In addition to approval of the resolution involving Nestle on Monday night, the Trenton City Council approved two ordinances and head several reports.
On a vote of 8-0, the council approved an agreement with Larkin, Lamp Rynearson Inc. for preliminary design work on the Normal Street Sewer Project. It is hoped that the project can be completed before the 2019 summer street project, during which time Normal Street between Ninth and 13th Court is scheduled for overlay work.
The council also approved an ordinance to close the railroad crossing at Mable Street, which is being done as part of the 17th Street Bridge project. The crossing would not be closed until after construction of the bridge is complete. The vote was 7-1 with Glenn Briggs voting no.
A proposal from the Missouri Department of Transportation regarding Highway 6 through Trenton was tabled until the April 9 meeting so that a representative from MoDOT can be present to discuss the plan.
Mayor Dr. Nick McHargue again discussed how much city residents pay in Trenton Township taxes, pointing out that 83 percent of the township assessment comes from the city. Under state statute, the township is allowed to only return up to 20 percent of the taxes paid back to the city, which Dr. McHargue said would be around $30,000. Dr. McHargue has brought up the township taxing situation in regard to road funds during previous meetings. In September, the township board presented the city with a $16,000 check.
Street Supervisor Martin Schieb said the Missouri Department of Natural Resources gave the city good marks for its recordkeeping on the asphalt plant following a recent surprise inspection. He also recognized personnel from Trenton Township who assisted the street department with hauling sand.
City Administrator Ron Urton said MidStates is on track with its fiber optics project and that city crews are working on pole improvements in connection with the project. He also reported on the 17th Street Bridge project, stating that a public meeting is planned in April to provide information about the project with engineers, land appraisers and city officials to be in attendance.
Urton also reported meeting with a representative of SuddenLink regarding issues with service within the city and, in particular, in the Lake Trenton. Urton was told that work by SuddenLink personnel has been done and a resident of the Lake Trenton area who was at the meeting said he has noticed improved cable television reception. Urton said he was told the company would continue to monitor the situation.
An executive session for personnel and legal matters was held. Urton reported that the council voted 6-2 to increase the salary of four water plant personnel by 50 cents an hour, beginning with the 2018-19 budget year on May 1. Urton said the increase is being given due to a reduction of personnel and current personnel taking on additional duties. Voting against the increase were David Mlika and Briggs. Voting in favor were Allan Quilty, Larry Porter, Brad Chumbley, Travis Elbert, Larry Crawford and Jen Hottes.
The council plans to hold an executive session at 6 p.m. on Thursday for
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