Resolution #20201-097
Supporting the Tax Credit Application of Ring Property Company, LLC., to the Missouri Housing Development Commission to support the Development of Property Generally Located Along the 900 Block of South Gregg Road. Godbey discussed the application process for low-income housing tax credits from the Housing Development Commission for multi-family housing. Godbey then gave information on the proposed site that the developer had chosen for this project. This site is currently zoned R-3, has approximately 5.9 acres and is part of the Oakhurst subdivision. Godbey gave information on the income requirements for renters of this development. The developer is proposing 48 units to be built, which meets current zoning requirements. Council asked when the last resolution of support for a development like this was approved. Godbey answered that Nicholas Court was the last approved development. Council discussed the location of this development. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing, no comments were made, and the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. Giddens made a motion to approve Resolution #2021-097 with Peterson seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #2021-098
Supporting the Tax Credit Application of Housing Plus, LLC., to the Missouri Housing Development Commission to Support the Development of Property generally Located at the Southwest Corner of Gregg Road and Northview Road. Godbey explained that this resolution is for a different developer but the same application process as the previous resolution. The proposed site for this development is in Eagle Park, which is currently zone R-3. The developer is proposing 44 units to be built, which meets the current zoning requirements. Godbey gave information on the income requirements for renters of this development. Council questioned if this development would include a 55+ community. Staff responded that they believed there would be. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing.
Becky Selle, 432 S Hazel Run, clarified that the development being proposed is family units that would be two (2) and (3) bedrooms and considered Phase one (1). Phase two (2) of this development would be senior housing.
With no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. Hoogstraet made a motion to approve Resolution #2021-098 with Peterson seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #2021-099
Accepting the Bid of BBC Electrical Services, Inc., for the Construction of a Certain Electric Pole Foundation and Authorizing the City Administrator to execute a Contract for the Same. Doug Colvin, Assistant City Administrator and Public Works Director, discussed that this project is a part of the Highway 14 widening project currently going on. This contract would be for the construction of a foundation for a large steel pole for electrical lines. This foundation is needed because the pole and electrical lines are very heavy. There were three (3) responses to this bid, one of which was a no-bid. The other two (2) bids included BBC's, which was the lowest at $73,800, and the high bid, which was $148,050. Colvin stated that BBC has completed numerous successful projects for the City in the past. 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. Orf made a motion to approve Resolution #2021-099 with Giddens seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #20201-0910
Authorizing the Sale or Distribution of Alcohol on City Property and Authorizing a Multi-Day Event for the Proposed "Creepin at the Crossroads" Special Event. Godbey presented information on the Creepin at the Crossroads event, which will take place on October 30th, 4-10 p.m. This event will be similar to previous events that are held downtown (like Sucker Day). Godbey stated that 4C Sertoma will be supervising the alcohol sales at the beer garden, which will be set up on the City parking lot. He stated that this resolution approves the sale or distribution of alcohol, not the event itself. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing.
Mark Anderson, 101 S Main Street, stated he was here for any questions on the event.
With no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. Lucas made a motion to approve Resolution #2021-0910 with Orf seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #2021-0911
Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Contract with Enterprises FM Trust for a Vehicle Lease Program. Colvin discussed the presentation given by Enterprise Rental Leasing at the August 9th meeting. Next, Colvin discussed the age of the City's fleet, with 47% of the light and medium-duty vehicles being over seven (7) years old. This lease agreement would allow for the vehicles to be on a faster turnaround schedule, allowing for better maintenance of the vehicles. Colvin stated the lease agreement would start in 2022 with the Police Department and Public Works. He then discussed how the vehicles would be rotated during this agreement along with the fuel and maintenance cost savings the City would see. Colvin stated that in the first (1st) year, Public Works would have 11 vehicles on lease with an approximate cost of $83,000, and the Police Department would have 12 vehicles on lease with an approximate cost of $212,000. He stated that the Police Department has a higher expense because of all of the add-on equipment they require. Council asked if there needed to be a budget amendment made this year for this program. Staff responded that there would not need to be a budget amendment as the City would pay for the vehicles when they were delivered. Council then asked about the maintenance scheduled or process. Colvin responded that the maintenance would be as quick as what we have on the current fleet. The City's fleet staff would conduct routine maintenance such as oil changes, and warrant work would be conducted offsite. Council asked what the prices included; would it include maintenance insurance. Staff responded that the manufacture warranty would be used first (1st), then the City would be responsible for any maintenance after the warranty expires. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing, 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 #2021-0911 with Lucas seconding and all Council Members voting aye.