Vol. 9, Issue 1 January 2012

Randy Gaines Dept. of Public Works

Jon Broom Dept. of Public Safety

UPCOMING MEETINGS JANUARY 2012

Meeting dates and times are subject to change

Monday, January 2 - City Offices Closed

Tuesday, January 3 4:00 PM – Planning & Zoning Commission

Wednesday, January 4

4:30 PM – Library Board Meeting

Monday, January 9 Noon - Housing Authority Board Meeting

Noon – Regular City Council Meeting 5:15 PM – Park Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 10

11:30 AM - DED Executive Board Meeting 4:00 PM – BMU Commission Meeting

Monday, January 16

Martin Luther King Day - City Offices Closed

Tuesday, January 17 11:30 AM – LCRA Commission Meeting

Thursday, January 19

11:30 AM – Strategic Plan Implementation Commission

Friday, January 20

11:00 AM – Stormwater Management Committee

Monday, January 30 11:30 AM – Special City Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 31

4:00 PM – Tourism Advisory Board Meeting

City Council Legislative Update

The Sikeston City Council will be meeting at noon on Monday, January 9 to conduct the second reading and take action on Bill 5867 that calls for a reduction in the number of voting members on the DED Executive Board to six. At this time no other business items are on the Council’s agenda.

COMPOST SITE SCHEDULE

Wed., Jan. 4, 7:30-11:45 AM & 1-3:30 PM Saturday, January 28, 8 AM - Noon

TENTATIVE AGENDA

SIKESTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012

Noon - 105 East Center Street, Sikeston, Missouri

A. Second Reading and Consideration of Bill 5867, Amending Section 130.680 of Title I, Article VIII, Board of Economic Development, of City Code

B. Other items as may be determined during the course of the meeting.

Sikeston CVB Introduces New Tour Series

The role of Sikeston’s Convention & Visitors Bureau is to economically assist local businesses and motels by bringing visitors to Sikeston. This is accomplished through a regional marketing effort that highlights both Sikeston’s strategic location on the interstate highway system, and by working with local event organizers and sponsors to inform populations within our primary market (Missouri, Illinois and Texas) of local offerings. Alone, Sikeston may not have the ability to pull weekend or day-trippers from St. Louis or Illinois. However, by packaging the events and sites of the four-county area with the lodging, restaurant and shopping opportunities found in Sikeston, a “win-win” scenario is created for the region. Sikeston’s “Tour” series includes: Art & Antique Lovers Tour; Historic Home Tour; Wine Country Tour; Veterans Memorial Driving Tour; Fishing Trail; Nature, Hiking & Bird Watching Trail; and Restaurants, Cafes & Pubs Tour. CVB Staff invites you to experience these tours, as well. Details are available on the CVB website at www.visitsikeston.com.

PROPOSED 5-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN FOR FY-13 THROUGH FY-17

SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT/DIVISION

FY-13 FY-14 FY-15 FY-16 FY-17

Department Request Request Request Request Request

Public Safety $1,025,000 $396,500 $504,500 $409,500 $6,552,500

Public Works $643,000 $591,600 $434,500 $439,500 $105,000

General Government $100,850 $36,050 $31,450 $47,100 $40,900

Administrative Services $14,400 $6,900 $0 $1,200 $3,600

Economic Development $7,000 $0 $30,000 $0 $0

PROPOSED 5-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN ALL DEPARTMENTS $1,790,250 $1,031,050 $1,000,450 $897,300 $6,702,000

City Council Accepts 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan

During their Special Meeting of December 19, the Sikeston City Council accepted the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2013 through 2017. The Capital Plan is a needs assessment as determined by each department. This information is used as a planning tool for budget preparation, as it reflects anticipated purchases from the Transportation Fund for eligible Street Division purchases and from the Capital Improvement Fund.

Cost estimates are based on projected needs, at current costs. Future conditions and circumstances will dictate modification of this plan. Any purchase proposed in the plan is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the Sikeston City Council, and subsequent authorization to proceed with the bid process by the City Manager.

City Recognizes 2011 Outstanding Employees

Dale Graham DPW Skilled Worker

Ryan Smith Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer

James McMillen

DPS Lieutenant

During the recent Employee Appreciation Dinner several employees were recognized for their contributions to City operations. Honorees included Anne Quick, who was named the 2011 Governmental Services Employee of the Year; Dale Graham, the Public Works Employee of the Year; Ryan Smith, the Public Safety Employee of the Year; and Lt. James McMillen, the Administrative/ Supervisory Employee of the Year. Years of Service Awards were also presented. 5-Year honorees included Richard Cassel, Matt Jones, Kathy Medley, Justin Miller and Brent Mullin. 10-Year honorees were Zach Albright, Keith Brown, Lois Cokenour, Kerri Gilmore, Amanda Groves, Chris Hart, Joey Henry, Barry McDowell, Chris Meredith and Andy Vanover. 15-Year honorees included John Blakely and Cindy Sturgeon. Steve Lee was honored for 20 years of service. Mark Crocker and Ken Dicus were recognized for 30-years of service, and Charlotte Hale was honored for her 40-years of service with Sikeston Public Safety.

Anne Quick DPW Admin. Asst.

Upcoming Events Jan. 4-Feb. 28 37th Annual Regional High School Art Show Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery, 116 W. Malone, Downtown Sikeston Open Tues.-Sat.10 AM-4 PM, www.sikestondepot.org

This show features works from 12 area high schools with more than 175 pieces of art.

Jan. 13 Downtown Gallery Walk Historic Downtown Sikeston, 5-7:30 PM Participants include Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery, Sweetgum Gallery, Front

Street Studio & Gallery, Tradewinds Trading Post, and Here We Go Again. Enjoy this bi-monthly event featuring local and guest artists; includes artist’s reception,

music and light hors d’oeuvres. For more information contact the Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery, 573-481-9967.

Feb. 15 Family Night at the Museum – Theme: Stargazing Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery, 116 W. Malone, Downtown Sikeston, 5-7 PM

Here’s an opportunity for quality time with the family. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Free admission. For more information contact the Sikeston Depot at 573-481-9967.

Snow Removal Procedures During a snow event the City is divided into four quadrants with the City's four snowplows working simultaneously. Street and Park Division personnel work 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week until the streets are passable. Streets are prioritized with major arteries, hills and curves being the first to be treated and cleared. City crews will be working in the following priority order: Major Streets (West of Main Street) Kingshighway Wakefield Jaycee New Madrid Helen Downtown Murray lane Tanner Railroad crossings South West West North School Zones North West Rose Parkway Henning School Street

Major Streets (East of Main Street) Salcedo (Main to Ingram) Industrial Drive Selma Helen Marion Kennedy S. Ingram County Line Smith N. Ingram Glenn Linn Ables Road Mitchell Illinois Pine Plaza Schools George E. Day Parkway Hills and Curves Murray Lane Compress Delores Butler Wakefield Troy North Street N. Kingshighway Helen Smith Ables Road Ford Salcedo at Ingram S. Kingshighway N. Ingram Virginia Salcedo William Once these streets are cleared, City crews will focus on secondary streets. For additional information on the City’s snow removal procedures, go to www.sikeston.org. Main Street, Malone Avenue and portions of Salcedo Road are State Routes. MoDOT crews maintain these streets.