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City of Bloomfield Council Meeting Regular Session March 06, 2017 at 6:30pm

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bill Aslin. Those present were: Frank Sifford, Pat Wilson, and Bonnie Blue. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. It was noted that this meeting was re-scheduled from prior date of 02/27/17 due to sickness.

Public Comments: none

Consent Agenda: Ald. Blue made a motion that was second by Ald. Sifford to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 3-0 vote.

Unfinished Bus: Dist #5 members were present to give a brief update on their water plant situation. They have hired a new operator. Ald. Sifford moved to change PWSD #5’s water rate from “in-town” to “out-of-town” effective with the April bills. Ald. Wilson second this. Motion carried 3-0.

Justin and Daniel will contact SEMO Electric about changing some of the street lights to LED lights for more brightness.

The trusses are up and cross braced on the library/fire station roof.

New Bus: Council unanimously agreed upon April 25 for spring clean-up.

DPS Director Dew reported that approximately $9500 in damages was done to fire equipment on Feb 12. The fire dept responded to a call at the old mill on CR 524. The winds were so strong that day causing burning embers to land on the equipment and burn. Dew will check with insurance on deductible and coverage and proceed with replacing the items.

Bill #001-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI, STATING INTENT TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR WITH THE CONSENT OF THE BOARD TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE FUNDING. Mayor Aslin read one time and entertained a motion to put on second reading. Motion was made by Ald. Sifford and seconded by Ald. Blue. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Aslin read a second time and entertained a motion to approve. Motion was made by Ald. Blue and seconded by Ald. Wilson. The City Clerk polled the Board with members voting as follows: P. Wilson – aye B. Blue – aye D. Deardorff – absent F. Sifford – aye Motion carried.

Ald. Blue moved to table the paving proposals until the next scheduled meeting. Ald. Sifford second. Motion carried.

Ald. Sifford moved to table the Chamber of Commerce hosting a carnival on June 8-9-10, until the next scheduled meeting. Ald. Blue second. Motion carried.

Ald. Blue opened the discussion of building regulations for the City. It was decided to have the city attorney further research this matter.

(1) Other Matters The six month financial report ending 12/31/2016 was discussed. Ald. Sifford moved to accept the report and to publish it in the newspaper. Ald. Wilson second, motion carried.

Ald. Sifford moved to enter into executive session per 610.021(3). Ald. Blue second, motion carried.

Back in regular session. Motions to report from executive session.

Ald. Blue moved to hire a new transit director. Ald. Sifford second this motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Ald. Blue moved to exonerate a complaint made against an officer. Ald. Sifford second the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Ald. Sifford moved to approve the hiring of 4 new firefighters. Ald. Blue second this motion. Motion carried 3-0.

With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ald. Blue and second by Ald. Wilson. Motion passed 3-0.

Minutes recorded by: ______Kari Standley, City Clerk