(KLZA)-- Mound City Aldermen approved ordinances granting utility franchise rights to Evergy, Missouri West, the authorization to construct, operate and maintain all appropriate facilities for carrying on a light, heat and power business and another to Liberty Utilities, which is also know as Midstates Natural Gas to sell and distribute gas to City residents and businesses when they met September, 10.   

Alermen also approved the annual Fall Clean-Up Day be scheduled for October 17 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. with the pickup point being the swimming pool parking lot. 

City Clerk Annissa Brandon informed the Council that the contractor has reported there is no asbestos in the building at 601 State Street that collapsed in late August. The rest of the building will be taken down as soon as weather permits.