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Hollister Chamber of Commerce Newsletter July 25, 2008edi

2008-07-25T09:29:00.001-05:00

Downing Street Furniture

The Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Downing Street Furniture hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. Located in historic downtown Hollister, Missouri, Downing Street Furniture offers the largest inventory of furniture in the entire tri-lakes area, and with a large inventory, comes selection and value. Whether you're shopping locally or preparing to furnish your new lake home or condo, Downing Street Furniture can help you find the right furnishing at the right price, without the wait.

State Farm Insurance, Derek Bell

From auto, health, and homeowners, to life insurance and financial products, Derek Bell can help you with all of your insurance needs and more. Located at the SE corner of the Hollister interchange at 255 Financial Drive, Suite E and online at www.derekbell.net. Stop by or call 336-3276 for more information.

Branson Granite and Marble

Terry and Jean Jones opened Branson Granite and Marble in 2006, with an appreciation of the beauty of fine stone. The Jones understand how beautifully granite complements other architectural design elements, bringing a little of nature's beauty into your home or business. Stop by the store across from the State Park on Hwy 165 or visit online at www.bransonmarble.com. Call 334-3029.

NewsomCreative, Focused Minds ~ Strategically Inspired

We specialize in professional website design, and marketing with an emphasis on advertising, and digital photography. NewsomCreative aggressively and effectively helps businesses and individual clients in 6 states establish and maintain a professional presence both offline and online. We can help with web development, advertising, marketing, e-commerce, site development, photography, and more. Visit http://www.newsomcreative.com or call 272-0688 for more information.

All American Tree Service

From planting new trees to caring for your trees as they grow to safely removing them when they die - our tree-care professionals can be counted on to keep up with the latest techniques and technology that you can count on for safe and effective care! EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS! The owner, Billy Bird, has more than 25 years experience as a Tree Surgeon and more than 11 years of LOCAL, satisfied customers in the hills of SW Missouri! FULLY INSURED AND LICENSED: As the only Tree Service Contractor for the City of Branson, we carry all the insurance that you would ever need for your peace of mind! LANDSCAPING DESIGNER WITHOUT EQUAL: He has a Master's degree from MSU in Horticulture-Arboriculture, coupled with over 37 years as the landscaping designer for College of the Ozarks. Call Luise or Billy Bird to schedule your free estimate today at 335-TREE or visit online at www.allamericantree.com.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede: Special Tribute to Military Groups

Military reunion groups will experience a special tribute at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction. The "Missing Man Table & Honors Ceremony" acknowledges veterans, active duty, POWs and MIAs. This remembrance is widely performed by veterans' organizations at banquets and gatherings, honoring those who are missing from the celebration. The private ceremony takes place before the Carriage Room pre-show, and is provided by request, free of charge, for military reunion groups of 15 or more attending that evening's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show. To arrange a "Missing Man Table & Honors Ceremony" for your military reunion, please contact Pat Veach at 336-7979, or email patv@dixiestampede.com.

July Sale at Southtown Spirits

Stop by Southtown Spirits, in the Southtowne Shopping Center in Hollister near Lowe's, this month for a July Sale! Receive 10% off any bottle of wine or liquor. No Limit…while supplies last! This special does not include beer, and case discount does not apply.

Backstage Connections-More than Your Theater Connection

Backstage Connections has a full wood and steel fabrication facility. If you want custom creations for your home or business; cabinets, built-ins, handrails, etc. we can help. Visit us at 125 Industrial Park Drive in Hollister (directly behind Fastenal) and view pictures of our custom work. Check out our website at www.backstageconnections.com or call 417.336.4970

Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce August Luncheon

Our next luncheon will be held on August 14^th at the Keeter Center, College of the Ozarks. Networking begins at 11:30 and program begins at 11:45. This month's speaker will be Branson City Administrator Dean Kruithof and thanks to our lunch sponsor CenturyTel. Mark your calendars now and please RSVP at 334-3050. More information will be coming soon.

September 11^th Benefit Concert

Join the Branson Veterans Task Force to help support activities and special projects for Veterans and their families. Free admission for all First Responders, EMS, Firefighters, and Police as a tribute to them for their dedication and sacrifice. Featuring the World Famous Ulster Accordion Band from Toronto, Canada. Also featuring five vocalists and comedy! $15 per person or $25 per couple. Reserve your tickets today: 336-0219. Come early and enjoy a Special Benefit Show Dinner, provided by Golden Corral for just $5.00. The first $500 in sales goes to support to the Branson Veterans Task Force. September 11^th, 7:00 pm at the Tri-Lakes Center Branson.

Metropolitan National Bank Collecting School Supplies for Hollister Elementary School

The Tri-Lakes branches of Metropolitan National Bank will be collecting school supplies to donate to the Hollister Elementary School, from now until August 31^st. Lists of needed supplies can be found at many of the local stores that sell them. Many children are not able to purchase all that is required of them to bring to school each year, so this is a great opportunity to help our local school children. You can also drop off cash donations at any of the Tri-Lakes Branches of Metropolitan National Bank for the teachers to purchase items that the children lack. Please call Metropolitan National Bank at 339-3663 with any questions.

Free Seminar: Marketing for the Tourism Industry

In the tourism industry, having a presence on the Internet is essential to your success . . . the more exposure the better. VisitMO.com, Missouri's Official Tourism Web site, gives you that presence. Free Advertising: All Day-Every Day Worldwide! It's all available for your business. Have your own page selling your destination to the millions of travelers worldwide who view VisitMO.com. Studies prove 83 percent of all travel decisions (personal and business) are made online. This free seminar, July 29, 9-11 a.m., at the College of the Ozarks, Keeter Center, conducted in collaboration with Missouri Travel Council, covers how to direct those decision makers to your page. Scott McCullough, Division of Tourism's Web Editor, will discuss: what the Missouri Division of Tourism can do for you, how VisitMO works for you, all the exciting new features on VisitMO, how to access the new Industry Portal, how to submit new listings, how to update and maximize existing listings, how to maintain a quality listing, how to gain more visitors via the Internet, common errors to avoid, and what information web users want from your listing. Anyone who operates a tourism-related business or event in Missouri is encouraged to attend. Already have a listing on VisitMO - this workshop is for you. Don't have a listing on VisitMO yet - this workshop is for you. Reservations are suggested. Call Pat at Missouri Travel Council: 573-636-2814 or Cyndi at Missouri Division of Tourism: 800-535-3210.

Hollister After Hours

If you are interested in a low cost-high impact way to showcase your business, consider hosting a Hollister After Hours event. These events are relaxing, fun, and most importantly, a great way to bring a crowd through the front doors of your business. This is an especially effective way to show off your new line of products, to kick off a sales drive, or to remind your customers about your services. Contact the Chamber at 334-3050 to put this great marketing tool to work for your company.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Workshop 2-Day Workshop Now Enrolling for August 12-13, 2008

The workshop is being offered to the Branson/Lakes Area as part of an ongoing process of growth and development. The best way to improve any organization, family, or community is to improve yourself. This workshop provides participants with a robust and tactical implementation of The 7 Habits into their lives. This is a must for anyone looking to become a more effective person—regardless of position, or stage in life. A five-step process will help empower participants: 1. Learn the basic principles underlying personal and interpersonal effectiveness. These principles are habits of people who consistently achieve their desired results. 2. Commit to live these principles. 3. Apply the principles in daily work and personal situations. 4. Meet periodically to share experiences, account for commitments, and learn new principles. 5. Monitor effectiveness and work for continual correction and improvement. The Result: As people apply the principles consistently over time, they develop habits of effectiveness. These habits empower them to become more self-directed and less victimized by external circumstances. When these habits are widely shared in an organization, the organization can move effectively towards its mission. In a nutshell, the essence of this valuable training is to equip you with the principles, the perspective, and the tools to achieve your goals and live a rich, rewarding, and balanced life. Workshop Dates: August 12-13, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Total Cost: $299 Includes: continental breakfast, lunch, weekly planner, and 7 Habits manual. Location: Ozarks Technical Community College at The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, 4440 Gretna Road, Branson, MO 65616. To register, contact: Lynda Doepker at 417-447-8904 or doepkerl@otc.edu. Sponsored by the Branson Believers and Ozarks Technical Community College Center for Workforce Development.

Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunity

The Grape and Fall Festival attracts thousands of people to Hollister every year. Don't miss out on this perfect opportunity to put your company's name in front of thousands of potential customers. Sponsorships are now available for the 2008 10^th Annual Grape and Fall Festival. These sponsorships are an economical way to effectively spread your message to a very large number of people. Depending on the level of sponsorship you choose, your business will be listed in all radio advertising for the event, listed in the official festival program, and announced as a sponsor several times from the main event stage. To secure your sponsorship or for more information, call the Chamber at 334-3050.

Another great advertising and sponsorship opportunity gives your business instant recognition and attention at our monthly luncheons. Please consider bringing a gift basket or other items to the luncheon to raffle as a door prize. Your business will be recognized from the podium as the donor of the gift basket. This is a fun and easy way to advertise your services. If you have questions, call the Chamber at 334-3050.

Boy Scouts of America: Friends of Scouting Campaign

The Friends of Scouting campaign keeps Scouting an affordable, effective youth development program. It funds the Council's infrastructure, or general operating portion of the budget, and provides a support system for the more than 16,000 members and 400 community organizations that partner with the Ozark Trails Council. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath & Law. For more information about how you can support Scouting, contact Jeff Barry at (417) 883-1636 x 252 or jbarry@bsamail.org.

Ozarks Regional Community Development Corporation: Gap Financing for Businesses and Industry

The Ozarks Regional Community Development Corporation (ORCDC) is a for-profit corporation established to provide gap financing to business and industry in the 10 county region. The ORCDC is designated to operate in collaboration with the Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership. The purpose of the ORCDC is to provide small business loans and/or equity to entrepreneurs who cannot obtain a complete package of conventional or other financing. The ORCDC will assist both new and existing businesses with financing to increase employment opportunities within the southwest Missouri region; and will operate in conjunction with state and federal programs, financial institutional lending, venture capital, and other sources to support small business investments in the region. Taney County, the City of Hollister, and the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce are members of the Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership. In collaboration with this partnership, your business may be able to take advantage of this and other opportunities. Please call the Chamber at 334-3050 or info@hollisterchamber.net if you would like more information.

Opportunity for Commercial Realtors and Developers

The Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce will make available information about commercial buildings and sites for sale or lease in Hollister on the LocationOne database. This database contains community profile data such as demographics, infrastructure, facilities, housing, buildings and sites, education, workforce, and environment for localities across the nation. LocationOne is utilized by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, site selection professionals, and other organizations for information about locating and expanding businesses in our area. You can participate by providing information about your buildings and sites for this valuable economic development tool. Please contact the Chamber at 334-3050 for more information.

Grape and Fall Festival: September 27th

Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Grape and Fall Festival. Gather up your best grape stomping friends, and register your team today! We are also looking for vendors, volunteers, and sponsors. We need your support to make this a fun-filled event for the whole family. Call the Chamber at 334-3050 for more information.

Reminder: Friday Facts is a FREE service provided to our members by the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce

As a Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce member, this is your weekly bulletin, and you are encouraged to take advantage of this free opportunity to spread your message. Please send news and information about your business or organization to info@hollisterchamber.net by 12:00 pm on Thursdays to be included in the Friday Facts. Call 334-3050 for more information.

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City of Hollister Work Session meeting Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 6:00 P.M.

2008-07-01T16:53:00.001-05:00

NOTICE OF MEETING

1. Call the meeting to order

2. Roll Call

3. Review Proposed Emerald Point Utility Agreement with Hollister

4. Adjourn

NOTICE OF MEETING

Public Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Hollister,

Missouri, will be held at the Town Hall, 312 Esplanade Street, Hollister, Missouri, on

Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. to consider and act upon the matters on

the following tentative agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the

meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at that time.

1. Call the meeting to order

2. Roll Call

3. Consent Agenda

All items listed under item 3, consent agenda, are considered to be routine by the

City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate

discussion of those items unless a Council member or citizen so requests,

in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

June 19, 2008 Council meeting minutes
Bills
Conditional Use Permit – Lighthouse Baptist Church
Destruction of Records
Southwest MO Natural Gas granted FULL certificate of convenience
Allied Waste Services merge with Republic Services, Inc.
Informational Material

July 04, 2008 Town Hall Closed – Fourth of July – Fireworks Display
July 07, 2008 Park Board meeting at 6:30 PM
July 08, 2008 Planning & Zoning meeting at 6:30 PM
July 10, 2008 Municipal Court at 5:00 PM
July 15, 2008 Board of Adjustment meeting at 6:30 PM
July 17, 2008 Partners in Progress
July 17, 2008 Town Hall Square Park dedication at 6:00 PM (tentatively)
July 17, 2008 Council meeting at 7:00 PM

4. PDD Application - Public meeting – The Sanctuary Development Co., LLC

5. Gage Excavating, LLC – Change order for Gage Drive Extension

6. Second Reading on Bills

2008-24 Ordinance to voluntary annex approx 9 acres for Table Rock Canyon, Southwest of Hollister's current city limits
2008-25 Ordinance to amend 402.100 Final Development Plan – All Planned Development Districts

7. First Reading on Bill

2008-26 Ordinance to amend 402.070 Actions of the Planning Commission - PDD
2008-27 Ordinance to amend 342.010 Driving While Intoxicated
2008-28 Ordinance to add a new section 342.011 Driving While Under Influence of Drugs

8. Visitors

9. City Administrator's Report

10. New Business

11. Closed Session

Legal actions, causes of action or litigation 610.021(1), Personnel 610.021(3) Contract Negotiations 610.021(12)

12. Adjourn

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Hollister Chamber of Commerce Events

2008-06-27T18:36:00.001-05:00

Backstage Connections: Fabrication and Welding

Backstage Connections is located in the Hollister Industrial Park. We have a full wood and steel fabrication shop with welding services available. Check out our website at www.backstageconnections.com or call 417-336-4970 for more information.

Community Church of Hollister: Angel Food Ministries

Once a month, you (or someone you want to help) can be blessed with frozen meats, fresh or frozen fruits & vegetables, and staple items at an extremely low price! And this is not "day-old" or "outdated" food. It's all fresh, top quality, name brand products, shipped from the manufacturers to the Angel Food Ministries HQ in Monroe, GA, and then to our area on refrigerated trucks. Best of all, Angel Food is for EVERYONE!! No Applications. No Qualifications. No Limits on the Quantity Purchased. For more information, call Rev. James Davidson of the Community Church of Hollister at 417-334-9002 or email at dandyway@suddenlink.net

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Workshop 2-Day Workshop Now Enrolling for August 12-13, 2008

The workshop is being offered to the Branson/Lakes Area as part of an ongoing process of growth and development. The best way to improve any organization, family, or community is to improve yourself. This workshop provides participants with a robust and tactical implementation of The 7 Habits into their lives. This is a must for anyone looking to become a more effective person—regardless of position, or stage in life. A five-step process will help empower participants: 1. Learn the basic principles underlying personal and interpersonal effectiveness. These principles are habits of people who consistently achieve their desired results. 2. Commit to live these principles. 3. Apply the principles in daily work and personal situations. 4. Meet periodically to share experiences, account for commitments, and learn new principles. 5. Monitor effectiveness and work for continual correction and improvement. The Result: As people apply the principles consistently over time, they develop habits of effectiveness. These habits empower them to become more self-directed and less victimized by external circumstances. When these habits are widely shared in an organization, the organization can move effectively towards its mission. In a nutshell, the essence of this valuable training is to equip you with the principles, the perspective, and the tools to achieve your goals and live a rich, rewarding, and balanced life. Workshop Dates: August 12-13, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Total Cost: $299 Includes: continental breakfast, lunch, weekly planner, and 7 Habits manual. Location: Ozarks Technical Community College at The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, 4440 Gretna Road, Branson, MO 65616. To register, contact: Lynda Doepker at 417-447-8904 or doepkerl@otc.edu. Sponsored by the Branson Believers and Ozarks Technical Community College Center for Workforce Development.

Boy Scouts of America: Friends of Scouting Campaign

The Friends of Scouting, FOS, campaign keeps Scouting an affordable, effective youth development program. It funds the Council's infrastructure, or general operating portion of the budget, and provides a support system for the more than 16,000 members and 400 community organizations that partner with the Ozark Trails Council. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath & Law. For more information about how you can support Scouting, contact Jeff Barry at (417) 883-1636 x 252 or jbarry@bsamail.org.

CAM CHRISTMAS IN JUNE

Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, 2008 will be the First Annual Christmas for CAM. This fundraiser and food drive is being organized by the Boy Scouts of America and Country Mart to benefit CAM's Food Pantry. When you are out taking care of your shopping needs for the 4^th of July weekend, stop by and show your support at the Country Mart locations on Hwy 248 and in Hollister at the South Towne Center. These young men will be asking Country Mart patrons to donate Macaroni & Cheese, Ramen Noodles, Cold Cereal and Toilet Paper. Pick some up while you are shopping or make a cash donation and CAM will do the shopping for you. Donated food is greatly needed and will allow CAM to continue serving over 400 families every month. Remember: A cash donation of $20 can help feed a family of 4 for 10 days. Christian Action Ministries is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible.

City of Hollister: 55 Years of Fireworks on the 4th of July

Celebrating 55 years of spectacular fireworks shows in the City of Hollister. We are ready and hope to see you on Friday, the 4th of July! Please send your contribution to help offset the cost of this show to: City of Hollister Fireworks Fund PO Box 638 Hollister, MO 65673. Bring the family, lawn chairs, lawn blankets and cold drinks (sorry, no alcohol), and enjoy this great night of family fun in Hollister on the 4th of July.

Volunteers Needed: 4^th of July

Since you're going to be at the City of Hollister's 55^th Annual Fireworks display anyway, please consider donating about an hour of your time before the show begins. Volunteers are needed to help "pass the boot" in order to help pay for the cost of this spectacular show. Contact the Chamber at 334-3050 for more details.

Grape and Fall Festival: September 27^th

Mark your calendars for the 10^th Annual Grape and Fall Festival. Gather up your best grape stomping friends, and register your team today! We are also looking for vendors, volunteers, and sponsors. We need your support to make this a fun-filled event for the whole family. Call the Chamber at 334-3050 for more information.

Reminder: Friday Facts is a FREE service provided to our members by the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce

Please send news and information about your business or organization to info@hollisterchamber.net by 12:00 pm on Thursdays to be included in the Friday Facts. Call 334-3050 for more information.

Stupid Joke of the Week

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other, "Does this taste funny to you?"

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Hollister Board of Alderman Meeting March 20, 2008

2008-03-19T03:26:00.000-05:00

NOTICE OF MEETING

Public Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Hollister, Missouri, will be held at the Town Hall, 312 Esplanade Street, Hollister, Missouri, on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. to consider and act upon the matters on the following tentative agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at that time.

1. Call the meeting to order

2. Roll Call

3. Consent Agenda

All items listed under item 3, consent agenda, are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of those items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

o February 21 & March 6, 2008 Council meeting minutes
o March 3, 2008 Park Board meeting minutes
o Informational Material
+ March 27, 2008 Partners In Progress meeting at 2:30 PM
+ April 3, 2008 Council meeting at 7:00 PM
+ April 7, 2008 Park Board meeting at 6:30 PM
+ April 8, 2008 Municipal Election 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
+ April 8, 2008 Planning & Zoning meeting at 6:30 PM
+ April 10, 2008 Municipal Court at 5:00 PM
+ April 15, 2008 Board of Adjustment meeting at 6:30 PM (if needed)
+ April 17, 2008 Council meeting at 7:00 PM

4. Public Hearing – CID – Petition to Establish the

o Table Rock Canyon Community Improvement District

5. Public Hearing – Rezoning - HIDC 20 acres

o South of Birch and East of the quarry from R-1 to C-R

6. Public Hearing - Voluntary Annexation – City

o Stratford Dr., a 40’ wide platted road in McGee Addition running from Kite St on the East to the West right of way line of East Avenue on the West

7. Petition for Street Vacation – Douglas & Debra Atwood

o 40’ No Name Street off of Dogwood between Lot 7 & 8

8. Dr. Tim Taylor – Hollister R5 School District – Levy Issue on the April ballot

9. Residential Recycling & Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Bids

10. Resolution to increase Residential Recycling & Solid Waste Collection Services

11. Linda Farris – Future of the American House

12. Development Strategies – Robert Lewis

o Proposal to prepare TIF and CID Revenue projections for proposed mixed-use project - HIDC

13. First Reading on Bills

o 2008-07 Ordinance to vacate a 40’ No Name Street off Dogwood between Lots 7 & 8
o 2008-08 Ordinance to Voluntarily annex Stratford Dr between Kite St and East Ave
o 2008-10 Ordinance to rezone 20 acres (off Birch St) owned by HIDC from R-1 to C-R
o 2008-14 Ordinance to amend 400.180 Conditional Uses – add dog grooming
o 2008-15 Ordinance to amend 500.020 Additions, Changes & Insertions
o 2008-16 Ordinance to amend 400.180 Conditional Uses – add Townhouses or Patio Homes
o 2008-17 Ordinance to amend Table 400.1 Bulk Regulations – Residential & Agricultural zones

14. Second Reading on Bills

o 2008-06 Ordinance approving the Table Rock Canyon Community Improvement District
o 2008-09 Ordinance to amend 125.420 changes under the Missouri Local Government Employee’s Retirement System
o 2008-11 Ordinance to adopt an annual budget for the fiscal year beginning on April 1, 2008 and ending March 31, 2009
o 2008-12 Ordinance to amend 105.110 Compensations – Board of Aldermen
o 2008-13 Ordinance to amend 105.080 Compensations - Mayor

15. Visitors

16. City Administrator’s Report

17. New Business

18. Closed Session

o Legal actions, causes of action or litigation 610.021(1), Personnel 610.021(3) Contract Negotiations 610.021(12)

19. Adjourn

Hollister City Council Meeting Agenda February 21, 2008

2008-02-20T18:47:00.001-06:00

1. Call the meeting to order

2. Roll Call

3. Consent Agenda

All items listed under item 3, consent agenda, are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of those items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

February 7, 2008 Council meeting minutes
February 4, 2008 Park Board meeting minutes
Informational Material
- Conditional Use Permit – Jeff Pascoe, 221 Foley Street – Duplex
- E mail note from Ozark Energy Partners regarding Natural Gas
- Interoffice memo from City of Branson – transfer health agreement to Taney County Health Department
- April 2008 to March 2009 Budget Packet for review (1^st reading 3/6/08)
- February 29, 2008 Water Park Groundbreaking ceremony at 10:00 AM - located at South Birch
- March 03, 2008 Park Board meeting at 6:30 PM
- March 06, 2008 Council meeting at 7:00 PM
- March 11, 2008 Planning & Zoning meeting at 6:30 PM
- March 13, 2008 Municipal Court at 5:00 PM
- March 18, 2008 Board of Adjustment at 6:30 PM (if needed)
- March 20, 2008 Council meeting at 7:00 PM

4. Talbird Lovan, YMCA Update

5. Business License Application – New owner of Little Hacienda #9 Downing

Liquor by the drink including Sunday sales

6. Second Reading on Bill

2008-05 Ordinance creating a new Chapter 702 Underground Utility Installation Standards

7. Visitors

8. City Administrator's Report

9. New Business

10. Closed Session

Legal actions, causes of action or litigation 610.021(1), Personnel 610.021(3) Contract Negotiations 610.021(12)

11. Adjourn

The meeting will be open to the public. A copy of the agenda & ordinances referred to above will be available for public inspection prior to the meeting in the office of the City Clerk.

Posted:	Posted at:
Date: 2-20-08	Bulletin Board at Hollister Town Hall and Faxed notice
Time: 3:00 PM	312 Esplanade St., P.O. Box 638, Hollister, MO 65673
By: slb	417-334-3262

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Hollister City Council Meeting - January 16 2008 Agenda

2008-01-15T12:26:00.001-06:00

NOTICE OF MEETING

1. Call the meeting to order

2. Roll Call

3. Consent Agenda

January 3, 2008 Council meeting minutes
2008 IRS mileage rate – 50.5 cents
Municipal Election - April 8, 2008

Last date for candidate filing 1-22-08
Office open – 2 year terms

Mayor – David G. Tate
Alderman Ward I – Howell Keeter
Alderman Ward II – Phil Carman

Informational Material

January 17, 2008 Partners in Progress meeting at 2:30 PM
February 04, 2008 Park Board meeting at 6:30 PM
February 07, 2008 Council meeting at 7:00 PM
February 12, 2008 Planning & Zoning meeting at 6:30 PM
February 14, 2008 Municipal Court at 5:00 PM
February 19, 2008 Board of Adjustment at 6:30 PM (if needed)
February 21, 2008 Council meeting at 6:30 PM

4. Business License Application - Ultraluxe Wine Inc

Retail sales of wine via the internet at 2204 S Bus 65

5. First Reading on Bill

2008-02 Ordinance to vacate a portion of Wilshire by lot 15 & 16 Block 1 in the McGee Addition
2008-03 Ordinance to add a new Article Tourism Tax

6. Second Reading on Bill

2007-48 Ordinance to amend 350.060 Parking Prohibited on narrow streets
2008-01 Ordinance to Voluntary Annex 1.8 acres owned by Jack Minnis
2008-02 Ordinance to vacate a portion of Wilshire by lot 15 & 16 Block 1 in the McGee Addition

7. Visitors

8. City Administrator's Report

9. New Business

10. Closed Session

Litigation 610.021(1), Personnel 610.021(3) Contract Negotiations 610.021(12)

11. Adjourn
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City of Hollister Board of Alderman Agenda December 20

2007-12-18T22:48:00.000-06:00

Public Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Hollister, Missouri, will be held at the Town Hall, 312 Esplanade Street, Hollister, Missouri, on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. to consider and act upon the matters on the following tentative agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at that time.

1. Call the meeting to order

2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda

All items listed under item 3, consent agenda, are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of those items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

o December 05, 2007 Council meeting minutes
o December 03, 2007 Park Board meeting minutes
o December 11, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes
o Branson Lakes Area Legislative Partnership – 2008 Legislative Priorities
o Telephone & Cell Phone Settlements – Does not apply to Hollister
o Municipal Election - April 8, 2008
+ 1st date for candidate filing 12-18-07
+ Last date for candidate filing 1-22-08
+ Office open – 2 year terms
# Mayor – David G. Tate
# Alderman Ward I – Howell Keeter
# Alderman Ward II – Phil Carman
o Informational Material
+ December 20, 2007 Partners in Progress at 2:30 PM
+ December 20, 2007 Council/Senior Staff Dinner – Ye English Inn at 5:00
+ December 21, 2007 Employee Christmas Party (Council is invited)
+ December 24 & 25, 2007 Town Hall Closed – Christmas
+ December 31, 2007 and January 1, 2008 Town Hall Closed – New Years
+ January 03, 2008 Council meeting at 7:00 PM

4. Conditional Use Permit – 1st Baptist Church – BB Highway & Hillbilly Lane

5. Final Plat Application – Phase 2 of Evergreen Ridge Subdivision

6. Petition for Street Vacation – Mike & Vicky Curry – vacate property to 413 Wilshire

7. Dan Epps – Natural Gas Update, Stipulation Agreement

8. Power Point Presentation – ISO Building Code Enforcement Evaluation

9. Discuss Article VIII Tourism Tax

10. First Reading on Bill

o 2007-48 Ordinance to amend 350.060 Parking Prohibited on narrow streets
o 2007-49 Ordinance to amend 710.170 Connection Fees
o 2007-50 Ordinance to amend 206.030 Blasting
o 2007-51 Ordinance to amend 400.180 Conditional Uses

11. Visitors

12. City Administrator’s Report

13. New Business

14. Closed Session

o Litigation 610.021(1), Personnel 610.021(3) Contract Negotiations 610.021(12)

15. Adjourn

Hollister Mayor David Tate Contacts North Pole - Arranges Sunday Visit From Santa

2007-12-14T11:42:00.001-06:00

Mayor David G. Tate makes arrangements with Santa Claus to make a priority visit to the City of Hollister.

The Santa Train that was scheduled to arrive in Hollister on Sunday, December 9 was cancelled due to extreme ice and weather conditions in northern Missouri.

The City of Hollister is the largest stop on the Santa Train line.

Mayor Tate says…"the children of Hollister have had a special visit from Santa Claus every year for the past 14 years by way of the railroad. The children cannot be disappointed…so therefore, I contacted the North Pole for Santa's schedule and asked that he make a very special stop in Hollister."

According to Assistant City Administrator, Vonnie Mathiesen, Western Taney County Fire District will provide transportation for Santa to arrive at the Hollister Train Depot on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 3:00 pm. Children will be able to get their Christmas wishes to Santa from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce will provide holiday goodie bags.

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Hollister City Government Lobbyists

2007-10-31T21:59:00.001-05:00

Lobbyist Name

Address/Phone

Richard S Brownlee III

221 Bolivar Suite 300
PO Box 1069
Jefferson City MO 65102

(573) 636-8135
None

Michael A Dallmeyer

PO Box 1069
221 Bolivar Street
Jefferson City MO 65102

(573) 636-8135
None

Rodney D Gray

P.O. Box 1069

Jefferson City MO 65102

(573) 636-8135
(573) 636-5226

Tami Holliday

Hendren Andrae, LLC
PO Box 1069
Jefferson City MO 65102

(573) 636-8135
(573) 636-5226

Drew Schauffler

Hendren Andrae, LLC
PO Box 1069
Jefferson City MO 65102

(573) 636-8135
None

Keith A Wenzel

221 Bolivar Street Suite 300
PO Box 1069
Jefferson City MO 65102

(573) 636-8135
None

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Hollister Proposed Tourism Tax Ballot Language

2007-10-31T13:53:00.000-05:00

BILL NO. __________ ORDINANCE NO. ______

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII. TOURISIM TAX OF CHAPTER 140 FINANCES AND RECORDS.

ARTICLE VIII. TOURISM TAX

SECTION 140.350 Tourism Tax – Guest Tax

Pursuant to the authority granted by Sections 67.1360 and 67.1362, RSMo, a tax for tourism purposes is hereby imposed on charges for sleeping rooms to be paid by transient guests of hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns, campgrounds and any docking facility which rents slips to recreational boats which are used for sleeping to the extent and in the manner provided for in Sections 67.1360 and 67.1362, RSMo. The rate of the tax shall be five percent (5%).

SECTION 140.360 Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Business includes any activity engaged in by any person or caused to be engaged in by him/her, with the object of gain, benefit or advantage, either direct or indirect, and the classification of which business is of such character as to be subject to the terms of this article. The isolated or occasional sale of any tangible personal property, service, substance or thing by a person not engaged in such business does not constitute engaging in business within the meaning of this article unless the total amount of gross receipts from such activity exceeds $1,000.00 in any calendar year. No tourism tax is charged on any sale of $1.00 or less. The provisions of this definition shall not be construed to exempt any sale of property because such sale is exempt from sales tax or use tax from the tourism tax levied pursuant to this article.

Gross receipts means the total amount of the sale price of sales at retail, including any services other than charges incident to extension of credit that are a part of such sales price, made by a business referred to in this article, capable of being valued in money, whether received in money or otherwise; except that gross receipts shall not include the sales for which the item is returned by the customer when the full sales price thereof is refunded either in cash or by credit. Also, any amount received by any reason of extensions of credit shall be specifically exempted. It shall also include the lease or rental consideration where the right of continuous possession or use of any property is granted for a definite interval of time.

Not-for-profit organization means an organization, including a not-for-profit corporation, no part of the income or property of which is distributable to its members, directors or officers; provided, however, that payment of reasonable compensation for service rendered and the making of distributions not representing pecuniary profits or gains upon dissolution or final liquidation are not deemed a distribution of income.

Person means any individual, firm, copartnership, joint adventure, association, corporation, municipal or private, and whether organized for profit or not, state, county, political subdivision, state department, commission, board, bureau, or agency, estate, trust, business trust, receiver or trustee appointed by the state or federal court, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit, and the plural as well as the singular number.

Purchaser means a person who purchases tangible personal property or to whom are rendered services, receipts from which are taxable under this article.

Sale and sales include installment and credit sales, and the exchange of properties as well as the sale thereof for money, and every land transaction constituting a sale, and mean any transfer, exchange or barter, conditional or otherwise, in any manner or by any means whatsoever, of tangible personal property for valuable consideration and the rendering, furnishing or selling for a valuable consideration any of the substances, things, and services designated and defined as taxable under the terms of this article.

Sale at retail means any transfer made by any person engaged in business as defined in this section of the ownership of, or title to, tangible personal property to the purchaser, for use or consumption and not for resale in any form as tangible personal property, for valuable consideration. The term "sale at retail" shall be construed to include:

(1) Sales charges for all sleeping rooms (hotel, motel, inn, condominium units, timeshare interest in condominiums, campgrounds, tourist camp, tourist cabin, docking facility which rents slips to recreational boats which are used by transients for sleeping or other places in which rooms are used for sleeping).

Sales Tax Act means RSMo 144.010--144.800.

Seller means the person selling or furnishing tangible personal property or rendering services, on the receipts from which a tax is imposed pursuant to this article.

Tourism tax means either the tax payable by the purchaser of a commodity or services subject to the tourism tax or the aggregate amount of taxes due from the vendor of such commodities or service during the period for which he/she is required to report his/her collections, as the context may require.

140.370 Levy of tax.

There is hereby levied a municipal tourism tax (the "tourism tax") within the city, based upon the prices paid or charged for certain goods and services as follows:

(1) Hotel, motels, inns, condominium units, timeshare interest in condominiums, campgrounds, tourist camp, tourist cabin, docking facility which rents slips to recreational boats which are used by transients for sleeping or other places in which rooms are used for sleeping.

a. Amount of tax. Every person engaged in the business of renting, leasing or letting living quarters, sleeping accommodations, rooms or a part thereof in connection with any hotel, motel, condominium unit, timeshare interest in condominiums, campground or tourist court, all as defined in this subsection, shall collect at the time of sale or consumption and pay to the city a tourism tax equal to five percent (5%) of the price paid or charged by transient guests. Persons deriving receipts from room charges in connection with any hotel, motel, condominium unit, timeshare interest in condominiums, campground or tourist court, whether rented or leased on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, are subject to the tourism tax on these payments or charges unless the person renting or leasing is deemed to be a permanent resident. An educational institution which furnishes room and board to full-time students in pursuit of their educational objectives is not subject to the tourism tax on the payments or charges for these services. This tourism tax shall be in addition to all other license fee and taxes which are presently applicable to hotels, motels, condominium units, timeshare interests in condominiums, campgrounds and tourist courts operated as a business within the city.

b. Definitions. The terms used in this subsection (1) shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection (1)b and shall be construed as indicated in this subsection.

Campground means real property, other than state-owned property, which contains parcels for rent to transient guests for pay or compensation, which may include temporary utility hookups for use by transient guests, and where such transient guests generally use tents, recreational vehicles or some other form of temporary shelter while on the rented premises.

Common elements means all portions of the property except the units.

Declaration means the instrument and amendments thereto by which the property is submitted to the provisions of RSMo 448.005--448.210.

Hotel, motel, inn, condominium unit, timeshare interest in condominium, campgrounds, tourist camp, tourist cabin, docking facility which rents slips to recreational boats which are used by transients for sleeping or other places in which rooms are used for sleeping mean any structure or building, under one management, which contains rooms furnished for the accommodation or lodging of guests with or without meals being provided, including bed and breakfast facilities, and kept, used, maintained, advertised or held out to the public as a place where sleeping accommodations are sought for pay or compensation to transient guests, and the use of the term "hotel" or "motel" alone shall also be deemed to include all such structures, buildings and facilities.

Parcel means the lot or lots, tract or tracts of land, including additional tracts added by subsequent amendment described in the declaration or amendments thereto.

Permanent resident means a person who contracts in advance for a room in a hotel, motel, condominium unit, campground or tourist court for a period of 30 consecutive days or more and who actually remains a guest of the hotel, motel, condominium unit, campground or tourist court for more than 30 consecutive days. The rental or lease receipts from letting such room are not subject to the tourism tax. The term "permanent resident" is not considered synonymous with a permanent room. Persons who rent or lease accommodations on a permanent basis to businesses for their employees' use are subject to the tourism tax on the receipts from all the accommodations.

Property means all the land, property or properties and space comprising the parcels, all improvements and structures erected, constructed or contained therein, including the building and all easements, rights and appurtenances belonging thereto, and all fixtures and equipment intended for mutual use, benefit or enjoyment of the unit owners, submitted to the provisions of RSMo 448.005--448.210.

Transient guest means any person who occupies a room in a hotel, motel, campground, or tourist court for 30 consecutive days or less.

140.380 Tourism tax trust fund.

(a) There is hereby established in the treasury of the city a tourism tax trust fund. All taxes levied and collected pursuant to this article shall be deposited by the City Clerk to the credit of such fund. Such fund shall be segregated and kept separate and apart from all other funds of the city and shall not be commingled with any other funds of the city, no matter from whatever source collected. The funds, net of the cost of collection, shall be collected, held and administered by the city in accordance with the terms and provisions of this article so that such funds on deposit in the tourism tax trust fund are to be expended and disbursed as required in this section:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (a)(2) of this section, 75 percent (75%) of the taxes collected shall be deposited in an "Infrastructure Account" within the tourism tax trust fund and shall be used upon appropriation solely for the purpose of constructing and maintaining infrastructure improvements, to include sidewalks, streets, highways, roads, waterworks, wastewater, including distribution and collection, and solid waste disposal facilities, the cost of which may be funded by issuing bonds which may be retired by revenues received from the funds on deposit in the tourism tax trust fund, and the costs of operation and maintenance of such infrastructure improvements.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)(1) of this section, 25 percent (25%) of the taxes collected shall be deposited into a tourism promotion account within the tourism tax trust fund and shall be held, administered and disbursed for use, upon appropriation as provided for in this section, for tourism marketing and promotional purposes.

(b) The Board of Aldermen shall annually budget and appropriate the amounts necessary to provide for the payment of the necessary expenses for the administration and collection of the tourism tax imposed under this article, which shall in no event exceed two percent of the collected revenues.

140.390 Contracting for tourism promotion.

(a) The Board of Aldermen hereby finds that contracting with private persons to accomplish the requirements of the Municipal Tourism Act is in the best interest of citizens of the city, in providing for tourism marketing and promotion by persons experienced in providing such marketing and promotion thereby avoiding the duplication of efforts in attempting to accomplish these requirements. The Board of Aldermen does hereby find it necessary and desirable to accomplish the foregoing to approve contracting between the city and a duly qualified marketing vendor to implement the tourism, marketing and promotion. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the contracts for and on behalf of the city and the City Clerk is hereby directed to attest and seal a contract, submitted to and considered by the Board of Aldermen at its regular meeting.

(b) The Finance Officer is hereby authorized to disburse the funds from the tourism tax trust fund to cover the cost of executing the contract in accordance with an approved budget. A copy of the budget when approved by the Board of Aldermen will serve as an operating plan for the administration of the contracts.

140.400 Licenses; payment of tax.

(a) No person shall operate a hotel, motel, inn, condominium unit, timeshare interest in a condominium, campground, tourist camp, tourist cabin, docking facility which rents slips to recreational boats which are used by transients for sleeping or other places in which rooms are used for sleeping without a current city business license. As a condition to obtaining a tourism tax license under this article, the person applying must show evidence of compliance with article VIII of chapter 140 and must have in his/her possession a retail sales license number issued by the state. Applications for such license shall be made to the City Clerk’s Department on forms prescribed for that purpose. The tourism tax due under this section shall be paid to the City Clerk’s Department monthly and shall be payable on or before the 20th day of the following month, except for the months following the end of each calendar quarter, when payments will be due on the last day of the following month.

140.410 Reports required.

(a) Every person engaged in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, condominium unit, timeshare interest in condominiums, campground, tourist camp, tourist cabin, docking facility which rents slips to recreational boats which are used by transients for sleeping or other places in which rooms are used for sleeping shall file with the City Clerk’s Department on prescribed forms, giving such information as may be necessary or required to determine the amounts paid or charged by the business to which the tourism tax shall apply for monthly period, which reports are to be submitted with monthly payments.

(b) Every such business shall file with the City Clerk’s Department, so that it shall be received by that office or postmarked on or before the 20th day of each month, beginning with July in each year, except for the months following the end of each calendar quarter, when the filings will be due on the last day of the following month, a statement, verified by the oath of the person, an officer or agent making the report, showing the entire receipts of the business done in the city by the person during the previous reporting period, including the portion of amounts paid or charged for business done by such person in connection with another person. The statement shall report as receipts all such sums earned or charged for business done within the city during the taxable reporting period whether actually received or not; and shall contain an abstract of the amount received under each business activity for which tourism tax is due and the total amount received for all business activities.

(c) If the person fails or refuses for more than 30 days after the 20th day of the month or the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter to render a statement showing an accurate account of its receipts as required in this section, or has failed to pay any tourism tax when due, such person shall be subject to all the penalties set forth in section 140.170 for each violation.

140.420 Examination of books and records.

(a) The City Clerk or an authorized representative shall have the right at all reasonable times during business hours to make such examination and inspection of the books and records of any business licensed pursuant to this article as may be necessary to determine the correctness of the reports required by this article. Such books and records shall be preserved for at least three years, unless the City Clerk in writing authorizes the earlier destruction.

(b) All business must furnish reasonably sufficient work space, lighting and working conditions for use by the City Clerk and his/her agents for conducting of tourism tax audits.

140.430 Cash bond, deposit and refund.

(a) If the City Clerk believes that the collection of any tourism tax or any amount of tourism tax required to be collected and paid pursuant to this article to the city by any seller who the City Clerk believes is about to discontinue business and dispose of his/her property or assets will be jeopardized by delay, the City Clerk shall thereupon make a determination of such amount of tourism tax to be collected and paid pursuant to this article, noting that fact on such determination, and the amount thereof shall be immediately due and payable. Failure to comply with the City Clerk's payment order shall result in automatic and immediate relinquishment of the establishment's city business license. Such person shall have the right to stay collection of such amount by filing, within ten days after the date of issuance of such notice, a request for reassessment accompanied by such reasonable security as the City Clerk may deem necessary to insure compliance with this article.

(b) If a request for reassessment, accompanied by the required security deposit, is filed within the ten-day period, the City Clerk shall reconsider the assessment. The City Clerk's action on the request for reassessment becomes final upon the expiration of 30 days from the date when the City Clerk mails notice of such action to the person, unless within that 30-day period, such persons file a petition for review with the Board of Aldermen.

(c) If the security filed with the City Clerk is in cash, the City Clerk shall deposit such security in the city's general fund and such security shall be released to the person from funds appropriated by the Board of Aldermen for such purpose. If appropriate funds are available, the Finance Officer shall cause such refunds to be paid within 30 days of the receipt of a warrant requesting such payment by the City Clerk.

140.440 Collection; violations.

(a) The tourism tax levied pursuant to this article shall be paid by the purchaser or user to the seller, and it shall be the duty of each and every seller in this city to collect from the purchaser or user the full amount of the tourism tax levied by this article, or an amount equal as nearly as possible or practicable to the average equivalent thereof.

(b) The seller shall add the tourism tax imposed pursuant to this article, or the average equivalent thereof, to the sale price or charge, and when added, such tourism tax shall constitute a part of such price or charge, shall be a debt from the purchaser or user to the seller until paid and shall be recoverable at law in the same manner as other debts.

(c) A seller who willfully or intentionally fails or refuses to collect the full amount of the tourism tax levied in this article, or willfully or intentionally fails, neglects or refuses to comply with the provisions of this article or remits or rebates to a purchaser or user, either directly or indirectly, and by whatsoever means, all or any part of the tourism tax levied in this article, or makes in any form of advertising, verbally or otherwise, any statement which infers that the seller is absorbing the tourism tax, or paying the tourism tax for the purchaser or user by an adjustment of prices or at a price including the tourism tax, or any manner whatsoever, shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 140.470, plus costs, for each violation.

140.450 Confidential records.

The confidential and privileged nature of the records and files concerning the administration of the tourism tax is legislatively recognized and declared and to protect the same the provisions of the Sales Tax Act, RSMo 144.010--144.800, are adopted by reference and made fully effective and applicable to the administration of the tourism tax levied in this article as if set forth in full.

140.460 Administrative changes.

The Board of Aldermen hereby authorizes the City Clerk to make administrative and technical changes or additions in the method and manner of administration and enforcing this article as may be necessary and proper for efficiency and fairness, except the rate of the tourism tax and the classification of businesses shall not be changed without approval of the Board of Aldermen.

140.470 Delinquency fees and penalties for nonpayment.

(a) Delinquency fee. For any amount of tourism tax due under provisions of this article that was not paid for the period owed, there shall be added to that amount a delinquency fee of ten percent of the delinquent tourism tax as the sum required to compensate for the collection of delinquent tourism taxes (the "collection charge"). Interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum shall be assessed on all unpaid amounts and collection charges.

(b) Penalty. Any person subject to the provisions of this article who fails to obtain a license, file a statement or pay the tourism tax or files a false or fraudulent statement, as required by this article or within the time required by this article, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by the provisions of section 100.200 and 100.210. Each day after the first day that an action is required to be taken under this article and such action is not taken shall constitute a separate offense. Any person failing to pay the city tourism tax for 45 days past the due date shall be subject to having his/her city business license revoked by a revocation order issued by the City Clerk.

(c) Revocation of licenses. When a revocation order is issued for nonpayment of tourism tax by the City Clerk, the tourism tax license and all business licenses issued by the city to such delinquent sellers shall be deemed void at that point in time. Before the tourism tax license can be reissued, all such delinquent tourism tax, collection charges and accrued interest must be paid.

140.480 Adoption of state sales tax rules.

All sales tax rules pertaining to sales tax imposed and collected by the state under RSMo 144.170, 144.220 and 144.230 shall apply to the tourism tax except to the extent such rules may be inconsistent herewith.

READ THIS FIRST AND SECOND TIME AND PASSED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF HOLLISTER, MISSOURI THIS _______ DAY OF ___________________, 2007.

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ATTEST: David G. Tate, Mayor

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Sheryl Brashear, City Clerk

Hollister Founder's Day Video - Filmed by Ricky Renfro

2007-10-11T19:39:00.001-05:00

Hollister City Council Meeting September 20, 2007

2007-10-02T15:48:00.000-05:00

Hollister Regular Council meeting Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at Town Hall, 312 Esplanade St.

Call the meeting to order

Mayor Tate called the meeting to order.

Roll Call

Present: David Tate, Mayor

Phil Carman, Alderman

David Willard, Alderman

Howell Keeter, Alderman

Scott McCaulley, Alderman

Absent: None

Other Rick Ziegenfuss, City Administrator

City Vonnie Mathiesen, Assistant City Administrator

Officials Sheryl Brashear, City Clerk

Present: Hank Griffin, City Attorney

Trent Bowers, Director of Building & Planning

Terry Brashear, Public Works Supervisor

Consent Agenda

All items listed under consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of those items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

Consent Agenda

August 7, September 5 and 6, 2007 Council meeting minutes

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the August 7, September 5 & 6, 2007 Council meeting minutes seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Consent Agenda

September 10, 2007 Park Board meeting minutes

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the September 10, 2007 Park Board meeting minutes seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Consent Agenda

September 11, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the September 11, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Consent Agenda

Informational Material

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September 29, 2007 Grape & Fall Festival 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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October 01, 2007 Park Board meeting at 6:30 PM
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October 04, 2007 Council meeting at 7:00 PM
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October 09, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting at 6:30 PM
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October 11, 2007 Municipal Court at 5:00 PM
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October 16, 2007 Board of Adjustment meeting at 7:00 PM
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October 18, 2007 Partners in Progress meeting at 2:30 PM
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October 18, 2007 Council meeting at 7:00 PM
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October 19, 2007 Press Conference 10:00 AM - Keeter Center

Paper Recycling – Nestle Purina Pet Care – Elizabeth Aull

Ms. Aull presented the city with several under the desk recycling containers. Ms. Aull stated she was pleased the city has decided to recycle in town hall. Recycling creates 30 jobs, the container is located at the school and is available for everyone to use. Ms. Aull stated we also provide document shredding at no charge to governmental agencies; just call for an appointment. We are located NE of French Mustards warehouse off Partnership Blvd. in Springfield, MO.

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Alderman Carman felt we should start a recycling program for city offices and this is a low impact program, very user friendly.

Chris Berndt, WTCFPD Chief – Public Protection Classification 5

Chief Berndt stated for the last year we started getting ready for our next ISO rating. Chief Berndt gave a power point presentation. We have received the results and we went from a Class 6 to a Class 5. ISO ratings range from 1 being the best to 10 no fire protection. The new rating goes into effect 11-1-07.

Classification #of entities

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Class 1 0
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Class 2 2 (Springfield is one of them)
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Class 3 54
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Class 4 165
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Class 5 142
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Class 6 223
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Class 7 250
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Class 8 185
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Class 8B 4
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Class 9 719
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Class 10 5

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated we would be in the top 25% of the nation. Chief Berndt stated he is very proud of our rating. ISO ratings are based 10% on fire alarms, 50% on the fire department, and 40% on the water supply.

Summary Evaluation Analysis:

Feature

Credit Earned

Credit Available

Receiving and Handling Fire Alarms

Credit for telephone service

1.90

2

Credit for operators

2.25

3

Credit for dispatch circuits

1.25

5

TOTAL

5.40

10

Fire Department

Credit for engine companies

7.46

10

Credit for reserve pampers

0.72

1

Credit for pamper capacity

5.00

5

Credit for ladder service

3.53

5

Credit for reserve ladder & service trucks

0.36

1

Credit for distribution

2.86

4

Credit for company personnel

2.48

15

Credit for training

5.94

9

TOTAL

28.35

50

Water Supply

Credit for supply system

17.40

35

Credit for hydrants

1.70

2

Credit for inspection & condition

1.18

3

TOTAL

20.28

40

Divergence

-1.20

TOTAL CREDIT

52.83

100.00

The City is working on two improvements for the water supply; a new 1st Street Well and we will tie in N Birch into the 1st Street well system. Also a new well on BB is in the planning stages.

Alderman McCaulley asked if the water supply is about a pressure situation? Chief Berndt stated it is about volume and placement of hydrants.

Alderman Carman asked if this would decrease the insurance premiums? Chief Berndt stated he did not call any insurance agents but the more a home is worth the more the impact on the cost savings.

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated new construction areas have better placements of hydrants and pressure which helps with the rating.

Chief Berndt stated ISO rates an entity every 10 years. The last rating the City had was in 1994. If there are significant changes we can request another evaluation earlier.

Alderman Willard asked if the lakes nearby have any bearing on the rates? Chief Berndt stated you have to be within 1000’ to get credit and those were considered.

Mayor Tate stated good work.

Renew M Graham Clark Airport Intergovernmental Agreement

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated this is our operating agreement with M Graham Clark Airport. The contract is automatically renewed but we wanted to bring to Council for their review.

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the M Graham Clark Airport Intergovernmental Agreement seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

MoDot’s City Limit Signs with City Logo

Assistant Administrator Mathiesen stated about a month ago we were asked to get the cost to put the city logo on the city limit signs on US Hwy 65. There is a design in your packet (the actual sign would have more clarity). The cost is $2,285.00 per sign; total cost for two signs is $4,570.00. This would be part of the branding of the city and do away with the little train. The City of Ozark and Springfield have installed their signs.

Alderman Carman stated he felt that was too expensive, who would see this driving 65 mph down the road. Alderman Willard asked what the dimensions would be? Assistant Administrator Mathiesen stated she was not sure, but it is the standard city limit sign. Alderman McCaulley stated maybe we can re-look at this later.

Alderman Carman made a motion to approve the signs with the city logo seconded by Alderman McCaulley.

Ayes: None

Nays: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Resolution

Mayor Tate asked Clerk Brashear to explain the NIMS Resolution. Clerk Brashear stated back in May 2006 the City trained the employees (34 of the 38) on the National Incident Management System. I have searched the City records and cannot find that we adopted the resolution.

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the NIMS Resolution seconded by Alderman Carman.

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated this is a nationally standardized response system. This is a system that spells out how to perform more efficiently and spells out certain duties for each position. Mayor Tate asked Terry Brashear what his duties would be? PW Supervisor Brashear stated he would be in charge of transportation. Mayor Tate asked Clerk Brashear what her duties would be. Clerk Brashear stated answering the phone and advising people where they can go for assistance.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

First Reading on Bill 2007-41 Ordinance to amend 410.030, Section A, Regular Meetings

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the first reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-41 Ordinance to amend 410.030, Section A, Regular meetings seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the first reading on Bill 2007-41 seconded by Alderman McCaulley.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Second Reading on Bill 2007-33 Ordinance to amend 405.110 Performance Guarantee

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-33 Ordinance to amend 405.110 Performance Guarantee seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-33 seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Second Reading on Bill 2007-34 Ordinance to amend 520.020 Regulations and Application, Section 4

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-34 Ordinance to amend 520.020 Regulations and Application, Section 4 seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-34 seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Second Reading on Bill 2007-35 Ordinance to amend 705.095 Connection required upon availability of water, Section D

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-35 Ordinance to amend 705.095 Connection required upon availability of water, Section D seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-35 seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Second Reading on Bill 2007-36 Ordinance to amend 705.100 Connection for Building Purposes

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-36 Ordinance to amend 705.100 Connection for Building Purposes seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-36 seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Second Reading on Bill 2007-37 Ordinance to amend 510.060 Board may levy special assessment, when

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-37 Ordinance to amend 510.060 Board may levy special assessment, when seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-37 seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Second Reading on Bill 2007-38 Ordinance to amend several sections in Chapter 402 Planned Development District

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-38 Ordinance to amend several sections in Chapter 402 Planned Development District seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-38 seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Second Reading on Bill 2007-39 Ordinance to annex 960.34 acres owned by Table Rock Canyon, LLC

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-39 Ordinance to annex 960.34 acres owned by Table Rock Canyon, LLC seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, McCaulley

Nays: None Abstain: Keeter

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-39 seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, McCaulley

Nays: None Abstain: Keeter

Second Reading on Bill 2007-40 Ordinance to approve a contract with the City of Branson for Environmental Health Services

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to have the second reading (by title only) on Bill 2007-40 Ordinance to approve a contract with the City of Branson for Environmental Health Services seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve the second reading on Bill 2007-40 seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Visitors

Administrator Ziegenfuss welcomed Gordon Garrett to the City of Hollister.

City Administrator’s Report

Sales Tax

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated the sales tax is up 1% over last year.

Transportation

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated more information will be forthcoming from the MoDot meetings regarding the bridge.

Partners in Progress

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated new signs have been posted in the new interchange, Table Rock Dam and Airport. Some of the signage is done in the evenings. Highway 65 will be closed at Highway 86 for 10 days while they are paving.

Hollister RV School District

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated we continue to have an open dialogue with Dr. Tim Taylor regarding the future of the school district and we are encouraged with the partnership.

Road Improvements

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated it is time to submit to Taney County for $50,000.00 for street improvements. I would like the board to consider Evergreen and Wilshire. We can pave Wilshire, from Taneycomo Terrace to the Railroad Bridge and curb Evergreen. Then next year we can submit for funds to pave Evergreen. There are 14 road cuts on Wilshire due to the new construction.

Mayor Tate asked about striping. Administrator Ziegenfuss stated the striping that was done last year did not hold up and we will use paint with glass beads.

Alderman Keeter asked if Shockley is in the city limits? Administrator Ziegenfuss stated it is in the county. Alderman McCaulley asked how far the road goes into the city? Administrator Ziegenfuss stated it ends on West St.

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated we have located an 8” water line at the end of Shockley on College of the Ozarks property, if an easement can be obtained then Taneycomo Terrace can tie their water in. Alderman Keeter stated he thought that was possible. It was asked if this will affect where the new overlay will be laid? Administrator Ziegenfuss stated no.

Grape and Fall Festival

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Saturday, September 29, 2007 is the Grape and Fall Festival and he would encourage everyone to attend.

Branson Creek Airport

Alderman Carman asked about the aerial photograph of the airport. Administrator Ziegenfuss stated it was taken 6 weeks after construction started; 1.2 million cubic yards have been removed, to date 3 million. Alderman Keeter stated they are working about every night.

New Business

Townsend – Affordable Housing

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated the Missouri Housing Development accepts requests for new projects each year.

Jack Townsend was present to request support for the affordable housing project (Rock Ridge Apartments) to include lots 1, 8-22 in Coon Creek Business Park on the Northwest corner of BB Highway and Coon Creek Road.

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Mr. Townsend has agreed to annex into the City limits and participate in a cost share for new water well.

Mr. Townsend stated there will be 64 affordable housing units. 25% will be 3 bedrooms, 50% will be 2 bedrooms, and 25% will be 1 bedroom. Application deadline is October 1st and we will know by mid December.

Alderman Carman asked Mr. Townsend what he considered to be affordable housing? Mr. Townsend stated the market is $450.00 to $650.00 per month. These will be $125.00 less per month. The homes come with the standard washer, dryer, range, refrigerator. A starter house today is $150,000.00. We manage 4,000 units; we will have on site a full time maintenance manager and a part time office manager. These homes are not HUD (Section 8).

If we are approved we would build these under section 42 tax credits and the developer is accountable 15 to 20 years. If we don’t do our part the IRS can recapture the tax credits, we have a lot of accountability.

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve a resolution of support for the Affordable Housing Project to include lots 1, 8-22 in Coon Creek Business Park on the Northwest corner of BB Highway and Coon Creek road proposed by Townsend Incorporated seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: Willard

City Limits Sign

Assistant Administrator Mathiesen asked if we want to remove the small locomotive design. Consensus of the board was what ever is standard and free.

Marie Carmichael

Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Marie Carmichael is asking for a reference letter regarding the Keeter Heights project, they are planning a project in Forsyth.

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to approve a letter of reference for Marie Carmichael seconded by Alderman Carman.

Alderman Carman asked about the paved roads and keeping debris cleaned up. Administrator Ziegenfuss stated Public Works Supervisor Brashear has met with the supervisor several times.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

Closed Session

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Litigation 610.021(1), Personnel 610.021(3) Contract Negotiations 610.021(12)

Not needed.

Adjourn

Alderman McCaulley made a motion to adjourn seconded by Alderman Carman.

Ayes: Carman, Willard, Keeter, McCaulley

Nays: None

CORRECTIONS:

This is a true recording of the September 20, 2007 Council meeting. Approved by the Board of Aldermen at their meeting held on

______________________________

David G. Tate, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Sheryl Brashear, City Clerk

Hollister Grape Festival Photos (5 of 5)

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Hollister Grape Festival (4 of 5)

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Hollister Grape Festival Photos (3 of 5)

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Hollister Grape Festival Photos 2 of 5

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Hollister Grape Festival Photos 1of5

2007-10-02T10:26:00.000-05:00

Hollister Grape and Fall Fesitval

2007-09-19T15:50:00.001-05:00

Laura Parramore
lauraparramore@imageinc.biz
Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce
417.334.3050
Post Office Box 674
Hollister, MO 65673

Join us on Historic Downing Street in Hollister for the 9th Annual Grape and Fall Festival, from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday September 29. Enjoy great food, wine tasting, craft booths, a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, and a free activity tent for the kids! The highlight will be the Grape Stomp competition at 12 p.m., hosted by comedian and ventriloquist Jim Barber. Enter your Grape Stomping Team today for the chance to win fabulous prizes! The Grape and Fall Festival will also feature free entertainment by local favorites Johnny Lonestar; Mike Nichols; Red, Hot and Blue; Oddacity; and Jake and Elwood Blues from Legends In Concert. It will be fun for the whole family!

The Grape and Fall Festival is presented by the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors include the Taney County Airport, Penmac, Ozark Mountain Bank, the Branson Daily News, Hometown Radio and Branson Ridge Winery.

Hollister Mayor David Tate Leaves Ye English Inn on Motorcycle

2007-09-02T15:06:00.000-05:00

Hollister Mayor David Tate hits the road after "grubbing" at Ye English Inn in Hollister.

Murder in Hollister

2007-08-06T21:41:00.000-05:00

Charges are now filed in a weekend murder in Hollister.

A spokesperson for the Hollister Police Department says 53-year-old John Ingram was found dead in his mobile home early Saturday morning. Prosecutors say the autopsy shows Ingram died of a heart attack brought on by a severe beating.

Officers later arrested and charged two men in the murder, 25-year-old Joshua Brokaw of Branson and 27-year-old Daniel Pease of Hollister. Both are charged with second degree murder.

Our condolences to the family.

Branson Adoration Parade

2006-12-04T13:28:00.000-06:00

Cold as expected with a solid 3 inch layer of snow blanketing the landscape set the scene for Branson's annual Adoration Parade. This years theme "Keeping Christ in Christmas" moved to the Branson Landing for the first time. Religious and Non-Religious participants met spectators lining the street through Historic Downtown Branson before arriving Center Stages where judges viewed and eventually tallied scores.
Drum and Bugle Corps:
Springfield Central (Seen Above Click Picture For Larger View)

Band Competition White Division:
1. Forsyth
2. Spokane

Band Competiton Blue Division:
Joplin

Non-Profit Religious Floats:
1. 1st Baptist Church/Branson
2. AIM Branson
3. 1st Presbyterian Church/Branson

For-Profit Relegious
Camp Little Paws (Seen Above)

Non-Profit Non-Religious
1. Big Brothers/Big Sisters
2. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
3. Central Tire County Fire Department and Auxillary

For-Profit Non Religious
1. Premiere Dance Academy
2. Taney County Tire
3. The Vacation Channel

Branson Hollister Bridge - Mid Contruction Shot

2006-11-26T16:19:00.000-06:00

The shot above is of the Branson - Hollister Business 65 Bridge over Lake Taneycomo. The project completed this month helps relieve congestion by adding lanes from the Arkansas border to Branson.

Branson Landing View - What it looks like now

2006-09-17T21:56:00.000-05:00

These pictures of the Branson Landing are posted to give you a snapphot of current development. 500,000 dollars from the recently implemented tourism tax are going to be spent promoting the convention center which is the broad 2 story building you see above. The other shots are of the Hilton, boardwalk and floating restaurant which apparently is without a roof.

View from Hollister Business 65 Overpass

2006-09-14T08:17:00.000-05:00

These photos were shot in the early morning before the Hollister Overpass was opened.

Spirit Shop - Price War

2006-09-14T08:12:00.000-05:00

The Spirit Shop lost easy access from the 65 freeway after the completion of an overpass in Hollister. To pump up business a price war began..

Hollister Court

2006-08-11T05:57:00.000-05:00

Hollister City Attorney Hank Griffin and Judge Randy Anglin conduct trial at Hollister City Hall.

Hollister Downing Street Shots Continued

2006-07-01T15:46:00.000-05:00

Hollister Views Near City Hall and Chamber of Commerce

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Hollister Downing Street Photos Continued

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Hollister Downing Street Photos

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Business 65 Photos Backsite of Downing

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Business 65 Hollister Building Pictures

2006-07-01T15:37:00.000-05:00

Branson Landing Opening Ceremony Photos

2006-06-17T15:54:00.000-05:00

Captain Dave's

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Hollister Highway Construction Ahead of Schedule

2006-04-23T13:21:00.000-05:00

Cliff Sain of the Branson Daily News (BDN) reported Hollister highway contruction is ahead of schedule in this weekend's edition of the paper.

By Cliff Sain
BDN Staff Writer

HOLLISTER — According to city officials, Hollister motorists could be driving on a new interchange as early as June.

Although several factors could yet cause delays, City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss said that state and construction officials claim that, if all goes well, traffic could be driving on the interchange in two months.

“They are targeting mid-to-late June on having the interchange driveable,” Ziegenfuss said.

At that time, traffic will get off and on U.S. 65 at one interchange, located just south of SouthTowne Centre. Traffic would also begin using a “flyover” bridge that will carry motorists, traveling on Business 65 and V Highway, over 65. Drivers would no longer be able to get off of Business 65 at that location.

Ziegenfuss said crews are preparing to pave.

“Next week starts 30 straight days of paving, so the project will begin to look significantly different,” he said.

In the next two weeks, motorists will likely be driving on the northbound bridge over the interchange, rather than using what will eventually be the interchange exit lanes.

He also said crews will begin pouring concrete on the new bridge over Lake Taneycomo in the next two weeks.

As the project starts to more closely resemble the finished product, Ziegenfuss said it is causing a new problem — motorists driving on unfinished roads.

“We’re having problems with people driving on closed portions,” he said. “People have to stay off those.”

Hollister's Trains

2006-04-19T07:08:00.000-05:00

These pictures were shot of the city hall as seen through a train. The train station seen serves as the Hollister City Hall headquarters.

Hollister's 36 Million Dollar Picture

2006-04-13T13:45:00.000-05:00

What's the 100 million dollar picture? Rick was talking about?

Truth is I don't know. But, the zoning and planning office in Hollister was kind enought to send me this photo of planned Highway and corporate development.

I asked what was different about Hollister today? "We're a much more user friendly city for developers", stated Trent Bowers.

Is this the 100 million dollar picture, I asked? "This is about 36 million." Rick casually stated.

Special thanks to Don Klein for sending the photo, Don is the inspector and goto guy for GIS imagery.

Hollister YMCA

2006-04-12T14:22:00.000-05:00

The Video from the Hollister Chamber of Commerce luncheon features Hollister City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss asks for funds to build an aquatic facility here.
After Taney County commissioner Ron Herchend and Hollister Mayor David Tate started boasting weight loss numbers the Branson Edge promised to match a dollar for every pound the politicians lose.
The YMCA in Hollister provides a wide range of community service from day care to adult wellness.

Hollister YMCA Contact Info:
Address: 175 Industrial Dr. Hollister, MO 65672
Phone: 417-337-YMCA (

Politicians Hanging Out on Election Day

2006-04-12T09:55:00.000-05:00

These shots were taken on April 4th, 2006.

College of the Ozarks

2006-04-12T09:40:00.000-05:00

It's the epitomy of capitalism fullfilling the communist dream. College of the Ozarks is technically, Point Lookout Missouri, but, chances are if you don't live in Point Lookout you call it Hollister.
The small school has pulled some big names in Politics over the past years to speak to the students. Local Artist and CofO graduate Kim Bess has renderings posted of a gift she gave Netanyahu on one such visit.
College of the Ozarks is famous for its work study program. Students participate in the community and work on campus in exchange for tuition. The signs on campus reflect the values the institution teaches.

Ellison Cemetary - Hollister Missouri

2006-04-12T09:34:00.000-05:00

The photos below are of a grave site approx 30 yards from the bridge being constructed over Highway 65 in Hollister, MO.

Most headstones were marked with the Ellison name and were dated from the late 1800's to 1980.

The oldest was a mausoleum (photo below).

The most common message on headstones was the enduring nature and power of love.

Hollister Administrator Pleas Chamber Members for Support of YMCA

2006-04-06T04:14:00.000-05:00

Though the video quality is low, the heartfelt plea of city adminstrator Rick Ziegenfuss comes through clear. Though the meeting was a Chamber event, not a fundraiser all local politicians present expressed a plea for support of the YMCA. The complexity of political interest is addressed. 100 million for a highway, no problem; YMCA wants to build an aquatic center - and it's a community struggle.

Newest Member of the SchoolBoard on Board With SkateBoards

2006-04-06T04:03:00.000-05:00

Crisp (seen above)was recently elected to the Hollister Schoolboard. The Branson Edge has long supported a skate park in Hollister.
Each year Hollister Mayor Tate and a local bank create starter accounts for kids to learn financial responsibility. An account is opened for each child with a dollar to get them started. Last year the students were asked "What would you change about Hollister?". The Mayor recieved an overwhelming response from students wishing Hollister had a skatepark.
Before the election, Crisp resonded to the idea of Hollister building a skate park. With everyone on board things are looking good for California sports in Hollister Missouri.

Hollister Mayor Welcomes You to Hollister Missouri

2006-04-06T00:34:00.000-05:00