The Stuart City Council met Monday night at Stuart City Hall.

The Council approved liquor licenses for Hometown Foods and Country Kitchen.

Councilmembers deadlocked 2-2 on approving back pay for overtime hours for officer Shane Martinson during his time as a reserve officer. 

Public Works Director Jim Henderson discussed part-time openings with the department, and they were still looking to fill those positions.

Resident Jason Steenhoek spoke before the council concerning an easement road that runs across his property and whether or not he was liable for injury or snow removal on the road. The matter was tabled.

Business owner Angie Capps asked the Council to convert the alleyway off Second Street to a one-way alley for her coffee shop’s drive-through window. The Council approved, pending an ordinance change.

Financial Advisor Chip Schulz discussed increasing incentives for the redevelopment of homes in the Stuart area. No action was taken on this item.

The Council approved 3-1 the sale of a vacated street right of way between SW 7th St. and SW 8th St. with the stipulation that no construction be made to violate the utility easement in the area.

The Council discussed the water improvements project and whether or not to use Community Building Development Block Grant funds.

The Council unanimously approved a $1,000 contribution to the Region XII Council of Governments Housing.

Henderson discussed the sewer system lining project and that the change in pay order was due to a segment of pipe not in the original project. The Council approved the change unanimously.

The Council unanimously approved the All Saints Addition project after discussion with City Engineer Forrest Aldrich as well as a revision to the agreement to install a sidewalk between the city of Stuart and Casey’s General Store.

The Council received a termination of lease letter last week from Project Restore concerning the Historic All Saints Church after a discrepancy with the utilities board. The board denied the request 3-1 and referred the matter to the Stuart Municipal Utilities Board Attorney.

Mayor Dick Cook asked to ensure that all city employees be compliant with the National Emergency Management System due to a different community losing a $500,000 loan due to two non-compliance from two employees.