Chariton, IA

Council

The Chariton City Council will consider several items including applying for a grant to nominate 'Old Betsy' for the National Register of Historic Places, rezoning a portion of 202 South 7th Street from BGH to RG-20, and authorizing a $6,494 internet back haul for the police department. The meeting also includes a request to the county to compromise a tax sale certificate for 403 North 13th Street and a resolution to reschedule the September 7 meeting to September 8.

• Consider applying for a Certified Local Government Grant to nominate 'Old Betsy' for the National Register of Historic Places
• Consider rezoning a portion of 202 South 7th Street from BGH to RG-20
• Consider a resolution to approve construction of an internet back haul for the police department at a cost of $6,494
• Consider a resolution requesting Lucas County to compromise and abate taxes for 403 North 13th Street
• Consider an estimate for repairs to the Cemetery Shelter House

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2026. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance to amend school zone parking rules, a proposal to establish a working group for a community center 28E agreement, and a recommendation from Planning and Zoning to rezone two parcels. The council will also consider an employment contract for new police officers and approve several licenses and pay applications.

• Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.24 (School Zone Parking)
• Consider a recommendation from Planning and Zoning to rezone parcels 0717376006 and 0720126009
• Consider an employment contract for new police officers
• Consider approval of Pay Application #10 to McClure Engineering for the Runway Lighting Project
• Consider a proposal for the establishment of a Community Center 28E Agreement Working Group

The council voted 3-0 (with two abstentions) to rezone property adjacent to 1200 North 7th Street from RS-84 Single Family Residence to BGH – Heavy General Business, following a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. The council also adopted an ordinance amending school zone parking rules, approved a police officer agreement for new hires, and set fees for exclusive use of softball fields and disc golf course. A closed session was held to evaluate professional competency.

• Rezoned property adjacent to 1200 North 7th Street from RS-84 to BGH – Heavy General Business (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted Ordinance 957 amending Chapter 10.24 (School Zone Parking) on second reading (5-0)
• Approved Chariton Police Officer Agreement for new hires (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #10 to McClure Engineering for $422.25 for airport runway/taxiway lighting (5-0)
• Approved fees for exclusive use of softball fields ($20/field, $10 for lights, water at cost) and disc golf course ($100) (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Hoch and City Clerk Metzger as representatives to 28E Agreement Working Group (5-0)
• Approved Agreement for Services between Water Department and City for billing through FY 2031 (5-0)
• Approved Excavator’s and Drain Layer’s License for Justin Fitzgerald (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2026. The agenda includes a first reading of an ordinance to amend school zone parking locations and times, consideration of a bid for audit services for fiscal years 2026-2028, and a referral to Planning and Zoning for a rezoning request. The council will also consider several resolutions, including the purchase of an air conditioning unit for City Hall and a new riding lawn mower, as well as bids for landfill mowing and propane.

• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.24 of the Municipal Code to change school zone locations and establish effective times.
• Consider approval of a bid for audit services for FY 2026, 2027, and 2028.
• Consider a referral to Planning and Zoning for a rezoning request for parcels 0717376006 and 0720126009.
• Consider a resolution to purchase an air conditioning unit for City Hall from Travis Mechanical for $12,851.28.
• Consider a resolution to purchase a 2026 Gravely riding lawn mower from Palmer Power Equipment for $15,798.12.

The Council approved several routine items including a three-year audit contract with RGE & Associates, a new air conditioning unit for City Hall ($12,851.28), and a riding lawn mower ($15,798.12). A request to rezone two parcels for the Lucas County Health Center was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. All votes were unanimous except for the rezoning referral, which passed 3-0 with two abstentions.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (minutes of June 15, 2026) — unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2026-37 authorizing payment of claims — unanimous
• Introduced first reading of ordinance amending School Zone Parking (Chapter 10.24) — unanimous
• Approved RGE & Associates for audit services (FY 2026-2028) — unanimous
• Referred Lucas County Health Center rezoning request (1200 N 7th St) to Planning & Zoning — 3-0 (2 abstentions)
• Approved Excavator’s/Drain Layer’s/Sidewalk Layer’s License for Let’s Roll Contracting, LLC — unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2026-38: Purchase of RUDD air conditioner from Travis Mechanical ($12,851.28) — unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2026-39: Purchase of 2026 Gravely ProTurn mower from Palmer Power Equipment ($15,798.12) — unanimous

Council

The Chariton City Council will consider setting employee wages for fiscal year 2027, approving interfund transfers, and waiving new home permit fees. They will also review a $150,739.92 sealcoat bid from Manatts and discuss the status of two properties. The agenda includes routine consent items and financial approvals.

• Resolution setting FY2027 employee wages, including City Manager at $115,500/year
• Resolution authorizing interfund transfers totaling $75,000 (e.g., $30,000 from L.O.S.T. to Pool)
• Discussion of new home permit fees and possible waiver resolution
• Sealcoat bid from Manatts for $150,739.92
• Pay application #9 to McClure Engineering for runway lighting project ($2,503.64)

The council voted unanimously to discontinue waiving building permit fees for new homes within city limits, citing the Urban Revitalization Plan's benefits and lack of completed applications. They also approved a resolution to continue waiving fees for nonprofits and government entities. Other actions included accepting a $150,857.56 sealcoating bid, approving a $2,503.64 payment for airport work, and granting a property owner an extension until January 1, 2027, for window installation.

• Discontinued building permit fee waiver for new homes (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to waive permit fees for nonprofits and government entities (5-0)
• Approved $150,857.56 sealcoating bid from Manatts (5-0)
• Approved $2,503.64 pay application to McClure Engineering for airport work (5-0)
• Approved $6,100 bid from CR Environmental for tree removal at cemetery (5-0)
• Approved application for $20,000 Iowa Tree Planting Grant (5-0)
• Removed 523 North 7th Street from nuisance list after corrections completed (5-0)
• Granted extension to January 1, 2027, for property at 226 North Main Street (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold second readings on ordinances amending sign regulations and conditional uses in light manufacturing. The council will also consider the results of a Phase 1 environmental study for 738 Court Avenue, a letter of support for an Amtrak safety grant, a tax abatement request for a specific parcel, a new contract with Mainstay Systems, and approval of the Airport Fly-In. The meeting includes a possible closed session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending sign regulations (Chapter 18.44.060).
• Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending conditional uses in light manufacturing (Chapter 18.34.050).
• Consideration of the results of the Phase 1 Environmental Study for 738 Court Avenue.
• Consider a resolution requesting the Lucas County Board of Supervisors to assign, compromise, and abate future taxes for parcel 0729305003.
• Consider a new contract with Mainstay Systems for FY2027.

The council adopted two zoning ordinance amendments: one updating sign regulations (Chapter 18.44.060) and another revising conditional uses for light manufacturing (Chapter 18.34.050). Both were passed unanimously after second reading and suspension of rules. The council also approved the purchase of 738 Court Avenue following a Phase I Environmental Study, with one dissenting vote.

• Approved purchase of property at 738 Court Avenue (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 955 amending sign regulations (Chapter 18.44.060) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 956 amending conditional uses for light manufacturing (Chapter 18.34.050) (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Iowa DOT railroad safety study application (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-32 requesting tax certificate compromise and abatement (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 IT services contract with Mainstay Systems of Iowa, LLC at $240/month (5-0)
• Approved Friends of the Airport Fly-In Day on August 22, 2026 (5-0)
• Held closed session to discuss litigation strategy (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the results of a Phase I Environmental Study for 738 Court Avenue, and to consider appointments to the Library Board and Airport Commission. No action will be taken on public comments, but items may be requested for future agendas.

• Review Phase I Environmental Study for 738 Court Avenue
• Consider appointment to Library Board
• Consider appointment to Airport Commission

The council voted unanimously to extend the environmental study contingency for the property at 738 Court Avenue to June 10, 2026, and to continue working with Seneca Companies and Murray Company for further details and cost estimates. They also approved two mayoral appointments: Dennis Reida to the Library Board (term to expire July 1, 2031) and Cody Evans to the Airport Committee (term to expire August 31, 2026). The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

• Approved extension of environmental study contingency for 738 Court Avenue to June 10, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Dennis Reida to the Library Board (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Cody Evans to the Airport Committee (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold public hearings on a FY26 budget amendment and the sale of city-owned property at 1106 Green Avenue, then consider approving both. They will also conduct second reading of a rezoning ordinance for 614 South Second Street and first readings of ordinances on sign regulations and conditional uses in light manufacturing. Other business includes a contract extension with Mainstay Systems and discussion of allowing chickens within city limits.

• Public hearing and possible approval of FY26 budget amendment increasing total budget to $9,951,866
• Public hearing and possible resolution approving sale of 1106 Green Avenue to Kevin Gwinn for $1,100
• Second reading and possible adoption of ordinance rezoning 614 South Second Street
• First reading of ordinance amending sign regulations (Chapter 18.44.060)
• Consider approval of pay application #8 to McClure Engineering for runway lighting project and pay application #1 to Veenstra & Kimm for wastewater treatment plant upgrades

The council adopted a zoning ordinance for 614 South 2nd Street after suspending the three-reading rule, and approved a budget amendment for increased police and fire department spending. It also authorized the sale of city-owned property at 1106 Green Avenue for $1,100, and directed staff to research backyard hen regulations. All votes were unanimous except the hen research motion, which passed 3-2.

• Adopted zoning ordinance for 614 South 2nd Street (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for FY ending June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of 1106 Green Avenue to Kevin Gwinn for $1,100 (5-0)
• Directed city attorney and manager to research backyard hen regulations (3-2)
• Approved $2,124.72 pay application to McClure Engineering for airport work (5-0)
• Approved $5,740.00 pay application to Veenstra & Kimm for wastewater treatment facility (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and alcohol license renewal (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's April 2026 financial report (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will set public hearings for a budget amendment and the sale of 1106 Green Avenue, and consider a first reading of an ordinance amending zoning code for 614 South Second Street. Other new business includes tax abatement for 609 South 8th Street, forgiving assessments on a parcel, changing sewer connection fees, and several contract and appointment items.

• Set public hearing for a budget amendment for FY 2026
• Set public hearing for the sale of 1106 Green Avenue
• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 18.16 and 18.36 of the Municipal Code for 614 South Second Street
• Consider a resolution requesting tax abatement for 609 South 8th Street
• Consider a bid from CR Environmental to remove trees and grind stumps at the cemetery

The council gave first reading to an ordinance rezoning 614 South 2nd Street and set a May 18 public hearing for the sale of property at 1106 Green Avenue. It also approved forgiveness of special assessments on 812 Lincoln Avenue contingent on the requester purchasing the property, and accepted a $79,000 bid for tree removal at the cemetery. Discussion on the sewer connection fee for properties outside city limits was tabled for further research.

• Approved first reading of ordinance rezoning 614 South 2nd Street (5-0)
• Set May 18, 2026 public hearing for sale of real property at 1106 Green Avenue (5-0)
• Approved forgiveness of special assessments on 812 Lincoln Avenue, contingent on purchase (5-0)
• Approved $79,000 bid from CR Environmental, Inc. for tree removal at Chariton Cemetery (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 membership fee with Chariton Valley Planning and Development Council of Governments (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Dennis Bisgard from Library Board effective June 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Re-appointed Melody Wilson and Alyse Hunter to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0 each)
• Tabled discussion on sewer connection fee for properties outside city limits

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the proposed FY2027 budget. They will also hold second readings and possible adoption of ordinances rezoning 320 Northwestern Avenue and 207 South Avenue, and consider several other items including a minimum assessment agreement, a request from First Baptist Church to purchase an alley, and the purchase of a Land Pride tiller for the cemetery.

• Public hearing and consideration of resolution adopting proposed budget for FY2027
• Second reading and possible adoption of ordinance rezoning 320 Northwestern Avenue
• Second reading and possible adoption of ordinance rezoning 207 South Avenue
• Consideration of request from First Baptist Church to purchase alley
• Consideration of purchase of a Land Pride tiller for the cemetery

The council unanimously adopted the FY2026-27 budget with a tax levy rate of $18.36768 per $1,000 for regular property and $3.00375 for agricultural land. It also approved zoning changes at 320 Northwestern Avenue and 207 South Avenue, granted a repair extension for 226 North Main Street, and authorized the purchase of 738 Court Avenue pending an environmental assessment. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted FY2027 budget with tax levy rates of $18.36768 (regular) and $3.00375 (agricultural) per $1,000 valuation (5-0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance for 320 Northwestern Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance for 207 South Avenue (5-0)
• Granted extension until June 1, 2026 for property repairs at 226 North Main Street (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 738 Court Avenue for $93,500, pending environmental assessment (5-0)
• Approved $2,600 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for 738 Court Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $3,700 purchase of Land Pride tiller from Belzer Equipment for cemetery use (5-0)
• Approved $2,366.91 pay application to McClure Engineering for airport lighting work (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027. No other business items are listed beyond the hearing and procedural motions.

• Public hearing for proposed property tax levy – fiscal year 2027

The Chariton City Council approved the purchase of a new fire tanker truck for $484,490 from Midwest Fire Equipment and Repair Company, with a $10,000 deposit, on a 4-0 vote with one abstention. The council also adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the municipal code regarding stop signs at 16th Street and Lucas Avenue, and set a public hearing for the 2026-2027 city budget for April 20, 2026. Several other items were approved, including a building permit extension, a nuisance property mowing contract, and a recycling fee increase.

• Approved $484,490 fire tanker purchase from Midwest Fire Equipment (4-0, Shutt abstained)
• Adopted ordinance amending stop signs at 16th Street and Lucas Avenue (5-0)
• Set public hearing for 2026-2027 budget for April 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $50/hour mowing contract for nuisance properties to Leann Millizer (5-0)
• Approved recycling fee increase from $1.50 to $2.00 (5-0)
• Granted building permit extension for 309 South Avenue until July 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1106 Green Avenue to Kevin Gwinn for $1,100, with public hearing to be scheduled (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Kerri Shutt to Housing Board (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions appointing reserve officers to the police department. The agenda contains only this new business item and procedural steps.

• Resolution appointing Reserve Officer Mihalovich as a Chariton Police Department Reserve Officer
• Resolution appointing Reserve Officer Ballanger as a Chariton Police Department Reserve Officer

The Chariton City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Creighton Miholovich and Jedadyah Ballanger as reserve police officers via Resolutions 2026-18 and 2026-19. The meeting was adjourned until April 6, 2026.

• Appointed Creighton Miholovich as reserve police officer (5-0)
• Appointed Jedadyah Ballanger as reserve police officer (5-0)
• Adjourned to April 6, 2026 (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several resolutions to approve plans, bids, and a grant application for the Chariton Municipal Airport lighting project, which is 95% federally funded. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the municipal code, consider a rezoning request for 325 North 11th Street, and approve purchases including police dash cameras and a WeedWolf kit.

• Public hearing and resolutions for the FAA-funded Replace Runway 10-28, Taxiway A, and Taxiway B Lighting and NAVAIDs project at Chariton Municipal Airport
• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.12 of the Chariton Municipal Code
• Rezoning request for 325 North 11th Street
• Resolution for purchase of police department dash cameras
• Consideration of an engineering agreement with Veenstra & Kim

The council awarded a $512,133.20 contract to Voltmer, Inc. for replacing runway and taxiway lighting at the Chariton Municipal Airport, subject to FAA grant approval. It also approved related engineering and testing agreements totaling $104,851, and authorized submission of FAA grant applications. A public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 property tax levy was set for April 6, 2026. A request for a zoning change at 325 North 11th Street was referred for preparation of a special use ordinance.

• Approved $512,133.20 contract to Voltmer, Inc. for airport lighting project (5-0)
• Approved $95,400 engineering agreement with McClure for airport project (5-0)
• Approved $2,251 QA testing agreement with CMT (5-0)
• Approved $7,200 electrical engineering CA agreement with Alvine (5-0)
• Approved submission of FAA grant applications for airport project (5-0)
• Set public hearing for FY 2026-2027 property tax levy for April 6, 2026 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for stop signs at 16th Street and Lucas Avenue, first reading (5-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Veenstra & Kimm for wastewater nutrient reduction plan (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold the second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Chapters 18.40 and 18.42 of the municipal code to establish setbacks for fences, hedges, and accessory buildings. The council will also consider approval of a property rehabilitation bid and timeline, purchase of computers for the city clerk and deputy clerk, purchase of AEDs, and acceptance of a resignation from the Chariton Housing Board. A presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 audit is also scheduled.

• Second reading and possible adoption of ordinance amending Chapters 18.40 and 18.42 to establish setbacks for fences, hedges, and accessory buildings
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 audit
• Consider approval of property rehabilitation bid and timeline form
• Consider purchase of computers for city clerk and deputy clerk
• Consider motion to approve purchase of AEDs

The council voted unanimously on all items: adopted a fence setback ordinance (Ordinance 950), approved a property rehabilitation bid and timeline, purchased two computers for $2,956 and an AED for city buildings, and accepted a resignation from the Housing Board. The 2025 audit was also accepted and filed.

• Approved March 2, 2026 agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Feb 13 and Feb 17 meetings (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-12 authorizing payment of claims (5-0)
• Accepted and placed on file the 2025 audit (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 950 amending Chapters 18.40 and 18.42 to establish setbacks for fences, hedges, and accessory buildings (5-0)
• Approved Property Rehabilitation Bid and Timeline with clarification on electrical permits for non-owner-occupied houses (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two computers from Mainstay Systems of Iowa for $2,956 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of an AED with extra pads from Cardio Partners (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance amending municipal code chapters 18.40 and 18.42 to establish setback requirements for fences, hedges, and accessory buildings. The council will also consider selecting an engineering firm for the wastewater treatment plant project, authorizing a 657A.10B action on 1110 Braden Avenue, and approving tax abatement requests for 815 South 1st Street and 503 South 14th Street. Other items include offers for 1106 Green Avenue and grant requests for pool concession stand tables and a drone.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapters 18.40 and 18.42 of the Chariton Municipal Code to establish setbacks for fences, hedges, and accessory buildings
• Consider selection of an engineering firm for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
• Consider a motion to authorize the City Attorney to commence a 657A.10B action (1110 Braden Avenue)
• Consider tax abatement requests for 815 South 1st Street and 503 South 14th Street
• Consider offers for 1106 Green Avenue

The council approved a resolution requesting the Lucas County Board of Supervisors to compromise taxes on 403 North 13th Street, abating amounts over $2,000 contingent on assigning the tax sale certificate to Christopher Cook. They also selected Veenstra and Kimm as the engineering firm for the wastewater treatment plant project. Two tax abatement applications for new construction were approved subject to county assessor review, and grant applications were approved for aquatic center tables and a multi-department drone.

• Approved tax compromise resolution for 403 N 13th St, abating amounts over $2,000 contingent on assignment to Christopher Cook (5-0)
• Selected Veenstra and Kimm as engineering firm for wastewater treatment plant project (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement for David and Sarah Palmer's new business at 815 S 1st St, $427,000, subject to county assessor review (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement for Corey and Hailey Conrad's new building at 503 S 14th St, $24,000, subject to county assessor review (5-0)
• Approved $5,940.48 grant application to Lucas County Community Foundation for new tables at Vredenburg-Chariton Family Aquatic Center (5-0)
• Approved up to $10,000 grant application for a drone for fire, police, and building/codes departments (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending fence, hedge, and accessory building setbacks; first reading placed on file (5-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to proceed with 657(a) process for property at 1110 Braden Avenue (5-0)

Council

The council will hold a discussion on the FY2027 budget. No decisions are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural with call to order, approval of the agenda, council member comments, and adjournment.

• Discussion on FY2027 budget

The Chariton City Council met in special session and unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Discussion was held on final budget worksheets for Fiscal Year 2027, but no formal budget decisions were made. The meeting adjourned to a later session on February 17, 2026.

• Approved February 13, 2026 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned to February 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. session (5-0)

Council

The council heard presentations from eight partner agencies requesting funding from the city budget, but took no votes on funding amounts. The only action was approving the meeting agenda and adjourning to a future session.

• Approved February 9, 2026 meeting agenda (4-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will consider several items, including renting the Community Center to the Lucas County Gaming Club at a nonprofit rate and a rental fee waiver for the Chariton High School After Prom Party. The Council will also vote on a resolution to purchase a new pool heater for $51,924.33 and consider an addendum to the LifeWise Community Center lease that reduces the weekly rental rate from $120 to $30.

• Consider renting the Community Center to the Lucas County Gaming Club at the nonprofit rate
• Consider a rental fee waiver for the Chariton High School After Prom Party
• Resolution to purchase a Laars Boiler AP1825IN Pool Heater for $51,924.33 from Travis Mechanical & Controls
• Consider an addendum to the LifeWise Community Center lease reducing the weekly rate from $120 to $30
• Consider appointments to the Board of Appeals

The council approved several items unanimously, including a $51,924 pool heater for the aquatic center, a fee waiver for the 2026 After Prom Party, and a discounted rate for the Lucas County Gaming Club's use of the Community Center. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $51,924 purchase of LAARS boiler/pool heater for aquatic center (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for 2026 After Prom Party's use of Community Center (5-0)
• Approved discounted non-profit rate for Lucas County Gaming Club's game nights (5-0)
• Approved addendum to Lifewise lease agreement, changing to Mondays only at $30/week (5-0)
• Approved mayor's appointment of council to Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Jan 19 and Jan 26 meetings (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing payment of claims (5-0)

Council

The council met in special session and discussed the fiscal year 2027 budget, including wages and budgets for sewer, street, fire, and general government. No votes were taken on the budget; the only action was approval of the meeting agenda and adjournment.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned to next meeting on February 2, 2026 (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several items including a second reading of an ordinance rezoning properties from Light Manufacturing to Heavy General Business, setting bid letting and public hearing dates for the Chariton Municipal Airport Lighting Project, and hearing a presentation from Veenstra & Kimm on a wastewater facility nutrient reduction project. The council will also consider a grant request for a microchip scanning station for Almost Home, a building permit extension, investing city funds in CDs, purchasing cash register systems for the pool, addressing a nuisance property at 226 North Main Street, and a revised community center lease. A closed session is possible to discuss real estate.

• Second reading of ordinance rezoning properties from Light Manufacturing (LM) to Heavy General Business (GBH)
• Resolution setting bid letting and public hearing dates for Chariton Municipal Airport Lighting Project
• Veenstra & Kimm presentation and Q&A on Wastewater Facility Nutrient Reduction Project
• Consider grant request for a microchip scanning station for Almost Home
• Consider a building permit extension for Dimitriy and Elizabeth Vahnenko

The council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance amendment (Ordinance 949) after suspending the usual three-reading rule, and set a March 16 public hearing and March 9 bid deadline for the Chariton Municipal Airport Lighting and NAVAIDs project. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (minutes of Jan 5 & Jan 12) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06 authorizing payment of claims (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's December 2025 Financial Report and Quarterly Investment Report (5-0)
• Approved city partnership with Almost Home Rescue League for free microchip scanning station (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-07 setting bid letting and public hearing dates for airport lighting/NAVAIDs project (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 949 amending Chapters 18.16 and 18.36 (Zoning Change) after second reading and suspension of rules (5-0)
• Approved three-month building permit extension for 309 South Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 CD purchase at 4% from Community First Credit Union (5-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will hold a discussion on the FY2027 budget. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural with call to order, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Discussion on FY2027 budget

The Chariton City Council met in special session on January 12, 2026, but took no substantive actions. The only formal vote was to approve the meeting agenda. Discussion was held on the fiscal year 2027 budget covering employee wages and several department budgets, but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting agenda (4-0)

Council

The Chariton City Council will consider an ordinance rezoning certain properties from Light Manufacturing (LM) to Heavy General Business (GBH). They will also appoint a Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Manager, City Clerk/Treasurer, and City Attorney, and approve resolutions naming the official newspaper, designating bank depositories, and authorizing airport capital improvements. The meeting includes a public comment period and approval of claims totaling $217,840.17.

• Consider an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Properties from Light Manufacturing (LM) to Heavy General Business (GBH)
• Appointment of Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Manager, City Clerk/Treasurer, and City Attorney
• Resolution naming the Chariton Leader as official newspaper
• Resolution designating depositories (Midwest Heritage Bank, First Interstate Bank, Community 1st Credit Union, Peoples Bank) with $8,000,000 maximum each
• Approval of claims totaling $217,840.17, including $49,155 for a 2026 Chevy Silverado K3500

The Chariton City Council unanimously elected Jayma Hoch as mayor and Stephen Fenton as mayor pro tem, and reappointed Douglas Anderson as city manager, Christy Metzger as city clerk/treasurer, and Verle Norris as city attorney. The council also approved a four-way stop at 16th Street and Lucas Avenue, accepted resignations and made appointments to the Library Board and Board of Adjustment, and supported an Oktoberfest fundraiser proposed by Almost Home Animal Rescue.

• Elected Jayma Hoch as mayor (5-0)
• Elected Stephen Fenton as mayor pro tem (5-0)
• Reappointed Douglas Anderson as city manager (5-0)
• Reappointed Christy Metzger as city clerk/treasurer (5-0)
• Reappointed Verle Norris as city attorney (5-0)
• Approved four-way stop at 16th Street and Lucas Avenue (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Alicia McGee from Library Board, appointed Sarah Hunkele (5-0)
• Accepted resignations of Ann Hamilton and Nancy Lahart from Board of Adjustment (5-0)