Jefferson County, Missouri

Board of Equalization

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a rezoning request in DeSoto and a development plan and preliminary plat in Imperial. A request for a telecommunication tower in House Springs has been continued to August 27, 2026.

• PB26-0019: Revised Development Plan for Bella Terra Addition at Black Oak Drive and Dogwood Drive, Imperial
• PB26-0020: Preliminary Plat for Bella Terra Addition at Black Oak Drive and Dogwood Drive, Imperial
• PB26-0022: Rezone request from Rural/Agricultural (RA5) to Large Lot Residential (LR2) at 13750 Hardin Rd, DeSoto
• PB26-0018: Conditional Use request for telecommunication tower at 3853 Lynch Road, House Springs (Continued)

County Council

Board of Equalization

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Board of Equalization

Board of Equalization

Public Safety Commission

County Council

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

Board of Equalization

County Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Public Safety Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

County Council

Board of Equalization

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

County Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

County Council

Board of Equalization

Planning & Zoning Commission

County Council

Parks and Recreation Board

Public Safety Commission

Public Safety Commission

County Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Board of Equalization

Planning & Zoning Commission

County Council

Local Emergency Planning Commission

County Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Equalization

Board of Zoning Adjustment

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

Employees Merit System Commission

The Jefferson County Employees’ Merit System Commission will meet on July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room at 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. Under old business, the commission will review the Paypoint Salary Study. New business will be considered, though no specific items are listed.

• Approval of minutes for the April 08, 2026 meeting
• Review of the Paypoint Salary Study

Board of Equalization

County Council

The Master Plan / UDO Ad Hoc Committee of the Jefferson County Council will meet to discuss correspondence received from the Jefferson County Fire Districts Alliance (May 21, 2026). This is a discussion item only; no formal action is scheduled.

• Discussion of correspondence from the Jefferson County Fire Districts Alliance (May 21, 2026)

Public Safety Commission

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a consent agenda containing 11 bills, including the 2026-2030 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated 5-Year Plan and acceptance of a DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program grant. The council will also introduce new bills, among them a revised development plan for 'Wow Entertainment' in Council District 2, a right-of-entry agreement for street repairs in Valley Oaks Subdivision, and budget amendments for a Sheriff's drug incinerator and a Juvenile Office multidisciplinary training program. Resolutions include reappointments to the Board of Equalization and Public Safety Commission, and correction of erroneous assessments. A closed session is scheduled for legal discussions.

• Approval of 2026-2030 CDBG Consolidated 5-Year Plan and 2026 Action Plan (Bill 26-07170)
• Acceptance of DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program grant (Bill 26-07171)
• Introduction of revised development plan for 'Wow Entertainment' in Council District 2 (Bill 26-07179)
• Introduction of budget amendment for drug incinerator for Sheriff's Division (Bill 26-07181)
• Reappointment of Cort Dietz to Board of Equalization (Resolution R26-0738)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public Safety Commission

The Jefferson County Public Safety Commission will hear reports from the Office of Emergency Management on outdoor warning sirens, the county opioid task force, continuity of operations, and evacuation maps and AEDs. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, and member reports. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the agenda.

• Outdoor Warning Sirens update
• County Opioid Task Force update
• Continuity of Operations report
• Evacuation Maps & AEDs report

Parks and Recreation Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

The June 25, 2026 meeting of the Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date. No public hearings or decisions will occur at this session.

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a consent agenda containing multiple public works contracts and purchases, including bids for road projects and software renewals. A resolution to deny a zone change for the Cedar Grove development (Parcel 09-3.0-08.0-4-001-004) is scheduled for a vote. Bills to rezone a parcel from commercial to residential and to amend the sheriff's budget with JAG drug task force funds will receive final passage.

• Resolution R26-0636: Denying a zone change from PR2/R10 to PM for Cedar Grove in Council District 3
• Bill 26-06160: Awarding bid for Market Street Improvements and Fifth Street Active Transportation project (STP-5507 & TAP-5445) in District 4
• Bill 26-06161: Awarding bid for Sulphur Springs Road project (PW21085RDW) in District 4
• Bill 26-06158: Budget amendment for Sheriff's payroll/benefits from FY2023 JAG Drug Task Force funding
• Bill 26-06157: Rezoning parcel 02-1.0-11.0-3-001-012.01 from CC2 to R10 in Council District 2

The County Council failed to adopt Resolution No. R26-0636 regarding a zone change for the Cedar Grove development in District 3. Following a tie vote, the council discussed the Home Rule Charter requirements and moved to reconsider the motion.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026, Work Session Journal (7-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026, Regular Meeting Journal (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda in its entirety (7-0)
• Failed to adopt Resolution No. R26-0636 for Cedar Grove zone change (3-3-1)
• Motion to reconsider Resolution No. R26-0636 made (2-0)

Public Safety Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session with the County Council to discuss the initial draft of Articles 2 and 3 of the Unified Development Order rewrite, presented by Houseal Lavigne. The commission will also consider two final plat approvals: Whispering Pines Plat Two in High Ridge and Twin Pines Estates Plat Three in Hillsboro. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of initial draft of Article 2 and 3 of the Unified Development Order rewrite by Houseal Lavigne
• Final plat for Whispering Pines Plat Two, parcel 03-1.0-01.0-4-001-001, at 1925 Hillsboro Valley Park Road, High Ridge (Consent item PB26-0016)
• Final plat for Twin Pines Estates Plat Three, parcel 12-6.0-23.0-0-000-111, at 4870 Jarvis Road, Hillsboro (Consent item PB26-0017)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider three variance requests regarding setback requirements for structures in residential zones. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear from the public.

• Hear variance request for detached garage at 9991 State Road BB (LR-2 zone)
• Hear variance request for pool at 1786 Danridge Ln (R-40 zone)
• Hear variance request for patio/deck at 165 Harvest Grove (R-20 zone)
• Approve minutes from January 8, 2026 meeting
• Approve Board of Zoning Adjustment Orders

Public Safety Commission

Board of Equalization

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a resolution to deny a revised development plan for Wow Entertainment in Council District 2. It will also vote on consent agenda items including road tax revenue sharing reimbursements to DeSoto, Crystal City, Byrnes Mill, and Festus Special Road District, as well as bid awards and software contract renewals. New business includes a rezoning of a parcel from CC2 to R10 and a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Division using JAG Drug Task Force funds. Final passage is expected for ordinances establishing compensation for the Board of Building Appeals and increasing compensation for the Board of Equalization.

• Denial of revised development plan for Wow Entertainment in Council District 2 (Resolution R26-0634)
• Road tax revenue sharing reimbursements to City of DeSoto, Crystal City, Byrnes Mill, and Festus Special Road District (Bills 26-06143 through 26-06146)
• Rezoning of parcel 02-1.0-11.0-3-001-012.01 from Non-Planned Commercial to Single-Family Residential (Bill 26-06157)
• Award of consulting contract to Lochner for an Airport Site Selection Study (Bill 26-06156)
• Ordinances establishing/increasing compensation for Board of Building Appeals and Board of Equalization (Bills 26-05140 and 26-05141)

Public Safety Commission

This is a working meeting of the Opioid Abatement Subcommittee of the Jefferson County Public Safety Commission. Members will review questions for the committee director, discuss the subcommittee's role in evaluating program/project proposals for opioid abatement funding, and consider which proposals members themselves may wish to submit. The meeting is procedural and preparatory; no votes or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Questions for Warren Robinson on deliverables, proposal eligibility, RFPs, and guidance from other grants
• Discussion of subcommittee role: review proposals for merit and potential member participation in submissions
• Consideration of proposal format, submission deadlines, evaluation period, and award dates
• Members to identify interest in submitting proposals and collaborate with other agencies
• Next meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM, to be held virtually or in-person

County Council Work Session

The Jefferson County Council will hold a work session to review Assessor GIS map updates. The body will also discuss 100-year drainage patterns and discharge velocity.

• Assessor GIS Map Updates
• 100-Year Drainage Patterns
• Discharge Velocity Discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

Local Emergency Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, discuss an exercise update, and approve an After Action Report (AAR). The agenda consists of routine procedural items with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from previous session
• Review and approval of Treasurer’s Report by J. Akins
• Update on an emergency exercise under Old Business
• Approval of an After Action Report (AAR) under New Business
• Reports from special committees and exercises/trainings

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a series of ordinances, including a rezoning of parcel 09‑4.0‑17.0‑3‑006‑003 from single‑family residential (R7) to Non‑Planned Neighborhood Commercial (NC1) in Council District 4. Other items include approving an appraisal services agreement with Bruns Real Estate Services, renewing contracts for sprinkler and fire alarm testing, purchasing AED equipment under a Sourcewell contract, and amending the 2026 budget to fund the Juvenile Office Division with additional grant revenue.

• Bill 26‑05132, A1 – Rezoning parcel 09‑4.0‑17.0‑3‑006‑003 to NC1 commercial zone (County Services)
• Bill 26‑05133 – Ordinance approving appraisal services agreement with Bruns Real Estate Services (County Counselor)
• Bill 26‑05134 – Ordinance renewing bid awards for revised rebid sprinkler and fire alarm testing services 2025 (Public Works, Purchasing)
• Bill 26‑05136 – Ordinance authorizing purchase of AED equipment under Sourcewell contract #041823‑STY (Emergency Management, Purchasing)
• Bill 26‑05139 – Ordinance amending the 2026 budget to allocate additional revenue to the Juvenile Office Division for grant‑funded shelter care (Juvenile)

The council adopted the consent agenda, a resolution on local assessments, and three ordinances, including a budget amendment to fund the Juvenile Office Division. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all six items) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R26-0533 acknowledging local assessment reports (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 26-05139 amending 2026 budget for Juvenile Office grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 26-05140 amending Building Code compensation for Board of Building Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 26-05141 amending Government Code compensation for Board of Equalization (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 14, 2026, to consider two items: a request to rezone a parcel at 101 Cool Valley Drive from Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC2) to Single-Family Residential (R10), and a revised development plan for Wow Entertainment at 138 Fielder Lane. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, swearing in witnesses, and other procedural matters.

• Public hearing on zone change PB26-0012 for parcel at 101 Cool Valley Dr., Fenton, from CC2 to R10
• Public hearing on revised development plan PB26-0015 for Wow Entertainment at 138 Fielder Lane, Fenton
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2026
• Swearing in of witnesses and introduction of evidence

County Council

The Road Committee will meet for an orientation with Public Works. The session includes discussions on Highway 30 and tax updates for county roads.

• Highway 30 discussion
• 2025 County Road Property Tax Levy update
• County Road Sales Tax Reauthorization discussion

County Council

The County Council will vote on multiple public works contracts, including chip seal and asphalt projects. The body is also considering rezoning applications for commercial and residential developments in Council District 4.

• Project PW26000PSP: 2026 Contracted Chip Seal in Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7
• Project PW26000UAO: 2026 Ultrathin Asphalt Overlays in Districts 1, 2, 4, and 7
• Bill No. 26-04119: Rezoning for 'Spring Creek Subdivision' from CC2 to PR1 in District 4
• Bill No. 26-05132: Rezoning parcel 09-4.0-17.0-3-006-003 from R7 to CC2 in District 4
• Bill No. 26-05128: Awarding bids for Sheriff's Office Indoor Firearms Range

The Jefferson County Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 27, 2026 journal. It then approved the consent agenda, which authorizes several bid awards and change orders for county contracts. Finally, the council adopted two resolutions: one reappointing Brian Carroll to the Public Safety Commission and another correcting erroneous personal‑property assessments.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved April 27, 2026 journal (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing multiple bid awards and change orders (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution R26-0530 reappointing Brian Carroll to the Public Safety Commission (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution R26-0531 to correct erroneous personal‑property assessments (unanimous vote)

Public Safety Commission

The commission will hear the Emergency Management Director’s report covering three updates: the status of outdoor warning sirens, progress of the County Opioid Task Force, and recent exercise activities with law‑enforcement and mass‑fatality planning. No formal actions or votes are listed; the agenda consists of informational updates and routine business.

• Outdoor Warning Sirens update
• County Opioid Task Force update
• Exercise updates (LEPC, Mass Fatality)

The commission unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda to include SARCOP under new business. The minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting were also approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment adding SARCOP (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

Public Safety Commission

The Jefferson County Opioid Task Force will review and approve applications for funding to combat opioid use. The group will operate as a recommendation body to the County Executive and meet four times a year. Arnold, Festus, and Crystal City have previously received funding.

• Opioid Task Force to review and approve grant applications
• Task Force to operate as a recommendation body to the County Executive
• Committees to review and approve applications to move forward
• Funds to be awarded annually as reimbursements
• Arnold, Festus, and Crystal City have received funding

Public Safety Commission

The Jefferson County Task Force on Restricted Opioid Settlement Funds holds its meeting, discussing updates on available settlement funds and the distribution and reimbursement process. The committee will also consider applications for committee membership.

• Discussion of available opioid settlement funds
• Discussion of distribution and reimbursement process
• Committee updates
• Consideration of committee applications
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (Feb 6 and April 6 special meeting)

County Council

The County Council will consider a consent agenda with contract renewals and a digital imagery purchase, introduce a rezoning for Spring Creek Subdivision, and hold final votes on several items including an amendment to the Unified Development Order, rezonings for Gateway Tree Care and 13220 Timberwood Lane, right-of-entry agreements for road projects, a one-time salary adjustment for merit employees, and a budget transfer. A public hearing is also scheduled but no details are provided.

• Amendment to Unified Development Order (Bill 26-04102) up for perfection and final passage
• Introduction of rezoning for Spring Creek Subdivision from CC2 to PR1 (Bill 26-04119)
• Final passage of rezoning for Gateway Tree Care from R7 to PC (Bill 26-04105)
• Final passage of rezoning for 13220 Timberwood Lane from R20 to PC (Bill 26-04110)
• Right-of-entry agreements for Gravois Road Improvements and Old Sugar Creek Widening (Bills 26-04107, 26-04108, 26-04111)

The council unanimously approved the amended agenda, the April 13 journal, the full consent agenda, and four resolutions reappointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission, declaring surplus property, and acknowledging record disposal. All motions passed with every member voting yes and no abstentions.

• Amended agenda approved (all 7 members voted yes)
• April 13, 2026 journal approved (all 7 members voted yes)
• Consent agenda (Bills 26‑04112 to 26‑04117) approved in entirety (all 7 members voted yes)
• Reappointed Jessie Scherrer to Planning and Zoning Commission (Resolution R26‑0425) (all 7 members voted yes)
• Reappointed Danny Tuggle to Planning and Zoning Commission (Resolution R26‑0426) (all 7 members voted yes)
• Reappointed Mike Huskey (At Large) to Planning and Zoning Commission (Resolution R26‑0427) (all 7 members voted yes)
• Declared certain property surplus and authorized its disposal (Resolution R26‑0428) (all 7 members voted yes)
• Acknowledged disposal of records by the clerk (Resolution R26‑0429) (all 7 members voted yes)

County Council

County Council

The Master Plan / UDO Ad Hoc Committee of the Jefferson County Council is meeting to discuss the preliminary recommendations report. The meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at the Justice Center in Hillsboro.

• Review and comments of the preliminary recommendations report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on several zoning and development items. They will consider a zone change from Planned Mixed Residential to Planned Mixed Use for Cedar Grove at 5300 Jeanette Drive, a zone change from Single-Family to Community Commercial at 1014 Main Street, and a continued application for the Reserve at Lion's Den. A final plat for Bella Terra Plat Two is on the consent agenda.

• Consent item: Final Plat for Bella Terra Plat Two near Vogel Road and Old Lemay Ferry Road
• Request for zone change and development plan for Cedar Grove (5300 Jeanette Drive) from PR-2 to PM
• Request for zone change at 1014 Main Street from R-7 to CC-2
• Continued request for zone change and development plan for Reserve at Lion's Den (3890 Lions Den Road) from R-10/R-20 to PR-1

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2026, to consider routine agenda items, a consent agenda of numerous ordinances authorizing contracts and bid awards, and several resolutions. One resolution (R26-0421) will deny a zone change application for a parcel in the Spring Creek Subdivision in Council District 4. Additional items include reappointments, assessment corrections, and various contract authorizations across public works, IT, and other departments.

• Resolution R26-0421 – Deny zone change request for Parcel 08-7.0-36.0-0-000-052.05 from Commercial (CC2) to Single‑Family Residential (PR1) in Council District 4
• Ordinance 26-0490 – Renew ClearGov Budget Cycle Management Software for the Department of Information Technology
• Ordinance 26-0499 – Award bids for Sheriff's Office Inmate Phones 2026
• Ordinance 26-04107 – Right‑of‑Entry agreement for Gravois Road Improvements Project (Council Districts 1 & 7)
• Ordinance 26-04105 – Rezone parcel for Gateway Tree Care from Single‑Family Residential (R7) to Planned Commercial (PC) in Council District 1

The council voted to approve the agenda for the April 13, 2026 meeting. They also approved the March 23, 2026 regular‑meeting journal. Finally, they approved the March 30, 2026 work‑session journal.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved March 23, 2026 regular‑meeting journal (7-0)
• Approved March 30, 2026 work‑session journal (7-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session to hear a presentation of the Preliminary Recommendations Report for the Unified Development Order rewrite, prepared by Houseal Lavigne who will appear virtually. The meeting also includes routine business such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of the March 26, 2026 minutes. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Preliminary Recommendations Report for Unified Development Order rewrite (Houseal Lavigne, virtual)
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026
• Call to order, roll call, and agenda approval

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 26, 2026 minutes. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2026 minutes (6-0-3)

Public Safety Commission

The Task Force approved the submitted committee member applications and agreed to add Captain Brian Taylor to the treatment committee once he submits an application. The motion was made by Warren Robinson, seconded by Bob Tullock, and passed unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for May 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Herculaneum.

• Approved committee member applications pending Brian Taylor's application (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Employees Merit System Commission

The Jefferson County Employees’ Merit System Commission will meet on April 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Executive Conference Room at 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro. The commission will consider approval of the agenda and minutes, review the Paypoint Salary Study and Electronics Policy, and address new business including the election of officers, an on‑call policy, and scheduling future meetings. The meeting is open to County Council members and the public.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Paypoint Salary Study review
• Electronics policy discussion
• Election of officers
• On‑call policy consideration

Council Meeting - Work Session

The Jefferson County Council will hold a work session to discuss county business. The primary item on the tentative agenda is a discussion on data center regulations led by Councilman Tim Brown.

• Discussion of Data Center Regulations

The Jefferson County Council approved the meeting agenda with six members voting Yes and one absent. No formal actions on the data center regulation proposal were taken; members discussed possible amendments and next steps. The council then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda (6 Yes, 0 No, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (6 Yes, 0 No, 1 absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review a final plat and a request for a zone change. The body will consider a development plan for a property in DeSoto.

• Final Plat for Winding Meadows Plat Three at 1690 Saline Road Fenton
• Zone change request for 13220 Timberwood Lane from R-20 to R-20 and Planned Commercial (PC)
• Development Plan approval for 13220 Timberwood Lane

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for Winding Meadows Plat Three at 1690 Saline Road, Fenton. It also approved a zone change and development plan for 13220 Timberwood Lane in DeSoto, converting the property to Single‑Family Residential and Planned Commercial zones. Both motions carried with all in favor.

• Approved final plat for Winding Meadows Plat Three (all in favor)
• Approved zone change and development plan for 13220 Timberwood Lane (all in favor)

Local Emergency Planning Commission

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will fill a vacant District #5 seat through interviews and a vote, and will consider a consent agenda of contracts for road safety projects, vehicles, and sheriff equipment. The meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

• Interviews and vote to fill District #5 Council vacancy
• Road safety improvement contracts for Carol Park Road and New Sugar Creek Road
• Purchase of tandem and single axle dump trucks for Public Works
• Purchase of a DJI Matrice drone for the Sheriff's Department
• Ordinance to establish automatic liquor license fee adjustments

The council appointed Tim Bennett as the new member for District 5 after interviewing candidates. The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the journals from the March 2 and March 9 work sessions. The council entered a closed session for confidential matters and later returned to open session.

• Appointed Tim Bennett as Council Member for District 5 (selection after interviews)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved the March 2, 2026 work‑session journal (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved the March 9, 2026 regular‑meeting journal (unanimous 6‑0)
• Moved to enter closed session for confidential discussion (unanimous 6‑0)
• Moved to return from closed session (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved consent‑agenda ordinances (Bills 26‑0367 through 26‑0375)

County Council

The Economic Development Objectives Committee will meet to discuss and develop a Community Benefit Agreement. The meeting also includes a session for constituent feedback.

• Discussion and development of a Community Benefit Agreement
• Review of constituent feedback

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Order. The body will also consider two requests for zone changes and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision.

• Public hearing on amendments to Title IV, Chapter 400 of the Code of Ordinances (Unified Development Order)
• Zone change request for 1701 Gravois Road from Single-Family Residential (R-7) to Planned Commercial (PC) for Gateway Tree Care
• Zone change request for Stahl Road parcel from Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC-2) to Planned Single-Family Residential (PR-1) for Spring Creek Subdivision
• Preliminary Plat for Spring Creek located at Stahl Road

The commission approved the agenda and the January 8, 2026 minutes for the March 12 meeting. It adopted Resolution 3-12-2026A, recommending amendments to the Unified Development Order, with a unanimous vote. The commission approved a zone change for 1701 Gravois Road (PB26-0001) to Planned Commercial, also unanimously. It denied the zone change and development plan requests for the Spring Creek subdivision (PB26-0002 and PB26-0003) by a 5‑to‑4 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted exhibits (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 3-12-2026A to amend Unified Development Order (unanimous)
• Approved zone change PB26-0001 for 1701 Gravois Road to Planned Commercial (unanimous)
• Denied zone change PB26-0002 for Stahl Road to Planned Single-Family Residential (5-4)
• Denied preliminary plat PB26-0003 for Spring Creek subdivision (5-4)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will meet on March 9, 2026 to consider a range of ordinances, resolutions, and budget items. Items include renewing bid awards, authorizing contracts, and approving a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a pedestrian‑safety planning project. The council will also consider a rezoning of the Rockwood Meadows development and a right‑of‑entry agreement to grade a ditch at the intersection of Hillsboro House Springs Road and Lake Tishomingo Road. Additional business includes public comments, a public hearing, and routine approvals of the agenda and meeting journal.

• Bill No. 26-0360 – Ordinance to execute a USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for a pedestrian‑safety planning and demonstration project in Council Districts 2‑4.
• Bill No. 26-0359 – Ordinance to award the engineering services contract to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for the Walk‑Bike Jefferson County Phase 1 Implementation Project.
• Bill No. 26-0236 – Ordinance to rezone two parcels for the “Rockwood Meadows” development from Planned Unit Development to Planned Mixed Residential (PR2) in Council District 1.
• Bill No. 26-0255 – Ordinance to enter a right‑of‑entry agreement with the Lake Tishomingo Property Owners Association to grade a ditch at the northwest corner of Hillsboro House Springs Road and Lake Tishomingo Road.
• Bill No. 26-0362 – Ordinance to purchase two Takeuchi skid steers for the Department of Public Works using State of Missouri contract pricing.

The Jefferson County Council approved the meeting agenda and the February 23 journal. It then approved the entire consent agenda, which includes several ordinances on public works, safety, and contracts. The council also adopted resolutions reappointing Joseph Maddock to the Merit System Commission and Robert Conley to the Northeast Public Sewer District Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 23, 2026 journal (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering multiple ordinances (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R26-0315 to reappoint Joseph Maddock (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R26-0316 to reappoint Robert Conley (6-0)

County Council

The Jefferson County Economic Development Objectives Committee will meet on March 6, 2026 to discuss a Community Benefit Agreement. The meeting will also include a review of constituent feedback and a period for public comments. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Community Benefit Agreement discussion (new business)
• Constituent feedback review (old business)
• Public comments – up to 30 minutes total

Public Safety Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

County Council Work Session

The Jefferson County Council work session will discuss reauthorizing the road tax, changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) process, a subdivision maintenance agreement program, a charter amendment, and the creation of a county government service wall. Additional items include scheduling future work sessions and addressing electronic device interruptions during meetings.

• Road Tax Reauthorization
• UDO Changes & Process
• Subdivision Maintenance Agreement Program
• Charter Amendment
• County Government Service Wall

The council voted to amend the agenda to include a moment of silence and then approved the agenda as amended. Both motions passed unanimously among the five members present. The council later voted to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add moment of silence – approved (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended – approved (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting – approved (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a series of ordinances, including a budget amendment to allocate additional revenue for the Parks Department to receive a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant. It will also vote on professional‑services contracts for engineering, a software procurement for OpenGov, and several rezoning applications. The meeting includes routine items such as approvals of the agenda, journal, and public comments.

• Bill No. 26-0234 – Ordinance to amend the 2026 budget for Parks Department grant funds
• Bill No. 26-0246 – Ordinance to use Sourcewell Contract 060624‑VTO for OpenGov Procurement and Contracts Bundle software
• Bill No. 26-0235, A1 – Ordinance to rezone parcels for the “Bella Terra Addition” in Council District 3
• Bill No. 26-0248 – Ordinance to authorize supplemental agreement for the Romaine Creek and Konert Road Safety Project (CMT) in Council District 2
• Bill No. 26-0252 – Ordinance awarding bids for on‑call landscaping services for 2026

The council adopted Resolution R26‑0214, designating the Jefferson County Health Center Executive Director as the County Health Officer. The full consent agenda, containing 15 ordinances and contracts, was approved unanimously. Bill 26‑0255 authorizing a right‑of‑entry agreement for drainage work at Hillsboro House Springs Road and Lake Tishomingo Road was introduced and moved to perfection. The agenda was amended to remove Bill 26‑0236 and the amended agenda was approved.

• Amended agenda to remove Bill 26‑0236 (motion passed, 6‑0)
• Approved amended agenda (motion passed, 6‑0)
• Approved February 9, 2026 journal (motion passed, 6‑0)
• Approved entire consent agenda of 15 ordinances and contracts (motion passed, 6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R26‑0214 appointing Health Center Executive Director as County Health Officer (motion passed, 6‑0)
• Introduced Bill 26‑0255 for right‑of‑entry drainage agreement (motion passed, 6‑0)
• Approved Bill 26‑0255 and moved it to perfection (motion passed, 6‑0)

County Council

The Economic Development Objectives Committee will meet on Feb. 18, 2026 to review proposed economic development legislation. Members will discuss the Planning Commission’s review timeline for the draft legislation and the executive’s proposed implementation schedule. The meeting will also include constituent feedback and a public comment period.

• Presentation of proposed economic development legislation
• Discussion of Planning Commission review timeline for draft legislation
• Review of executive’s proposed implementation timeline
• Consideration of constituent feedback
• Public comment period (30 minutes total, max 2 minutes per speaker)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a budget amendment to allocate additional revenue for the Parks Department to receive a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant. It will also act on several ordinances covering reimbursements, contracts, and rezoning proposals. Resolutions for board appointments and property disposal will be voted on. The meeting includes routine items such as agenda approval and public comments.

• Bill 26-0222 – Ordinance to reimburse the City of Byrnes Mill under the 0.5% road improvement sales tax for county road capital improvements (Public Works).
• Bill 26-0228 – Ordinance to reimburse the City of Festus under the 0.5% road improvement sales tax for county road capital improvements (Public Works).
• Bill 26-0235 – Ordinance to rezone two parcels for the “Bella Terra Addition” from Single Family Residential (R20) to Planned Residential (PR1) in Council District 3 (County Services).
• Bill 26-0236 – Ordinance to rezone two parcels for the “Rockwood Meadows” from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Planned Mixed Residential (PR2) in Council District 1 (County Services).
• Bill 26-0237 – Ordinance to rezone two parcels for the “H‑J Enterprises” from Single‑Family Residential (R7) to Planned Industrial (PI) in Council District 1 (County Services).

The council removed Bill No. 26-0227 from the agenda and approved the amended agenda. It then approved the full consent agenda, which contained eleven ordinances. The body adopted Resolutions R26-0207, R26-0208, and R26-0209, appointing members to county boards. All motions passed unanimously.

• Removed Bill No. 26-0227 from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda covering eleven ordinances (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R26-0207 to reappoint Anthony Sokolic (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R26-0208 to appoint Charles Harr to Industrial Development Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R26-0209 to appoint Betty Hardin to Industrial Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Journal of Jan 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Journal of Jan 26, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Commission

The Jefferson County Task Force on Restricted Opioid Settlement Funds will meet on February 6, 2026. The meeting will include a settlement update on available funds, review of committee membership, and discussion of investment request justification and process. The commission will consider adopting a local guidance document governing the use of the settlement funds. Public comment will be accepted.

• Settlement update – available opioid settlement funds
• Decision support – committee membership review
• Decision support – investment request justification and process
• Action item – adoption of a local guidance document
• Public comment period

The commission approved its agenda and amended minutes, then voted to adopt the Local Guidance Document outlining community goals for opioid response. The document was approved after a motion by Dave Marshak and second by Bob Tullock. The next meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Local Guidance Document (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Jefferson County Economic Development Objectives Committee will meet on February 4, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building. The agenda calls for discussion of draft ordinances and a review of constituent feedback. The meeting will also include a 30‑minute public comment period limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Discuss draft ordinances (new business)
• Constituent feedback (old business)
• Public comments – 30 minutes total, max 2 minutes per speaker

Parks and Recreation Board

Local Emergency Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, and review the Treasurer’s Report. Old business includes the HMEP Award, an exercise update, and a CEPF update. New business items are Tier II Advertising and the Exercise Budget. The meeting will also receive reports from the county EMA, the Department of Natural Resources, MERC, and the Hazmat Team.

• Approval of Treasurer’s Report
• Discussion of HMEP Award
• Exercise Update
• Tier II Advertising
• Exercise Budget

The committee approved its agenda, the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting, and the Treasurer’s report showing a $34,539.36 balance and $8,393.82 CEPF funding. It also approved Tier II advertising in the Leader for up to $970 plus 10%, and authorized an exercise budget of up to $3,000 for the functional emergency exercise scheduled for May 16. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 11/25/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s report showing $34,539.36 balance and $8,393.82 CEPF received (unanimous)
• Approved Tier II advertising in the Leader up to $970 plus 10% (unanimous)
• Approved exercise budget up to $3,000 for May 16 functional exercise (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will consider several ordinances regarding road maintenance, public works bids, and a potential property tax credit for residents. The body is also reviewing a rezoning request for a commercial development and an assessor's maintenance plan.

• Bill No. 26-0107: Proposed voter question for a property tax credit starting in 2028 for the April 7, 2026 election
• Bill No. 26-0106: Rezoning request for 'Smith and Sons' from CC2 to Planned Commercial (PC) in District 6
• Bill No. 26-0110: Reimbursement to the City of Desoto under a road improvement sales tax agreement
• Bill No. 26-0113, 26-0114, 26-0115: Bids for subdivision pavement preservation, PCC panel replacement, and cold milling projects
• Bill No. 26-0121: Acceptance of a FY 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) grant

The council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which covered multiple ordinances. It also passed four separate bills: a rezoning for a commercial parcel (Bill 26‑0106), a referendum to place a property‑tax‑credit question on the April 7 2026 ballot (Bill 26‑0107), a right‑of‑entry agreement for tree removal on Spring Forest Road (Bill 26‑0108), and the Assessor’s Assessment Maintenance Plan for 2026‑2027 (Bill 26‑0109). All motions received a yes vote from every council member present and no dissent.

• Approved Consent Agenda – motion passed unanimously
• Approved Bill 26‑0106 to rezone a parcel for "Smith and Sons" – motion passed unanimously
• Approved Bill 26‑0107 to place a property‑tax‑credit question on the April 7 2026 ballot – motion passed unanimously
• Approved Bill 26‑0108 to enter a right‑of‑entry agreement for tree removal on Spring Forest Road – motion passed unanimously
• Approved Bill 26‑0109 to adopt the Assessor’s Assessment Maintenance Plan for 2026‑2027 – motion passed unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public Safety Commission

The Jefferson County Public Safety Commission will convene the inaugural meeting of the Task Force on Restricted Opioid Settlement Funds. The body will discuss available funds, investment priorities, and adopt bylaws to establish the committee's structure and meeting schedule.

• Meeting location: Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management, 1409 Herculaneum Industrial Drive
• Action item: Adoption of Task Force bylaws and committee establishment
• Action item: Approval of quarterly meeting schedule
• Discussion item: Settlement update and available funds
• Discussion item: Fund usage priorities and investment justification process

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It adopted the proposed bylaws and established a quarterly meeting schedule for February, May, August and November. The next regular meeting was set for February 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (all approved)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved bylaws (all approved)
• Established quarterly meeting schedule – first Fridays of Feb, May, Aug, Nov at 10 a.m. at 1409 Herculaneum Industrial Drive (all approved)
• Set next regular meeting for Feb 6 2026 at 10 a.m. (all approved)
• Adjourned meeting (all approved)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a consent agenda of several public‑works ordinances, including reimbursements of road‑improvement sales tax to two cities and contract change orders. It will also act on resolutions denying a zoning change for East Lark Apartments and appointing members to the County Port Authority, among other items. Additional bills will be introduced for rezoning commercial property, a future tax‑credit referendum, and a tree‑removal agreement. Standard procedural matters such as journal approvals and officer elections are also on the agenda.

• Bill No. 26-0101 – Ordinance to reimburse City of Crystal City under the 0.5% road‑improvement sales tax.
• Bill No. 26-0102 – Ordinance to reimburse City of Herculaneum under the 0.5% road‑improvement sales tax.
• Bill No. 26-0103 – Ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the Statewide Facilities MRO Industrial Supplies contract.
• Resolution No. R26-0101 – Denial of a zone change request for East Lark Apartments (R7 to PR2).
• Bill No. 26-0106 – Ordinance to rezone a parcel for “Smith and Sons” from CC2 to PC commercial zoning.

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will review an application for a variance to the side‑yard setback requirements for a pool on a single‑family residence. The request (ZB25‑0003) concerns the property at 1721 Springbrook Dr in Barnhart, Rock Township, County Council District 4. The board will decide whether to grant the variance under Chapter 400 of the county code.

• ZB25‑0003: variance request for side‑yard setback for a pool at 1721 Springbrook Dr, Barnhart, MO
• Review of minutes from the November 13, 2025 Board meeting
• Swearing in of witnesses and introduction of evidence
• Election of officers for the Board
• Public hearing and citizen comments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review a variance request for a property on Huntleigh Woods in Barnhart. It will also consider several zone change and development plan applications, including the Bella Terra Addition, Rockwood Meadows, and an H & J Enterprise industrial conversion. These items involve changing residential zones to planned residential or industrial designations and approving associated development plats.

• PB25-0008 – variance request for parcel 50 Huntleigh Woods, Barnhart (Imperial Township, Council District #4) under the erosion and sediment control code.
• PB25-0010 – zone change from Single-Family Residential (R-20) to Planned Single Family Residential (PR-1) for parcels at Black Oak Drive and Dogwood Lane, Windsor Township (Council District #3) with development plan approval for Bella Terra Addition.
• PB25-0011 – preliminary plat submission for Bella Terra Addition on the same Black Oak Drive and Dogwood Lane parcels.
• PB25-0018 – zone change from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Planned Mixed Residential (PR-2) for parcels at Highway 109 and Highway W, Meramec Township (Council District #1) with development plan approval for Rockwood Meadows.
• PB25-0021 – zone change from Single-Family Residential (R-7) to Planned Industrial (PI) for parcels 03-5.0-22.0-1-002-018 and 03-5.0-22.0-1-002-019 (6218 State Road PP, High Ridge) with development plan approval for H & J Enterprise.

Special Meetings & Emergency Meetings

The Jefferson County Public Safety Commission will meet to receive the OEM Director's report. Discussions will include updates on outdoor warning sirens, the County Opioid Task Force, and a review of 2025 activities and 2026 direction.

• Outdoor Warning Sirens update
• County Opioid Task Force update
• 2025 Review & 2026 Direction

County Council

The Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee will meet to continue discussion on a topic. The meeting is scheduled for 4:50 p.m. on January 7, 2026, at the Jefferson County Administration Building.

• Master Plan Committee Continuation Discussion
• Approval of the Agenda
• Roll Call

Parks and Recreation Board

County Council

The Jefferson County Council's Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a proposed data center, including a community benefit agreement and regulatory language. The meeting will be held at the Jefferson County Administration Building.

• Data Center Discussion
• Community Benefit Agreement (CBA)
• Workplace Development
• Review Regulatory Language
• Exit Clause

Special Meetings & Emergency Meetings

Public Safety Commission