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

12/13
12:00pm             Community Pot Luck
Onka Hall

12/14
8:00am           Walking Club
5:30pm                      Zumba

12/15
10:30am           Zumba Gold
6:00pm                Cookie Exchange
Onka Hall

12/16
8:00am           Walking Club

Merry Christmas
December

Trash And Yardwaste Pickups

December

Friday 12/16
Friday 12/23
Friday 12/30

It's cold!
 It's raining.
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 13

National Guard Day  -
On December 13th, 1636,
the Massachusetts General Court established
an official militia for the first time
in the American Colonies.

National Violin Day 

National Gingerbread House Day -
The domesticated horse we know today, also known as Equus caballus, was introduced into North America by Spanish explorers. Escaped horses eventually spread across the American Great Plains.
This day encourages people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States.

National Cocoa Day 

Community Pot Luck

December 13

Main Dish - Fried Chicken

Please bring a side dish or $5

No take-home boxes

Christmas Knock, Knock Jokes

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

Santa Christmas Card to you. 
Did you get it?