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Eads Board of Trustees meeting minutes - January 11, 2022

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The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Monday January 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall. Robin Fox took roll call:

  • Mayor – Joe D. Shields- Present
  • Trustees – Present –Kathy McCracken, Dennis Pearson, Stephanie Sewell
  • Absent – Justin McLoud, Karl Eikenberg
  • Town Clerk- Robin Fox 
  • Assistant Clerk- Mikahael McCracken
  • Director of Public Works- Van Brown- Present
  • Town Attorney – Lance Clark – Absent

Minutes­- Kathy McCracken motioned to approve the December 13, 2021 minutes as presented Stephanie Sewell seconded, motion passed unanimously. 

Atmos- Town Clerk announced that Mikahael would be reading the Atmos Ordinance No. 413 aloud in the other room if anyone would like to go and listen to the reading. This was the Second reading. 

Approval of Bills – The finance committee reviewed the bills prior to the meeting. Kathy McCracken motioned to approve payment of the bills.  Dennis Pearson seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Taygen Ferris was present representing the FFA and gave a report on how they would be doing a video to help and try to get donations for a new pool. The idea was given to all of us from GOCO after the Branson BearCat football team needed a new football field. They did a video and raised all the money plus extra for that project. The FFA kids have watched the video and are in the process of putting together ideas and getting other children to be in the video. Taygen will keep us informed of the process. Money makers are being looked at to help start the process of the new pool. Some of money makers will happen over the summer.

Approval Ordinances: Ordinance 413 ATMOS Franchise Fee, Dennis Pearson made a motion to approve the Ordinance, Kathy McCracken seconded, motion passed unanimously.

New Business: 

The landfill charges are being raised. The board looked at our charges and has decided to stay at our rates for another year on the trash only.

AirMed Care contract is due for another year. Stephanie Sewell made a motion to sign the agreement, Kathy McCracken seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously.

Cindy McLoud with KCEDF wants to start looking at grants for sidewalks, and park equipment. The board told her they would want to know the dollar amount the town would have to match. At this time their main concern is trying to get a new pool. Cindy will work on grants and getting matching amounts and present to the board. 

Bring Up Items – We have an open spot on the board, and we will begin to advertise for that spot. That spot will also be up for election this year.

Adjournment- Meeting was adjourned at 5:50

Joe D. Shields, Mayor

ATTEST:

Robin Fox, Town Clerk