Software conversion causes delay in Skidmore reports

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Skidmore City Hall

SKIDMORE, Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the Oct. 13 regular meeting of the Skidmore Board of Aldermen.

• Assistant City Clerk Laura Stark said the financials for September and October will be presented at the Tuesday, Nov. 10, board meeting due to the transition from QuickBooks to ClerkBooks, which the city has undertaken.
• The board accepted the bank statement in place of financials from September and approved the bills to be paid by check for October.
• Nick Sowards with PeopleService told the board of the results for the city water and wastewater testing.
• Bids for replacement of lead lines within the city are to be written and published in the St. Joseph newspaper.
• City Maintenance Operator Mike Reasoner said the final mowing should be completed within a week.
• Discussion was held concerning the playground equipment and plans to complete by winter. Residents Kim Fetterer and her husband, Brandon, have volunteered to assist with the final construction needs.
• The Skidmore Community Betterment trunk-or-treat will be held at the ballfield from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.
• The Skidmore Fire Department will hold its annual weenie roast at the fire station starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. The department will be serving up hot dogs, hot chocolate and treats.
• Christmas decorations will be placed at the gazebo at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Residents are encouraged to join in the decorating.
• A chili cookoff will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027.