Relocation of animal shelter progresses

The Nevada Animal Shelter's new building is one step closer to being built. The Nevada City Council has approved resolutions to accept financial assistance from the United States government in the amount of nearly $400,000. An environmental review will also be completed by Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission (KBRPC). The primary focus of KBRPC is to provide professional planning services and technical assistance to members within the region.

In public participation at Tuesday's city council meeting, representatives voiced their concerns with the location of the animal shelter. The council assured those present that measures were in place to address their concerns.

Also at the council meeting, in old business:

• Second reading of Bill No. 2020-067 amending Section 20-23 of the Code of the City of Nevada, Mo. The ordinance will amend section 20-23 of the municipal code, to include a sheriffs’ retirement fund surcharge of $3 in all cases in which court costs are assessed, as provided in Section 488.024, RSMo. State statute directs that these funds shall be remitted at least monthly to the Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund. With a motion and a second, the bill was placed on second reading with a unanimous roll call vote.

• Second reading of Bill No. 2020-068 authorizing the sale and delivery of the City of Nevada, Missouri, refunding certificates of participation, series 2020, and authorizing and approving certain other documents and actions related to the certificates. With a motion and a second, the bill was placed on second reading with a unanimous roll call vote.

In new business

• Consideration of Bill No. 2020-072 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Vernon County Commission for the 2020 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Billing and Collection. With a motion and a second, the bill was placed on first reading with a unanimous roll call vote.

• Consideration of Bill No. 2020-073 Amending Section 3-40 of the Code of the City of Nevada, Missouri. With a motion and a second, the bill was placed on first reading with a unanimous roll call vote.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 1570 Approving Liquor License Applications for the Period of August 1, 2020 Through July 31, 2021. With a motion and a second, the resolution was approved on first reading with a unanimous roll call vote.