OZARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
May 6, 2019
5:30 p.m.

Mayor Hall opened the council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Hall, Clerk Eveld, Attorney Kevin
Barham, Alderpersons Nicely, Flanary, Anderson, Meeker, & Holman. Patterson resigned.
Meeting was called to order at 5:28 P.M.

Pearlie Bowman gave the invocation, and the FBLA led the Pledge.

A motion to adopt the minutes and financials was made by Meeker with one exception, Patterson
voted No on the Turnback last meeting. Holman Seconded the motion. On a roll vote, the following
voted: Aye: Holman, Meeker, Nicely, Flanary.

Ruth Hoffman gave the Planning Commission report. She said the commission denied the request to
close the easement at 110 E Walker. She said there is a Lean To on a building and with that down it
solves the problem.

The council wishes to go with the Planning Commission Recommendation to deny the motion.
Holman made that motion, seconded by Anderson. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye:
Holman, Meeker, Anderson, Nicely, Flanary.

The Police and Fire Committee met the 25 th of this month and Holman said that they discussed the
School Resource Officer coming under the city instead of the school. Currently it is 100% funded by
the school, and they are working out the details of that.

Rex reported that the Policy and Personnel committee met on the 25 th and discussed a policy
regarding social media. No action was taken at this time. He said some LOPFI issues were discussed
but would address those later. Next meeting is on May 23 rd in council chambers at 5:00 p.m.
Water Department reported that next week they would be flushing the water lines and they are
working on rehabbing manholes.

Fire reported that he has been busy with 45 calls in April 11 of those outside the city.
Jody has been busy keeping water off the streets.

Cemetery update:
Roxie reported that Jody needed a computer for the cemetery software, but the anticipated date of
completion is July 1 st .

Devin reported that IMC, our new IT vendor said the servers needed updating and the system has
been fully assessed. Several computers need new operating systems as does Office software.

The community center has had a successful underwater Easter egg hunt and will be running a after
school bash offering a discount for memberships. The pool will be closed May 16 th and 17 th for a deep
cleaning.

Employees of the Month:
Community Center: Caleb Martinez
Police Department: Joyce Hurt
Water Department: Sonya Palarino
Street: James Hicks
Fire: Roy Sampley

New Business:

Council Vacancy- Council went into executive session at 5:51 p.m. Hall said only three candidates
were eligible, Steve Whiteaker, Randy Melton, and Sara Reed. Council returned at 6:08 p.m. and
Roxie announced the council chose Randy Melton. Judge Brockett swore in Randy Melton and he
took his position on the council. Holman moved to approve Melton, seconded by Flanary. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye:
Holman, Meeker, Anderson, Nicely, Flanary.

Next Roxie announced that she wanted the council to sit alphabetically and the role for voting to be
called alphabetically. Council moved to assigned seating.

Next Roy Day took the podium to discuss Gar Creek Lane. He said he felt he had been forgotten and
that road must be maintained. The road is about 290 feet and has large pot holes. Roxie assured
him that he would not be forgotten this time and that she and Jody would be out there Wednesday.
Meeker then announced that he had asked city attorney to draw up an ordinance giving mayor Hall
full control of all city credit card expenditures. When asked when cards should be turned in to the
mayor she answered first thing in the morning. A motion to read was made by meeker seconded by
nicely. On a roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Meeker, Anderson, Nicely, Flanary.
Attorney barham read 2019-12.

A motion to suspend rules and read by title only was made by Anderson, seconded by meeker. On a
roll vote, the following voted: Aye: Holman, Meeker, Anderson, Melton, Nicely, Flanary.
Kevin read 2019-12 by title only.

A motion to read a third time by title only was made by Holman seconded by meeker. On a roll vote,
the following voted: Aye: Holman, Meeker, Melton, Anderson, Nicely, Flanary.
Kevin read again by title only.

A motion to adopt was made by Holman seconded by Flanary. On a roll vote, the following voted:
Aye: Holman, Meeker, Anderson, Melton, Nicely, Flanary.
Next on the Agenda was the Main Street Agreement. Clerk Eveld said that as directed by the that
since the city pays utilities for Main street Council must amend the agreement. Sandy Key said from
the audience that the city doesn’t pay any utilities for main street. Council took no action.

Next the mayor announced she has appointed a budget committee. It will be Meeker-Chair, Susan
Holman, Carl Sneath, the Bowman’s of H&R Block and Steve Whiteaker.

Public Input:
Elaine of the Chamber asked about the status of the alley closure behind the donut shop. Nick said
he was working to get in touch with the 7 families who own the building to get them to either tear
down the building or rehab it. She asked if council would compensate the donut shop for lost
revenue and council said it would have to come to a regular meeting.

A motion to adjourn was made by Flanary seconded by Anderson. On a roll vote, the following
voted: Aye: Holman, Meeker, Anderson, Melton, Nicely, Flanary.

Passed and APPROVED this June 10th, 2019.
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Mayor Roxie Hall
ATTEST: __________________________________
City Clerk Sonya Eveld