Greentop Aldermen Approve Waste Plan Amendment, Metal Detector Purchase

GREENTOP, Mo. — The Greentop Board of Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s solid waste plan and authorized the purchase of a metal detector during its regular meeting Thursday, June 4, at Greentop City Hall.

The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Sarah Crawford. Also attending were Mayor Pro-Tem Rob Small, Alderwoman Jacqueline March, Alderman Ashley Robeson by teleconference, City Clerk Janie Weber and maintenance worker Mike Corrick. Alderman Keaton Nelson and Sewer Technician Les True were absent.

Luke Erwin, representing 4-H, reported that the group’s cook-off went well and drew good attendance. He said 4-H members still plan to clean around the Housing Authority parking lot and other areas of town following citywide yard sales. The group also discussed possible community service work at the Community Park, including rebuilding or painting the gazebo. Erwin said 4-H also planned a bake sale during citywide yard sales.

The board approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting, along with the treasurer’s report and payment of bills.

Corrick reported that work on a lean-to for the city garage is expected to begin this fall. The city will accept sealed bids for a box truck enclosure until noon Aug. 31. Bids may be mailed to P.O. Box 119 or placed in the overnight payment drop box at City Hall.

Aldermen also discussed dead trees that need to be removed and whether responsibility falls to the city or property owners. The city plans to seek bids for the removal of two trees.

Corrick said he continues to mow ditches to help control weeds and is still working on streets and manholes. Officials also discussed ongoing issues with Housing Authority tenants parking in the street, which creates problems for mowing and snow removal.

In the sewer report, aldermen were told E. coli levels remain high. A meeting was scheduled for 10 a.m. to review the city’s UV system.

Under active business, aldermen reviewed several ongoing items, including storm siren insurance bids, citywide yard sales set for June 7 and the 4-H contract, which was signed by Erwin, Crawford and Weber.

The board also approved an amendment to Ordinance No. 56, amending the city’s adopted municipal solid waste plan. Robeson made a motion to accept the ordinance as read, and Small seconded it. The ordinance passed by roll call vote, with March, Small and Robeson voting in favor. Nelson was absent.

Aldermen also discussed street paving plans for Fifth Street from Highway K to Main Street and North Marion Street from Fifth Street to the park intersection. The work would include raising 10 manholes. City officials said communication is ongoing with Lance at W.L. Miller, who needs the manhole sizes before the project can move forward.

The board approved the purchase of a metal detector for $1,255. March made the motion, and Small seconded it. The motion passed unanimously.

Under old business, officials noted that the midyear budget report remains in progress and cannot be completed until after June. The city also remains in need of an ordinance enforcer.

Aldermen entered closed session at 6:47 p.m. under the Missouri Sunshine Law for matters related to litigation, real estate and personnel. The closed agenda included contract employment and an employee evaluation.

The board returned from closed session and adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, with the date moved because of the Fourth of July holiday.