City Of Billings   P.O. Box 207   Billings, MO 65610

             Phone 417-744-2581               Fax 417-744-4560                                          

                    AGENDA

FOR THE REGULAR SESSION OF

THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

                                                  MAY 10, 2012,

                          AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COMMUNITY HALL     

ROLL CALL.

Opening of the Meeting.

Review of the Minutes for the April 12, 2012 Regular Session Board Meeting.  Vote

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

OLD BUSINESS.

1. a.      Thomas to discuss flag and signs from last meeting.
2. b.      Hopkins to present Investment Policy with some changes.

NEW BUSINESS, INCLUDING MEMORIALS AND ORDINANCES.

1. a.      Thomas to discuss a ballpark figure on a stage at the City Park by Pavilion.  Vote.
2. b.      Pierce to discuss on completion of project on Community Hall.  Vote.
3. c.       Thomas to discuss Fair Ad to half a page.  Vote
4. d.      Pierce to update the Board about the Meeting in Ozark on the Taxes.  Vote
5. e.      Rufer to discuss someone to hang the door at the Community Hall.  Vote
6. f.        Hopkins to discuss TRIM Grant Application needs a letter of support from the City.  Vote.
7. g.      Rufer to discuss a replacement for Ward II. Vote.
8. h.      Motion to approve Payment of Wages, Expenses, Bill Statements and Other Expenditures for the Month of April 2012.  Vote

Treasurers Report/Court Report\Police Report/Water & Sewer Maint. Report\

Building Inspectors Report/Animal Control Report.

The Board may go into Closed Session Pursuant to Section 610.021(3) RSMo.  Roll Call Vote

The Undersigned Hereby Certifies That a True Copy of the Foregoing Agenda was posted at City Hall, Billings, Missouri on this the 8^th day of May 2012.

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Ruth M. Haskins, City Clerk

                                                            City of Billings  

                                          P.O. Box 207   Billings, MO 65610

          Phone 417-744-2581                                                          Fax 417-744-4560  

                                        Agenda for Economic Development Meeting

City of Billings

April 26, 2012 at 6:30 P.M.

Community Hall, Billings, Missouri

 1.    Welcome  -  Donna Thomas, BOA President

 2.     Introductions  -  New Interest Areas

 3.     Need for Secretary of these meetings?

City will provide the copies for monthly meetings

4.    Report of Findings  -  Jerry Ragin  – Business contacts

                           -  Resident contact person

Melissa Venable – Park, School, other

5.    Fairboard met on Monday, April 16, 2012 

 Results from meeting (of those who attended)

                    Movement of the 4 Horsemen and climbing rack hopefully before 4th of July

      6.      T.R.I.M.  Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance

                   Competitive cost-share program by the Missouri Dept. Of Conservation

                    Application signature & review needed by May 14, 2012. 

                    Proposal submitted by June 1, 2012

                    Notifications by or around September 1, 2012

                             a.  Melissa report of meeting and progress

      7.      Upcoming Community Information

                   a.  Rabies Clinic                 Saturday, May 5th      10:00 – 12:00

                                                                            Kent Veterinary

                   b.  Fairboard Meeting  May 14, 2012   7:00 City Park

                   c.  Fireworks Display at Dusk            Saturday, June 30th

                                                                             at City park            

                            Rod & Charlene Cowan, 4H Leader  Booth, concessions making plans  343-7321

1.  Set Date for next meeting

4th Thursday of Month      May 24, 2012   6:30  Community Hall

The Undersigned Hereby Certifies That a True Copy of the Foregoing Agenda was posted at City Hall,

Billings, Missouri on this 25th day of April 2012 at 3:00 P.M.

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Ruth M. Haskins, City Clerk

Members of the Board of Aldermen may be in attendance at this meeting.  No votes will be taken.

                                        Economic Development Meeting

                                            Thursday, April 26, 2012

                                                         6:30 pm

                                           Billings Community Hall

                                                  123 Washington

                                                Public Input Welcome

                            City Wide Spring Clean Up

                            Thursday, May 17, 2012

                                             City of Billings – Kent Veternary

                                                                    Rabies Clinic

                                                        Saturday,  May 5, 2012

                                                             10:00 am – 12:00 Noon

                                                                260 NE Hwy 60, Billings

                                                   Animal Licenses will be available

City Of Billings   P.O. Box 207   Billings, MO 65610

                                                         City Of Billings  

                                        P.O. Box 207   Billings, MO 65610

                  Phone 417-744-2581                      Fax 417-744-4560                                          

                         Agenda for Economic Development Meeting

                                                       City of Billings

                                               February 23, 2012 at 6:30 P. M.

                                         Community Hall, Billings, Missouri

I.    Welcome  -  Mayor Joe W. Walker

II.   Introductions

1. A.     Interest Area

III.  Exchange of Ideas   -   Brainstorming   -   Goal Setting                                                          

1. A.     Business
2. B.     Residential
3. C.     Recreational
4. D.    Other

IV.  Committees Formed

V.    Financial Aspects

VI.   Future Considerations

VII.  Set Date for next meeting

            4^th Thursday of Month ?

            Other Date_______________________

The Undersigned Hereby Certifies That a True Copy of the Foregoing Agenda was posted at City Hall, Billings, Missouri on this the 21st day of February 2012 at 3:00 P. M.

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Ruth M. Haskins, City Clerk

Members of the Board of Aldermen may be in attendance at this meeting.  No votes will be taken.

Any and/all citizens are Welcome to attend the 1st City of Billings Economic Development Meeting.

                       When:     Thursday  -  February 23, 2012  -  6:30 pm

                       Where:   Community Hall

                                          located at 119 NW Washington (across from Fire Station)

                      Please bring your thoughts and ideas for the future of Billings!

                                                         Fireworks Display

                                                 Saturday, June 30, 2012

                                                                  Dusk

                                                       Billings City Park

                Donations gladly accepted at City Hall to offset Firework Expenses

                City Of Billings   P.O. Box 207   Billings, MO 65610

                  Phone 417-744-2581                      Fax 417-744-4560                                          

           Agenda for the Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen

                                               February 9, 2012 at 7: 00 P. M.

                                         Community Hall, Billings, Missouri

ROLL CALL

Opening of the Meeting.

Review of the Minutes for the January 17, 2012 Regular Session Board Meeting.  Vote

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

OLD  BUSINESS.

1. a.      Motion to approve the Payment of Wages, Expenses, Bill Statements and Other Expenditures for the Month of December 2011.  Vote
2. b.      Treasurers Report/Court Report/Police Report/Water & Sewer Maint. Report/ Building Inspectors Report/ Animal Control Report for December 2011. Vote.

NEW BUSINESS, INCLUDING MEMORIALS AND ORDINANCES.

1. a.      Doug McNabb to discuss Jacob McNabb water responsibility.
2. b.      Mayor to set date for Economic Development Fund meeting.  Vote.
3. c.       Mayor to discuss nuisance procedures.  Vote.
4. d.      Mayor to discuss City vehicles and personal mileage.  Vote
5. e.      Mayor to discuss Easter and July 4^th.  Vote
6. f.        Monroe to discuss a ban on shooting fireworks in the City.  Vote.
7. g.      Motion to approve the Payment of Wages, Expenses, Bill Statements and Other Expenditures for the Month of January 2012.  Vote.

Treasurers Report/Court Report/ Police Report/ Water & Sewer Maint. Report/ Building Inspectors Report/ Animal Control Report.

Board will go into Closed Session Pursuant to RSMo 610.021(3) & (13) for the purpose of discussion and possible vote on hiring, firing, promoting or disciplining employees(3);

Individual personnel records,  performance ratings or records pertaining to employees(13).

Meeting will be closed to the Public.

Reopen regular Session.

No further business.

Adjournment.

The Undersigned Hereby Certifies That a True Copy of the Foregoing Agenda was posted at City Hall, Billings, Missouri on this the 7^th day of February 2012 at 3:00 P. M.

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Ruth M. Haskins, City Clerk