City of Webb City * PO Box 30 * 200 Main Street* Webb City, Missouri64870
Office of Administration 417-673-4651 Fax – 417-673-6264
Administrators Report 060815
Staff has been working with engineers to develop a comprehensive plan for a possible swimming pool and
recreation center here in Webb City. We have requested some assistance from them to draw out a concept
drawing of how the facilities would best fit in the area of King Jack Park and utilize the existing features to the
best we can. This involves the need for topography and layout work which we have been assisted with by Black
and Veach the engineers who EPA had develop the plan for filling the pit.
We also continue to work with financial advisors and examine our current revenues from existing capital taxes
along with other available funds to determine the possibility of funding of a facility without additional taxes.
We feel it may be possible to fund first a swimming facility and then the recreation facility and then enhance the
facilities over time. Once we have a number to work with we would then begin to determine a financial plan for
operations.
Staff are researching for the most efficient method to acquire video conferencing capabilities in the Council
Chambers. This would allow for Council Members who are out of town to call in and participate in meetings.
Recent heavy rains caused concerns with our Waste Water facility. We had fear the berms of the lagoon would
be topped but we were able to avoid a problem when the rain slowed and allowed us to begin pulling from the
lagoons. No other damage was reported as a result of the heavy rains.
EPA Contractors working in King Jack Park have been making some significant progress in filling the mine
pit. We anticipate the September finish date is possible if they continue at this pace.
Senate Bill 5 appears to be going unsigned by the Governor so it will become law this August. Staff are
working with other courts and organization to determine how to best meet these requirements. SB5 limits fines
and other areas of municipal authority in their courts.
Public Works reports that well #12 is in need of some pump repair. It is anticipated to cost $40,000 to fix
but we will bring forward more accurate numbers when they are available.
Parks Department has constructed and deployed lights in the lake at KJP that appear to be annoying the geese
just enough to keep them from messing up the area quite so bad.
Erin Turner worked last week with the State Department of Historic Preservation during our annual Certified
Local Government evaluation. This deals with our Downtown Historic Preservation and that we are adhering
to the standards agreed upon when we sought the designation. Also we are awaiting the contract from the state
before proceeding with repairs to the US Filling Station.
There may be a Carnival setting up at Daugherty and East Road starting next Wednesday. They may use the
city owned property on the North West corner of the intersection. We hope to evaluate, observe and then
possibly incorporate them into the Spring Time on Broadway celebration each year.
City Staff prepared a response to the Missouri DNR for costs associated with the restoration of habitat
property that has been purchased to date. The award is to be for up to $1,000,000 in costs associated with tasks
such as clearing and burning lands, unwanted vegetation removal, regular maintenance and mowing. We feel
confident our proposal will be seen as a cost savings for both the DNR and the City of Webb City as we move
forward to our goal of using this project to meet regulatory goals within our Waste Water Facility in the future.
Previous Council Meetings
Fire Department personnel have begun watering the road under construction in King Jack Park after local
residents have complained of the dust being created by the heavy traffic in and out of the ball fields in the
evening. Police Personnel have been given keys to the EPA Haul Road gated entrance and will try to have it
opened at 5pm each week day to help with the problem.
Request for Qualifications on two different projects have been reviewed by committees and recommendations
as to the selection of engineering firms have been made. The 201 Waste Water facility upgrade will be
presented to the 201 Board at their meeting on the 21st where Algeir Martin will be recommended to move
forward on that project and the Council will be presented with a motion to approve Olsson Engineering to move
forward with the Water Improvement Study.
The moisture damage in the NSP home has been removed and found to be very extensive. We will be forced to
use some of the proceeds from the sale of the first two NSP homes to pay for the repairs. We plan to go thru a
bid process to area contractors in the near future to get the home repaired.
Staff are continuing to work thru finance options and our engineering consultants to develop a plan on how we
move forward on a future Swimming Pool and Community Center. Currently we are looking at the site
directly behind the praying hands as a very good possible location. This location would fit into many other
projects currently out there. One would be that the EPA will be replacing the parking lot that was removed
when they moved the mine waste and stacked the clay in that location. Second the proposed walkway under the
roadway, which was proposed to the Joplin Area Traffic Planning Committee, if built would be at Ball Street
directly across 171 from the praying hands.
Staff is preparing a response to the Request for Proposals that was issued for land reclamation by the Trustees in
charge of the Webb City Land Restoration Project in which we have been acquiring property for these past
few month. This will be funds allocated to the recipient to be used for land restoration costs such as mowing,
seeding, weed removal, tree planting, and other maintenance as required. There is $1,000,000 allocated within
the RFP and it covers a five year restoration process. This RFP does not cover those lands which will need soil
replacement as will be needed on the some of the previously mined area.
Staff participated in our yearly Insurance renewal with representatives of Beimdiek and Benefit Management
who is our TPA (Third Party Administrator) for our self-insured plan. For the past three years since switching to
the self-insured plan we have seen 0 rise in premiums (after several years of continuous premium hikes) and last
year was a successful year allowing us to build some equity in our Insurance account.
The Kitchen at Farmers Market is now set and work continues on utilities. Market Staff are putting together a
diagram for a public restroom to be located inside the building and also have private donations to assist with the
cost.
The new Storm Siren Approved by Council has been installed at the Zigler Street location. This siren has
increased signal and warning strength. It should be a noted improvement from the old unit.
Parks Department has been busy assisting the area youth ball leagues as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Some of the highlights are new scoreboards being installed at the girls’ softball complex (donated by Outdoor
Addicts here in Webb City) and also the concrete walkway behind the boys’ major baseball field fixing a long
problem with water standing. The parking lot at the end of Brewster Street also should be completed soon after
the start of ball season.
Staff are working with 201 Waste Water Engineers to complete the first analysis of Basin 5 since we started
the Inflow and Infiltration construction project. We will report those findings as soon as they are available. The
201 Waste Water Board will open the Request for Proposals which were advertised for the upcoming $5 million
construction project that will continue to strengthen our ability to meet our permit levels at the treatment
facility. We have received preliminary analysis that the current plan of bio-cell and wetland will be successful.
Staff continues to work to make this project all come together.
City staff met with possible developer for the Centennial Park last week. We have developed a marketing
video and also presented findings from the core drilling study that we had completed on the parcel. All findings
were favorable for future construction on the site.
Please continue to forward complaints or concerns regarding code violations. We are working hard to try and
monitor our progress on these situations and report back to the complaining parties what is being done to
remedy them.
Thank You
Carl Francis / Interim City Administrator