Members of the Clinton City Council gathered on October 1 at City Hall for their regularly scheduled meeting. Present were Gene Henry, Roger House, Cameron Jackson, Austin Jones and Stacia Wilson. Not present were Gary Mount, Shelley Nelson and Greg Shannon. Others present included City Administrator Christy Maggi, City Clerk Wendee Seaton, Deputy Police Chief Paul Abbott and Economic Development Director Mark Dawson.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, minutes were approved from the September 17 meeting. The Council then approved a street closure request for Scare Fair On The Square that will take place on October 26. A request was made and denied by Randall James and Sam Gibbons to have two parking places in front of 300 South Washington Street. The street parking at this location is regulated by the city. Neither the Clinton Fire Chief nor the Public Works Department recommended the request go through. A three phase project for fiber cable at Gerhard Industrial Park was approved. The recommended service provider is Osage Valley and managed by Conexon Connect. ARPA funds will be used for the project which should cost $36,850 for all three phases.
The Council received an airport financing update. The City has received over $1 million in reimbursements. There is still $500,000 to $600,000 due The City, plus an outstanding payment to the contractor for $250,000. Mayor Moberly made a recommendation and it was approved to re-appoint Dan Huey to the Clinton Regional Airport Board with a term expiring August 2027. The Mayor reported that the Cemetery Walk went well and many compliments were received on the event.
Before going into Executive Session a bid was approved for ADA Trail at Antioch Park Urban Conservation Area. The bid was for $52,450. CJW Engineering was then approved for the 2nd Street sidewalk extension. Mayor Moberly then called the regular session over at 6:37 P.M.
