Monday night's 98-minute City Council meeting featured five presentations from department heads, including OATS, Finance, Animal Services, Airport and Community Development.
Street Department Employee Retires After 40 Years
In addition to strategic planning presentations, change orders and Christmas light contest winners, Sedalia Council also recognized a longtime City employee on the occasion of his retirement.
Eugene David has worked for the Street Department for 40 years, two months, and was applauded for his tireless efforts by the Council, and audience members present Monday night.
Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Dawson presented David with a certificate, while City of Sedalia Administrative Assistant Joleigh Cornine presented him with a set of fishing rods & reels, as well as a fish basket, to help celebrate his retirement.
“Forty years is a long time,” quipped Davis, as he returned to his seat.