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City of La Plata
01/14/2020
115 E. Moore
La Plata, Mo 63549


Present:     Mayor Lois Bragg, Alderman Ron Robinson,  Alderman Dennis Jones, Alderman Trent Perry,
                     Alderwoman Susan Walker, City Clerk Bobbie Jacques and Deputy Clerk Devon Bell

Employees Present:   Golf Supervisor Eric Ensign, Water Supervisor Mike Binder and Electric Supervisor Cory Cook      

Also Present:    Tilson Technology Management Matthew Bowen, Gary Matteson, Dusty Sawyer,      Bob and Amy Cox     

Mayor Bragg declared a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said and Alderman Robinson gave the invocation.

Consent Agenda:
Alderman Jones  made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to approve the consent agenda.  The motion carried ayes- Robinson, Jones, Walker, Perry

Visitors Comments:
Bob Cox expressed his thanks to the Mayor for setting up the meeting with Bryan Nichols, Press Secretary for Congressman Sam Graves on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. 

Electric Department:
Matthew Bowen requested the city allow Tilson Technology Management to install two new poles and place a wireless radio cabinet and antennas on city owned electric poles for U.S. Cellular.   Tilson Technology Management will pay the city $1,000.00 for the installation of the two new poles and $100.00 for installing the equipment on existing poles.  Tilson Technology Management will furnish all labor and materials.  Annually the city will be reimbursed $900.00 for the 6 poles, this is just for the use of the poles no labor or material will be furnished by the city.
Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to allow the installation of the two new poles.  The motion carried ayes-Jones, Walker, Perry, Robinson
Alderman Robinson made a motion and seconded by Alderman Jones  to proceed with contracts regarding the placement of wireless radio cabinet and antennas on city owned electric poles.  The motion carried ayes – Robinson , Walker, Perry, Jones

Matthew Bowen left the meeting at 6:20 p.m.

Cory Cook requested the Board approve stocking the new bucket truck with the necessary tools in the amount of $5,800.00.
Alderman Perry made a motion and seconded by Alderman Robinson to approve the purchase of the tools for the new bucket truck.  The motion carried ayes- Jones, Robinson, Walker, Perry

Cory Cook left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Golf Course:
Eric Ensign requested the city approve the purchase of a refurbished 2014 Grandmaster 4000 w/leaf mulching kits with  approx. 2100 hours in the amount of $28,496.13 from Professional Turf Products, L.P.

Alderman Robinson made a motion and seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the purchase of a refurbished 2014 Grandmaster 4000 w/leaf mulching kits with approx. 2100 hours in the amount of $28,496.13 from Professional Turf Products, L.P.  The motion carried ayes-Robinson, Walker, Jones, Perry

Eric submitted fee recommendations and rules for approval to the Board of Aldermen:

Fee Recommendations:
                        Daily fees –                                             Weekdays                         Weekends                        Cart Rental
                                                2019                                    $20/$15    $35/$25    Included
                                                Avg 18s                               $40.5/$29                        $45.5/$29
                                                Avg 9s                                  $29.85/$24                     $34.85/$25.5
                                                2020                                    $25/$20    $40/$30    $10/$5
                       
Season Pass -                                          Single                                  Family
                                                2019                                    $565                                    $765
                                                Avg 18s                               $1358                                 $1802
                                                Avg 9s                                  $543                                    $689
                                                2021                                    $600                                    $800
                                               
                        Course rental fee -    $1000 for full day
                                                                                                $500 for half day
                        Cart rental fee -                                   $20/cart/day
                        Food & Beverage -     Run through course, or negotiate a payment to do their own food.
                                                                                                All alcohol runs through the clubhouse


Aldermen Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderwoman Walker to approve the submitted fee schedule.  The motion carried ayes- Walker, Jones, Perry, Robinson

Water Department:
Mike Binder submitted a proposal to trade the 2016 Polaris for a Can-am for $6,111.64.  All the utility departments have access to the side-by side and use is to extensively.
Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to approve the trade of the new Can-am in the amount $6,111.64.  The motion carried ayes- Perry, Walker, Robinson, Jones

Mike Binder left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Old Business:
Security System
Mayor Bragg informed the Board she was still researching security systems for the clubhouse and city hall.    Dusty Sawyer told the Mayor and Board of Aldermen he had installed a security system for his employer and would forward the information to the Mayor for review.

Ordinances:
Bill No. 2020-01 An Ordinance Establishing the Rate of Pay for Specific Employees of the City of La Plata, Missouri.
1st Reading by Title Only. Alderwoman Walker made a motion and seconded by Alderman Robinson to approve Bill No. 2020-01.  The vote as follows:  
Alderman Robinson – aye                                                                                  Alderman Perry – aye
Alderwoman Walker – aye                                                                                                Alderman Jones- aye

The motion carried.
2nd Reading by Title Only.  Alderman Perry made a motion and seconded by Alderman Jones to approve Bill No. 2020-01. The vote as follows:
Alderwoman Walker – aye                                                                                                Alderman Jones – aye
Alderman Perry – aye                                                                                         Alderman Robinson – aye
The motion carried.

Bill No. 2020-02 An Ordinance Establishing the Rate of Pay for Specific Employees of the City of La Plata, Missouri, Devon Bell.
1st Reading by Title Only.  Alderwoman Walker made a motion and seconded by Alderman Robinson to approve Bill No. 2020-02.  The vote as follows:
Alderman Perry – aye                                                                                         Alderman Robinson -aye
Alderwoman Walker – aye                                                                                                Alderman Jones – aye.
The motion carried.

2nd Reading by Title Only.  Alderman Perry made a motion and seconded by Alderman Jones to approve Bill No. 2020-02.  The vote as follows:
Alderman Robinson – aye                                                                                  Alderman Jones – aye
Alderman Perry – aye                                                                                         Alderwoman Walker – aye
The motion carried.

Gary Matteson, Dusty Sawyer, Bob and Amy Cox left the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Executive Session 610.021 (1) Liquor License
Alderman Jones made a motion and seconded by Alderman Perry to move into executive session at 7:00 p.m. The vote as follows:
Alderman Jones -aye                                                                                           Alderwoman Walker -aye
Alderman Robinson -aye                                                                                    Alderman Perry -aye
The motion carried.

La Plata Municipal Golf Course
18 Holes of the Most Challenging Golf in Northeast Missouri

2020 Season Pass Fees

Family(Immediate Family living in same resident): $765.00

Single: $565.00

College: $300.00

Junior (12-18): $175

For those that haven’t been members for 3 years qualify for a discounted rate of:
New Family Rate: $665.00 for 1 year
New Single Rate: $ 465.00 for 1 year

Discontinue trail fee for member
Continue trail fee for non-members ($10-18 Holes)

If current season pass fees are paid in full by March 1st, 2020 they get $25.00 off
Season Pass fees are due by March 1st, 2020 unless doing ACH

Choose and Check a Season Pass

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