Village of Four Seasons public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Session Board Meetings
The Board of Trustees will meet to consider amending the 2023 budget and adopting the 2024 budget. The board will also discuss a speed limit change in The Estates and the use of license plate readers.
- R23.01 Amending 2023 Budget
- R23.02 Adopting 2024 Budget
- Speed limit change in The Estates
- License plate reader discussion
- Use tax on April Ballot
Regular Session Board Meetings
The Village of Four Seasons Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting on November 8, 2023. The board will review minutes, hear committee reports, and discuss unfinished business including a use tax, a USDA deer hunt proposal, storm siren and pathway agreement updates, short-term rental letters, and a tree removal ordinance. New business and general discussion are also on the agenda, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.
- Use tax discussion
- Dan McMurtry from USDA regarding deer hunt for next year
- Storm Siren Update
- Pathway Agreement Update
- Tree Removal Ordinance Update
Regular Session Board Meetings
The Village of Four Seasons Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, hear committee reports, and address unfinished business including a storm siren update, a pedestrian path easement agreement, a possible public meeting on license plate readers, a Wayfair online tax ballot item, and approval of the code of ordinances. New business includes a presentation from the USDA on a deer hunt for next year. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, ARPA budget, and legal counsel.
- County and Village Pedestrian Path Easement Access Agreement for approval
- License Plate Reader - possible public meeting with Village Residents
- Wayfair Online Tax on April Ballot
- Code of Ordinances Approval
- Dan McMurtry from USDA regarding Deer hunt for next year
Regular Session Board Meetings
The Village of Four Seasons Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, receive committee reports, and discuss unfinished business including storm siren and hiking/biking path updates. New business includes a proposed Wayfair online tax ballot item for April, consideration of license plate readers, and ARPA fund spending plans including technology upgrades. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- Wayfair online tax ballot item for April
- License Plate Readers discussion
- ARPA update and approval to spend for technology update (bids from Gerald)
- Storm Siren update
- Hiking/Biking Path update
Regular Session Board Meetings
The Village of Four Seasons Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to review minutes, finance reports, and committee updates. They will discuss unfinished business including a storm siren update, and consider the village insurance renewal. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters as allowed by state law.
- Storm Siren Update
- Village Insurance Renewal
- Closed session for personnel (RSMo 610.021(1) and/or (3))
- CDs moved to OakStar Bank
- Website updates
The Board of Trustees approved a transition to the Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) for village insurance. Trustees also agreed to mount a ham radio antenna and designate a downstairs office space for a ham radio operator.
- Approved MOPERM insurance option (unanimous)
- Approved mounting of ham radio antenna
- Approved designating downstairs office space for ham radio operator
- Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Regular Session Board Meetings
The Village of Four Seasons Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. They will review minutes, receive a finance report, and hear committee updates. Under unfinished business, they will discuss a budget amendment for hiking and biking paths. New business includes handling two certificates of deposit due in July and discussing social media for the village.
- Hiking and biking paths budget amendment
- Two CDs due July 2023
- Social media for the Village – Website, email, and Facebook
- Closed session for personnel matters
The Board approved the minutes from June 14 and June 22, 2023. Trustees authorized a $200 expenditure to move an evergreen tree at Bittersweet Park. The Board discussed social media management and the renewal of two expiring CDs.
- Approved June 14, 2023 Regular Session Minutes
- Approved June 22, 2023 Regular and Closed Session Minutes
- Approved $200 to move an evergreen tree at Bittersweet Park
- Decided to renew two expiring CDs based on the best available rate
Special Session Board Meetings
The Board of Trustees approved a motion to pay the road district for the Bittersweet project using ARPA funds. Luanne Ruck was sworn in as a member. The board discussed potential ARPA allocations for restroom restoration and path repairs.
- Approved payment to road district for Bittersweet project via ARPA funds
- Sworn in Luanne Ruck
- Entered closed session (5-0)
Regular Session Board Meetings
The Village of Four Seasons Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to address unfinished business, including siren upgrades, and new business on setting a minimum amount to execute the bid process. The board will also administer oaths to newly appointed officials and may enter a closed session for personnel matters.
- Siren upgrades discussion
- Minimum amount to execute bid process
- Oath of office for appointed Trustee Ranita Jones
- Oath of office for Village Clerk Danielle Glover and Deputy Clerk Brenda Shearrer
- Closed session for personnel (RSMo 610.021(1) and/or (3))
The Board of Trustees appointed a new Trustee, Village Clerk, and Deputy Village Clerk. The board unanimously approved the financial report and the meeting minutes. A proposal to allocate $20,000 for walking path repairs was discussed and tabled.
- Appointed Ranita Jones as Village Trustee
- Appointed Danielle Glover as Village Clerk
- Appointed Brenda Shearer as Deputy Village Clerk
- Approved Regular and Closed Session Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Report (unanimous)
- Tabled budget amendment to allocate $20,000 for walking paths
Regular Session Board Meetings
The Board of Trustees approved the contract for Village City Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney Todd Miller and paid his service invoice. The Board also approved a $776.00 insurance payment for the Village's portion of the Bark Park.
- Approved minutes from May 10, 2023 (3-1 abstain)
- Approved $776.00 insurance payment for the Bark Park (4-0)
- Approved contract for Todd Miller as Village City Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney (3-1)
- Approved payment of invoice for attorney Todd Miller (4-0)
Special Session Board Meetings
The Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 23.10, which amends procedures for the termination of employees. The decision followed a discussion regarding posting requirements and the legality of the amendment. The ordinance passed with a 3-2 vote.
- Approved January 11th, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 23.10 Amending Procedures for Termination of Employees (3-2)
Special Session Board Meetings
The Village of Four Seasons Board of Trustees is holding a special open meeting to discuss and coordinate on several administrative items, including ARPA funding requests and agreements, siren locations, the personnel manual, and various policies. The board may also adjourn to closed session as authorized by state law.
- ARPA – POA Request
- ARPA – Update & Resolutions
- LOLCG – ARPA Agreement
- Siren locations
- Policies on overtime, payroll, remote workdays, phones, and maintenance
The Board of Trustees approved engaging Jill Parks for legal opinions on CART funds, complaints, and annexation. The Board also approved rolling over a street fund CD and purchasing a new $250K general fund CD. No action was taken on the POA request or personnel policy manual.
- Approved engaging Jill Parks for legal opinion on CART Funds, complaints, and annexation
- Approved rollover of street fund CD to 9 months at 4.25%
- Approved purchase of $250K general fund CD at 9 months at 4.25%
- Approved release of collateral from CBOLO
- Tabled Personnel Policy Manual