Jason Mercer, water plant operator, discussed issues regarding the city’s current water plant and immediate changes he would like to make during the regular meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen held Nov. 9, at city hall.
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Police Chief Mark Richards reported on activity from Oct. 26 to Nov. 9 with the following reports taken/tickets given: one burglary; three accidents; one illegal burning; one custody dispute; three warrant arrests; three speeding. There are five dogs in the pound.
Chief Richards stated that the police are participating in Toys for Tots program in Gallatin this year. Also, the police department will be participating in a safety belt enforcement program through Nov. 18.
Bills in the amount of $123,869.10 were approved for payment.
Discussion was held on condemnations and Christmas in the Park.
Discussion was held on the financial review.
A resolution was passed appointing Dennis Peterson as the alternate representative for the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission.
Ordinance 1086-09 was tabled.
Discussion was held on water plant suggestions made by Jason Mercer earlier in the meeting.
Discussion was held on a collection company, TekCollect.
Comments were made by aldermen regarding water issues at two locations in town.
Mayor Ballew commented about a Christmas dinner for the city employees.
The board entered into closed session pursuant to hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of employees.
Public comments were made regarding a water issue on East Richardson.
The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the city of Gallatin held on Nov. 9, at city hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew; aldermen, Dan Lockridge, John Whitfield, Carol Walker and Steve Evans; City Administrator Zac Johnson; City Clerk Autumn Acree; Police Chief Mark Richards; Jason Mercer, Daniel Horvatin, Chad Youngs, Krystal Huff, Debbie Gatton Staci Gatton, Wendell Gunzenhauser, Teddy Holcomb, Jordan Phelps, Glen and Trudi Burton, Ron Wilson and Ben Hacking.