Opening discussion at the Butler City Council was the amendment concerning a tax for Missouri highways, bridges and other related work did not pass.
In Bates County the measure passed but statewide it was defeated 590,963 to 407,532.
Here in the Butler area, plans were discussed for another interchange on I-49 at TT, near Butler’s Industrial Park, to ensure the safety of pedestrians when they walk through the underpass on 52 Highway on West Fort Scott.
Work is expected to begin about August 25th on runway drainage and asphalt improvements, and the airport will be closed from four to six weeks while that work is done.
The proposed change in Butler’s animal control rules failed as the City Council didn’t give it the “go.” However, the microchip plan did pass, and goes into effect immediately. The fee of $25 is mandatory for canines but not for felines. This includes both dogs and cats, and the chips are available now at the Butler Police Department.
The city staff is working with Elizabeth Ogg on a market study of Butler and Bates County, concerning what types of business that are needed in the area. A list has been developed, but no plan of action as yet.
Butler will be monitoring the safety of employees and their regard for safety rules. Hand in hand with that, city employees are asked to report any issues they feel would make their work safer.
Trent Diehl, Director of Public Works, reported to the City Council the city dump truck is worn out, but a new one costs around $100,000. And even repairs to the old truck would cost $50,000. Trent had told the Council earlier, that it would be best to convert a city bucket truck into a dump truck, so bids were taken and
the Kranz Company of Kansas City got the bid at less than $24,000. The Council accepted that bid.
Also Trent pointed out to the Council that a city pole with three electric transformers on it is leaning dangerously at 717 West Pine. B&L Electric will take care of that problem for $27,665.
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