During the regular meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen held Monday, April 26
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During the regular meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen held Monday, April 26, City Administrator Toby Dougherty discussed waiving the $300 sewer connection fee for residents who will have to hook up when the new sewer project is completed.
“The board is planning on waiving the fee, but want to wait until construction actually starts so they’ll have a better time line on how long a grace period to give,” said Mr. Dougherty.
Theoretically, he added, once construction is complete and available to those required to hook up, the board will pass a resolution giving residents a certain number of months to do so. During the grace period, neither sewer fees nor a connection fee will be charged. Beyond the grace period, residents will have to pay both.
“It’s an incentive to hook up in a certain amount of time,” said Mr. Dougherty.
He also stated that the bids are supposed to go out on the new sewer project the first week of May.
The board discussed a Mutual Aid Agreement with MPUA. The agreement would be at no cost to the city to join and would allow the city to network with other members. Mr. Dougherty explained that without the city being involved with a mutual aid agreement, the city would not be eligible for FEMA money.
During new business, Mr. Dougherty submitted a draft copy of a citizen survey to the board and asked for any suggestions or changes.
The board discussed a draft of an ordinance dealing with skateboarding. The ordinance will be voted on at the next council meeting.
Mr. Dougherty announced that Galaxy Cable will be holding a launch party for digital service on May 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the Dockery Park building.
During public comment, Abel Perez asked if a pool tarp had been purchased. Mr. Dougherty stated that a new tarp has not been purchased.
Sergeant Mark Richards commented that the police department had been to the Gallatin school to fingerprint students in pre-school through sixth grade.
Discussion was held on the red police car.
Bills in the amount of $93,335.35 were approved for payment.
During comments by aldermen, Bob Snidow inquired about street patching. Mr. Dougherty stated that the street department has been working hard on filling potholes and were planning to start chipping and sealing streets by the first week of June. Mr. Snidow also had a complaint about a dog.
Pat Baker inquired about using the city’s street signs to post a turn sign for designating where a church is located. The administrator and board did not feel this would be a problem. The organization would be responsible for putting up and maintaining the sign.
Mayor Thomas commented that alleys are becoming a problem with people parking in them and blocking traffic from getting through. He would like suggestions on what could be done to control this issue.
The council entered into closed session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) legal actions and litigation.
The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the city of Gallatin held on Monday, April 26, at city hall. Present were Mayor John Thomas, aldermen Bob Snidow, Gene Caldwell, Pat Baker, City Administrator Toby Dougherty, Police Sergeant Mark Richards, City Clerk Autumn Acree, Police Chaplain Abel Perez and Norma Griffin. Doyle Patton and Police Chief Jim Wycoff were absent.