Council approves money for fireworks display

Nevada Daily Mail

The Nevada City Council decided during its Tuesday night meeting to contribute $500 to the annual Fourth of July fireworks display, which will be held on June 27 at the Vernon County fairgrounds.

Nevada Mayor Brian Leonard said that the council had discussed doing this during its budget workshops last fall and the council may want to look at putting it in the budget as a line item

Kevin Williams told the council during its Tuesday meeting that this year he is doing all of the fundraising for the event and with the city's commitment he is about half way to collecting the amount needed for the display.

He said currently Marlene Scotten is working with him on the vendors and entertainment.

Williams said that none of the others who had worked on the display in the past were involved this year and the he looking for volunteers to help.

He said that despite rumors to the contrary, the fireworks display is not and has never been affiliated with any political party. It is about celebrating this country's independence.

In other business the council:

Heard a report from Butch Beeman of Troutt, Beeman & Co. P.C., on the 2014 annual city audit his firm had conducted. He told the council that the city received a "clean opinion -- with no qualifications. This is the highest level opinion we can render.

* Voted 5-0, to pass on first reading a special ordinance accepting the $7,228.20 bid from Dexter Pump Service LLC, for a pressure maintenance pump including installation, for the Frank E. Peters Golf Course. The pump is part of the golf course irrigation system.

* Voted 5-0, to pass on first reading a special ordinance accepting the dedication of a water main extension for the Holiday Inn Express, located off Johnson Drive. The water line was needed to properly serve the hotel.

* Voted 5-0, to pass on first reading a special ordinance approving Change order No. 1, to the city's contract with Rosetta Construction LLC, for improvements to the city's wastewater collection system. The changes include a different brand of pumps, using a thicker walled pipe in parts of the project and the inclusion of a permit from the Corps of Engineers into the agreement. The changes, which have been approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which is funding the project with a State Revolving Loan program loan, will result in a net increase of $45,424.55 to the original construction agreement.

* Voted 5-0, to approve an agreement with Nevada Little League Football to allow the organization to enlarge the football field at Twin Lakes Sports Complex to a full size field, move the fence on the east and north sides of the field, move the bleachers and light poles. Nevada Little League Football will cover any cost involved in the expansion. Council member Jayne Novak said that she was unhappy there was no representative from the organization to answer questions about the project and they should consider attending the next council meeting.

* Voted 5-0, to pass on first reading a special ordinance accepting a utility easement located In lots 1,2 and 3 of Atlantic Estates as granted by Rodney L. Beard and Mary K. Beard, as recommended by the Nevada Planning Commission.

* Voted 5-0, to pass on first reading a special ordinance approving additional police services "to create a drug-free and crime-free environment and to provide for the safety and protection of the residents in Fairground Estates and Chapman Estates." The Nevada Housing Authority will reimburse the city for the officers salaries on a monthly basis, not to exceed $35,000 for the 12-month period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016

* Voted 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 1428 approving a temporary liquor by the drink license for Sharkey's Pub and Grub for Saturday July 11, from 5 to 11 p.m. at 118 and 120 West Walnut during the Saturday night part of the Tour of Nevada cycle races.

* Voted 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 1429 approving a temporary intoxicating liquor by the drink permit for DeLaney Vineyard & Winery LLC, for an event to be held at 418 E. Highland, July 24, from 5 to 10 p.m.

* Voted 5-0, to pass on second reading a special ordinance releasing the assessments against Lot No. 2 of Ashland Estates Plat 1, of Stutesman Realty.

* Voted 5-0, to pass on second reading a special ordinance releasing the assessments against Lot No. 9 or Ashland Estates Plat 1, of Stutesman Realty.

* Voted 5-0, to pass on second reading a special ordinance approving the execution of Change Order 2 to the city's contract with RE Smith Construction Company of Joplin. This change order involves plumbing, doors and hardware and other small items, as well as a credit from RE Smith for a total deduction of $2,455.

* Voted 5-0, to pass on second reading a special ordinance approving a contract with the Missouri Department of Transportation the design of the airport fuel facility project. MoDOT grant will provide for up to $78,817 for the completion of the design of the facility, with the city's providing $8,758 in matching funds.