Board of Alderman meeting recap

by Cole Arndorfer

The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen met on Monday, October 28th.
 
After opening the meeting, Mayor Michael Todd turned the floor over to Julie Jenson of Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly Inc., presenting an overview of a new water tower for the north side of the city. Jenson said the proposed site of the new water tower would be on the Tyer Road site where there is currently already a half million-gallon storage tank. The project would increase the water storage capacity and water pressure for residents north of I-70.
 
Following Jenson’s presentation, the board moved into resolutions. The only item under resolutions was approved, allowing the city to spend funds to renew the annual software and hardware maintenance and support agreement with Neptune Technology. This agreement provides the city with coverage over the equipment used to read water meters for billing purposes.
 
City Administrator Ken Murphy raised the issue that the two scheduled meetings for November fall on Veterans Day and the week of Thanksgiving. Because of this, he suggested meeting just once in November, on the 18th.  After a motion, the board approved the November meeting schedule.
 
In the mayor’s report, Todd thanked all of the city staff for their work in the Downtown Spooktacular. Todd also discussed the possibility of adding some crosswalks in different spots in town where there are high traffic areas. The issue will be explored and brought back the board.
 
The next Board of Aldermen meeting will take place on November 18th at 6:30pm at City Hall.