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Lakeview park work, contracts, recognition among items on Bonne Terre agenda

City recognizes Tyler for Relay For Life efforts

By TERESA RESSEL
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

BONNE TERRE — As the chairperson for St. Francois County Relay For Life the past three years, Carolyn Tyler has given hope to many individuals with cancer.

That’s why the city’s Community Betterment Committee chose to honor Tyler for her commitment to making Bonne Terre a better place to live. Janet Barton, chairperson of the committee, presented a plaque to Tyler during the city council meeting Monday night.

Janet said Tyler was fundamental in raising about $200,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay this year. The year before, they raised almost $170,000. Next year, Dave Bahr will be the chairperson.

In other matters, the council approved pay requests to GWS for the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant and to Essex for the Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant but did not address the bid they received from a company for sludge removal. Instead, they talked about getting bids from other companies, including local ones that don’t yet have the equipment.

During his report, City Manager Larry Barton said work is beginning on the restrooms in Lakeview Park. He said 30 new picnic tables have been ordered for the parks and the concession stand behind city hall will open this week. He’s still hoping the street paving project will start this month.

Barton said the prison inmates are back working on the trash truck. Library director, Doris Smither, asked Barton if that meant she was also going to get her inmate cleaning crew back at the library. She said she hasn’t had a cleaning crew for several weeks. Barton said he would see.

Ward 4 Councilman Ed Hottle asked the council members what they thought about a Community Development Block Grant in his ward. He said one step is a survey to make sure they meet certain guidelines such as income level of residents. Money from the grant would be used to pave streets and matching money would be required. The matter was referred to the grant committee.

Janet asked the city to look into Missouri Community Assessment and Planning Process for something similar to a comprehensive study for the city.

The council discussed a new service contract with Alliance for wastewater services only. The original contract had been for five years and there are three years remaining. The new proposed contract also asked for a five-year contract. Council member Cindy Driemeier said she felt five years was too long.

Mayor Fritz Gower said he had some questions before they approved the contract. He said he felt some negotiating could be with Alliance on the contract length. Gower said Alliance has done well with the city’s wastewater operations.

Council members discussed purchasing a credit card machine for residents to pay utility and court bills. The city manager said he believes they can pass on what the city is charged for each transaction to the customers through a user fee.

Councilman LeeRoy Calvert said the previous council had talked about it. He said he felt it would be a good investment.

During the public comment part of the meeting, Sheila Sparks complimented the Community Betterment Committee for their work on Miners Park. Janet said they have purchased a gazebo for the wedge.

Another resident asked why the street sweeper wasn’t being used. The city manager said he didn’t have anyone he trusted to operate it and he was cutting back on fuel costs.

Teresa Ressel is a reporter for the Daily Journal and can be reached at 573-431-2010, ext. 179 or at tressel@dailyjournalonline.com.

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