Coffey targets spring cleanup on May 6

In other business, public readings of Bill #2021-1 amending Sections 2 of Ordinance #2012-01 (Schedule of Fees) to revise additional late fee and related matters were made by Mayor Ralph Ray and approved by council vote.

Water Operator Steve Henderson reported Harrison County Public Water Supply District #2 will be putting in a new meter at the pump house. After the installation of the new meter is completed, Mr. Henderson will flush out the water lines.

Mayor Ray reported receipt of a large quantity of mortar mix, some of which will be used to begin tuck pointing on city hall. Mr. Henderson reported no sewer issues detected; the council discussed sewer shut offs and the issue was tabled.

Utility fees were reviewed, and the board voted to change the security deposit rates for utilities to $321.75 for owner or renter/rent-to-own.

The contract expiration date of June 30 with Rapid Removal was discussed. The clerk was instructed to advertise for trash removal bids.

After discussion of Intuit Quickbooks, the board voted to accept the renewal quote from Intuit Quickbooks for payroll and annual subscription fee. The board also voted to accept the renewal quote from Missouri Employers Mutual for workmen’s compensation and employer’s liability.

The financial statement was reviewed and accepted by board vote. The council voted to approve the non-regular bills, and regular monthly bills were reviewed. Reimbursement into the petty cash fund was approved.

It was noted that an Easter egg hunt on April 3 would be held in Coffey’s park.

This report is based on the minutes of a 65-minute public meeting of the Coffey council held March 20. Council members present were Mayor Ralph Ray; Alderpersons Beverly Hunter, Carolyn Griffin and John McKinney. Also present were City Clerk Tammy de Jong and Water Operator Steve Henderson. Frank Davis was absent.

The next regular meeting of Coffey’s town council will be 10 a.m. on April 17.