Point of View

Buckle up, because the August full moon isn't an ordinary one - and it has every intention of rocking the boat. The August 22nd full moon moves into the rebellious zodiac sign of Aquarius for the 2nd time this year, dubbing the lunation as the blue moon. This type of lunation is super fierce, so you can expect Aqua vibes to be extra potent during the full moon. Think extra quirky, unpredictable, & disruptive. The water bearer is going to teach us lessons in mending parts of ourselves we've gotten accustomed to avoiding in our waking lives. If you're one of the zodiac signs most affected by the August full moon, brace yourself for a disturbance in your work life & uncomfortable interruptions to your daily routine.

CCPHC recommends > age 12+ get vaccinated; No masks/social distancing if vaccinated.

Monday, 6PM - Council Special Meeting (ZOOM); 6PM - Planning/Zoning Study Session

Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 AM - Free Blood Pressure Check @ ESCC

Wednesday, 7AM - Noon - Farmer's Market @ ESCC

Friday, 7:30AM - Council Work Session

Labor Day Weekend

• Special Monday Council Meeting to consider agreement with Olsson to survey Century Park to determine if it is a viable solution to manage storm water for Community Center Phase II. [FUNDING: Community Center Bond] WHY? Provides two potential benefits - Minimize or eliminate need/cost for retention/detention basin on community center site; mitigate existing downstream storm water issues.
• Planning/Zoning Study Session - Present proposals for text change to Miscellaneous subdivision, sign regulations, & permitting
• Under development for upcoming Regular Council Meeting 9/7 - Budget review (General Fund); Consideration of 2018 Uniform Building Code, purchase of gear boxes for basins at WTP, Splash Park Rental Rates, board appointments.

• Celebrating Work Anniversaries this week: Police Sergeant Joe Cline - 4 years; Community Center Child Watch Attendant Payton Conyers - 2 years; Fitness Attendent Mayce Barber & Tyler Rumore - 1 year.
• The Council established seven goals for the next five years. The 5th goal, COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS will focus attention on the need to recruit & retain quality workforce. The City like many area employers works hard to fill openings for police officers, paramedics, food service, maintenance & lifeguards. Employee salaries & benefits can consume 70 - 90% of the budget. Salaries ideally are based on what the competition is paying. The competition usually consists of neighboring local governments that recruit in the same market for the same skills & experience.

• Concrete/Pavement repair at various areas on Broadway & Marietta at South Street, area on S. McCleary Road, N. Francis, Jill Lane. [FUNDING: TT, CIP]
• Work on N. Jesse James Road should resume this coming week. [FUNDING: CDBG, EDA, TT, CIP]
• Work on Sewer Digester continues, base is complete, working on 2nd of 5 wall pours. [FUNDING: CDBG, CIP]
• Bids out for construction of new salt barn. [FUNDING: R/B]
• Working on repairing decorative street lights on Isley.
• Work continues for annual painting of RR crossings, striping, etc.
• Resumed mowing routes, will be replacing two culverts on Lover's Lane.
• Started working on sewer repairs on Collette. [FUNDING: Sewer Rates]
• Cleaning Wells #11 & #14. [FUNDING: Water Rates]
• Work continues on construction documents for repairs to Hall of Waters [FUNDING: CIP, SAT] & concepts for acquatic facilities at the Community Center [FUNDING: CC Sales Tax].
• Marketing & ad placement is underway to fill Police Chief vacancy.
• Market survey of salaries is complete & reviewing for gaps [FUNDING: Mid-West Public Risk].

Team Wabash got to compete for the 1st time ever in the BBQ & Fly in on the River! They fired it up on Day 2 & walked away with a couple of those beautiful ribbons amongst some strong competition! Excelsior Springs is at its best hosting one of our favorite events.

Email: mmcgovern@excelsiorsprings.gov
Website: cityofesmo.com
Location: Hall of Waters, 201 E. Broadway, 64024
Phone: (816) 630-0752