September 4
The BOA scheduled a number of meetings leading up to the next BOA, October 2nd. The next BOA will be on November 6th, even though the 6th is the General Election, the hope is the interest in watching election results will motivate the BOA to have a short meeting.
One of the meetings scheduled will be a Budget Work Session on the September 25th, 7PM. Traditionally there have been meetings scheduled to shape up the budget prior to the formal proposal and passage by the BOA. That is what this Session is all about. Might be interesting, particularly in the area of the Water Department.
The Mayor has been singing the blues since last year regarding the lagging financial performance of the Water Department (puzzling to me, because the Mayor and BOA failed to pass on a couple of rate increases from KCMO, which, in turn has gobbled up the nest egg built up in the Department). A couple of big ticket expenses loom for Water, replacement of the software for the water tower and painting of the tower. George was asked about the timing and cost of these items. Software=$20,000 and it is already having problems and more than likely needs replacement soon. Painting the water tower could cost up to $80,000 and the it is likely needed within the next 6 years. There is no reserve or fund established to foot the bill when due. Additionally George pointed out the tower is beginning to show black streaks of dirt and mold which will require power washing soon...in addition to the usual maintenance required to clean the inside of the tower, no estimate given for the power washing, maintenance likely to cost $2,000 plus.
Prior to the BOA meeting on the 2nd of October, at 6PM there will be a public hearing on water and sewer rates. I think you might guess which direction the rates will go.
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| The water tower for Claxton, Georgia, celebrating its fruitcake manufacture. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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