THURSDAY AUGUST 25, 2022

Council Meeting
August 22, 2022
6:00 PM
The meeting began with a Public Hearing on the Tax Levy for 2023.
Mrs. Keisha Guthrie reported
that the levy will increase
slightly to 0.9700. There were no questions from the floor.

Officer Yazzie led the assembly in the Pledge. The roll call established a quorum and the Consent Agenda was passed unanimously.

The Mayor acknowledged the efforts of Mr. David Gonzales for stopping by the side of the road to help a woman jump start her car. The Mayor also recognized the exemplary efforts of Officer Yazzie. In the middle of the night he realized his neighbors two-doors up were in danger. The house between them was on fire and would most likely spread to the neighbor's house. He continued banging on the door until the occupants came to the door and exited safely. The Mayor recognized the efforts of each of these individuals for showing up and being real for someone in their hour of distress.

In business from the floor, Ms. Susan Davis asked the Council if there was something we could do for stray animals. She also wanted to know why trash and recycling is not being picked up on a consistent basis. The Council took these questions under advisement.

Ms. Susan Mendham asked if something could be done about the infestation of Kudzu. The Council promised to work on this issue.

Mr. Mark O'Renick presented a report on the past, present and future of the Sugar Creek Fair Board. The future looks bright and promising.

The Mayor presented six bills to the Board.
All passed unanimously.
-4560 Authorized payment to Kobush Concrete, Inc, for emergency repairs to a bridge deck in Sugar Creek.
-4561 Approved an agreement and payment to Superior Electrical Construction for electrical
improvements to Mike Onka Hall and surrounding property.
-4562 Approved agreement and payment to Premium Construction and Services for Asphalt repairs to Hink Drive and Northern Blvd.
-4563 Authorized release of proceeds and interest to Mr. James Holloway.
-4564 Authorized payment to Mike Fisher Construction Company for repairs to several storm drains.
-4565 Authorized payment to Mr. James Nauser of Bates City, Missouri for purchase of a Vermeer Vac-Tron to be used in the City of Sugar Creek.

COVID INFORMATION
Please visit:
https://jacohd.org/current-guidance/
to see all dates, information or to register for a test or a vaccine.

Vaccinations provided by Jackson County Health Department.

MONKEY POX
Monkeypox is a rare but serious disease causing illness, including a rash or sores (pox), often with accompanying flu-like symptoms.
Most cases in the U.S. have been mild to date, though the infection can be painful.

There is one reported case in Eastern Jackson County, Missouri. There are four cases in the Kansas City Metro area and 1 in Johnson County Kansas.

The following precautions are important:
How it spreads:
Direct contact with infected lesions, rashes, scabs, or fluids
Contact with contaminated materials like clothing or linens
Respiratory droplets from prolonged face-to-face contact (monkeypox is not thought to be transmitted in the same way as COVID-19)
Across the placenta to the fetus among pregnant people

Vaccine:
There is a vaccine available to treat Monkey Pox. At this time, it should only be used for post-exposure and on a case-by-case basis.

AUGUST
REPUBLIC
TRASH AND YARDWASTE PICKUP
Friday 8/26

AUGUST PICKUPS WILL BE:

August Pickups
All Fridays 26

LOOKING AHEAD,
The first trash pickup in September will be on Friday, 9/2.

SINCE LABOR DAY is 9/5 and is one of the six days that Republic recognizes as vacation days for its employees.
Therefore, you guessed it, trash service will be delayed one day the first full week in September.
Republic WILL NOT pick up trash in Sugar Creek on 9/9, but WILL pick up trash on Saturday 9/10.

The rest of Republic Trash Pickups will be on Fridays.
9/16, 9/23, 9/30

NATIONAL DAYS IN AUGUST

AUGUST 25th

National Park Service Founders Day -
On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed what is now called the Organic Act.
It established the National Park Service.

National Kiss and Make Up Day -
National Kiss and Make up Day reminds us to end the quarrels, arguments, and fights.

National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day -
Find steals and deals in secondhand and consignment stores all day long on gently worn clothing for all ages.

National Banana Split Day

COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Garden is sold out.
Thank you to all who are renting space and thank you to those volunteers who are cutting grass and maintaining the weeds.
Keep the good work on your beautiful garden.

In Honor of Labor Day!
Q:   Why was the astronomer so happy about his first job?
A:   His career was looking UP!

Q:   What did Bob tell his parents about his career goal?
A:   I'm ASPIRIN' to be a pharmacist!

Q:   Why did the banker quit after his first week of work?
A:   He just couldn't find a lot of interest in it!

Q:   What would you get if all the cars in the U.S. were placed end to end?
A:   LABOR DAY!