City Council meeting

The regular meeting of the Nixa City Council was called to order by Mayor Brian Steele. Attending were Council Members Justin Orf, Jarad Giddens, Aron Peterson, Darlene Graham. Shawn Lucas and Amy Hoogstraet were absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

Linda Thaut, 77 Stoneybrook Ln. Clever, asked when strategic plan updates were given. Jimmy Liles, City Administrator, responded.

Resolution #2021-127

Authorizing a Modification of the Missouri Local Government Employees’ Retirement System Employee Contribution Level for Covered City Employees from a Four Percent Contribution Level to a Zero Percent Contribution Level. Jennifer Evans, Finance Director, stated that this is the final step in making the contributory status change for covered employees. Evans said per state statute, the supplemental evaluation was made available at City Hall for 45 days. Evans said the next action is to pass a resolution by Council and forward that resolution to LAGERS. The contributory status will change starting January 1st, 2022. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing for comments. Linda Thaut, 77 Stoneybrook Ln. Clever, asked if the LAGERS contribution change was considered in salary increases. Mayor Steele responded. Mayor Steele closed the public hearing. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. Giddens made a motion to approve Resolution #2021-127 with Orf seconding and all Council Members voting aye.

Resolution #2021-128

Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Additional Settlement Participation Form to Enable the City to Participate in the National Opioid Settlement Agreement. Nick Woodman, City Attorney, stated that on December 13th Resolution #2021-125 passed, allowing the City to participate in the national opioid settlement agreement. Woodman said that after that resolution was passed the City was contacted and informed that the City needed to participate in the Johnson and Johnson settlement. Woodman stated this is the same type of agreement but with a manufacturer, not a distributor, which is why there is a difference in the documents. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing for comments. Linda Thaut, 77 Stoneybrook Ln. Clever, questioned when minutes and resolutions were posted to the website. Thaut also asked how much money this opioid settlement agreement would bring into the City. Staff responded. Mayor Steele closed the public hearing. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. Peterson made a motion to approve Resolution #2021-128 with Graham seconding and all Council Members voting aye.

Resolution #2021-129

Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Contract with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for the Administration of a Grant Program Utilizing a Portion of the City’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds. Giddens made a motion to postpone Resolution #2021-129 indefinitely with Peterson seconding and all Council Members voting aye.