City of La Belle – Sept 2025 Minutes
CITY OF LABELLE
BOARD OF ALDERMAN
OPEN BUSINESS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
The LaBelle Board of Aldermen met in open session on September 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Zachary Sharpe presided at the meeting. Mayor Sharpe declared that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order.
Aldermen Present: Linda Goodson, Colt Jennings, Sam Wilson, Dee Raleigh, Roy Lewis, and Kyle Clay.
Alderman Absent: none
City Personnel Present: Wendy Lewis, City Clerk, Josh Crandall, City Employee and Ottie Lewis-Assistant City Clerk/Collector
Guests: None
Others Present: Beth Clay
Approval of August 11th, 2025 Meeting Minutes: Alderman Kyle Clay moved to approve the August 11th, 2025 Open Meeting Minutes as written. Alderman Dee Raleigh seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of Aye-6, Nay-0.
Financial Reports: The monthly financial reports were presented and studied.
Bills for Approval: Bills for the month were presented and studied. Alderman Colt Jennings moved to pay all bills. Alderman Kyle Clay seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote
of Aye-6, Nay-0.
Collector’s Report: The City Collector’s Report was given. There will be no properties on the tax sale this year.
Unfinished Business:
Derelict Properties: We have sent a few letters to begin the process. We plan to continue working on these as they are ongoing in town.
Sewer Project: Treatment facility is underway. They had an issue with concrete that set up too soon. They are removing the concrete and starting over. Grouting and lining crews are finished.
Water Project: Moving along well, there are approximately 150 meters in the ground. Replaced the fire hydrant that needed replaced. We now have the antenna on the tower and it is reading meters great.
Sidewalks: MODOT brought us some concerns. We are working with them to get things resolved.
Bike Shop: Ongoing. New Auctioneer had a bicycle expert come look at what we have. He thinks we will make around 6,000 to 12,000 being top end. Caleb said with that being said, he would want $5000 off the top for his services, and $2500 for advertising. It is highly possible we will not make anything. Also, he said he would only do a live auction. NO ONLINE. After discussion, Alderman Kyle moved to part ways with the current auctioneer. Alderman Linda Goodson seconded. The motion passed with a vote of Aye-6, Nay-0. We will make some calls and looking possible sealed bids.
City Base Wages: Alderman Colt Jennings discussed the Base wage scale he is working on for Employees. He presented 3 different plans. He will do some updating and it will be presented at the next meeting City Handbook- After discussion, Alderman Colt Jennings moved to send final draft of handbook to city attorney. Alderman Kyle Clay seconded the motion. The motion passed with a
vote of: Aye-6, Nay-0.
New Business:
Water Meter Services: After discussion, Alderman Kyle Clay moved that a $50 reconnect fee will be charged for meters that had been disconnected to avoid monthly bills. Alderman Sam
Wilson seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of Aye-6, Nay-0.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Sharpe gave a report on things happening in town.
A street tube was replaced on Academy by Bob Washburns.
Bathroom roof at park is complete.
Going to start work back up on new city shed.
All fire hydrants have been flushed in town.
MO Rural Water-Dustin Goodwin- came to city hall and did a training day for our water exam.
Motion to adjourn: Alderman Sam Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting and Alderman Roy Lewis seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of Aye-6, Nay-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:20p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Minutes by Wendy Lewis, City Clerk Mayor Zach Sharpe
