The council voted to approve the minutes from both the August 25th and September 8th meetings.

Bills – The council voted to continue to pay the bills.

Public Comment – Larry Smith brought a recommendation from the police personnel board to hire Bryce Sinclair. He lives in Grundy County and is post-certified to the state, with drug testing pending. The recommendation was that the council approve him to be hired as a full-time officer. Bryce Sinclair was approved by a unanimous vote.

Larry Smith then gave a report on a new portable LED sign that the police station had been awarded through a grant. It could be used in areas of the town where there are high levels of speeding or even to display route information at parades.

The Mayor wanted to let the council know that the school superintendent had high praise for the police’s response to a potentially dangerous situation at the high school. And that she wanted to thank the police for their assistance with the incident.

The Mayor also stated that the city is looking for someone to fill a seat on the building and nuisance board, and if anyone is interested to contact her.

Additionally, she stated that the next City Council meeting won’t be held due to it falling on Columbus Day.

Ordinance and resolutions

Council approved to read.

Bill No. 46 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PROPOSAL BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI, AND HOWE COMPANY, LLC FOR WORK ORDER NO. 23- SEWER LINING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI, TO EXECUTE THE SAME BY AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY.

This ordinance originated from the Utility Committee. Glen Briggs voted no, passing 5-1

Council approved to read

BILL NO. 45- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PROPOSAL BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI, AND CONSUMERS OIL & SUPPLY CO. FOR A LAND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI, TO EXECUTE THE SAME BY AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY

Closing date is the 30th of September at 10:00 a.m.

Ordinance passed unanimously, 6-0

Unfinished Business

Glenn wanted clarification on whether Zoom was open to the public. The public can attend city council meeting via zoom as long as their camera is on and they can identify themselves. The information to join should be on the Trenton website.

New Business

Bob Hutchinson recommends that the city purchase a new pump for the sewer plant. The reason is that the pump that is being used is a 2004 model and is worn out. The new pump would cost $31,026 which is similar to the price of fixing the existing pump.

The recommendation was passed.

Bob Hutchinson also brought up the issue of wage increases for employees at the sewer plant. Discussion was had but no motion was made, and the council chose to stick to the existing pay structure.

Adam Snuffer from Underground requested approval to list truck 19 on Purple Wave, a platform for selling city vehicles. The council discussed whether the car could be used in any other department and decided that they could sell the vehicle, provided no other department wanted the vehicle.