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[0:00] Amen. Dear Heavenly Father, giver of life and all that we have, help guide us today as we ponder what needs to be done in our city.
[0:10] Help our council members be open to your wisdom. Guide them as they make their decisions.
[0:17] And give us all the strength to be a greater community. We ask this to Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
[0:22] the
[0:28] state of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible
[0:35] with liberty and justice for all.
[0:46] Councilman Caw?
[0:48] Here.
[0:50] Councilman Evans?
[0:51] Here.
[0:52] Councilman Humphrey?
[0:54] Here.
[0:54] Councilman Robinson?
[0:56] She is absent and she is asked to be excused.
[1:00] Mayor Whitman?
[1:02] Here.
[1:03] Councilman Cobb?
[1:04] Here.
[1:07] Councilwoman Thomas sorry.
[1:12] Do we have a motion to excuse Ashton she is on vacation. I'll make
[1:19] that motion.
[1:27] Approval of agenda. We have a motion.
[1:32] Mr. Mayor I move that we approve the agenda as
[1:35] presented. I'll second it. All in favor? Aye.
[1:39] Concern agenda? The second
[1:51] call roll.
[1:55] Councilman Collin? Yes.
[1:59] Councilman Thomas? Yes.
[2:01] Council the motion passed five to zero. Moving on. We have council vacancy
[2:06] nomination and number one we will have nominations. Would you have anybody that
[2:13] it would like to have a nomination.
[2:16] We'll open that right now.
[2:19] Mr. Mayor, I'd like to nominate Breast Smith.
[2:22] Do we have a second?
[2:23] Second it.
[2:32] Councilman Cobb?
[2:33] No.
[2:35] Councilman, the motion passed four to zero.
[2:39] Moving on to number two, resolution.
[2:48] Sorry.
[2:49] I'm just, my words are getting on up.
[2:53] Moving on to Resolution Bill Number 2026-30, this is the appointment of Council Member.
[3:00] Resolution Bill Number 2026-30, Resolution of the City of Neosho, Missouri, appointing
[3:06] Brett Smith to fill the vacant at-large City Council seat for the City of Neosho,
[3:10] pursuant to the City of Neosho City Charter Section 2.08, filling vacancies in Section
[3:15] one zero five point zero seven zero vacancies of the city code of ordinances
[3:19] and for set appointee to hold the office until the next city election April six
[3:24] two thousand twenty seven unless otherwise vacated by resignation or
[3:28] forfeiture. Do we have a motion?
[3:49] Second.
[3:55] Councilman Cobb?
[4:05] There's only there's two
[4:06] reasons that a council person should abstain one is for personal reasons or
[4:10] pecuniary reasons and if you do abstain you have to cite specifically to
[4:14] the reason at least the personal connection or if there's a pecuniary reason so
[4:27] that so
[4:28] you would still just either vote in the affirmative or vote no you would either vote in the affirmative
[4:34] for the resolution or you would know as to the resolution you cannot abstain council
[4:41] the motion passed four to one moving on to three we had the oath and swearing in
[4:47] and that new council member.
[4:48] What
[5:20] would you like us to do?
[5:26] You'll raise your right hand or repeat after me.
[5:28] I, Brett Smith, do solemnly swear
[5:32] that I possess all of the qualifications
[5:36] for the Office of City Council, as prescribed by law,
[5:41] that I will support the Constitution of the United
[5:43] States, and of the state of Missouri,
[5:48] the provisions of all laws of this state,
[5:52] Effecting cities of this class, and the ordinances of the City of Miosho, and faithfully to me
[5:59] myself and others.
[6:04] Your new cast member please.
[6:43] Brett, welcome.
[6:45] Appreciate.
[6:50] This is a
[6:55] privilege to have you serve with us.
[6:57] We would like to take a second and thank everybody that did apply for this appointment.
[7:03] It's not an easy choice, but we feel like we have a good one.
[7:08] So welcome aboard. Happy birthday.
[7:14] Moving on to visitors business.
[7:17] We have five visitors that have signed up tonight.
[7:23] Number one, Rhonda Warren,
[7:27] if you would limit your discussion to five minutes.
[7:31] Thank you for the opportunity to talk to you.
[7:34] On City Council meeting on July 7th, about two hours and 37 minutes into that meeting,
[7:39] these two of the council members asked for feedback on whether the community wanted the
[7:44] bridge rebuilt.
[7:45] We are here to tell you that yes, we want the bridge rebuilt.
[7:51] The wooded area, that area where the bridge connects to the rest of the walkway is heavily
[7:59] wooded.
[7:59] It's an old growth forest.
[8:01] It is cooler than all of the other areas along that walking path.
[8:06] It walks along the water, so you are able to watch the birds and the animals.
[8:13] It's protected from the rain because of the trees in that area.
[8:18] It is the most closest to nature part of that entire path.
[8:23] It is far from any of the heavily used roads and the railroad.
[8:28] It's different from all of the others.
[8:31] The closest to it is the one down at the other end close to the campground, but those
[8:36] are close to heavily used roads.
[8:39] The ADA path that's been suggested to connect the paths together, it's a great idea.
[8:47] I think it's great that we have a sidewalk that people using wheelchairs are able to use it's fantastic
[8:53] But that does not return the natural path that we enjoy that this community appreciates and wants back
[9:03] That area right there starts the disc golf
[9:07] Area it is part of a exact 5k that can be run
[9:13] It's bringing revenue to the community through running tournaments, biking, the disc golf.
[9:23] It is a value to this community and we want to see it returned.
[9:29] I understand the goals, especially the city managers explained well the desire to reduce
[9:36] the impact of the flooding on upstream from that area.
[9:40] I totally understand that, but the idea of putting in a $670,000 bridge is overkill.
[9:50] It's not necessary.
[9:51] You can do a quick Google search and find other bridges in the area, Tom Station Trail
[9:58] and Carl Junction, Tanyard Creek Trail in Bella Vista, and that was a five-minute search
[10:02] which I did, to find wooden bridges that would give us a good return on the investment.
[10:10] We don't need that level of infrastructure of a big metal heavy duty bridge.
[10:17] One of the council members posted this week on Facebook saying that the bridge was going
[10:21] to be discussed tonight.
[10:22] I don't see it on the agenda.
[10:24] The only things that I saw was the fact that the community was coming to speak.
[10:28] that concerns me that you are not discussing this and I'm here to ask
[10:34] every one of these council members I would like to see you commit to working
[10:39] to see this bridge returned in months not years for us to stand here and say
[10:45] that all you're going to do is look for grants to replace it with a $670,000
[10:50] bridge that is an irresponsible use of money we do not need that level of
[10:55] infrastructure. We're not talking about the electrical grid and the water system in this
[11:00] town. It can be returned, it can be returned much less expensively, and it can be returned
[11:05] faster. This is something that matters to this community. There's enough people here
[11:10] that want this. And I would like to see each of you tonight commit to working to
[11:17] see a bridge returned in months. I'm not saying it's a commitment to get it done,
[11:23] but we'd like to see you actually commit to wanting to get it done.
[11:27] Is that something you're willing to do?
[11:31] Not going to respond to me.
[11:33] Well, know that you asked for community feedback.
[11:40] The only place you asked for community feedback
[11:42] was two hours and 37 minutes into a meeting.
[11:45] That's not good enough, and you need to do a better job.
[11:49] It's your responsibility to reach out
[11:51] to make sure that we know that you want feedback because I walk every day and I can tell you not
[11:58] a single person that walks down there in the morning knew that you were not going to put the
[12:04] bridge back. We all expected that you would and that's not happening and we really we want to see
[12:10] this discussed in this council and we want to see you make a commitment. Thank you.
[12:15] Number
[12:27] two is Henry Cohen.
[12:34] Good evening. I'm Henry Cohen.
[12:36] I was president of the Joplin Roadrunners for five years
[12:39] and currently the CEO of the Joplin Roadrunners,
[12:42] a group of about 150 runners, walkers in the Jasper County, Newton County area.
[12:49] Some of whom are right here today.
[12:53] We are a non-profit organization.
[12:55] We organize races about a dozen races in the area some of them in the ocean all for nonprofits
[13:04] one
[13:05] one is at the Morse Park trail for
[13:11] for Hope kitchen and
[13:13] The other one's coming up here pretty soon, and that's for cry to college
[13:17] The reason why I mentioned that is that one of these races, which is the one that's coming up here is
[13:24] is going right across the non-existing bridge.
[13:29] And so that's double important for us.
[13:32] Why?
[13:32] First of all, our runners come here often
[13:35] about a third of our runners run in the Neosho area
[13:39] and they like more spark and they all run.
[13:43] They all used to run over what is no longer a bridge.
[13:47] Right now they have to run across the other bridge
[13:50] and then go on the other side to the east side
[13:53] of the creek and then cross again, cross over again at the new bridge in order to go all the
[14:01] way north to the end of the park. So they have to follow a traffic road and also an exposed
[14:10] road out in the sun all the way there and all the way back, which is harder to do and
[14:16] which is why I expect them to come less and less
[14:20] if there's no bridge across the Hattery Creek.
[14:24] The Hattery Creek is a nice part.
[14:26] It's completely shaded.
[14:29] And if there was no bridge, what you would have to do
[14:32] is you would create a dead end
[14:35] and people would just make a loop.
[14:37] So in other words, you're not gonna find too many people
[14:39] just making this little loop without a bridge.
[14:43] And I've also heard that the other option
[14:45] is to make a shortcut from the lamppu building to the rest of the park, again that would
[14:52] be exposed, it would be additional cost and it would create this cul-de-sac, all the
[14:58] same where there's no bridge.
[15:00] Now, so the first reason is that you're now making a cul-de-sac and a less trafficked area
[15:12] in one of the most beautiful parts of your park without that bridge. The other reason
[15:17] is that one of our races, the one that's in August for the charity of the college athletics
[15:25] department. That one starts at the Lampoo building and then runs to the non-existing bridge all the
[15:33] way to the north side of the park and all the way back the same way. That is a USA TF certified,
[15:41] USA track and field nationally certified run. So that's been measured out and that's been
[15:48] nationally certified at great expense and difficult to get. So with the bridge no longer there,
[15:54] if that bridge was not to be reconstructed,
[15:57] that race would either disappear or drop in attendance
[16:02] with repercussion to the charity of Crowder College.
[16:07] So for those two reasons, I'm standing here,
[16:09] pleading for a bridge, which I've never done.
[16:11] I've never spoken to a city council before,
[16:14] at least of all thinking that I was going to stand here
[16:16] for a bridge, but this is specifically important.
[16:20] So first of all, to give people more comfort
[16:22] it in a shaded and the most beautiful part of the park. And second of all, because it
[16:28] would put Crowder College into a great expense in having to certify a different route for
[16:34] their annual 5K as a fundraiser. And I yield the rest of my time. Thank you very much.
[16:41] Thank you.
[16:46] Kevin Linehan.
[16:54] Welcome.
[16:54] Welcome.
[16:55] Hello, it's Kevin Linnahan.
[16:57] Linnahan, OK.
[16:58] And I, too, wanted to speak on the non-existent bridge
[17:02] or the trail at Morris Park.
[17:06] I want to say that I'm a big fan of Neosho Parks.
[17:11] I think in the last 15 years, you've done a wonderful job.
[17:16] I love Morris Park.
[17:18] I walk nearly every day.
[17:20] When I have family or anybody come visit,
[17:22] come take a walk with me and love the serenity and the sound of the birds and
[17:30] walking along the creek and something about that not being there just
[17:34] interrupts the whole continuity really of that of that trail. I too like I think I
[17:41] heard others say was just kind of expected that it would be fixed and
[17:47] And then I was in a Facebook conversation where I'd heard that they decided that they weren't
[17:55] going to fix it. And, you know, some of the alternatives and stuff that they had looked at.
[18:02] And I, you know, I just, it really does my heart good when I heard the fellow from, you know,
[18:09] Roadrunners, Joplin Roadrunners. And it kind of shows the importance of, you know,
[18:14] There's actually an economic benefit to having that trail
[18:18] and to letting people know what we have here in the OSHO,
[18:22] what's such a beautiful trail.
[18:25] I looked at, I actually had some notes at home
[18:28] and I forgot to bring, but I did look at some
[18:30] of the estimates that you had posted
[18:32] from your past meetings and I was told by somebody
[18:41] that that $30 estimate to go back
[18:44] to the way it was, but every time we have a flood, that would wash away again. Of course,
[18:50] I don't remember when the last time was that we ever had that problem. That's the first
[18:55] time that I remember that particular problem happening. But then I saw some of the other
[19:01] estimates to bridge for $600,000 or whatever, or another fix. But some of those numbers
[19:08] didn't quite look good to me, and that's kind of why I was hoping that you would
[19:12] kind of look at it again.
[19:15] Like I noticed on one of those there was that,
[19:18] or on two of those there was like $60,000
[19:21] but to reseed and do all that.
[19:23] But then on the other estimate that the city was gonna do
[19:26] it was only gonna be like $4,000 for the reseeding
[19:29] and stuff like that.
[19:30] So I just thought that some of those numbers
[19:32] kind of could have been looked at again.
[19:35] The ADA trail from the Lampeau building, you know,
[19:39] that's fine, but that's not shaded.
[19:42] And that's a whole different thing than that trail.
[19:46] So I just wanted to kind of was hoping
[19:50] that you guys would revisit this, look at it again,
[19:54] know that the community does care,
[19:57] that that is something that, like I said,
[20:01] we've already had three people speak on it.
[20:03] And I don't know how many, if you realize
[20:06] how many people actually use that trail
[20:08] and then the economic benefit that it has to Niosho.
[20:13] People actually come to do that trail
[20:15] and without that part of it.
[20:19] So I just hope that you'll look at it again.
[20:23] That's all I've got.
[20:24] Thank you.
[20:25] Thank you.
[20:26] Thank you.
[20:29] Thank you.
[20:30] Suzy, welcome.
[20:41] Thank you.
[20:42] Thank you for having us today.
[20:44] And I wanna thank Rhonda and Kevin and Henry
[20:47] for speaking up.
[20:50] I am also with the Joplin Roadrunners, even though I'm a Neosho Roadrunner.
[20:55] We do have a, like, a sub-chapter that is just Neosho Roadrunners.
[21:02] And we have several races per year, just like Henry said.
[21:08] The thing about the races at Morse Park, because they have been certified, we have
[21:14] people that come here from out of state to run races.
[21:20] So, you know, when you did the bike trail,
[21:25] you had the anticipation of having a lot of people
[21:30] from other parts of like the four state area
[21:35] and even beyond coming here.
[21:37] We have that.
[21:38] We have that at Morris Park
[21:40] because Joplin Roadrunners spent the money to have the course certified and we
[21:50] have several runners in the area that are now USA certified for certain
[22:00] distances as like the top runner of the state of Missouri. Henry is one of them
[22:06] in several age groups and several distances, but definitely we do have quite a few.
[22:16] I want to talk today, though, about the PATH, and I saw the bid today, or the bid request
[22:25] today, and there were some things in the bid request that were the call for bid.
[22:34] I don't know what you all call it.
[22:36] but that we're not real clear.
[22:41] One of the things was that it said the contractor
[22:47] would do all of the, like getting ready for the site work
[22:53] and it had nothing mentioned in it
[22:57] about how they were to do the site work
[22:59] as far as the trees and the shading,
[23:04] not harming any trees, not removing any trees.
[23:08] I know that you all know that I love trees
[23:11] and I have fought for trees in the city before.
[23:16] But because it gets really hot
[23:21] when we're out there on asphalt or on concrete
[23:25] and there's no shade,
[23:27] we would appreciate making a point
[23:31] to whoever gets that bid, which I'm sure you're going to go ahead and do that, it's a good
[23:36] idea to have a path where ADA compliant pavilion is available.
[23:46] I do want the bridge rebuilt though, however, but I do want to also make sure that wherever
[23:54] wherever that path goes, that any trees that are near there are protected so that we don't,
[24:02] you know, we don't lose our shade.
[24:06] Another thing is, the way that I read the bid request was that the path would connect
[24:15] to the pavilion and then go on, and that does not make for a good running course.
[24:21] course, the main path really needs to be probably at least eight feet from the pavilion.
[24:30] So if someone's using the pavilion and we run through there, we're not bothering them.
[24:35] Same thing with bicycles, that could be very dangerous for children.
[24:40] Also in my mind, the path is going to be a straight line and it's going to be concrete
[24:48] And it's just going to look like it doesn't belong there.
[24:53] If the path could follow and kind of meander over to the other path, that would make it
[25:00] beautiful as opposed to just being up from me to Tom.
[25:06] So those are the things that I wanted to talk about.
[25:09] And I did have one request because the Joplin Roadrunners did pay to have that course
[25:16] certified.
[25:18] If the bridge is not put back, I would request that the City Council or the City of Niosho
[25:25] pay to have it recertified.
[25:28] We shouldn't have to pay for it twice.
[25:31] Thank you so much for considering that.
[25:34] Thank you.
[25:39] I believe it's Christina.
[25:46] Yes, will you come up and pronounce your last name for me?
[25:51] Jaramillo.
[25:52] See, I never got that, so thank you.
[25:55] I just sighed because my husband told me I had to sigh, but I didn't know what I was
[25:59] trying to talk.
[26:00] Well, I just want to say I use that park almost every day.
[26:04] I go to run, and it's wonderful to run in the shade.
[26:08] And it's so hard to have to do all that braking because it's hard to do that.
[26:15] And you see all the children in the bicycles every day, the dogs, people.
[26:19] So it's a community park, and that bridge is part of the community, and it's part of the park.
[26:27] So it will be so different, the park without the bridge.
[26:30] And also, the little groundhog that lived there. So he used to live there.
[26:35] So I miss him and see him every day.
[26:37] So please, build the door.
[26:39] Build the bridge, please.
[26:41] Okay, thank you.
[26:43] Thank you.
[26:47] Okay that concludes visitors business this was more of just a for you guys to
[26:52] allow the discussion will not be tonight but all of this will be turned over to
[26:55] our parks director and our city manager and they we are looking into how we can
[27:02] remedy this and what direction they're headed so we're trying to do some
[27:06] alternatives until we get to that point but it is seriously it's not
[27:11] something that any of us want to see go away it's just a matter of how
[27:14] quick and when we can do it.
[27:20] Moving on we have a proclamation. Cheyenne.
[27:27] This proclamation
[27:28] is for Charles Collinsworth. Whereas Charles Collinsworth has faithfully served the citizens
[27:33] of the city of Neosho as a member of the Neosho City Council from 2011 to 2017 and
[27:39] again from 2021 to 2026 devoting his time energy and experience to the betterment of
[27:45] community. Whereas during his years of service, Mr. Collinsworth has demonstrated a steadfast
[27:51] commitment to responsible leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and the advancement of policies
[27:56] and initiatives that have strengthened the city of Neosho. Mr. Collinsworth has served on numerous
[28:01] boards, committees, and advisory groups providing valuable insight, guidance, and support on
[28:07] matters affecting the city's growth, infrastructure, public services, and quality of life. Throughout
[28:12] Without his tenure, Mr. Collinsworth played an important role in significant city projects
[28:16] and initiatives that have contributed to the continued success and prosperity of the City
[28:21] of Niosha.
[28:22] He has worked collaboratively with fellow council members, city staff, community organizations,
[28:30] local businesses, and residents to address challenges, identify opportunities, and
[28:35] establish a strong foundation for future generations.
[28:38] Public service requires dedication, integrity, perseverance, and a genuine concern for the
[28:43] welfare of others qualities that Mr. Collinsworth has exemplified throughout his service to
[28:48] the City of Neosho.
[28:50] Upon his resignation from the Neosho City Council, it is appropriate that the city
[28:53] formally recognize and express its sincere gratitude for his years of dedicated service
[28:58] and his many contributions to the community.
[29:01] Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the Mayor and City Council of the City of
[29:05] Neoshow, Missouri, do hereby recognize and honor Charles Collinsworth for his dedicated
[29:10] public service and extend their sincere appreciation for his commitment, leadership, and contributions
[29:16] to the city of Neoshow.
[29:30] If I was still on this council, we would have had that bridge up two weeks ago.
[29:39] Just kidding.
[29:40] Just kidding.
[29:51] Hey, I would like a, I would like a request.
[29:54] If I have served you or I have served with you, I want a family photo.
[29:58] I'd like you to come up.
[30:03] I want this guys are my family. I'm so proud of this city and I'm so proud of this
[30:09] staff. So please come be part of it. Sherry, come here baby.
[30:22] All right, stand here.
[30:25] Shhh!
[30:32] Someone else.
[30:33] I think that
[30:41] was good.
[30:42] Well, what?
[30:51] That's like good, hey?
[30:55] Thank you.
[30:57] You're the best.
[31:00] Appreciate it, man.
[31:01] Thank you.
[31:02] We'll still be here.
[31:04] Oh, yeah.
[31:28] I
[31:37] would like to say Charlie thank you from the bottom of our hearts you've been a pleasure
[31:41] to serve with you did a lot of good things you haven't got a lot of things accomplished
[31:48] between all of us I know but it we appreciate your service and just because you're not
[31:55] here doesn't mean you're not here. We appreciate you.
[32:08] Moving on to promotions for
[32:11] the police department. Chief. First promotion I'd like to announce is
[32:15] Lieutenant several months or a few months ago back in April and May we
[32:19] conducted a series of oral boards for personnel that would be eligible for
[32:23] promotion Lieutenant both within and outside the department. All of the
[32:28] directors participated in that and helped out with with helping to select
[32:31] the best candidate that we'd be the best fit for an EOSho. The candidate that was selected
[32:36] was Sergeant Dray Coleman. Sergeant Coleman
[32:47] has helped lead his,
[32:53] you can't do it back
[32:54] there, you can't do it from up here. Sergeant Coleman has been leading the shift team now
[32:57] since his promotion in October of last year. He comes with experience from other agencies
[33:05] part of coming to us with a total cumulative law enforcement experience of
[33:08] close to a decade right? Eight years. Eight years. He has the, he has a great
[33:14] reputation amongst the citizens of the OSHA they serves as well as the officers
[33:18] of the Neosha Police Department. We're looking forward greatly to the next chapter
[33:23] of the Neosha Police Department and helping to improve our transparency of
[33:27] professionalism and our training and Sergeant Coleman in many ways leads
[33:30] that. And only that are community driven initiatives. He currently leads
[33:34] the Halloween Mash and the Shop of the Hero program.
[33:39] Open to set an example for all of our NEO Show officers.
[33:43] This is the NEO Show.
[33:44] I present to you and to the officers of the Interest
[33:47] in the Department, the new Lieutenant,
[33:50] Senator Drake Coleman.
[34:05] Oh, what's that?
[34:07] Congratulations.
[34:23] Sergeant Coleman fills the void that was left by Lieutenant
[34:27] Sharp when he had retired.
[34:28] And with Lieutenant Coleman's promotion,
[34:31] that opens a void for Sergeant.
[34:32] We conducted oil boards about a month and a half ago, and the best candidate by far is
[34:38] a recent hire by the City of Neosho, a police officer with over 20-plus years of experience
[34:42] and maturity, and that's going to be Sergeant Seth Embry.
[34:46] Please come up.
[34:55] Sergeant Embry comes to us with a lot of law enforcement experience, but only that in the
[34:59] short amount of time that he has been here, great respect from the other men and women
[35:03] of the police department.
[35:07] In fact, I've heard numerous times that the officer says that we could not have
[35:11] I picked a better person to help lead that shift currently working with Sergeant Barton
[35:16] Coleman.
[35:18] He
[35:23] previously worked for the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
[35:26] He also worked for the Oklahoma Department of the GRDA and he flies a helicopter.
[35:35] He's currently moving to the Neosho area here soon.
[35:38] He's currently processing his house and he's committed to Neosho.
[35:43] This is his home and he's glad he's back.
[35:44] and we're glad to have him back home, too.
[36:07] It's fine.
[36:08] It's okay.
[36:09] He's nervous.
[36:19] So this is the Neosha Men and Women
[36:21] of the Neosha Police Department.
[36:21] I'd like to introduce you to Sergeant Seth Hambry,
[36:24] the very side.
[36:28] Thank you so much for your thought.
[36:31] And let me be sorry for the golden belt buckle.
[37:02] It's that time of quarter.
[37:04] We have an officer of the quarter.
[37:06] Some people would say he's vu-tastic,
[37:10] setting a whole new vu standard.
[37:13] Vu has come back to us at the Neosha Police
[37:15] Department.
[37:16] He had to take care of family.
[37:18] It always comes first.
[37:19] He went to take care of family, which separated his first appointment and came back to us.
[37:23] And since he has come back, every supervisor and officers that work with and even the investigative
[37:28] bureau says that this young officer's investigations are second to none.
[37:33] So Officer Brandon Vue, please come up and bring your family up here too.
[37:38] Let's embarrass them all.
[37:41] Brandon Vu, in recognition of his outstanding professionalism, leadership, dedication to
[37:46] service, Officer Vu consistently demonstrates initiative, reliability, and a commitment
[37:50] to thorough investigations while serving as a trusted resource to his fellow officers
[37:54] and command staff. His positive attitude, as bar none, strong work ethic and pursuit
[38:01] of excellence embodies the highest standards of the Neosha Police Department. We're proud
[38:04] to have you back and I'm proud of the hard work that you've been doing, Mr.
[38:07] Vu. Thank you.
[38:09] And
[38:32] if you guys don't recognize Mr. Vue, Mr. Vue was the guy that had that hit, take, talk
[38:37] video whenever we introduce the new uniforms.
[38:42] Thank
[38:50] you, council.
[38:55] Congratulations, guys.
[38:56] Pete, don't think there'll be a helicopter in the new budget.
[39:01] Moving on to new business, bill number 2026-48.
[39:07] Bill number 2026-48 in ordinance of the city of Neosha, Missouri, authorizing the
[39:13] City to enter into an agreement with Health Equity Inc. for the purpose of
[39:16] administering an amended Section 125 cafeteria premium only plan and
[39:21] authorizing the Mayor to execute the same by and behalf of the City of the
[39:24] Ocean. For the purpose of discussion we have a motion.
[39:33] Second. Welcome. Good
[39:36] evening Council. The purpose of this item is to renew our Section 125
[39:41] premium only pop plan. That helps save both the City and employees at
[39:46] at least 30% increase taxes for insurance.
[39:51] Any questions?
[39:56] Everything appears good to you?
[39:58] Yes.
[40:01] Call the roll.
[40:11] Thank you, Council.
[40:12] Thank you.
[40:14] Bill number 2026-50, surplus police equipment.
[40:19] Bill number 2026-50, in ordinance of the city of Neosho,
[40:23] Missouri, declaring certain personal property as surplus
[40:26] and authorizing the city manager
[40:27] to execute the appropriate documents.
[40:29] Do we have a motion and a second?
[40:31] Mr. Mayor, for the purpose of discussion and possible approval for bill number 2026-50.
[40:38] Seconded.
[40:39] Welcome back.
[40:40] Thank you, Council.
[40:41] Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
[40:43] This past budget year, you guys authorized a substantial investment in the Neosha Police
[40:47] Department when you purchased us Taser 10s.
[40:50] Now, Taser 10s are truly what Taser envisioned for law enforcement and be able to de-escalate
[40:56] and help resolve matters in a less violent way.
[41:00] in a way that allows us to stabilize, allows us to de-escalate situations, and allows greater
[41:05] efficacy than what the previous TASER models had.
[41:09] We have implemented those TASERS, and the old TASERS that we've had, the X-26s, are no
[41:13] longer a use of the Department.
[41:15] Most don't work.
[41:16] The cartridges are obsolete, and frankly, the X-26 is obsolete to the New York Police
[41:20] Department.
[41:21] There's no need for us.
[41:23] There have been a series of agencies who do not have TASERS and have asked
[41:26] for our tasers if we're so willing to give it to them and so we presented this item to
[41:34] you for consideration to surplus our tasers and give them to law enforcement agencies
[41:39] within Newton and McDonald County who are asking or requesting tools that help them
[41:43] in their jobs as well.
[41:48] So basically we're not selling them, we're going to give them to other departments that
[41:52] can use them.
[41:53] Yes, sir.
[41:53] So, council, this has been common practice with the city.
[41:58] Our older equipment, you know, you've got smaller agencies that can't afford them.
[42:04] We have, in the past, relinquished those to other departments.
[42:07] There is a waiver that we have them find releasing liability and such.
[42:12] I think they've even done it in the fire department at times, too, so this is not
[42:17] uncommon.
[42:19] Any questions?
[42:21] Call the roll.
[42:29] Thank you, sir.
[42:33] Bill number 2026-51,
[42:36] Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
[42:38] Bill number 2026-51, in ordinance of the City of Neosho, Missouri,
[42:42] authorizing the City of Neosho to enter into an agreement with Anthem Insurance
[42:46] Companies Inc. and Indiana Corporation for the purpose of offering
[42:49] group health insurance and authorize the mayor to execute the same
[42:52] by and in behalf of the City of Neosho.
[42:54] Do we have a motion?
[43:05] Good evening again, Council.
[43:11] The purpose of this item is to get Council's approval for Mayor Workman to sign our fiscal
[43:17] year 2027 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Renewal Packet.
[43:21] That also includes the summary of benefits agreements and new case agreement with IBC.
[43:26] Originally when they came to us it was a 17% renewal rate and IBC was able to get
[43:33] that down to a 5% renewal increase for us.
[43:36] Awesome.
[43:38] Any questions?
[43:39] Very good. We appreciate that.
[43:43] Call the roll.
[43:45] Councilman Cobb?
[43:47] Yes.
[43:47] Councilman Smith?
[43:49] Yes.
[43:50] Council of the Motion passed, 6-0.
[43:52] Thank you.
[43:53] Thank you.
[43:55] Resolution Bill Number 2026-31,
[43:59] Agreement with Summers Well Drilling.
[44:01] Resolution Bill Number 2026-31,
[44:05] a resolution of the City of Neosha, Missouri,
[44:07] approving an agreement for construction services
[44:09] with Summers Well Drilling Inc. and Oklahoma Corporation for the purpose of constructing
[44:13] and installing an irrigation well at the neoshow golf course spring valley golf club
[44:17] for the not to exceed price of one hundred thirty four thousand eight hundred eighteen
[44:21] dollars and twenty three cents and authorizing the mayor to execute the same by the behalf
[44:25] of the city of neoshow.
[44:29] We have a motion.
[44:36] This
[44:39] agenda item this was this bid was accepted on
[44:42] July 21st meeting. This is the contract that we will present to the company that's
[44:47] going to be doing the work at the golf course.
[44:51] Any questions for Mr. Kennedy?
[44:54] Now, this is irrigation.
[44:57] Well.
[44:57] Yeah, so this well.
[44:59] THANKS FOR WATCHING!
[45:00] Resolution bill basically dump right into the pond that we have now that we are gate out
[45:04] of.
[45:07] Call the roll, no more questions.
[45:14] Yeah. Council the motion passed, six to zero. Moving
[45:18] on, resolution bill number 2026-32, land and water conservation grant resolution. Resolution
[45:25] bill number 2026-32, a resolution the city of Neosha, Missouri authorizing the application
[45:31] to seek federal assistance from the land and water conservation fund program for the
[45:35] The purpose of constructing the Rockerdyne Park Splash Pad within the City of Neosho
[45:39] and authorizing the Mayor and or City Manager to execute the application and other necessary
[45:43] documents.
[45:45] Do we have a motion?
[45:53] Second.
[45:54] Welcome.
[45:55] Okay.
[45:56] Thank you, Mayor Counsel.
[45:58] We are seeking funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund program to assist
[46:02] with the construction of the Rockerdyne Park Splash Pad, which is a component of
[46:06] the plan Rockerdyne Park Development.
[46:08] As part of the application process, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources requires a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute the grant application and related documents.
[46:18] The resolution also affirms the city's commitment to providing the required 50% local match, completing the project within the required timeframe if awarded, operating and maintaining the facility for public use and complying with all applicable federal and state grant requirements.
[46:33] And staff recommends approval.
[46:36] Any questions? This is basically just giving you the opportunity to go out.
[46:43] Correct. And I believe that the top amount that we can get is $500,000, which we would be responsible for 50%.
[46:51] Awesome. Any questions?
[46:57] Call the roll.
[46:59] Councilman Cobb?
[47:00] Yes.
[47:01] Councilman Smith?
[47:02] Yes.
[47:02] Council with a motion passed, 6-0.
[47:05] Thank you.
[47:06] Moving on to appointments and vacancies. We have a motion we need a motion to
[47:12] reappoint Comer Park to the library.
[47:20] Seconded.
[47:25] Councilman Cobb? Yes. Councilman
[47:27] Smith? Yes. Councilman Motion Path 6 to 0. Report of City Officer. Council I don't
[47:36] believe staff has anything unless council has questions for staff. Seeing
[47:42] nothing further before the council we will adjourn. We have a moment and a second to it.
[47:49] I'll make that motion.
[47:51] All in favor. All in favor.
[47:56] There's a national night.