Highlights of the Excelsior Springs Council – August 18, 2025
At a glance:
- 25 upcoming positions in city committees and commissions
- 390,000 US dollars for new golf course approved
- $ 32,000 chlorine system upgrade in community center pools
- Repair of 24,000 US dollars after the crash of 24,000 US dollars for motorway fence
- Council formals the rejection of the Oxford House occupancy application
- Ameren contracts that have been extended for electricity and street lamps
- July -Finance data: $ 3.27 million income, $ 3.17 million
Council for Free Board of the Board Regulations and the Commission
The City Council of Excelsior Springs approved Resolution 1596Officially, upcoming vacancies in city administrations and commissions declare after September 30th.
City manager Molly McGovern explained that approximately 25 seats are openedWith many current members who are entitled to appoint. The city will publish a public announcement and accept applications through its website. Applications remain in files for a year so that employees can complete medium -term vacancies.
Mayor Mark Spohn recalled the residents that it is an important way to enter into the city government. He also encouraged those interested in participating in participation in participating Citizens Leadership Academy To learn more about how the city works.
Belong to the places: Board of Zoning Adjust (1), Capital Improvement/Transportation Trust Authority (2), Community Center Advisory Board (1), Community Foundation (2), Downtown Cid (2), Enhanced Enterprise Zone (2), Historic Preservation Commission (4), Hospital Board of Trustees (2), Housing Authority (1), Planning & Zoning (2), Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee (1), Urban Redevelopment Corporation (2), Westside Cid (3).
The Council approves the rent purchase of golf course
The Council has approved the purchase of Five new mowers For the city golf course, replace the devices that were bought by 2007.
The package comprises two mowers from John Deere 2700 E-Cut Hybrid Greens, two John Deere 7700a Fairway mowers and a Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Rough Mower. Superintendent of the golf course Brien Agler explained that the new machines reduce costly clashes and offer better game conditions.
The financing plan uses two separate ones Four-year-1 dollar-Buy-out rental contracts – one with Deere Credit, Inc. for the John Deere equipment (297,216.70 USD) and one with PNC Bank for the Toro mower (51,498.75 USD) – with an estimated 6.25% interest rate. The Capital improvement funds Will offer 340,000 US dollars, during the golf course around 95,000 US dollars.
Mayor Spohn suggested that one of the older green mowers like A Backup machine Instead of selling it, it could still serve in emergencies.
Community Center Pool to receive chlorine system -upgrade
Swimmers in the pools of the Community Center will continue to enjoy safe conditions thanks to A 32,134.68 USD upgrade to the Nexgen-Chlor-generating system of the facility.
The Nexgen system installed during the Phase II Energy Audit creates chlorine on site, which requires the need for dangerous chemical memory. The system's electrode stack must be replaced every 2 to 4 years. The employees reported that the current unit had reached its limit after three years of use.
During the work session on Friday, parks and leisure director Nate Williams emphasized that the system could not produce a chlorine without this replacement and forced pool closures. On Monday Jesse Hall said that the project partner represents that the system has already proven more inexpensive and safer as traditional chlorine methods.
The Council waived the formal tender procedure in order to make an immediate purchase Commercial aquatics and navitas.
Motorway fence in the wreck, which was damaged for repair
A car accident near the VfW on 10 motorway had a section damaged with decorative fence. Council A approved on Monday 24,057.60 USD repair contract with CouplingThe original installer.
Public work director Chad birdsong The city works with the driver insurance company for reimbursement, but the cover can be limited. The Transportation Trust Authority approved the allocation at the beginning of this month.
The discussion of the council included an inquiry Increase slightly damaged fence panels For reuse at other locations such as Lithia Landing.
Council formals the rejection of the Oxford House application
The council adopted Dissolution 1600Formalizes his written decision to refuse to refuse to refuse to refuse to refuse Oxford House for an extended occupancy in the 21 Dawn Avenue.
Oxford House was looking for permission for up to Eight non -related adults and three children To live in a single -family house and to surpass the city's zoning cap Four non -related people.
After a public hearing on July 22nd and a vote on August 12, the council came to the conclusion that the complainant had not submitted enough evidence that the application was necessary to offer opportunities for the same housingCiting the recent case law of the federal government, which require more than general explanations on the advantages of larger households.
The decision enables property to stay as a sober residence, but only within the existing occupancy limits.
The Council renews the 20-year-old franchise with Ameren Missouri
Excelsior Springs residents continue to receive electricity Ameren Missouri Under a new one 20-year franchise contract.
The franchise, approved by Regulation 25-08-03Ameren does not give exclusive 6% gross receipt tax on supply calculations.
Ameren representative Mike Edwards The agreement only updates the long -term agreements between the city and benefits. The council members joked over the lengthy legal text before unanimously approved the measure.
The Council extends the street lamp contract with Ameren Missouri
The council also agreed Regulation 25-08-04be Streetlight service contract with Ameren for 20 years.
The agreement covers both lights in Ameren. Decorative devices in the city in the city center of citymaintenance and operation with Ameren. Edwards explained that the contract guarantees flexibility for future lighting inquiries and that the city's lighting service keeps the city as part of a consistent framework.
The city reports $ 3.2 million in income and spending of $ 3.1 million for July
Financial director Evil flloyd reported Income of 3.27 million US dollars And Output of USD 3.17 million for July.
The greatest individual effort was that of the city 466,000 USD workers' earnings bonuswhich will be renewed annually on July 1st. Further liability insurance will appear in August report.
Reflections in the funds:
The report was only presented for review and did not require any measures from the Council.
Council packaging meetings with community highlights and humor
During the final remarks, the council members reflected on a busy weekend in the community. City Councilor Stephen Spear praised the Grill competition and shared a personal highlight of the VfW Bingo Nightwhere he unexpectedly reunited with many years of musical inspiration.
Mayor Per Tem Tem Reggie St. John recognized Janet Mooreheads 39 years of service with parks and relaxation and at the same time the encouraging trend of Younger golfers Take the sport on the city's golf course. The council members also thanked the employees for organizing a recently organized Employee appreciation lunchjokes about the skills of the city manager Molly McGovern.
Mayor Mark Spohn concluded the mood with a number of jokes on the subject of grilling for the successful barbecue festival with a number of jokes on the subject of barbecue issues that were delivered to competitors during the event.
The meeting was postponed with laughter and unanimous agreement that the weekend was a success of the community.