Jefferson County, MO

Planning & Zoning Commission

County Council

Parks and Recreation Board

Public Safety Commission

Public Safety Commission

County Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Equalization

Local Emergency Planning Commission

County Council

County Council

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Board of Equalization

Planning & Zoning Commission

County Council

Parks and Recreation Board

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Board of Equalization

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will discuss responses to a network security threat, including emergency funding and hiring special counsel. The body is also considering road tax reimbursements for several municipalities and employee health coverage for 2027.

• Bill No. 26-10254: Contract with Husch Blackwell for legal representation regarding a network security threat
• Bill No. 26-10256: Emergency ordinance authorizing funds for professional services related to a network security threat
• Bills No. 26-10251, 26-10252, 26-10253: Road improvement sales tax reimbursements for Byrnes Mill, Cedar Hill Lakes, and Pevely
• Bill No. 26-10250: Approval of employee health coverage for Fiscal Year 2027
• Bill No. 26-09248: Sale of real property in Council District 6 to the City of De Soto

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two zone change requests. The first would rezone a parcel on Bear Creek Road from Planned Unit Development to Planned Mixed Residential for the Bear Creek Mixed Use project, and the second would rezone a property on Gravois Road in High Ridge from Single Family Residential to Non-Planned Community Commercial. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and introduction of evidence.

• PB26-0025: Zone change and development plan for Bear Creek Mixed Use at 5700 block of Bear Creek Road, from PUD to PR-2
• PB26-0030: Zone change at 1500 Gravois Rd, High Ridge, from R07 to CC-2
• Public hearing for both zone change requests
• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2026

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on October 8, 2026, to consider a variance request (ZB26-0007) for front yard setback requirements at a residence in a Large Lot Residential (LR-2) zone. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, election of officers, and a citizens-to-be-heard period.

• Variance application ZB26-0007 for front yard setback at 5690 Liberty School Road, Hillsboro
• Property in Large Lot Residential (LR-2) Zone District, Central Township, Council District #6
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2026 meeting
• Election of officers
• Citizens to be heard

County Council Work Session

The Jefferson County Council is holding a work session to receive presentations from four organizations: Missouri EDU, the Jefferson County Port Authority, the Economic Development Corporation, and the Jefferson County Tourism Commission. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of these informational presentations and routine procedural items.

• Presentation by Ms. Misti Ritter on Missouri EDU
• Presentation by Ms. Cyndi Buchheit-Courtway on the Jefferson County Port Authority
• Presentation by Mr. Ben Brown on the Economic Development Corporation
• Presentation by Mr. Don Bolinger on the Jefferson County Tourism Commission

County Council Work Session

Special Meetings & Emergency Meetings

The Jefferson County, Missouri Local Emergency and Planning Committee holds a regular meeting Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM at 1409 Herculaneum Industrial Drive in Herculaneum. The tentative agenda covers routine business plus old business on exercise planning and new business on an LEPC/DHS grant, PEAC Renewal/CERES Pro, and an HMEP grant. The notice states County Council members may attend. The next regular meeting is listed as November 24, 2026.

• Review and approval of the Treasurer's Report, presented by J. Akins
• Old business: Exercise Planning
• New business: LEPC/DHS Grant
• New business: PEAC Renewal/CERES Pro
• New business: HMEP Grant

County Council

The Jefferson County Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM at 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro. The agenda includes final passage of the county tax-rate ordinance, a rezoning and development plan for Lionstone in Council District 2, a conditional use permit for a 190-foot telecommunication tower in District 7, and several bid awards and budget items. The agenda is tentative and posted 9/24/2026; no dollar amounts or vote outcomes are stated in the notice.

• Bill No. 26-09239: sets county tax rates per $100 of assessed valuation and enters them in the tax book (perfection and final passage)
• Bill No. 26-09240, A1: rezones a parcel from R10 and R20 to Planned Residential (PR1) and approves the Lionstone development plan, Council District 2
• Bill No. 26-09241: conditional use permit for a 190-foot telecommunication tower in the LR2 zone, Council District 7
• Bill No. 26-09247: rezones parcels 19-4.0-19.0-0-000-005, -008, and -009 from LR2 to Non-Planned Industrial (NPI), Council District 5
• Bill No. 26-09249: amends the 2026 budget to transfer funds between the Election Services Reserve Account and Election Services Reserve Revenue Account

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 24, 2026, to consider four new business items: a fencing deviation, a development plan for an RV and boat storage facility, and a revised development plan and preliminary plat for the Bella Terra subdivision. These are requests for approval or modification of development plans and plats.

• Deviation from fencing requirement (Section 505.500) for parcel at 5530 Old State Route 21, Fire Station #1, Council District #7
• Development plan for Arch RV & Boat Storage at 4519 Commerce Avenue, Council District #1
• Revised development plan for Bella Terra Addition, Black Oak Drive and Dogwood Drive, Imperial, by McBride Land Growth, LLC
• Preliminary plat for Bella Terra Addition, same location, by McBride Land Growth, LLC

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a revised development plan and preliminary plat for Bella Terra Addition at Black Oak Drive and Dogwood Drive in Imperial for McBride Land Growth, LLC, on a 5-4 vote. The Commission denied a fencing deviation request for 5530 Old State Route 21 (Fire Station #1) 7-2, and approved a development plan for Arch RV & Boat Storage at 4519 Commerce Avenue with all in favor. The Commission also approved its September 10, 2026 minutes 8-0 with 1 abstention and accepted the staff exhibits. The next meeting is October 8, 2026; no meeting will be held October 22, 2026.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September 10, 2026 minutes (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted exhibits A, B, and C (all in favor)
• Denied PB26-0028 fencing deviation at 5530 Old State Route 21, Fire Station #1 (7-2)
• Approved PB26-0029 development plan for Arch RV & Boat Storage at 4519 Commerce Avenue (all in favor)
• Approved PB26-0032 revised development plan and PB26-0031 preliminary plat for Bella Terra Addition, Black Oak Drive and Dogwood Drive, Imperial, for McBride Land Growth, LLC (5-4)
• Adjourned at 8:11 p.m. (all in favor)

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Board of Equalization

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing to set the 2026 tax levy for general revenue, parks, roads, and police. The consent agenda includes numerous contract renewals and bid awards, plus several rezoning and conditional use permit introductions.

• Public hearing to set 2026 tax levy rates per $100 assessed valuation for General Revenue, Parks, Special Road & Bridge, and Police funds
• Rezone Lionstone parcel from R10/R20 to Planned Residential (PR1) in Council District 2
• Conditional use permit for 190-foot telecommunications tower in LR2 district, Council District 7
• Rezone parcel 07-7.0-36.0-0-000-084 from CC2 to R40 in Council District 7
• Renewal of inmate food services and kitchen management contract (Sheriff)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests from property owners seeking relief from rear yard setback requirements for accessory structures. The board will also approve minutes from its June meeting, hear reports, and elect officers.

• ZB26-0005: variance for rear yard setback for accessory structure at 8430 West Shore Drive, Hillsboro (R-7 zone)
• ZB26-006: variance for rear yard setback for covered deck at 5362 Wharfside Dr., Imperial (R-10 zone)
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting
• Election of officers

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider a final plat, two zone change requests, and other business. The commission will decide on a zone change for a mixed-use development on Bear Creek Road and another for an industrial use on U.S. Hwy 61 in Festus.

• Final Plat for Twin Pines, Plat 4, at 4870 Jarvis Road
• Zone change from PUD to PR-2 for Bear Creek Mixed Use, 5700 block of Bear Creek Road
• Zone change from LR-2 to NPI for parcels at 1706 U.S. Hwy 61 S, Festus

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for Twin Pines, Plat 4 at 4870 Jarvis Road, and approved a zone change at 1706 U.S. Hwy 61 S in Festus from Large Lot Residential (LR-2) to Non-Planned Industrial (NPI). Both motions carried with all in favor. The Commission also approved its agenda, accepted the August 13, 2026 minutes by roll call, and accepted the staff exhibits. The minutes note two individuals testified in favor, but they are listed under a different case number (PP26-0021) than the zone change being voted on (PB26-0026).

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August 13, 2026 minutes by roll call (6 yay, 1 abstain — Michael Siebert)
• Accepted exhibits A, B, and C (all in favor)
• Approved final plat PB26-0027 for Twin Pines, Plat 4 at 4870 Jarvis Road, Council District #7 (all in favor)
• Approved zone change PB26-0026 at 1706 U.S. Hwy 61 S, Festus, from LR-2 to NPI, Council District #5 (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 6:57 p.m. (all in favor)

Public Safety Commission

The Jefferson County Public Safety Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main item is the OEM Director's report, covering updates on outdoor warning sirens, the County Opioid Task Force, continuity of operations, evacuation maps and AEDs, and the 2027 budget and office direction. The agenda is otherwise routine, with roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Outdoor Warning Sirens update
• County Opioid Task Force update
• Continuity of Operations
• Evacuation Maps & AEDs
• 2027 Budget & Office Direction

Parks and Recreation Board

The Jefferson County Board of Park Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Annex Building, 725 Maple St., Hillsboro. The agenda includes routine items (approval of minutes, officer and committee reports) and old business updates on the Rockford Park access gate, the Rockford Fish & Wildlife Grant, and 2027 budget projections. New business includes a discussion on expanding the soccer program at Eoff Memorial Park. A closed session is also scheduled.

• Rockford Park access gate update
• Rockford Fish & Wildlife Grant update
• 2027 budget projecting
• Eoff Memorial Park – expansion of soccer program
• Closed session

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2026, to consider several land-use items, including a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower, a rezoning request, and subdivision plats. The meeting includes consent and consideration items, with public testimony and evidence introduction.

• Final Plat for Ridgeview Estates Plat 1, 615 Corisande Hill Rd, Fenton (PB26-0024)
• Conditional Use for telecommunication tower, 3853 Lynch Road, House Springs (PB26-0018)
• Revised Development Plan for Bella Terra Addition, Black Oak & Dogwood Dr, Imperial (PB26-0019)
• Preliminary Plat for Bella Terra Addition, same location (PB26-0020)
• Rezone from CC2 to R40, 7879 Old State RT 21 (PB26-0021)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Program and Strategic Plan (Resolution R26-0855). The consent agenda includes 16 ordinances covering grants, contracts, and reimbursements, and a rezoning request will be considered for final passage.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Program and Strategic Plan (R26-0855)
• Rezoning parcel 24-6.0-24.0-0-000-008 from RA5 to LR2 in Council District 6 (Bill 26-08209)
• Reimbursements to Festus and Arnold under 1/2% road improvement sales tax (Bills 26-08211, 26-08212)
• Acceptance of multiple grants: JAG, EMPG, child custody, detention alternatives, delinquency prevention (Bills 26-08216 to 26-08222)
• Contract awards for appraisal services, HVAC change order, and vehicle purchase (Bills 26-08215, 26-08224, 26-08225)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zone change and development plan for a property in Imperial. The meeting also includes a work session with the County Council to review a draft of the Unified Development Order Rewrite.

• PB26-0011: Request to change 3890 Lions Den Road from R-10 and R-20 to PR-1 (Planned Single-Family Residential) for the Lionstone development
• Work session presentation of initial draft Definitions, Article 4 and 5 of the Unified Development Order Rewrite by Houseal Lavigne

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved rezoning request PB26-0011 for 3890 Lions Den Road in Imperial, changing the parcel from R-10 and R-20 to Planned Single-Family Residential PR-2, with a development plan. The approval included a condition to encourage removal of structures in the 500-year floodplain. The motion carried 5-4 on a roll call vote. The commission also approved the agenda and the July 23, 2026 minutes, and adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Approved rezoning PB26-0011 to PR-2 with floodplain condition (5-4)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Exhibit D – citizen packet (unanimous)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with several ordinances, including a tax revenue sharing reimbursement to the City of Festus for road improvements, a bid award for the Flucom Road Safety Improvements project, and renewals for painting, generator, and guardrail services. The council will also consider resolutions for appointments and tax assessment corrections, introduce a rezoning application, and take final action on bills related to the Big Hollow Energy Center and a family burying ground conveyance. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal matters.

• Bill 26-08201: Reimburse City of Festus under 1/2 of 1% road improvement sales tax for capital improvements
• Bill 26-08202: Award bid for Flucom Road Safety Improvements project (STP-5445) in Council District 6
• Bill 26-08203: Lease agreement with Miguel and Mabel Hidalgo for facility at 3627 Baptist Park Road, Festus
• Bill 26-08209: Rezone parcel 24-6.0-24.0-0-000-008 from RA5 to LR2 in Council District 6
• Bill 26-07199: Final passage for road improvements supporting Big Hollow Energy Center (Ameren)

The Jefferson County Council approved a consent agenda covering multiple public works and sheriff department contracts, adopted resolutions appointing board members and correcting tax assessments, and passed bills regarding the Big Hollow Energy Center infrastructure and a family burying ground. Additionally, the council approved a rezoning application for Parcel Number 24-6.0-24.0-0-000-008 and acknowledged receipt of the June 2026 Treasurer's report.

• Approved agenda and July 13, 2026 Journal (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Festus road tax reimbursement, Flucom Road Safety project bid, facility lease, painting/generator/guardrail service renewals, Sourcewell conducted energy weapons contract, and real property lease (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R26-0850 reappointing Mary Dunnegan to Mental Health Fund (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R26-0851 reappointing Chris Schell to Solid Waste Management District (6-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. R26-0852 and R26-0853 correcting erroneous personal and real property assessments (6-0)
• Approved Bill No. 26-08209 rezoning Parcel Number 24-6.0-24.0-0-000-008 from RA5 to LR2 (6-0)
• Finally passed Bill No. 26-07199 regarding Ameren Big Hollow Energy Center roadways (6-0)
• Finally passed Bill No. 26-07200 accepting property conveyance for a family burying ground (6-0)

Public Safety Commission

The Task Force on Restricted Opioid Settlement Funds will hold its first meeting to discuss available funds, distribution and reimbursement processes, and consider funding applications. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management.

• Inaugural meeting of the Task Force on Restricted Opioid Settlement Funds
• Discussion of available funds and distribution/reimbursement process
• Consideration of funding applications
• Meeting location: Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management, 1409 Herculaneum Industrial Drive, Herculaneum, MO

County Council Work Session

Board of Equalization

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on a property assessment appeal for Midwest Regional Bank located at 363 Festus Centre Dr. The board previously continued the hearing on July 29, 2026, and will decide within five to seven business days after this meeting.

• Midwest Regional Bank property assessment appeal (363 Festus Centre Dr) continued from 7/29/2026

Board of Equalization

This is a procedural meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Equalization to hear property tax assessment appeals. The board will consider one new appeal (case 9-PP-26 for Nathaniel Wurmb) and may hear public comments. Decisions will be announced within five to seven business days.

• New Business: 9-PP-26 - Nathaniel Wurmb (property appeal case 575207)

The Board of Equalization heard two property value appeals and decided to make no changes to either assessment. Both motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved no change to commercial real estate property for KB Diversified Healthcare 21 St LLC (DaVita, Inc) (2-0)
• Approved no change to personal property for Nathaniel Wurmb (2-0)
• Approved agenda for July 30, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2026 (2-0)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hold a public hearing on three property assessment appeals: Lorenzo LLC (100 Little Ridge), Midwest Regional Bank (363 Festus Centre Dr), and APIF MISSOURI LLC (6035 W Outer Rd). The board will announce decisions within five to seven business days after the hearing.

• 6-C-26: Lorenzo LLC appeal for 100 Little Ridge property
• 5-C-26: Midwest Regional Bank appeal for 363 Festus Centre Dr
• 7-C-26: APIF MISSOURI LLC appeal for 6035 W Outer Rd

The Board decided to maintain the current assessment for APIF Missouri LLC. A hearing for Midwest Regional Bank was continued to a later date.

• Approved agenda for July 29, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from December 18, 2025 (2-0)
• Issued a continuance for Midwest Regional Bank (Parcel # 19-3.0-07.0-1-018-014.02) to August 3, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved no change to APIF Missouri LLC commercial real estate property (Parcel # 09-4.0-18.0-4-004-012.03) (2-0)

Local Emergency Planning Commission

The Local Emergency and Planning Committee will meet to discuss hazardous materials planning and training. The body is scheduled to approve membership for 2026-2027 and elect officers.

• Review and approval of Hazmat Plan
• Approval of 2026-2027 membership
• Officer elections
• Discussion of Hazmat training meals and tech class books
• Review of Treasurer’s Report by J. Akins

Board of Equalization

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will vote on various procurement contracts, grant acceptances, and budget amendments. The body is also discussing infrastructure support for the Big Hollow Energy Center and revised development plans for Wow Entertainment.

• Bill No. 26-07199: Infrastructure improvements for the Big Hollow Energy Center development
• Bill No. 26-07187: Lease agreement for a facility at 3627 Baptist Park Road, Festus
• Bill No. 26-07179: Revised development plan for Wow Entertainment in Council District 2
• Bill No. 26-07184 and 26-07185: Establishing attendance fees for the Board of Parks Commissioners and Code Commission
• Bill No. 26-07192: Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant Sewer Infrastructure Program

The Jefferson County Council approved the consent agenda in its entirety, which included 13 ordinances covering purchases, grants, and contracts. The council also gave final passage to seven bills, including a revised development plan for Wow Entertainment, a right-of-entry agreement for street repairs, two budget amendments, and ordinances establishing attendance fees for the Board of Parks Commissioners and the Code Commission. Two new bills were introduced and moved to perfection, including one authorizing road improvements for the Big Hollow Energy Center and one accepting a family burial ground conveyance.

• Approved consent agenda with 13 ordinances (6-0)
• Finally passed Wow Entertainment revised development plan (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Finally passed Valley Oaks Subdivision right-of-entry for street repairs (6-0)
• Finally passed budget amendment for Sheriff's drug incinerator (6-0)
• Finally passed budget amendment for Juvenile Office training program (6-0)
• Finally passed ordinance renewing conflict-of-interest disclosure procedures (6-0)
• Finally passed attendance fee for Board of Parks Commissioners (6-0)
• Finally passed attendance fee for Code Commission (6-0)

Board of Equalization