Development News for Kennett, Missouri

City Council Adopts Voluntary Medical Leave Program for Employees

The council approved a voluntary medical leave program for city employees. This policy allows employees facing extreme hardship to anonymously apply for donated leave time from coworkers after exhausting their own paid time off. The program is designed to assist employees in times of need and is administered by a panel that evaluates applications.

City Council Approves Funding for July 4th Fireworks Display

The council approved a $5,000 contract for fireworks for the July 4th celebration. This funding is consistent with the typical budget allocation. The existing fireworks fund, bolstered by community donations in honor of Mr. Keith Nickel, currently has a balance of $5,350, which is sufficient for this year but leaves a limited amount for future years. Community contributions for future fireworks are encouraged.

Proposal for ADA Accessible Path in Jones Park Under Consideration

The council is considering the creation of a hard surface path in Jones Park from the Ninth Street parking area to the bandstand to improve ADA accessibility. An asphalt bid from Robertson came in at $19,600. Alternatively, using city labor for concrete installation is estimated to cost $15,000 for concrete alone, with total project costs likely reaching $20,000 due to additional materials.

City Council Approves Funding for America 250 Event and July 2nd Concert

The council approved a motion to reimburse the chamber of commerce up to $2,000 to support the America 250 event and a concert on July 2nd. The funds will be allocated from the mayor's expense budget, which has a balance of $2,500. This funding aims to cover event costs such as posters and American flags, ensuring the event can be successfully executed.