Point of View

Trivia, in honor of National Homeownership Month... It’s considered bad form to give a knife as a housewarming present. NY homeowners are required to disclose whether any ghosts inhabit or frequent the home. In Scotland, a red door signifies the mortgage is paid. The most common street name in the US is “Second.” Oddly, “Third” comes in 2nd place, & “First” is in 3rd place. The concept of a housewarming party began due to the need to literally warm up the house. Guests brought firewood. As interest rates on 30-year mortgages have dropped to historic lows, the high was Oct.1981, an astronomical 18.45%.

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

Monday, 6PM - Council Meeting

Tuesday, 3PM - Community Center Committee; 4PM - Municipal Court

Wednesday, 7-11AM - Farmer's Market @ ESCC; 9AM - Community Foundation; 5PM - Historic Preservation Commission

Second Weekends in Downtown & Wine Fest

Sunday, June 13, 4PM - Listening Post - Safe Streets & Sidewalks @ ESCC

Highlighting community leaders serving on Community Center Board - Tray Harkins, Sherri Branson Hurt, Dr. Travis Hux, Christy Marker, Mayor Sharon Powell, Doug Richey, & Nate Williams. Board advises City Council, School District & Park Board regarding operation & maintenance of Community Center. Thank you for designing a fabulous facility & being a great sounding board. Celebrating work anniversaries this week: Chad Clevenger, Park Superintendent - 15 years; Dustin Noblet, Street Forman; Gary Renne, PT Bus Driver - 6 years; Karl Einerson, Community Center Program Assistant; Charles Garnett, Custodian; Judith Thomas, Bus Driver; Hope Chappel, Fitness Attendant - 2 years.

City Council will hold Public Hearing to modify bus routes, [FUNDING: FTA 5311, Fares, GF] WHY? consider end of evening route & expansion of early morning medical route; Present Park Annual Report; Proclam Juneteenth & World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; Consider Liquor License renewals; Compensation/Benefits Study [FUNDING: MPR ] WHY? to improve employee attraction/retention in changing job market; Agreement with Baker Tilly [FUNDING: GF] WHY? to recruit/assess Police Chief candidates; MOU with Missouri Institute of Mental Health, [FUNDING: MIMH] WHY? to provide leave behind Narcan kits for family to respond to drug overdose; MOU with Clay County Public Health, [FUNDING: CCPHC] WHY? Fire/EMS to provide COVID vaccines to homebound persons; & Agreement with Clay County for tax collection [FUNDING: GF] WHY? continuation of existing service, avoids duplicative effort to process bills/collection.

Community Center Board - Begin programming & Schematic Design Phase

Community Foundation - Vision Statement, Website & Logo development, IRS status

HPC - Consider COA: 100 W. Broadway - Roof, 412 South St.- signage/roof, 246/248 E. Broadway - Tuckpoint, repairs, repaint, sealant.

Listening Post - Discuss Safe Streets & Sidewalks, opportunity to let your voice be heard & become educated on efforts currently underway to seek federal funding.

Construction projects underway include installation of second Digester at WWTP; equipment has been ordered, contractor has mobilized to begin site work [FUNDING: CDBG, CIP]. Work is underway on Jesse James, most drives complete, milling will begin in next couple of weeks. [FUNDING: TT, R/B, CIP]. The overlay project will move quickly once all of the shoulder work & repairs are completed.

Congratulations to Carlie & Shane, the winners of Thrive Excelsior May Curb Appeal Contest! Thanks to Manley Home Team - RE/MAX MO & KS for sponsoring this month's contest. The neighbors say the owners did an amazing transformation of this house inside & out. It is a template of what is possible in an older neighborhood. The winners say they absolutely love where they live & their great neighbors and friends.

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