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La Harpe City Council Discusses Ordinance Enforcements

The La Harpe City council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on May 12, at 7 p.m.

Answering roll call were Dave Clover, Marvin Miller, Randy Shumaker, Todd Stevens, Jim Lenix, Treasurer-Monalisa Graves, City Clerk-Lucretia McPeak, and Mayor Katherine Hasten-Reed. Amanda Donaldson was absent.

Also present: Tim Edwards, Dan Gillett, Tim Graves, Michael Rodeffer, Jim Ford, Jeanette Ford, and David Little.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Jim Ford brought up the fact that if nothing is going to be enforced, then why have a Police Department. He doesn’t understand why Ordinances aren’t being addressed.

There was a very lengthy discussion on the matter, and starting June 1st, Ordinances will be enforced for everyone.

The property on B street was commented on. Jim commended whoever was mowing the property It was asked if the City would pick up, or provide a dumpster to clean it up. It will be on the June agenda to discuss the issue.

It was also brought up that dogs are defecating in the City Cemetery. There should be NO pets in the City Cemetery.

Jeanette inquired about the burnt blue house on the east edge of town. Alderman Shumaker will look into it.

Committee Reports:

• A culvert at the bus barn needs repaired and made longer.
• There will be 2 new cell phones for the Police Department. The 2 old cell phones will be reset and sold.

Other Reports:

• Cold patch is needed.
• Time off policies were discussed.
• Treasurer Graves reported depositing $105.00 from cans in the City Park for playground equipment.
• Mayor Hasten-Reed on behalf of the Attorney, reported on waiting for returned paperwork from Mr. Miller on the abandoned building on B street.
• City right of way at Dallas Neff residence needs dirt and grass seed. There was a 4 inch black field tile that had a split and was repaired.
• On next agenda to replace 2 sensor’s at RO Plant for $1,024.80.
• Tim Edwards gave the council updates for arrests. He had a list of needs for the Police Department, which the council will go over. He talked about having cameras at City Hall.

Old Business

• The Council unanimously approved the April minutes and the treasurer’s report.
• The Solar Lease on Johnson Trust property will be on next agenda.
• The topic of vandalism at the City Park.
• The La Harpe Family Restaurant would like to get a Gaming License.
• The Old Council was adjourned.
• Leaving the old council was Alderman Miller.

New Business

Newly elected Alderman Jim Lenix-Ward 1, and Todd Stevens-Ward 2, were sworn in by City Clerk McPeak and seated with the council.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.