Bloomfield City Council Meeting held a regular session meeting on March 15, 2021 at 6:20 p.m. Below are the minutes and discussions from that meeting.
Council members present were: Frank Sifford, Donna Deardorff, Pat Wilson and Bonnie Blue. Robin Northern, city attorney, was also present. Mayor Aslin called the meeting to order. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
Public Comments: none
Consent Agenda: Ald. Sifford made a motion that was second by Ald. Blue to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 4-0 vote.
Unfinished Bus: Ald. Sifford moved to pay MO Rural Services Work Comp Ins. Trust for 2021-2022. Ald. Deardorff second. Motion carried 4-0.
There was more discussion on whether the City will keep its municipal court or turn it over to the County. The deadline has been extended to August 1. Ald. Blue moved to table discussion until the April meeting. Ald. Deardorff second. Motion carried 4-0. Daniel will present cost variable findings at the April meeting.
New Bus: Park board members Amy Haas, Ken Allen, and Morgan Wilkinson requested permission to accept applications for seasonal part-time park cleaning instead of contract cleaning. The position will be approximately 12 hours per week, depending on park activities, at an hourly rate of $10.41. Ald. Deardorff moved to approve this request. Ald. Blue second. Motion passed 4-0.
Ald. Deardorff moved to approve flooring cost for City Hall’s basement from Stan’s Carpet. Ald. Wilson second. Motion carried 4-0.
Bill #2021002 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANNUAL EXECUTE ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS, AND ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE STREET OVERLAY PROJECT OF THE CITY OF BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI. Read one time and a motion was made by Ald. Blue and second by Ald. Sifford to allow a second read. Motion carried 4-0. Read a second time and Ald. Deardorff moved to approve Bill #2021002. Ald. Sifford second the motion. Ayes – 4, Nays – 0.
Other Matters: Spring clean-up will be April 26, 2021.
Brief discussion was had in reference to the city tax collector position. Council will wait for election results.
Justin Bell gave a brief update on PWSD #5. They have made some personnel changes. Their water account with the City remains past due with an approximate balance of $27,546.00. Date of last payment was Feb. 22, 2021.
April meeting is scheduled for 04/19/2021 at 6:30pm. The auditors will be here presenting FY2020 audit results.
With nothing further to discuss, Ald. Sifford moved to adjourn. Ald. Blue second. Motion passed 4-0.
Bloomfield, MO - The City of Bloomfield will host their annual Spring Clean Up on April 26, 2021.
Please set your allowable items at the curb the night before.
Here is a list of items that are NOT allowed: Hazardous Waste, Liquid Oil, Freon Tanks, Propane Tanks, Liquid Paint, Sheetrock Mud, Floor Glue, Tires and Batteries, Yard Waste, Major Appliances, Burnt Trash, Construction Material and Electronics.
Weekday Houseparent/s for Stoddard County Children's Home is needed.
Hired person/s would be required to live on property Monday-Friday, with separate living quarters provided for houseparent/s.
Base Salary $40,000.00 annually. Applicants can be married couple or single individual.
All household members (spouse/children) that would live with on the property would be subject to background checks.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license, with good driving record. Must be at least 21 years of age, have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (GED). College Degree preferred. Responsibilities include care of children and home, As well as coordinated with community partners in the county to assure needs of children are met. Applicant must have verifiable work history, personal and employment references, all who would live on the property must be able to pass multiple background checks.
For Application: Call or text 573-421-5671, leave message if no answer, your call will be returned as soon as possible. Or email lg4225@gmail.com. Deadline for applications is May 29, 2020.
NOTICE
City of Bloomfield Elections
Municipal Election
Filing Deadline for Candidates
Notice is hereby given to the residents of Bloomfield, Missouri that the City of Bloomfield calls a general municipal election to be held on April 07, 2020 between the hours of 6:00am and 7:00pm.
Eligible candidates may file with the City Clerk for the following offices:
One (1) Alderman North Ward for a term of two years.
One (1) Alderman South Ward for a term of two years.
Filing for city offices begin on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 8:00am at the office of the City Clerk, located at 400 N. Prairie. Filing deadline will be Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 5:00pm. City Hall is open weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
City of Bloomfield
Kari Standley, MRCC
City Clerk/Treas.
Bloomfield, Missouri - Run Your Race Before You Stuff Your Face Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk is set for Thanksgiving morning!!
Bloomfield Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk will be held on Thanksgiving morning, November 28th at the Bloomfield City Park.
8 a.m. registration with the race start time set for 8:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per person. Medals will be awarded.
Everyone is welcome so wear your best turkey gear.
For more information contact Emily Goodin(573) 714-4960 or emgoodin25@gmail.com
Event sponsored by the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.
