Regular Meeting
Monday, May 19, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Council Room
895 Frisco Street
Steelville, Missouri 65565
Mayor Terry Beckham brought meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Jason Ward gave a word of Prayer.
Those Present: Mayor Terry Beckham, Aldermen Jason Ward, Bill Bennett, Curtis Crouch, Lula Patterson, City Superintendent Jason Evans, Police Chief Michael Sherman, City Clerk Sandra Richter, Tamra Cape, James Hayes, Terri Lea, Harry Martin, Andrew Cornick, and Rob Viehman with the press.
Jason Ward makes motion to approve agenda, Lula Patterson seconds, all in favor, motion carries. Jason Ward makes motion to accept regular meeting minutes for May 5, 2025, Bill Bennett seconds, all in favor, motion carries.
Unfinished Business: Bill Bennett reported that he received several complaints about the gazebo sitting by the Post Office and what an eyesore it has become. Bill Bennett makes motion to move gazebo behind City Hall, James Hayes questioned why move it behind City Hall and not just move it to Hoppe. Jason Ward suggested moving to Hoppe and if it survives the move then move forward with a plan. Tamra Cape commented that she was worried that if the roof was moved to the park, it would become a magnet for kids to climb on it and would become more of a liability for the city. After concerns were voiced, Bill Bennett amended his motion to move gazebo behind the old City Hall lot, Curtis Crouch seconds, all in favor, motion carries.
New Business: Tamra Cape on behalf of STARCO in attendance regarding their Plein Air event June 2 – 7. They are requesting permission to close off part of First Street, from Main to the bridge, on the evening of June 6, and the morning of June 7 for setting up tents for the art sale and a food truck. Curtis Crouch makes motion to allow STARCO to close part of First Street starting the evening of June 6 into the afternoon of June 7, Bill Bennett seconds, all in favor, motion carries.
Terri Lea shared pricing from other area pools. Recommendations for 2025 season pool pricing were the following:
Daily admission $4.00 for ages 4 & up, 3 & under free
Season passes: Individual $45.00, Family/Group of 4 is $100.00, each additional person is $15.00 (max of 8 people on pass)
Large group daily admission $2.00 per person
1 week swimming lessons $40.00, Summer School swimming lessons $20.00
Pool parties $125.00 for 2 hours up to 15 guests, $3.00 each additional
Water aerobics $2.00
Lea requested reimbursing half of $150.00 cost for certification if guards stay until the end of the season, and then if they come back for second season the other half. Jason Ward makes motion to set prices as discussed, Bill Bennett seconds, all in favor, motion carries. Jason Ward makes motion to reimburse lifeguards who spend the entire season at pool and leave in good standings half of their lifeguard certification fee for this year, and next year reevaluate, Bill Bennett seconds, all in favor, motion carries.
Andrew Cornick in attendance requesting a business license for Flairosity located at 115 Main Street. He will sell music, video games, arts, and clothing. Jason Ward makes motion to approve business license for Flairosity, Curtis Crouch seconds, all in favor, motion carries.
Planning and Zoning: Jason Ward advised Harry Martin that he received a text today from a lady saying that would like to meet about building an 8 unit building next to an apartment they have at 510 Pine Street. He recommended her to call the city.
Jason Evans explained that there was $50,000.00 in his budget for a dump truck. He found a good deal on 2 smaller trucks for $50,000.00. He had Steffanie to go ahead and cut checks for them. Payables report shows in the amount of $326,746.30. Curtis Crouch makes motion to pay the payables as presented with the addition of dump trucks, Jason Ward seconds, all in favor, motion carries.
Chief Sherman informed Council that he has been working on the Blue Shield Program. He shared that he was approached by the sheriff in regards to their workout equipment that they are no longer using. They would like to donate it to the city and make it available for both departments and all other city employees. He suggested using a spot across from the bay area, with installing a punch door entry. He questioned if capital improvements could be used for improvement. Curtis Crouch requested a figure for materials which Chief Sherman will get with Jason Evans to compile. Chief advised they have template ready for tall grass. He reported that the truck and Charger are on their last leg and that he hopes to replace next budget year. Curtis Crouch suggested checking prices for replacements.
Jason Evans reported paving is complete. It was a little more than anticipated. Hydro excavation crews are here and will be here for the next month. DNR Treatment Plant 2-day inspection that comes around every 3 years starts tomorrow. The backflow preventer is installed and passed inspection, and was the last step of our compliance report. They will be installing sample sites for water throughout town. May 28th is the startup of generator at Community Center. FEMA assessment shows that our park is an historical archeological and sparks great interest to protect. The stage replacement will not be a quick process due to will have submit a scope of work and before we dig an archeologist would need to be onsite. The pedestrian bridge can be fixed and will be completed in the next couple of weeks. On Tuesday morning they will get floor laid in office and then get roof on the City Hall. Evans requested getting cost together to replace HVAC in Police Department. He shared that he received 4 really good applicants for seasonal workers at minimum wage (13.75), which Steffanie Rogers advised there is money in the budget to hire all 4. Curtis Crouch makes motion to hire the 4 seasonal employees at $13.75, Bill Bennett seconds, all in favor, motion carries.
Parks: James Hayes shared that the Park Panel walked the trail by Frisco, up behind the mission store, to Peoples Bank, then cross on Second Street, on up to Baptist Church. Curtis Crouch shared that MRPC is working on a comprehensive trail. Hayes advised they ozone machine is installed in the Jonas Museum and working and smell is almost gone. The dehumidifier has not been turned on yet.
Streets: Bill Bennett received good compliments on road opened going to Post Office.
Sandra Richter shared electric sold 101%, water sold 48%, and city water usage 1%.
Public Comment: None.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Room.
With nothing more to discuss Curtis Crouch makes motion to adjourn at 8:16 p.m., Jason Ward seconds, all in favor, motion carries.