Resolution #2022-042
Amending the Police Department’s Law Enforcement Policy Manual. Joe Campbell, Police Chief, said at the April 11th meeting that some of the documents that were attached to the ordinance were incomplete, and the documents before Council tonight were updated. Since the April 11th meeting, Campbell stated that no changes were made to the documents. 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 #2022-042, with Hoogstraet seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #2022-045
Granting a Permit to Nixa Public Schools to Authorize the Display of Fireworks for the 2022 High School Varsity Football Season. Garrett Tyson, Planning and Development Director, stated the School District requested to continue the public fireworks for the 2022 home football games. Tyson stated that this resolution would give them authorization for fireworks September-November. Tyson stated the operators from last year’s fireworks display will be the operators this year. Tyson said the school district requires the operator to show proof of liability insurance in the amount of $5 million and worker’s compensation insurance. Tyson stated that staff recommends approval of the resolution. 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 #2022-045, with Lucas seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #2022-046
Authorizing the Sale or Distribution of Alcohol on City Property for a Proposed Special Event to be Held by the Rotary Club of Nixa. Tyson stated that the special event would be held on June 4, 2022, at McCauley Park. Tyson said the application provides evidence that the guidelines set forth in the City Code will be met. Tyson stated the Rotary Club had held this same event at the same location without any incidents, and that staff recommends approval. Council asked if Tyson knew what kind of event it would be, with Tyson responding that the event was a fundraiser to benefit the Christian County 100 Club. Matt Crouse, Parks Director, stated the event would be a cornhole tournament. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing for comments.
Sandy Karnes, 622 N Maplewood Hills Rd., asked if any of the Council Members were a member of the Rotary Club. Council responded that none of them were a member of the Rotary Club.
With no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the resolution. Giddens made a motion to approve Resolution #2022-046, with Orf seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #2022-047
Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute Contracts with On-Side Construction LLC and Ewing Signal LLC for Boring, Excavation, and Trenching Work. Travis Cossey, Assistant Public Works Director, stated this resolution was for a bid award for two (2) different contracts for on-call services for boring and trenching work. Cossey stated this is an annual contract, and staff is asking for two (2) contractors this year due to the increase in the workload. Cossey said staff is recommending approval of both contracts. Council asked about the prices both companies quoted for the bid. Cossey stated that the bid was made in unit prices for each service that could be requested. Cossey said these unit prices would give staff the opportunity to contact the first (1st) responder for a particular job. 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 #2022-047 with Peterson seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Resolution #2022-048
Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Contract with Emery Sapp & Sons Inc., for Certain Milling and Asphalt Work. Cossey stated that the contract contained within the resolution was an annual bid. Cossey stated three (3) bids were received, with Emery Sapp & Sons being the lowest bid. Cossey said Emery Sapp has previously done work for the City and would be milling and overlying approximately three point five (3.5) miles of City streets. Council asked who the contract was last year. Cossey stated Blevins was the contractor the previous two (2) years. 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. Hoogstraet made a motion to approve Resolution #2022-048, with Orf seconding and all Council Members voting aye.