtain the 80% allotment of funds to that project. The program and process is a no cost agreement with OTO. Council asked what type of improvements would happen at that section of road. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing for comments, with no comments made, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. Graham made a motion to approve Resolution #2022-016 with Orf seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #2022-017
Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Contract with Decker and DeGood, PC. For Auditing Services. Jennifer Evans, Finance Director, stated that the City has an external audit performed each year, and in previous years the letter of engagement from the auditor has been used to initiate that audit. Evans said a formal contract would be used to initiate the audit in the future. Evans told Council the contract would show the charges for services and the letter of engagement sent by the auditor. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing for comments, with no comments made, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. Giddens made a motion to approve Resolution #2022-017 with Peterson seconding and all Council Members voting aye.