City of Laurie, Missouri

The minutes of the public hearing and regular meeting were presented and approced.

Since there was no unfinshed business the board immediately entertained a presentation by Mary Ann Irwin on the Miracle Carriage and its use at the Laurie enchanted village of lights. The horse drawn carriage will be available to tour the enchanted village from the Baptist chucrch and back with hot chocalote while you are waiting. Cost $25.00 per couple or $40.00 per family.

An ordnance was then read and approved for the annual election to be held April 6, 2010 to elect the mayor and 1 alderman from each of the two wards.

A motion was made to pay all bills presented.

The Ballpark benefit for Mike Bryon was cacelled for lack of teams to participate.

The chlorine room being built by the city should be tested and ready around Dec 1, 2009.

Siren # 3 is now operational for early storm warning.

A letter dated Nov 6, 2009 was received from the dept of Natural Resources on samples taken Oct 15  which were in compliance on our sewer.

A request for Mrs. Huff to take her Nov holidays in December was oked.

The city recieved $8,000 for in car cameras due to Chief Calvins diligence in writing the grant application.

The board agreed to have the annual Christmas dinner and to pay bonuses.

Eagle scout Bell has built the new pavilion at the park that he asked permission to do. Please drive by and take a look.

L.J. Hipple has agreed to continue to serve on P & Z and Mrs. Bell was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Dave Christianson.

The committee for Wellhead protection which comprises of Mr Al Clever, Patrick Phillips, Mike Kenegy and Karie Maasen were accepted.

Mayor Chorpening informed the Board of Alderman as to the progress of thebudget and the board will meet on Monday  the 23rd of November at 6:00PM to approve same.

On the subject of the internet, the T-1 hookup is scheduled for the 8th of December and should be up and running then.

Motion was made to adjourn.

Respectfully;

Chuck Chorpening