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10/ TheBucknerClarion.com April 24, 2014 City Council Recap April 3rd and April 1lth Study Sessions Board of Aldermen Business Meeting - April 3, 2014 The board of Aldermen business meeting was held on April 3, at Buckner City Hall. The aldermen present included Molly Kinne, Jimmy Jones, Randy Buckallew, Jessica Thomas, Darrel Box and Jordan Elefson. In addition to the aldermen, Mayor Dan Hickson, City Administrator Yvonna Stapleton, City Clerk Larry Neidel and Public Works Superintendent Ed Burns were present for the meeting. Burns discussed issues with the Allen Street project. Poor design of curbs and gutters is resulting in improper drainage at the intersections of Allen and Cooper Streets and Allen and Cliff Streets. Burns discussed plans to meet with engineers to solve the problem and reported back to the board at the next meeting. Charlie Zitnik, D.A. Davidson & Co., spoke to the board members about various options for obtaining a line of credit to assist with funding for the upcoming downtown projects. The line of credit would provide payment assistance for City Hall's new building construction, new light posts in the district, and pouring blacktop on Hudson Street, from 24 Highway to the rail road tracks. Additionally, this money will be used for new sidewalks, curbs, and gutters on Hudson Street from Adams to Washington. This line of credit would consist of a fixed interest rate, with no penalty for early repayment. Zitnik will prepare documents for a line of credit of $1 million to present at the next meeting for approval. The aldermen voted in favor to approve the following companies for construction projects after bid submission: Rebarco Inc., Jackson County Electric, Heating & Cooling Service Co., and D&M. Board of Aldermen Study Session - April 11, 2014 The board of Aldermen study session was held on April 11, at Buckner City Hall. The aldermen present included Molly Kinne, Jimmy Jones, Randy Buckallew, Jessica Thomas, Darrel Box and Jordan Elefson. In addition to the aldermen, Mayor Dan Hickson, City Administrator Yvonna Stapleton, City Clerk Larry Neidel and Public Works Superintendent Ed Burns were present. Burns discussed additional inspection findings for the Allen Street projects. He shared with the board a letter from Bartlett & West Engineering that detailed the causes of and solutions for the failing drainage system. Bill 14-03, Ordinance 953 states the City of Buckner will receive a $1 million line of credit, from D.A. Davidson & Co., to assist in payment of the downtown construction projects. A roll call vote was taken and approved by all aldermen. An executive session was added to the agenda to discuss real estate. Have something you want to sell? Advertise in our classified section. Great rates. Great exposure. Call today! 866.824.1020 and select 0. Heart of God Fellowship Holds 18 th Annual Biker Sunday Heart of God Fellowship, in Buckner Missouri, hosted their annual Biker Sunday on April 13. This event welcomes fellow motorcycle enthusiasts, families and individuals of faith to join in a day of worship. This year marked the 18 th event, sponsored by members of the church with a vast amount of support from other bike ministries, including several chapters of the Christian Motorcyclist Association. The gathering included a Sunday morning worship service, a cook- out style lunch, bounce houses and live music performed by Klear Ambition, Danny Gray and members of the Heart of God worship team. Biker Sunday t-shirts and vest patches were on sale and a raffle was held to raise funds for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device for the church. Pastor Bob Kaps described the event as an effort to show appreciation to all the bikers for all they do in their communities as well as a way to bring spirituality into their lives. The event concluded with the traditional blessing of the bikes, where Pastor Kaps, Pastor Harlan Forkner and members of different ministries offered blessings to each bike. Top: 1942 motorcycle donated to Heart of God. Bottom: Sunday morning worship. By Jessica Mauzey 300 block of Hudson Street where new the municipal building will be located. See May 8th issue for more details. Richard and Connie Kephart's motorcycle derby cover.