Board of Aldermen meeting recap

     Following a public hearing to consider the renewal of a conditional use permit by Dennis Shrout to operate Valley Speedway at 348 E Old US Highway 40, the Board approved the renewal of a conditional use permit, extending the term of renewal to 10 years. 
     The Board approved a resolution to purchase upgraded service weapons for all police officers and a resolution to purchase new taser devices and supporting equipment. 
     The Board also approved resolutions to purchase four sets of bleachers for the Armstrong Park ball fields and to purchase replacement metal exterior doors at the Grain Valley Aquatic Center. 
     Under ordinances, the Board approved the second reading of a resolution to approve the voluntary annexation of property owned by Dale and Teresa Smith and The Road Church at 4112 and 4108 S Buckner Tarsney Road. Also approved was the second reading of an ordinance for the final development plan approval for Copper Creek, formerly known as The Lofts at Creekside Landing. The development will include four buildings that will contain 24 units in each building, three four-plexes, and one duplex, for a total of 110 units. 
     Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Davies reminded the Board of a public workshop on February 28th for the City's Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan on Tuesday, February 28th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Sni-A-Bar Elementary School.
     The next meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held at 7:00pm on Monday, February 27th at City Hall.