Slater City Council confirms budget is on track

Fundraising has begun, bringing $81,000 in since Thursday, June 3, for Slater's new clinic. The projected cost is $360,000 for the entire facility.

Phase 1 and 2 include a clinic and heliport, with Phase 3 bringing a new EMS building to the area.

Slater City Council confirmed Tuesday, June 15, that this project will have the three facilities "all in the same area," Mayor Stephen Allegri said. "Time is of the essence in emergency care. This will be a great asset."

The public can continue to make donations for the clinic as fundraising continues this summer.

The council also discussed road improvements, stating it will be meeting with street contractors Wednesday, June 16, to look at options for cracks and damaged surfaces.

"We pretty much have the whole town finished," Mayor Allegri said, referring to road surfaces. "Now it's just a maintenance issue."

Gene Griffith, Assistant Administrator, also stated he will contact MoDOT for Broadway. "We've had a couple of complaints with it," Griffith said.

Other items on the agenda:

--The city will be getting utilities out to the Biomass facility.

--The financial report is a positive reflection

"The budget will be in the red this September," Griffith said. "Last year it was in the red. So far so good."

The city budget has accounted for new cameras at the police department. They have been installed and the city will get back 80 percent of the funds.

In addition to city business, visitor Marissa Weiher, Slater High School senior, presented a film to the council. The film nodded to economic development and community support.

Council members Harry Lightfoot, Matt Campbell and Ron Monnig were not present.

Contact Sarah Reed at marshallreporter@socket.net