The Perryville Board of Aldermen approved Mayor Larry Riney’s appointments for various city committees, as well as a number of resolutions and bills when it met in regular session July 1 at city hall.
Riney announced the following committee appointments: Park Board (five-year term): Chris Schemel and Wayne Pohlman; Planning and Zoning (4-year term): Dennis House and Ron Courtois (third position vacant); Board of Adjustments (five-year term) Ron Herman; Cablecast Board (threeyear term): Jennifer Streiler; Advisory Council PV Higher Ed Center (three-year term): Jane Sparkman to replace Angie Prost; and University of Missouri Extension Council (three-year term): Sean Unterreiner.
Among the bills approved was $159,975.50 to Centermark Construction, LLC, related to the Heimos Lift Station and $140,183.44 to Zoellner Construction Company for the School Street Lift Station. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place for the School Street Lift Station on May 16.
Board members reviewed and approved project specifications for the Perry Park Center Aquatic Center Infrastructure Rehabilitation project and authorized the city to advertise for qualifications.
City Administrator Brent Buerck said, “Proposed as a design building project, this process will allow the city to select a reputable contractor and architect team who will be responsible for both identifying and making all necessary repairs to the natatorium roof damaged in March’s tornado.”
Bids for the Downtown Events Pedestrian Crossing project were reviewed and approved, with the bid awarded to Lappe Cement Finishings, Inc., with the recommendation or City Engineer Baer, for $150,051.
“This project has been periodically discussed with the board as a way to expand downtown’s festival area,” Buerck said. “City Engineer Baer has put together a plan and staff has completed the bidding. In the meantime, the city will need to secure easements from both the American Tractor Museum and the American Legion.”
Buerck asked the board to make their approval contingent on the city securing easement.
Approval was given for the placement of a Wayfinding Kiosk Sign at the corner of Jackson Street and E. Sainte Marie Street. The grant was secured by Alicia Wibbenmeyer, and the corner was her preferred location. With the approval of the board, the city will receive confirmation of any work performed on the interior side of the square by the county commission.
Resolutions approved included entering into a rental agreement of hanger space with Brian Keath, entering into a memorandum of understanding with St. Vincent Schools relative to observation of security cameras.
According to Buerck, the memorandum of understanding clarifies the city’s responsibilities related to the observation of security cameras located through the St. Vincent Schools campus.
“In short,” said Buerck, “this is a passive observation, but the cameras’ availability will prove invaluable during an emergency or crisis situation.”
The board approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance amending the Perryville Municipal Code in relation to special use regulations in heavy industrial districts. A second reading in a future meeting will need to be approved for the amending of the municipal code to take place.
“The staff is happy to report that Ranken’s student body has grown to the point where additional instructors are needed,” Buerck said. “With this growth, the need for student housing is becoming more and more evident. The concept of housing adjacent to Ranken was part of PGAV’s zoning recommendations and staff propose moving this particular item ahead sooner than other changes. While scheduled for the first reading this evening, City Attorney Pistorio has proposed a public hearing occur at the next meeting before final adoption. Once approved, the city can release an RFP to see if there is private sector interest in developing apartments at that location.”
The meeting closed with committee reports from Public Works, Public Safety, Finance, Liaison, and Economic Development. Also presenting reports to the board were the city administrator, engineer, attorney and police department. The board then concluded the meeting with concerns, comments and other non-action items.
