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Hillsboro public meetings in 2021

34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 6, 2021

2021 12 06 1

Hillsboro meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021

2021 12 06

✓ Decided: Hillsboro board adopts four ordinances, including alcohol sales hours change

The Board of Alderpersons approved four ordinances: A12-2021 (appropriations), 13-2021 (alcohol sales hours), 14-2021 (annual municipal election), and 15-2021 (peddler/solicitor permits). They also authorized seeking bids for a Locust Street sidewalk repair and adopted a policy to waive the first late fee for water/sewer accounts. No action was taken on the Ogilvy Trust property, though several residents spoke on it.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance A12-2021 Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A12-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Buddy Russell then called the roll call on the…
5 yea
King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 13-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the…
4 yea
Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 14-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the…
5 yea
King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 15-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the…
5 yea
King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
motion to go into Closed Session. Alderperson Maxwell made a motion, seconded by Alderperson McMullin, and The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page 6 of 7 Board Minutes 12/06/2021 unanimously carried…
4 yea
King yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
Wed Dec 1, 2021

December 2021 Results

Hillsboro meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. No business was conducted or discussed.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

2021 11 01

Hillsboro meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

November 2021 Results

Hillsboro, MO November 2021 meeting agenda is procedural, no substantive items listed.

This agenda for the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons meeting on November 1, 2021, contains only general city information and navigation links, with no specific agenda items, resolutions, or discussion topics listed. The document appears to be a placeholder or boilerplate page rather than a detailed meeting agenda.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

2021 11 01

✓ Decided: Board approves Fletcher House existing color, overrides Foundation vote

The Board of Alderpersons approved the Fletcher House Foundation's color selection of using the existing color, reversing an earlier decision. The board also passed Appropriation Ordinance A11-2021, approved an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County, and made Hillsboro a POW-MIA City. Several residents spoke in favor of the Foundation's color choice during public remarks.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the minutes. A roll call vote was taken: The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page | of 5 Board Minutes 11/01/2021
3 yea
Alderpersons Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A11-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Buddy Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said…
4 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea
Mon Oct 4, 2021

2021 10 04

Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons meeting canceled

The scheduled meeting for October 4, 2021, was canceled due to weather. No specific agenda items were processed.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

2021 10 04

✓ Decided: Board adopts cemetery agreement and operations ordinance, approves hiring

The Board of Alderpersons approved several ordinances, including an agreement with the Trustees of the Hillsboro Cemetery (Ordinance 11-2021) and a new Chapter 26 for city cemeteries (Ordinance 12-2021), both by unanimous votes. They also approved the hiring of Hunter Blackwell for Public Works and decided not to place business license or Wayfair taxes on the April 2022 ballot. The board voted to paint the Fletcher House grey with dark shutters.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A10-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Buddy Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said…
5 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
Ordinance 12-2021 Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 11-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and…
5 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 12-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the…
5 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
motion to go into Closed Session. Alderperson Maxwell made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Twiggs, and unanimously carried, for the Board to go into Closed Session with Closed Vote on 10/04/2021 at…
4 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
Fri Oct 1, 2021

October 2021 Results

No meeting agenda provided for October 2021

The provided text contains website navigation menus and general city information rather than a meeting agenda. There are no items listed for discussion, decision, or vote.

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Fri Oct 1, 2021

October 2021 Results

No meeting agenda provided for Hillsboro, MO October 2021

The provided text contains website navigation menus and general city information rather than a meeting agenda. There are no items listed for discussion or decision by the Board of Alderpersons.

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Wed Sep 22, 2021

2021 09 22

Hillsboro meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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Wed Sep 22, 2021

2021 09 22

✓ Decided: Hillsboro adopts 2021 tax levy ordinance at $0.4917 per $100 valuation

The Board of Alderpersons held a special meeting and unanimously approved Ordinance 10-2021, which levies the annual municipal tax at $0.4170 and a public parks tax at $0.0747, totaling $0.4917 per $100 assessed valuation. The ordinance passed with a 6-0 vote and was signed by the mayor.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 10-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the…
4 yea
King yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
Tue Sep 7, 2021

2021 09 07

Hillsboro meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. No business was conducted or discussed.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021

2021 09 07

✓ Decided: Board approves UTV ordinance, annexations, and budget amendment

The Board of Alderpersons passed Ordinance 9-2021, adding Section 12-334 to regulate UTV operation on city streets, with a 35 mph speed limit and front windshield inspection sticker, by a 5-2 vote. The board also approved several other ordinances, including annexations of property from Elderly Housing Partnership and Melvin Scott Lowry, and approval of the Mackenzie Manor Plat Two subdivision. The board approved hiring two Public Works employees and amended the 2022 Budget to include the Brickyard Blower Project at $52,987.50. The meeting included a public hearing on 2021 tax rates with no public comment, and the board approved the Hillsboro Little League lease renewal and Task Order #37.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A9-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Buddy Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said…
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
Ordinance 5-2021 The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page 5 of 9 Board Minutes 09/07/2021 Alderperson Polkinghorne made a motion, seconded by Alderperson King, and carried by a vote of seven (7) ayes…
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
Ordinance 6-2021 The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page 6 of 9 Board Minutes 09/07/2021
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 7-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the results…
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 8-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the results…
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 9-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the results…
4 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
Wed Sep 1, 2021

September 2021 Results

No agenda items listed; page is general city information

This document is not a meeting agenda. It is the City of Hillsboro, Missouri's general website page, containing city contact information, a description of the community, and navigation links. No specific meeting items, decisions, or discussions are included.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021

2021 08 02

Hillsboro board meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021

2021 08 02

✓ Decided: Hillsboro adopts utility fee increase and new ordinances

The Board of Alderpersons unanimously approved an appropriation ordinance for bill payments and adopted four new ordinances: adding no-parking areas on Main Street, increasing utility fees effective August 15, 2021, establishing a conflict-of-interest disclosure procedure, and adding military leave provisions to the personnel code. The board also directed staff to draft a septic connection variance agreement for Justin Bondurant, accepted letters of engagement from accountants, authorized applying for ARPA funds, and allowed negotiation of an asphalt repair agreement with Bob's Storage. A UTV ordinance and cemetery maintenance discussion were tabled to the September 7 meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A8-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Buddy Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said…
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 1-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the results…
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 2-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the results…
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Bill Number 3-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said Bill, and the results…
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
Ordinance 3-2021 The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page 7 of 8 Board Minutes 08/02/2021 Alderperson DeGeare made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Belcher, and carried by a vote of eight (8) ayes, zero…
6 yea
Alderpersons Belcher yea · King yea · Maxwell yea · Polkinghorne yea · Twiggs yea · Willson yea
Sun Aug 1, 2021

August 2021 Results

Hillsboro meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting agenda was canceled due to weather. No items were discussed or decided.

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Thu Jul 1, 2021

July 2021 Results

Hillsboro July 2021 meeting canceled due to weather

This agenda is for the July 2021 meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons, but the meeting was canceled due to weather. No items were discussed or decided.

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Thu Jul 1, 2021

July 2021 Results

Hillsboro July 2021 meeting canceled due to weather

This agenda is for the July 1, 2021 meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons, but the posted update states the meeting was canceled due to weather. No decisions or discussions are scheduled, and the rest of the page is general city information.

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Wed Jun 30, 2021

2021 06 30

Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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Wed Jun 30, 2021

2021 06 30

✓ Decided: Hillsboro Board approves FY 2022 budget, tables UTV ordinance

The Board of Alderpersons passed the FY 2022 Budget with a 4-1 vote, with Alderperson Polkinghorne opposed. They also approved the FY 2021 Budget Amendment, adopted Resolution No. 06-30-2021, and tabled UTV Ordinance #1-2021 until the next meeting. The board authorized the police chief to hire officers approved by the Police Personnel Board and to sell or trade surplus shotguns, with funds going to the Police Benevolent Fund.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the closed meeting minutes, seconded by Alderperson Polkinghorne. The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page 2 of 4 Board Minutes 06/30/2021 A roll call vote is as follows:
5 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A7-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Buddy Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said…
5 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Maxwell yea
Resolution No. 06-30-2021 to become effective. o Jesse Wallis, City Administrator o Hillsboro Cemetery – The Board decided to continue the discussion of the cemetery at the next board meeting with…
4 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea
Mon Jun 7, 2021

2021 06 07

Hillsboro meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021

2021 06 07

✓ Decided: Board approves $7,331 A/C bid and liquor license renewals

The Board of Alderpersons approved the minutes from the May 3 regular and closed meetings, an appropriations ordinance (A6-2021) for bill payments, liquor license renewals, a $7,331 air conditioning unit installation at City Hall, and police department comp time payouts. They also moved the July 5 meeting to June 30 and discussed but took no action on taking over Hillsboro Cemetery. The meeting ended with a closed session.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the closed minutes, seconded by Alderperson King. The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page 2 of 5 Board Minutes 06/07/2021 A roll call vote is as follows:
6 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea
Ordinance A6-2021 The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page 4 of 5 Board Minutes 06/07/2021 Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A6-2021 be passed and become an…
6 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea · Maxwell yea
motion to go into Closed Session. Alderperson Twiggs made a motion, seconded by Alderperson DeGeare, and unanimously carried, for the Board to go into Closed Session with Closed Vote on 06/07/2021 at…
6 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea
Tue Jun 1, 2021

June 2021 Results

Agenda contains no meeting items, only website boilerplate

This document is not a meeting agenda but a general webpage for the City of Hillsboro, Missouri, containing navigation links, contact information, and a description of the city. There are no decisions, discussions, or action items listed for any meeting.

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Mon May 3, 2021

2021 05 03

Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The agenda page contains only a cancellation notice and general city information.

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Mon May 3, 2021

2021 05 03

✓ Decided: Board approves appropriations, SRO contract, mosquito control, picnic licenses

The Board of Alderpersons approved the appropriations ordinance A5-2021, accepted the SRO contract with the school district, accepted the mosquito control contract, and granted picnic licenses to La Tapatia. They also tabled a request for $5,000 for Christmas lights and discussed the proposed budget.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to put the three applicants on a list to be hired as openings become available. Joseph Beil, Tanner Heart, Devon Greenwood. The motion was seconded by Alderperson McMullin
5 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea · Maxwell yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A5-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Buddy Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said…
6 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea · Maxwell yea
motion to go into Closed Session. Alderperson King made a motion, seconded by Alderperson McMullin, and unanimously carried, for the Board to go into Closed Session with Closed Vote on 05/03/2021 at…
6 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea
Sat May 1, 2021

May 2021 Results

No meeting agenda content available for May 2021

The provided text is the City of Hillsboro's general website homepage, not a meeting agenda. It contains no items for decision or discussion by the Board of Alderpersons.

Mon Apr 5, 2021

2021 04 05

Hillsboro meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. Residents should look for a rescheduled date.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021

2021 04 05

✓ Decided: Board approves $23,500 water tank task order, hires two police officers

The Board of Alderpersons approved several items, including hiring two full-time police officers, transferring $6,928.10 to the Police Benevolent Foundation, accepting a land donation from the school district, granting five picnic licenses to the Civic Club, and approving Task Order #34 for $23,500.00. The appropriation ordinance A4-2021 was also adopted unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Alderperson Polkinghorne, seconded by Alderperson McMullin, to accept the closed minutes of April 5, 2021, as submitted. A roll call vote was taken and the results are as…
5 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea
[context] Mayor Buddy Russell then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A4-2021 be passed and become an Ordinance?” Mayor Buddy Russell then called the roll call on the passage of said…
5 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea
Mon Mar 1, 2021

2021 03 01

Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons meeting canceled due to weather

The March 1, 2021, meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

March 2021 Results

Hillsboro March 2021 meeting results posted; agenda text not included

This page is the March 2021 results page for the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons meeting, but it contains no agenda items or decisions. The text is only website navigation and general city information, so there is nothing substantive to report.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

2021 03 01

✓ Decided: Board approves $803,302.20 road contract with federal grant

The Board of Alderpersons approved several contracts and purchases, including a $803,302.20 bid from Kimes Contracting for Business 21 Phase 4, with the city paying 32% and a federal grant covering 68%. They also approved up to $170,000 for outdoor warning siren consultants, $55,940 plus $3,000 for new blowers at the Brickyard Treatment Plant, a Metro-Ag contract, and renewal of the employee health insurance policy. The board went into closed session and adjourned without other substantive decisions.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance A3-2021 The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page 4 of 5 Board Minutes 03/01/2021 Mayor Pro Tem Brenda King then put the question: “Shall Appropriation Bill Number A3-2021 be passed and become…
6 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea
motion to go into Closed Session. Alderperson Maxwelll made a motion, seconded by Alderperson Twiggs, and The City of Hillsboro, Missouri Page 5 of 5 Board Minutes 03/01/2021 unanimously carried, for…
6 yea
Alderpersons King yea · Willson yea · Maxwell yea · Twiggs yea · Polkinghorne yea · Belcher yea
Mon Jan 4, 2021

2021 01 04

Hillsboro meeting canceled due to weather

This meeting of the Hillsboro Board of Alderpersons was canceled due to weather. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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