Council Meeting

December 12, 2022

Before the meeting began, the Mayor asked for a moment of silence for Mr. Charles Woods and Mr. Richard Humm who passed since the last Council Meeting.
The meeting began promptly at 6:00pm with Mr. Nauser leading the assembly in the Pledge followed by roll call which established a quorum. The Consent Agenda was passed unanimously.
In business from the floor, Mr. Warren Herrick spoke for Hood and Associates, the CPA firm responsible for performing the City's Audits. In the judgement of Hood and Associates, the City Audit passed with flying colors.

The Mayor presented 5 bills to the Aldermen.
All passed unanimously.
#4602 places a question on the April 4, 2023 ballot asking for qualified voters in Sugar Creek to add a 3% tax to the sale of recreational marijuana.
#4603 allows for SC Police to patrol the River Bend area up to 40 hours per week for a period of one year.
#4604 authorizes payment to Wil-Pav for repairs to various roads in Sugar Creek.
#4605 approves a one-year agreement for Hood and Associates to perform the annual audit
of the City of Sugar Creek, Missouri.
#4606 authorizes conveyance of property upon completion of improvements to the east outer road of
M-291 Hiway back to the City.

Study Session
5:00pm Council Chambers
Topic: Economic Development

Mr. Mark O'Renick summarized the online survey and gave ideas and suggestions for moving forward. Top themes from the survey; grocery store, more local businesses, better property maintenance, better communications, better internet connectivity and development along Sterling Ave.

What is needed to accomplish above goals: long-range strategy, marketing Sugar Creek brand, engaging interested residents, soliciting outside financing. 

The Mayor asked Mr. O'Renick to set up a meeting with the interested residents that expressed an interest in getting involved with community improvements. Mr. O'Renick said he would keep the Mayor in the loop.

Parks & Rec

12/16
8:00am    Walking Club

12/17
3:00pm    Day Trip
The Polar Express at Union Station
Park at Police Station

12/19
8:00am    Walking Club
5:30pm    Zumba

12/20
6:00pm   Christmas Lights Tour
Park at Police Station

12/21
8:00am   Walking Club
5:30pm   Zumba
Deck Your Halls Winners
Announced

12/23
8:00am   Walking Club

CITY HALL OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON

MERRY CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER
TRASH AND YARDWASTE PICKUPS

DECEMBER

FRIDAY 12/16
FRIDAY 12/23
FRIDAY 12/30

It's cold!

I don't feel like cooking!

Reward yourself by eating at
or ordering take-out at your favorite
Sugar Creek Restaurant.

ENJOY!

Kema's Bakery              816-886-6536
Tues-Fri 8:00 - 13:00 (That's 1pm!)    

Kross's                  816-254-9494

Peking Express    11330 E. US 24 Hiway

Sugar Inn              816-461-0078

Sterling Bowl        816-252-2111

Taco Bell      11120 E. US 24 Hiway         

NATIONAL DAYS IN DECEMBER

DECEMBER 16

National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day  

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

National Underdog Day -
Each year on the third Friday in December,
we cheer on the teams and individuals
who are statistically expected to lose in competition.

National Barbie & Barnie Backlash Day -
The day permits parents to turn off the
annoying cartoons and songs.
Parents may insist on a different book
to read at bedtime.
Put away the noisy toys.
If you dare.

CITY OFFICES

DECEMBER 23 -
City Hall will close at NOON on Friday,
12/23
to allow our employees to enjoy Christmas
with their families.

DECEMBER 25 -
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

December 26 -
City Hall offices remain closed
for the Christmas Holiday.

December 27 -
City Hall Offices reopen at regular office hours.

January 1, 2023 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

January 2 -
City Hall offices closed.

January 3 -
City Hall Offices reopen at regular office hours.

CHRISTMAS KNOCK, KNOCK JOKES

Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Luke.
Luke who?

Luke at all those presents!

Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Doughnut.
Doughnut who?

Doughnut open all those presents until Christmas!