To put some spark in the city’s holiday spirit, the Gallatin Board of Aldermen will award a $75 electric credit to the first place commercial participant and to the first place residential participant of the city-wide holiday lighting contest.
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The deadline for the “Light up the Night” Decorating Contest for homes and businesses has been extended to Dec. 10. Judging will be Dec. 10-17.
This decision was made during the public meeting of the aldermen at city hall held Nov. 14.
Jeff Arp with MIRMA (Missouri’s Municipal Trust) presented a plaque and check to the City of Gallatin awarding $9,029 in grant money.
The grant money will be used to purchase a car camera and surveillance equipment for the police department and an electric crimper and gas detector for the utility department.
A short discussion was held on the 2017 budget. The board agreed to hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, for a more in-depth discussion.
Police Chief Mark Richards submitted a report on activity from Oct. 31 to Nov. 14 with the following reports taken and tickets given:
One report on suspicious person circumstance, 2 found properties, 1 assault, 2 burglaries, 1 juvenile problem, 1 fraud, 1 noise complaint, 1 peace disturbance, 1 traffic accident with damage, 1 theft, 1 citizen assist, 1 home invasion, 1 suicidal person, 2 animal control responses, 1 agency assistance. There are two dogs in the pound.
The Gallatin Police Department will once again host the Toys for Tots program in Gallatin. Forms are available at city hall.
Chief Richards announced he is still searching for Christmas trees to purchase in time for Christmas on the Square.
Public Works Director Mark Morey reported that the street crew is patching pot holes while the weather holds.
The 2007 Chevy is in the shop with a transmission issue.
Crews are checking vacant meters that didn’t read this month and replacing old meters where needed.
The city’s meter reading software support with ITRON (a technology and services provider) will be ending in 2021. Mr. Morey stated the city will eventually have to move forward with another supplier for its meter reading software.
The electric department is test driving a demo bucket truck through Altec. Mr. Morey has priced a similar truck with four-wheel-drive for $99,000.
The sewer department purchased two pumps for one lift station.
The October transaction report was approved.
Bills totaling in the amount of $122,477.53 were approved.
Administrator Tony Stonecypher announced he has received the State ID Number for the 501(c)(3) organization. However, the city is still waiting on the state non-profit designation. The cupola committee is ready to form this 501(c)(3) organization to seek grant funding and would like the organization to be named “Friends of Gallatin.”
The board reviewed the October 2016 Financial Review.
Eichler’s Tax Service completed a review of the city’s September bank statements and other month-end financial reports.
The board entered into closed session to consider legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys; to consider the leasing, purchase or sale of real estate; and to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees.
The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the City of Gallatin held on Nov. 14, at city hall.
Present were Mayor Barb Ballew, President of Board John Whitfield, Aldermen Steve Evans and Carol Walker, City Administrator Tony Stonecypher, City Clerk Hattie Bailey, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Police Chief Mark Richards, Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett, and Jeff Arp (MIRMA).