The Houston City Council worked on nuisance properties and an updated fireworks ordinance during its Monday meeting.
The council selected Smith Hauling & Excavating to demolish 405 Phelps St. (the old Houston Mill) for $25,500. The company did the most recent demolition, at 304 Pine St., and it was stated that it did a good job.
Before the unanimous vote was passed, Ward III Alderman Don Romines asked Larry Tyrrell, city attorney, if he believed the council followed the proper steps.
Tyrrell stated that he believes the proper procedures have been taken, including remediation periods, notices, bidding and other ordinance-based requirements.
The council also voted to go out to bid for demolition of a property at 216 Mill St. west of OK Tire.
Meeting items
- The council passed two ordinances to assist with grant-seeking initiatives, one for an airport runway paving project and another for transit program assistance.
- A certificate of deposit (CD) totaling about $28,800 will be moved from Simmons Bank to West Plains Bank for a 12-month term at 3.8% interest.
- A 10% payment with 5% retention to Central Missouri Excavation Contracting (CMEC) of Belle was approved for dirt work on the future outdoor recreational facility near Spruce Street. The payment totaled $61,709.34.
- The reappointment of Rhonda Ledbetter to the Houston Housing Authority board until 2029 was approved.
- Trash service will run normally the week of May 25 (Memorial Day). Recycling will not operate Monday, May 25 and will be collected one day later than normal for each route.
- A $13,760 bid from 417 Gutter Pros was approved for the replacement of two pavilion roofs at Emmett Kelly Park.
The meeting adjourned after 47 minutes at 6:17 p.m.
