Caruthersville City Council tackles community issues from stray dogs to sewer woes

Caruthersville City Council Meets

The Caruthersville City Council met on March 3, with the number of members necessary to consider a quorum being present, Mayor Sue Grantham called the meeting to order.

Humane report; Karol Wilcox report is as follows: Intake 26, Adopted out 7, Owner redeemed 3, Rescued out 6, and Euthanized 2. The Shelter removed six puppies from a house on Beckwith and one from a problem area on the east side. Wilcox and Matt Wimberly looked at some problem areas over the weekend. There were 14 warnings for dogs at large, and they were able to identify some of the owners. During the past week the Shelter responded to 39 call outs.

Fire report; Lynn Moss reported the following calls: 2/25/25; Carbon detector signaled on Walker, 2/26/25; Tractor trailer on fire on Route U/I55, 2/28/25; Structure fire on Highland, 3/2/25; Trash fire, 3/3/25; Vehicle fire-unfounded on I55/West Scales. There was an “Air Monitoring Class” in Hayti, and “Active Shooter” training continues in the schools.

Code Enforcement; Barry Gilmore reported that Jack Davis relayed to him that signups for fiber will begin in about two weeks. Councilperson JJ Bullington inquired about the walking track, and. Gilmore stated tht it should be done once Phase III was over.

Parks & Recreation; Lamonte Bell reported that the Circus will arrive Thursday March 6, 2025.

Library report; Tacara Sullivan report is as follows: Continuing to follow up on contractors about estimates on the back fence. Will continue with the postponed Kazoo Day story time/music activity on March 11, 2025. On March 25, 2025 there will be the Spring story time/planting activity. The Repertory Theater of St. Louis will be performing at the Library Friday March 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

There was a special memorial given at the Library in honor of Mayor Sue Grantham’s brother.

New Business; Councilperson Don Grable made mention at the last Parks & Recreation Board meeting there was discussion of a plaque for Charles Davis years of service. Grable would also like for the Council approval of a bench to be placed at the ball park for Davis for his dedicated years of service. Councilperson Johnny Hood made a motion for approval,with none opposed.

Business From the Floor; Resident Stephanie Johnson had concerns about a sewer problem near her residence at the curb of the street, and her water was turned off. Sewage is backing up in the neighbor’s yard, there is not at a problem at. Johnson’s residence. Barry Gilmore made mention that Alliance had jetted between the curb to the sewer line, and that the only thing that could possibly be happening was a hole in the sewer line. Johnson stated a plumber was scheduled to come out Tuesday March 4, 2025, and. Gilmore said they would do whatever they could do to help with the situation.

Councilperson JJ Bullington announced the Arts Council bid opening for the Exchange Building will be at 2:00 p.m. March 17, 2025 at City Hall instead of March 10, 2025. Also, the Historical District Committee would need to be selected by the next meeting.

Introduction to Bills; Counselor Dorroh introduced the following bills:

BILL NO. 2025-04 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE UNDER SECTION 504 OF TITLE II OF THE

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT

Hood made a motion for the first reading by title only, with all in favor.

BILL NO. 2025-05 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR REQUESTING REASANABLE ACCOMODATIONS

UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Hood made a motion for the first reading by title only, all in favor and both passed.