The Bloomfield Action Team (BAT) met on October 21, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the library of the Stars and Stripes Museum. 

Members present were: Shirley Hanner, Jim and Sue Mayo, Shaaron Geisler, Nelda Warrick, Sheila Brown, Pam and Jerry Elder, Melvin Boyers, Bill Robison, and Laura Dumey. Non-members: Heather Mayo

BAT members discussed applying for a CDBG grant for the restoration of the Christian Church on the corner of Missouri and Viola Streets in Bloomfield. The grant is 100% funded and a $500,000 grant. Kelly Mitchell of the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission and Economic Development Commission will help write the grant. The city of Bloomfield must approve this project. 

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the library of the Stars & Stripes Museum to discuss what the building will be used for and how this should be presented to the City Council meeting on Thursday, November 4. 

Please plan to attend this meeting. If you would like to be removed from this list. Please let me know.

The Bloomfield Action Team was reorganized at the last meeting. The president of BAT is Sue Mayo, the treasurer is Nelda Warrick, and the secretary is Laura Dumey. 

Dues are $20/year.