Ashland public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request submitted by David and Kathy Murray for the accessory driveway at 16280 S Old Highway 63. The request seeks to replace the required concrete surface with gravel or asphalt millings, citing cost concerns. Staff have indicated the variance likely does not meet statutory criteria and the Board previously tabled the decision to obtain more information. The Board will discuss the application and vote on whether to grant the variance.

• Variance request to waive concrete paving requirement for accessory driveway at 16280 S Old Hwy 63
• Public hearing agenda includes staff report, applicant appeal, public comment, Board discussion, and vote
• Board previously tabled the decision on October 16 to gather information on asphalt millings as an alternative
• Property is zoned R‑1 (Low‑Density Residential) on a 2.02‑acre parcel (Parcel 24‑504‑00‑03‑001.01)
• No monetary amount specified for the variance or related work

The Board of Adjustment approved its agenda and the November 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. It granted a variance for David & Kathy Murray but required paving from the current termination point to the back of the garage by June 30, 2026, and gave a five‑year period to address the remaining driveway, with compliance due by the end of 2030. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Required paving from termination point to garage by June 30, 2026 and five‑year plan for remaining driveway (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a city-wide ban on certain electric bikes and transportation modes in specific areas. The meeting also includes first readings for a city limit annexation and zoning changes.

• Public hearing on city-wide ban of certain electric powered bikes and transportation modes
• Council Bill No. 2025-41: Ordinance to annex unincorporated area to city limits
• Council Bill No. 2025-42: Zoning change for two parcels from A-1 to R-1
• Council Bill No. 2025-43: Approval of Founders Ridge Final Plat 2
• Resolution No. 2025-61 and 2025-62: Purchase of a sewer department truck and a replacement submersible pump for North East Regional Lift Station

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ashland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the rezoning of Tract 2CA and Tract 2CB from A‑1 (Agriculture) to R‑1 (Single Family Residential) at the north end of Kristi Lane. The commission will also review the Final Plat for Plat 2 of the Founders Ridge subdivision, a 4.20‑acre parcel with 13 lots zoned R‑1. Staff reports from the Community Development Director will be presented, and the meeting will conclude with standard introductory and adjournment items.

• Rezoning request for Tract 2CA & 2CB (north end of Kristi Lane) from A‑1 to R‑1
• Final Plat approval consideration for Plat 2 of Founders Ridge subdivision (4.20 acres, 13 lots)
• Community Development Director monthly report presentation
• Public hearing on rezoning request
• Standard agenda approvals (minutes, agenda, introductory items)

The Planning & Zoning Commission gave conditional approval to the Founders Ridge final plat, approving required infrastructure installation. It also voted to conditionally approve the rezoning of Tract 2CA and 2CB with annexation. Both motions carried with seven affirmative votes and two absences. Earlier items such as approval of the previous minutes and agenda also carried.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda for Dec 9, 2025 (motion carried)
• Conditional approval of Founders Ridge final plat – 7 yes, 2 absent (motion carries)
• Conditional approval of rezoning Tract 2CA and 2CB with annexation – 7 yes, 2 absent (motion carries)
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will review upcoming events, including the Christmas Parade and lighting scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13, and discuss a possible budget award for participants. The board also receives a Public Works report on park maintenance, noting a heater replacement in the ballfield restroom, installation of Christmas decorations on Broadway, City Park, and City Hall, and winterization of the ballfield drinking fountain. No formal decisions or new business items were on the agenda.

• Christmas Parade and lighting scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13 (line‑up at 5:30 p.m., start at 6:00 p.m.)
• Discussion of adding awards for parade participants to next year’s budget
• Heater replacement in the Ballfield restroom maintenance room
• Installation of Christmas decorations on Broadway, City Park, and City Hall
• Winterization of the ballfield drinking fountain (to be reopened in spring)

Board of Aldermen

The Ashland Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on the annexation of McLeland and Foster. New business includes a presentation by Luebbert Engineering on the Sunshine stormwater issue and a resolution (2025-60) to authorize the purchase of a replacement washer compactor assembly for the wastewater treatment plant. The agenda also lists scheduled public comment on stormwater concerns at Caspian Circle and other miscellaneous items.

• Public hearing on annexation of McLeland & Foster
• Resolution 2025-60 authorizing purchase of a washer compactor assembly for the WWTP
• Luebbert Engineering presentation on Sunshine stormwater issue
• Public comment on stormwater matters at Caspian Circle (Corey Myers, Travis Lasater)
• Miscellaneous public comment items (Allen Beckett, Phillip Parton)

Board of Aldermen

The Ashland Board of Aldermen will adopt two ordinances authorizing easements on Founder’s Ridge lots and vacating drainage easements. It will vote on four resolutions covering the sale of a 1998 Dodge pickup, the purchase of three lift‑station panels, authorizing the mayor to sign the six‑month combined financial statement, and a water‑department emergency repair expense report. Scheduled public comment will address a storm‑water issue on Sunshine Drive and an eminent‑domain request for Middle Creek.

• Council Bill No. 2025-39 – ordinance to accept easements for Founder’s Ridge Lot 1, 6, 7
• Council Bill No. 2025-40 – ordinance to vacate drainage easements on Founder’s Ridge
• Resolution No. 2025-57 – authorizes sale of surplus 1998 Dodge pick‑up on gov.deals
• Resolution No. 2025-58 – authorizes purchase of three lift‑station panels
• Resolution No. 2025-59 – authorizes mayor to sign the six‑month combined financial statement

Parks & Recreation Board

At the November 10, 2025 meeting, the Ashland Parks & Recreation Board voted to recommend that the Board of Aldermen ban E‑bikes in city parks and amend the relevant code language. The board also approved starting negotiations with Planning Design Studio for Phase 1 of a new park master plan. Additional discussion covered upcoming holiday events on December 13 and a Public Works report on playground repairs and Christmas decorations.

• Motion to start negotiations with Planning Design Studio for Park Master Plan Phase 1 (approved)
• Motion to recommend an E‑bike ban in parks and change city code language (approved)
• Discussion of a parade and tree‑lighting event scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025
• Public Works report: repaired loose nails and boards on the wooden fort at the main playground
• Public Works will install Christmas decorations and a tree on Broadway, Park and City Hall during the week of 11‑17 to 11‑21

The board approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the agenda for the November 10 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved November 10, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Ashland Board of Adjustment will vote on a variance request from David & Kathy Murray to allow a gravel driveway to a rear accessory structure at 16280 S. Old Hwy 63, waiving a code requirement for permanent surfaces.

• Public hearing on variance request for 16280 S. Old Hwy 63
• Approval of November 06, 2025 agenda
• Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from 12‑19‑2024. The variance request from David and Kathy Murray to use asphalt millings for an accessory driveway was tabled until December 18, 2025 to gather more information. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 12‑19‑2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Murray driveway variance until Dec 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider a possible ban on e-bikes in specific areas and discuss a TAP grant. The meeting includes several resolutions for sewer department equipment and repairs.

• Discussion and action regarding a possible e-bike ban in certain areas of town
• Resolution No. 2025-54: $30,146.22 for WWTP fine screen escalator assembly rebuild parts
• Resolution No. 2025-55: Purchase of a 2026 Ford F-150 for the Sewer Department
• Resolution No. 2025-56: Scope of work with Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC for sewer main repairs
• Discussion and action regarding the TAP grant

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will vote on a resolution that authorizes the City Administrator to execute the SFY 2026 Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program award agreement. The meeting also includes the first reading of Council Bill No. 2025-38 to amend the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, and several ordinances and resolutions covering chicken coop placement, drainage easements, a janitorial services contract, and an electrical transfer switch replacement. Routine reports from the Mayor, City Administrator, City Attorney, Police Chief, and other officials will be presented, followed by a closed‑session for legal matters.

• Resolution No. 2025-53 authorizing the City Administrator to execute the Missouri Blue Shield Grant award
• Council Bill No. 2025-38 (first reading) amending the annual budget for FY beginning May 1, 2025
• Ordinance No. 1534 amending the City Code on chicken coop placement near dwellings
• Resolution No. 2025-51 authorizing a janitorial services agreement with First Class Window Cleaning
• Resolution No. 2025-52 approving $7,550.00 for a transfer switch replacement at the Baptist Home lift station

Parks & Recreation Board

The Ashland Parks & Recreation Board will hear presentations from engineering firms for Phase 1 of the park master plan and discuss a proposal to ban e‑bikes in city parks. The meeting will also include a public works report on recent park maintenance, including a slide replacement decision. Additional agenda items cover upcoming community events such as the Fall Festival and a potential Food Truck night.

• Presentations of engineering firms for Park Master Plan Phase 1 (new business)
• Proposal to ban e‑bikes in Ashland City Park (new business)
• Board approved replacing a damaged slide with bars at a cost of about $750
• Board approved up to $1,000 to replace the double barbecue grill in the large shelter
• Discussion of upcoming Fall Festival and a possible Food Truck night on Dec 12

The board approved the September 8, 2025 minutes and the October 20, 2025 agenda. The board voted to begin negotiations with Planning Design Studio for the park master‑plan Phase 1. The board adopted a recommendation for the Board of Aldermen to ban e‑bikes in parks and to change the city code language provided by Chief Young. The board decided awards will be presented at the December 13 tree‑lighting ceremony and will seek sponsorships from local businesses.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved October 20, 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Started negotiations with Planning Design Studio (all in favor)
• Recommended Board of Aldermen ban e‑bikes in parks and amend code (all in favor)
• Decided awards will be given at the December 13 tree‑lighting ceremony
• Directed outreach to local businesses for event sponsorships
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 p.m. (all in favor)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss amending city code regarding the placement of chicken coops near dwellings. The meeting includes decisions on drainage easements and new service agreements for janitorial and electrical work.

• Council Bill No. 2025-35: Amending city code to reduce chicken coop setbacks from 100 feet to 25 feet
• Council Bill No. 2025-36: Vacating a drainage easement on Lot 733C of Liberty Landing Subdivision
• Council Bill No. 2025-37: Authorizing the acceptance of a drainage easement
• Resolution No. 2025-51: Janitorial services agreement with First Class Window Cleaning
• Resolution No. 2025-52: Transfer switch replacement quote from Jeffries Electrical Services, Inc. for Baptist Home

Board of Aldermen

The Ashland Board of Aldermen will introduce three council bills for first reading, including a housing benefit program, a budget amendment for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, and a contract addendum for storm‑water improvements. They will also act on old‑business items that repeat the budget amendment and the same contract addendum, and consider a resolution to write off certain uncollectible receivables. A member of the public will comment on a request to reduce the distance between a chicken coop and a house.

• Council Bill No. 2025-32 – ordinance authorizing the HomePerk Employer‑Assisted Housing Program
• Council Bill No. 2025-33 – ordinance amending the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025
• Council Bill No. 2025-34 – ordinance amending the addendum to the contract with M & M Landscaping and Construction, LLC for Oak Street & Caspian Circle storm‑water improvements
• Ordinance No. 1529 – amendment to the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025
• Resolution No. 2025-50 – authorizes the write‑off of certain uncollectible receivables

The Aldermen approved an amendment to the chicken‑coop ordinance, adopted the HomePerk Employer‑Assisted Housing Program, and passed several budget and contract amendments. They also authorized a write‑off of uncollectible receivables. All motions carried with the listed members voting aye and one member absent on each item.

• Approved amendment reducing chicken‑coop setback from 75 ft to 25 ft (all in favor)
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025‑32, authorizing the HomePerk Employer‑Assisted Housing Program (all in favor, Alderwoman Colbert absent)
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025‑33, amending the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget (all in favor, Alderwoman Colbert absent)
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025‑34, amending the addendum to the M & M Landscaping storm‑water contract (all in favor, Alderwoman Colbert absent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1529, amending the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget (all in favor, Alderwoman Colbert absent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1530, amending the addendum to the M & M Landscaping storm‑water contract (all in favor, Alderwoman Colbert absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑50, authorizing the write‑off of certain uncollectible receivables (all in favor)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the August 11, 2025 minutes and the September 8, 2025 agenda. It voted to remove a cracked slide and install safety bars, and approved up to $1,000 to replace a broken double barbecue grill in the large shelter. The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September 8, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Removed damaged slide and installed safety bars (all in favor)
• Approved up to $1,000 to replace double barbecue grill in large shelter (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Board adopted Council Bill No. 2025-30, authorizing up to $28,000,000 in special obligation bonds for the wastewater treatment plant expansion. The same bond authority was confirmed through Council Bill No. 2025-31 and Ordinances No. 1527 and 1528, each amending Chapter 14, Sewer, Water & Solid Waste. All four measures passed by tie votes that were broken by the Mayor’s affirmative vote. The Board also approved Resolution No. 2025-49 to sell surplus wastewater‑treatment‑plant equipment.

• Approved Council Bill No. 2025-30 authorizing up to $28,000,000 bonds (3‑3 tie, Mayor broke)
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025-31 amending Chapter 14, Sewer, Water & Solid Waste (3‑3 tie, Mayor broke)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1527 authorizing $28,000,000 bonds (3‑3 tie, Mayor broke)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1528 amending Chapter 14, Sewer, Water & Solid Waste (3‑3 tie, Mayor broke)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-49 authorizing sale of surplus WWTP property (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the August 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus wastewater‑treatment‑plant equipment (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Ashland Board of Aldermen will discuss a transportation master plan and approve an addendum to a stormwater contract with M & M Landscaping and Construction. The board will also introduce ordinances for the 2025 property tax rate and a conflict of interest disclosure procedure.

• Stormwater contract addendum with M & M Landscaping and Construction for Oak Street and Caspian Circle
• Introduction of Ordinance 1524 establishing the 2025 property tax rate
• Introduction of Ordinance 1525 establishing a conflict of interest disclosure procedure
• Introduction of Ordinance 1526 for the stormwater contract addendum
• Transportation Master Plan update from Great River Engineering

The Board approved Ordinance No. 1524 establishing the 2025 property tax rate at 0.1739. It also approved Council Bill No. 2025-29 and Ordinance No. 1526 authorizing an addendum to the storm‑water contract with M & M Landscaping and Construction, LLC. A conflict‑of‑interest ordinance (No. 1525) was adopted, and the Board voted to enter a closed session under Chapter 610.021.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025-29 for storm‑water contract addendum (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1524 setting 2025 property tax rate at 0.1739 (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1525 establishing conflict‑of‑interest disclosure procedure (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1526 authorizing another storm‑water contract addendum (motion carried)
• Approved motion to go into closed session per Chapter 610.021 (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the July 14, 2025 minutes and the August 11, 2025 agenda. Members voted to recommend the proposed special event and facility fee schedule to the Board of Aldermen. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 11, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Recommended special event and facility fee schedule to Board of Aldermen (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Board adopted Council Bill No. 2025-27, setting the 2025 property tax rate at 0.1739. It also approved a new conflict‑of‑interest ordinance (Council Bill No. 2025-28) and several resolutions authorizing purchases and the sale of surplus assets. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved Council Bill No. 2025-27 establishing the 2025 property tax rate of 0.1739
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025-28 creating a conflict‑of‑interest disclosure ordinance
• Approved Ordinance No. 1523 authorizing Middle Creek Final Plat 3
• Approved Resolution 2025-45 to purchase a water‑department service truck for $59,539
• Approved Resolution 2025-46 authorizing sale of a police speed trailer
• Approved Resolution 2025-47 to purchase gear reducer and coupling parts for the wastewater plant, not to exceed $8,000
• Approved Resolution 2025-48 authorizing sale of surplus public‑works property

Board of Aldermen

The board approved the final plat for the Middle Creek Subdivision (Plat 3) and authorized the mayor to execute a warranty agreement for Plat 2. It also adopted a resolution to pay off a $21,214.32 lease‑back loan for a John Deere compact track loader, saving $6,132.68. Additional approvals covered renewing Microsoft Office software and disposing of a surplus police vehicle and obsolete laptops. All motions carried as presented.

• Approved Council Bill No. 2025-26, ordinance approving Middle Creek Final Plat 3
• Approved Ordinance No. 1522 authorizing the mayor to execute a subdivision warranty agreement for Middle Creek Final Plat 2
• Approved Resolution 2025-41 to settle loan #800896 3741 for a John Deere 325G Compact Track Loader (payoff $21,214.32)
• Approved Resolution 2025-42 authorizing renewal of Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 from Planet Technologies
• Approved Resolution 2025-43 to dispose of surplus 2016 Ford Explorer (Police Department)
• Approved Resolution 2025-44 to dispose of approximately 28 obsolete police laptops and 14 docking stations
• Approved the minutes of the July 1, 2025 meeting
• Approved the agenda as presented

Parks & Recreation Board

The board voted to approve the June 9, 2025 minutes and the July 14 agenda. It decided the community movie night will begin at 8:30 p.m. The board asked staff to revise the special‑event fee schedule and bring a final copy to the next meeting. It also directed staff to order pumpkins, contact the Girl Scouts for a pumpkin‑decorating station, and follow up on photo‑op and banner requests.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 14, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Set movie night start time at 8:30 p.m. (board decision)
• Requested revised special‑event fee schedule for next meeting
• Directed staff to order pumpkins in the same quantity as last year
• Asked staff to contact Girl Scouts about a pumpkin‑decorating station
• Requested board member to arrange photo‑op with In Any Event
• Requested board member to discuss larger banner with neighbor

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting and the July 8, 2025 agenda. A motion to approve the Middle Creek Final Plat, Plat 3 was carried with five affirmative votes, one recusal, and three absences. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 8, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Middle Creek Final Plat, Plat 3 (5 yes, 1 recused, 3 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the amended June minutes and the agenda as presented. It adopted Council Bill No. 2025-24, authorizing the Mayor to execute a subdivision warranty agreement for Middle Creek Final Plat 2. The Board also approved Resolution No. 2025-40 to sell surplus city property. A motion to enter a closed session was carried before adjournment.

• Approved amended June 13 and June 17 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025-24 authorizing subdivision warranty for Middle Creek Plat 2 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-40 authorizing sale of surplus property (motion carried)
• Approved motion to enter closed session under Chapter 610.021 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the minutes and agenda, appointed George Carney to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and adopted Council Bill No. 2025‑23 approving Middle Creek Final Plat 2 after two readings. It also approved resolutions authorizing off‑duty law‑enforcement services for the Cattlemen Days Rodeo and a YMCA commercial fireworks display. The meeting was moved to a closed session before adjourning.

• Approved June 3 and June 13 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of George Carney to Planning and Zoning Commission (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025‑23, Middle Creek Final Plat 2 (first reading, 5‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025‑23, Middle Creek Final Plat 2 (second reading, 5‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑38 for off‑duty law‑enforcement services at Cattlemen Days Rodeo (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑39 for YMCA commercial fireworks display (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session pursuant to Chapter 610.021 (5‑0, 1 absent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the June 13 agenda. A motion to go into closed session under Chapter 610.021 was carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:01 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Authorized closed session per Chapter 610.021 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:01 a.m. (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 8, 2025 minutes. Commissioners elected Cory Bergthold as Chair and Nicki Rinehart as Vice‑Chair. The commission conditionally approved Middle Creek Plat 2, requiring all city and public infrastructure to be installed first. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Cory Bergthold Chair and Nicki Rinehart Vice‑Chair (vote: yes from Eagon, Rinehart, Owens, Richards, Lewis, Slinker; Bergthold and Jenkins absent; motion carried)
• Conditionally approved Middle Creek Plat 2 pending installation of all city and public infrastructure (vote: yes from Eagon, Rinehart, Owens, Richards, Lewis, Slinker; Bergthold and Jenkins absent; motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Ashland Parks & Recreation Board approved the June 9 agenda after a motion by Frevert and second by Payne. The board also approved the May 12, 2025 minutes after a motion by Vande Voorde and second by Hutchenson. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. following a motion by Vande Voorde and second by Plank.

• Approved agenda (motion by Frevert, second by Payne, carried)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Vande Voorde, second by Hutchenson, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. (motion by Vande Voorde, second by Plank, carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Board adopted the minutes from the May 6 meeting and approved the agenda. It passed Ordinance No. 1517 to annex a 2.5‑acre parcel at 5003 E Liberty Lane into city limits, and Ordinance No. 1518 to rezone the same parcel from A‑1 to R‑1. The board also adopted Resolution 2025‑35, endorsing the Boone County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved May 6 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1517 annexing 2.5‑acre parcel (4 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1518 rezoning parcel from A‑1 to R‑1 (4 ayes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑35 for Boone County Hazard Mitigation Plan (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m. (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April 14 minutes. Members elected Elisabeth Sobczak as chair and Loren Plank as vice‑chair. The board voted to pay an additional $30 for a hard‑copy movie for the park event and scheduled a run‑through at the park on May 24. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

• Approved agenda for May 12, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 (motion carried)
• Elected Elisabeth Sobczak as Chair and Loren Plank as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Approved payment of $30 for hard‑copy movie from vendor (motion carried)
• Scheduled park run‑through on May 24 to test movie setup (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved Council Bill No. 2025-20 to annex the Martin Properties parcel at 5003 E. Liberty Lane and Council Bill No. 2025-21 to rezone the same parcel from A‑1 to R‑1. It also authorized a $338,751 storm‑water contract, a $80,000 purchase of 17 laptop computers, a $41,966 patrol car, a $25,000 agreement with S&P Global Ratings, and the FY‑26 curb‑and‑gutter estimate.

• Approved Council Bill No. 2025-20 annexation ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved Council Bill No. 2025-21 rezoning from A‑1 to R‑1 (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1516 for $338,751 storm‑water improvements (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 to purchase 17 laptops for just under $80,000 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-32 to purchase a patrol car for $41,966 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-33 authorizing $25,000 agreement with S&P Global Ratings (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-34 estimate for FY‑26 curb and gutter project (motion carried)
• Adopted revised personnel manual (Resolution 2025-27) (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Ashland Board of Aldermen approved a development agreement to upsize a water main for Gibler's Storage (Ordinance No. 1508). It also adopted several budget appropriations, fee increases for water and sewer services, a one‑year YMCA contract, and a resolution declaring the April 8, 2025 election results. All motions carried.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1508 – development agreement to extend a 10‑inch water main for Gibler's Storage
• Approved Ordinance No. 1510 – appropriation of funds to certain accounts in FY 2025 budget
• Rescinded Ordinance No. 1511 – appropriation of funds (general fund) no longer needed
• Approved Ordinance No. 1512 – storm water fund balance reduction of approx. $55,000
• Approved Ordinance No. 1513 – 10% increase to treatment impact and collection fees (FY 2026)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1514 – new sewer and water rate structure and billing methodology
• Approved Ordinance No. 1515 – one‑year contract with Jefferson City YMCA for youth development services
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑21 – declaration of the April 8, 2025 general election results

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board approved up to $2,500 for movie nights from June through September and will continue collecting a 10% sales fee from food‑truck vendors. It also approved starting food‑truck events in May and scheduled the final movie night for Friday, September 12. The board kept the ballfield banner sponsorship at $150 and changed the Fall Festival hours to 9 a.m.‑3 p.m. The fee‑structure proposal was tabled.

• Approved up to $2,500 spending for movie nights (June‑September)
• Continued 10% sales fee for food‑truck vendors
• Scheduled food‑truck events to begin in May
• Set final movie night for Friday, September 12
• Kept ballfield banner sponsorship at $150
• Changed Fall Festival hours to 9 a.m.‑3 p.m.
• Tabled the Park Facilities and Events Fee Structure proposal

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the agenda and the March 11, 2025 minutes. A rezoning request for 5003 E. Liberty Ln to change from A‑1 to R‑1 was conditionally approved based on staff recommendations. The motion carried with six affirmative votes and no negative votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Rezoning 5003 E. Liberty Ln from A‑1 to R‑1 conditionally approved (6‑0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried

Board of Aldermen

The Ashland Board of Aldermen approved the March 18 minutes and the agenda as presented. It then approved a development agreement with Gibler’s Storage to extend a water main on North Henry Clay Blvd. The board also adopted several FY2025 budget appropriations and amendments to the city code for water, sewer and storm‑water fees.

• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-09: development agreement with Gibler’s Storage for a 10‑inch water main extension (4‑aye, 2 absent)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-10: Subdivision Warranty Agreement for Founders Ridge (4‑aye, 2 absent)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-11: appropriation of funds to FY2025 budget accounts (4‑aye, 2 absent)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-12: appropriation of funds to the general fund (4‑aye, 2 absent)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-13: appropriation of funds to the storm‑water fund (4‑aye, 2 absent)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-14: amendment to Chapter 14 (Sewer, Water & Solid Waste) for impact and collection fee increases (4‑aye, 2 absent)