- Pete Mayo shared a prayer of invocation.
- Adam Gariglietti owner of John’s Sport Center expressed concern about stormwater issues on his property.
- The January 25, 2022, City Commission Meeting minutes.
- The appointment of Matthew Kassawara to fill an unexpired term as a member of the Active Transportation Advisory Board (ATAB).
- The recommendation of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) to grant a 2022 tax abatement renewal to Miller’s, Inc., Pinamonti Physical Therapy, Miller’s, Inc., Kendall Packaging Corporation, Dharma Properties, LLC, Rallison, LP, and E & J Investments, LLC.
- The Appropriation Ordinance for the period ending February 8, 2022, subject to the release of HUD expenditures when funds are received. Mayor Brooks abstained from the vote.
- JOHNSON PROPERTIES, LLC – LIMELIGHT MARKETING PROJECT – Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) to provide an amount equal to 10% of the total project value to Johnson Properties, LLC, for the renovation of the future LimeLight Marketing office, located at 111 South Broadway, with the City’s portion not to exceed $75,400 in non-repayable funds. Limelight founder and owner Brandee Johnson shared that the company expects to double in size, going from 25 employees to 50 in the next three years.
- LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT – FREIGHTLINER 108SD TRUCKS – Commissioners approved a seven-year lease/purchase agreement for (2) 2022 Freightliner 108SD trucks for the city’s Street Division with the financial institution providing the best interest rate and annual payments.
- ONE-TIME BONUS – Commissioners voted to approve the recommendation of staff to give a one-time bonus of $1,000 for all full-time city employees and $500 for all part-time city employees. The city will utilize American Rescue Plan Act funds for payments of the one-time bonuses.
- BI-MONTHLY BUDGET REVIEW – Director of Finance Larissa Bowman provided the December 31, 2021, bi-monthly budget review. Bowman updated commissioners that the city’s revenues remained strong in 2021, with sales tax revenues up over 11 percent.
- Mayor Brooks expressed appreciation to the streets and public utilities team for their work during last week’s snow storm.
- Mayor Brooks also read a letter from the Crawford County Fire Fighter’s Association thanking the city for donating equipment to neighboring jurisdictions.
- City Manager Daron Hall also thanked city crews for clearing the roads following the snow storm.
- Commissioner McNay mentioned that Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas received a large supply of N95 masks, and encouraged the community to call CHCSEK if they need masks for themselves or their businesses.
- Commissioners asked Adam Gariglietti additional questions regarding his stormwater concerns and City Manager Daron Hall offered to follow up with Adam after the meeting.
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