City Council Meeting 3-16-26

The City Council of Moberly held a meeting on March 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and moved forward for approval. Key procurement topics included approval of change orders for contracts with Courtney Construction LLC and Brown and Root Industrial Services LLC related to stormwater projects, and a sewer service agreement for Heritage Hills Golf Course. The council also approved a resolution to appropriate $713,541.74 for city expenses. During the work session, bids for a new mower at Oakland Cemetery were reviewed, with a recommendation to purchase a "Bad Boy" mower due to reliability and cost considerations. The council reviewed proposals for administration and engineering services for the Silver Lane grant project, recommending Bartlett & West and the Mark Twain Council of Governments respectively. Additionally, proposals for outsourced accounting services were considered, with a recommendation to select Sikitch based on experience and pricing. The council discussed the need to hire a grant writer to assist with applying for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to replace expiring SCBA air packs and harnesses for the fire department, noting the high cost of replacement (estimated at $300,000) and the competitive nature of the grant. The council agreed to move these items forward to the next meeting for formal approval. No objections were raised to advancing these procurement actions.