Nevada City Council to discuss Walton Lake drainage work at Tuesday meeting

The Nevada City Council is set to convene its regular session meeting on at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, at City Hall. The agenda for the meeting outlines various items, ranging from appointments to boards and commissions to consideration of bids and old and new business. The following is a preview of the upcoming agenda items.

The council will consider the reappointment of Julie Scotten and Lucia Green to the Library Board, both with terms expiring in June 2026. Additionally, the appointment of Don Crabtree and Jimmie Dye to the Plumbing Board will be discussed, both with terms expiring in June 2026.

The council will review and evaluate bids for two significant projects. First, they will examine Resolution No. 1715, which pertains to the reconstruction of Runway 13-31 at the Nevada Municipal Airport. After careful review and tabulation, the Airport Board and Lockner have recommended awarding the project to Emery Sapp and Sons, Springfield, Mo., for asphalt paving and Runway 2-20 stripping, amounting to $2,482,488.83.

The second bid, as outlined in Resolution No. 1717, involves the purchase of a hammer attachment for the backhoe. The attachment, required for all departments in Public Works, was broken during a sewer job on Main Street. The council will consider authorizing payment to Murphy Tractor and Equipment, John Deere, Kansas City, Mo., for a new hammer attachment, with an estimated cost of over $15,000.

Under old business, the council will conduct the second reading of two bills. Bill No. 2023-039 pertains to the execution of an agreement with the Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. This agreement aims to establish a Main Street Program in Nevada, with the city receiving an affiliate 40/60 matching grant for training and technical assistance. The council will decide whether to approve the agreement, which requires a payment of $12,320 for onsite technical assistance.

Bill No. 2023-040 focuses on the execution of an agreement with CivicPlus, Manhattan, Kan., for the redesign of the City's website, along with additional modules. The council will evaluate this proposal, which seeks to utilize $75,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to enhance citizen interaction and provide robust online services.

During the new business portion of the meeting, the council will address Resolution No. 1714, declaring certain equipment, vehicles, and items in the City's inventory as surplus property and authorizing their disposal. This resolution empowers the City Manager to manage the sale of these items, with the proceeds being deposited into the respective department's fund.

Resolution No. 1716 focuses on an agreement with OWN (formerly Anderson Engineering) for additional drainage work at Walton Lake. This agreement builds upon the existing partnership and aims to improve Izaak Walton Park and Lake, following an earlier resolution seeking a grant with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Lastly, Resolution No. 1718 will authorize payment to Vernon County for labor and material costs incurred during the Cedar Street bridge repairs. The repairs, previously approved under Resolution 1693, were carried out by the Vernon County Bridge crew, and this resolution finalizes the payment arrangement.