Council Bill #2022-031
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Franchise Agreement, Lease Agreement, an Operations and Maintenance Agreement, and Other Related Agreements with the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Corporation to Facilities the Transfer of Certain Electric Transmission Assets to Said Corporation. Doug Colvin, Assistant City Administrator and Public Works Director, stated that two (2) legal descriptions are incorrect in the packet. Colvin said that it was anticipated that the correct descriptions would be ready before this meeting; however, they were not ready to be included. Colvin stated he is requesting to postpone this council bill until the April 11th council meeting. Mayor called for a motion to postpone Council Bill #2022-031. Lucas made a motion to postpone Council Bill #2022-031 to the April 11th council meeting, with Hoogstraet seconding and all Council Members voting aye.
Council Bill #2022-032
Granting a Franchise to Operate a Natural Gas Distribution System Within the City to Spire Missouri, Inc. Colvin stated this ordinance, if approved, would allow Spire to use the Cities right-of-way for their gas distribution. Colvin stated that this franchise agreement would provide for compensation to the City in the amount of five percent (5%) of Spire's gross receipts. Colvin also stated that this franchise would be for 20 years. Council asked if Spire would allow for combined billing, with Colvin stating he doesn't think so, but he could ask. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing for comments, with no comments made, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the council bill. Giddens made a motion to approve Council Bill #2022-032, with Orf seconding and Peterson, Graham, Hoogstraet, Lucas, Orf, and Giddens voting aye on roll call.
Council Bill #2022-033
Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a Contract with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to Provide a Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding for Certain Improvements on North Main Street. Travis Cossey, Assistant Public Works Director, stated this contract was previously passed by a Resolution at the February 28th meeting. Cossey said that MoDOT requested that the contract be approved by ordinance. Cossey noted that there had been no changes to the contract. Mayor Steele opened the public hearing for comments, with no comments made, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Steele called for a motion to approve the council bill. Hoogstraet made a motion to approve Council Bill #2022-033 with Peterson seconding and Graham, Hoogstraet, Lucas, Orf, Giddens, and Peterson voting aye on roll call.