Gallatin Board of Aldermen noted during their meeting held Aug. 14 that Milbourn LLC has started work on the cupola building on the east side of the Gallatin square. The City of Gallatin recently approved a proposal from Milbourn LLC to remove and repair 4,500 square feet of roof and to restore the decorative cupola.
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In July, a check for $34,961.93 from the Gallatin Industrial Development Corporation was delivered to the city to cover improvements on the commercial building. Thereafter, property improvements will be financed and completed by the new bakery business. Marie Antoinette’s Gluten-Free Bake Shoppe is making plans to expand and relocate their bakery in the building. Repairs on the property are hoped to be completed this fall.
The community eclipse event was discussed during Monday’s meeting. The electric department will be disconnecting street lights on the square for the event. The board approved to close city hall from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on that day. A community picture will be taken on the courthouse lawn at 1 p.m.
An ordinance setting tax levy rates for the general fund; for the parks and recreation fund; and for the band fund was approved.
An ordinance related to closing public streets was approved.
Police Chief Mark Richards submitted a report on activity for Aug. 14: 2 suspicious persons, circumstances, 3 trespass incidents, 1 burglary, 3 animal problems, 2 mental health/protective custody issues, 1 drug/narcotics possession, 1 vandalism, 1 theft, 4 curfew violations. There is one dog in the pound.
Public Works Director Mark Morey reported that brush clean-up from the storm is basically complete. Crews replaced a cylinder on the loader and a radiator on the small bucket truck. Friends of Gallatin anticipates approval for the purchase of a new bucket truck, which will be leased to the city. Morey stated that delivery for the new bucket truck is expected in approximately three months. Street crews opened a large ditch on Ogden Street. The Power Take-Off (PT0) and hitch had to be replaced on the brush cutter. Walls are being constructed for the main building at the new water plant site.
The July transaction report was approved.
Bills totalling in the amount of $186,357.69 were approved for payment.
The board reviewed the July Financial Review. Ross Construction’s Pay App #6 in the amount of $399,684.44 was approved. Snyder’s invoice in the amount of $13,685.60 was approved.
The board reviewed Eichler’s June Bookkeeping Review Report.
An ad will be placed on Aug. 23 in the North Missourian for the open position of assistant clerk.
Missouri Lagers Retirement Program was discussed. City Administrator Tony Stonecypher will invite a Lagers representative to attend a council meeting.
Administrator Stonecypher led a discussion on participating in a residence verification process with the Census Bureau. The board wasn’t interested at this time.
Alderman Walker has received several great compliments for the city’s response to storm repairs and cleanup.
The above are from the unapproved minutes of the public meeting held on Aug. 14 at city hall. Those present were: Mayor Barb Ballew, President of Board John Whitfield, Aldermen Carol Walker, Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, City Administrator Tony Stonecypher, City Clerk Hattie Bailey, Police Chief Mark Richards, Public Works Director Mark Morey, and Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett.
Progress on the new water plant for Gallatin.
