The City of Warsaw Board of Alderperson discussed an ordinance levying a special tax against property owners with abatement of nusiances within the city of Warsaw 2023, Warsaw, Missouri 65355 and authorizing the issuance on their property tax bill at their regular meeting on July 29.
Mayor Eddie Simons presided over the meeting.
The city incurred a cost of abatement and removal in the amount of $14,806.02 in 2023 for cleaning up properties within the city limits that were unsightly. Letters were sent to property owners and they were given ten days to take action.
After lengthy debate, the council voted in favor of Ordinance No. 552. Aldermen Adam Howe, Alderman Eric Flores, Alderwoman Lou Breshears, all ayes; Alderman James White, nay. Slavens and Coskey were absent.
In other business, Jennifer Flores, owner of County Charm, requested that Main Street be blocked off on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM for the Third Annual Kick-Off to Fall Tailgate Party. The event will feature all the businesses on Main Street as well as special vendors. The council approved the street closure.
Alderman White reported to the council that the Heritage Days committee requested additional space for food vendors at their fall event. The council approved.
The council also discussed Ordinance No. 553, authorizing the Mayor of Warsaw to execute an agreement by and between the City of Warsaw and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for Main Street GAP using the Transportation Assistance Program (TAP).
The total project is $1,108,136 with the federal funding of $599,999.13 (54%). The city matching fund will be a $508,136.87 (46%) match.
The transportation enhancements funds are for the project between Illinois and Hackberry. This funding will close the gap between the current East Main Street Tap/CDBG projects and the 2023 RAISE Complete Street. This TAP project will complete roadway construction between Illinois and Dogwood.
The TAP project consists of including on-street bike lanes, sidewalks, way-finding signage, curb and gutter with enclosed storm sewers, street lighting and landscaping with reconstruction of existing driveways.
Ordinance No. 553 was approved. Howe, Flores, Breshears and White, ayes. Slavens and Coskey were absent.
The council discussed Ordinance No. 554, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract by and between the City of Warsaw and Independent Fee Estimates, LLC for an independent cost analysis (ICA), Warsaw Municipal Airport apron expansion for the City of Warsaw, Missouri.
Independent Fee Estimates, LLC will complete an Independent Cost Analysis (ICA) for design and construction engineering services for the Warsaw Municipal Airport Apron Expansion project. Complete analysis will be submitted to the client and shall be of the detail necessary to satisfy FAA requirements for an ICA. The work shall be completed for "just over" $2,500.
The council approved Ordinance No. 554. Howe, Flores, Breshears and White, ayes. Slavens and Coskey were absent.
City Administrator Randy Pogue discussed the expansion of the bike trail. This trail was added to the Warsaw masterplan to allow a connection to the Katy Trail at Sedalia. The costs associated with a trial connection to the Katy will be extensive but the Sterrett Creek Trail will provide a feasible location to begin the connection and at least serve Sterrett Creek Village and it's marina.
