City Council Special Meeting Minutes

Date: Monday, the 28th day of March 2024
Location: Houston Lake City Hall, 5417 NW Adrian, Houston Lake, MO 64151

The special meeting of the City Council Meeting of Houston Lake, Missouri, was called to order at 7:49 p.m. by Mayor pro tem Ashley Fuglestad.

On roll call, the following members were present: Mayor Pro Tem / Alderman Ashley Fuglestad, Alderman Teena Walker-Robin, Alderman AnnMarie Murphy. Absent: Alderman Sarah Loring

• Agenda for 03/28/2024 – Alderman Walker-Robin motioned to approve the agenda. Alderman Murphy seconded. A voice vote resulted in unanimous approval.

• Candidate Lisa A. Shepard was introduced to the council by Alderman Walker-Robin, who emphasized her attention to detail, community passion, pursuit of certification from the National Association of Parliamentarians, and dedication to multiple civic obligations. The meeting day was agreed to be moved from Monday to Wednesday to accommodate Shepard’s schedule due to a long standing board membership with an organization meeting monthly on Wednesdays, reflecting her commitment. Council discussed the removal of grinder pump repair management from city clerk responsibilities. In response to a question from the council about her interest in the position, Shepard highlighted her intention to bring neutrality and continuity to the role of city clerk, facilitating positive council work and community involvement.
• Alderman Walker-Robin motioned to approve appointment of Lisa Shepard to the position of city clerk. Alderman Murphy Seconded. A voice vote resulted in unanimous approval.
• Lisa A. Shepard was sworn in as City Clerk for the City of Houston Lake.

• Discussion covered the Building Inspector’s positive review of the permit and of the resident being ready to write checks for bonds and fees upon notice of amounts.
• Alderman Murphy made a motion to approve the building permit for 5457 NW Adrian Ave contingent upon receiving payment of the performance bond and fees. Alderman Walker-Robin seconded the motion. A voice vote resulted in unanimous approval.

• Alderman Murphy made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Walker-Robin seconded. A voice vote resulted in unanimous approval.