Jefferson County public meetings in 2024

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, renewing various contracts for office supplies and services, and rezone a parcel in Council District 7 from R40 to R10. The meeting also includes public comments and the approval of the November and December journals.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 budget (Bill 24-11151)
• Rezone parcel 06-6.0-24.0-2-001-012.01 from R40 to R10 (Bill 24-12169)
• Renewal of bid awards for office supplies, paper, and copier supplies (Bills 24-12171-24-12173)
• Award of bids for shelter care services, mental health professionals, and snow removal (Bills 24-12174-24-12176)
• Approval of Guardian Ad Litem independent contractor agreements (Bill 24-12180)

The Jefferson County Council approved the FY2025 budget (Bill 24-11151 A1-A3) with a 6-1 vote, with Council Member Bob Tullock voting no. They also approved a rezoning application (Bill 24-12169) from R-40 to R-10 in District 7, and passed the entire consent agenda, which included tax revenue sharing agreements, bid awards, and various contracts. The council also adopted four resolutions, including one amending council rules of procedure, and acknowledged an additional holiday on December 24, 2024.

• Approved FY2025 budget (Bill 24-11151 A1-A3) 6-1
• Approved rezoning from R-40 to R-10 (Bill 24-12169) 6-0
• Approved consent agenda (Bills 24-12170 through 24-12190) 6-0
• Adopted Resolution R24-1236 (surplus payment to Martha Buren) 6-0
• Adopted Resolution R24-1237 (surplus payment to James Schlereth) 6-0
• Adopted Resolution R24-1238 (correct erroneous assessments) 6-0
• Adopted Resolution R24-1239 (amending council rules) 6-0
• Acknowledged additional holiday on December 24, 2024 6-0

Board of Equalization

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization will meet on December 19, 2024. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes, followed by old business and new business. Specific items listed are vehicle entries labeled 10-P-24 and 11-P-24 for several owners, and a discussion of Assessor's Office value changes. No specific decisions or contracts are detailed in the agenda.

• Old Business (procedural item)
• New Business (procedural item)
• Vehicle entries 10-P-24 and 11-P-24 for William Rand, Stephanie B. Sebestik (2017 Ford Explorer, 2014 Audi A6) and Michael Cave (2022 VW Golf Hatchback)
• Assessor's Office Value Changes

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization approved all items on the agenda, including 9 residential property adjustments and 2,961 personal property adjustments, all by unanimous 3-0 votes. Two old business appeals (Sebestik and Cave) were also approved with no changes, as the property owners were not present and the Assessor's office requested no changes. No new business was discussed.

• Approved agenda for Dec 19, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 21, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved no change for Sebestik account #585663 (3-0)
• Approved no change for Cave account #479420 (3-0)
• Approved 9 residential property adjustments (3-0)
• Approved 2,961 personal property adjustments (3-0)

Employees Merit System Commission

The Jefferson County Employees Merit System Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 19, 2024, to approve minutes and discuss policy and employment data. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM at the Jefferson County Administration Center.

• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2024
• Policy discussion
• Employment data review

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to approve minutes, hear testimony, and consider two variance applications for property setbacks. The public may address the board during the Citizens to Be Heard portion.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2024
• Variance for Metal Pole Barn at 11580 State Highway WW (LR-2 Zone)
• Variance for Seasonal Enclosure Room at 1021 Autumn Valley Ct. (PR-1 Zone)
• County Council members may be in attendance
• Meeting held at Jefferson County Administration Center, 729 Maple Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission will review several land‑use applications, including a request to change zoning and approve a development plan for parcels on Plattin Road. The commission will also hear a preliminary plat for Hummingbird Estates, a variance request for a property on Huntleigh Woods, and a revised development plan for H & J Enterprises. A public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Order will be held, followed by a resolution recommending those amendments to the County Council.

• PM24077 – Request to change parcels at 2559‑2793 Plattin Road from Large‑Lot Residential (LR‑2) to Planned Mixed Use (PM) and approve the Plattin Peak Trails development plan.
• PP24078 – Preliminary plat submission for Hummingbird Estates on Cedar Springs Road, Cedar Hill.
• VR24080 – Variance request for 32 Huntleigh Woods, Barnhart, seeking relief from Chapter 505 erosion and stormwater code provisions.
• PI24081 – Revised development plan request for H & J Enterprises at 6217 State Road PP, High Ridge.
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Title IV, Chapter 400 of the Jefferson County Code of Ordinances (Unified Development Order) and related resolution (Resolution 12‑12‑2024A).

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission met on December 12, 2024, and approved the agenda, the October 24, 2024 minutes (with one abstention), and accepted exhibits. The minutes list several items of new and old business, including variances, zone changes, a final plat, and a conditional use permit, but do not record any motions, votes, or outcomes for these items. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions being made.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved October 24, 2024 minutes (Moenster abstained)
• Accepted exhibits A, B, and C (all in favor)

County Council

The County Council will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and various public works contracts. The agenda includes several rezoning applications and an ordinance regarding driveway entrances along county roads.

• Bill No. 24-11151: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget
• Bill No. 24-12152: MOU with Chestnut Health Systems, Inc. for peer recovery services for incarcerated individuals
• Bill No. 24-12153: Reimbursement to the City of Byrnes Mill under a road improvement sales tax agreement
• Bill No. 24-11148: Ordinance regarding driveway entrances along county roads
• Bill No. 24-12157: Bid award for the Boyce Lane Over Plattin Creek project

The Jefferson County Council approved the FY2025 budget (Bill 24-11151) with amendment A-3 by a 6-1 vote, with Council Member Bob Tullock dissenting. The council also gave final passage to three ordinances: driveway entrance regulations (24-11148), a rezoning from Planned Industrial to Large Lot Residential (24-11149), and a rezoning from Single-Family Residential to Non-Planned Community Commercial (24-11150). The consent agenda, containing 17 items including contracts and bid awards, was approved unanimously.

• Approved FY2025 budget with amendment A-3 (6-1)
• Approved driveway entrance ordinance, final passage (7-0)
• Approved rezoning from Planned Industrial to Large Lot Residential, final passage (7-0)
• Approved rezoning from Single-Family Residential to Non-Planned Community Commercial, final passage (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 17 items including contracts and bid awards (7-0)
• Adopted resolution correcting erroneous personal property assessments (7-0)
• Introduced and moved to perfection rezoning from R-40 to R-10 (7-0)
• Acknowledged Treasurer's monthly financial report for October 2024 (7-0)

County Council

The Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and a proposed ordinance regulating driveway entrances on county-maintained roads. The meeting includes votes on various equipment bids, rezoning applications, and the appointment of a mental health fund board member.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
• Proposed Chapter 515 ordinance regulating driveway entrances onto county roads
• Purchase of one tandem axel Freightliner dump truck from Henderson Products, Inc.
• Rezoning of parcel 16-8.0-34.0-0-000-034.01 from Planned Industrial to Large Lot Residential
• Rezoning of parcel 18-6.0-13.0-0-002-022 from Single-Family Residential to Non-Planned Community Commercial

The Jefferson County Council approved the FY2025 budget after passing two amendments that shifted funds from the Community Center/Civic Center to public nuisance property cleanup. The council also introduced and perfected several rezoning and development plan ordinances, and approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases. All votes were unanimous except for the budget amendments, which passed 5-2.

• Approved FY2025 budget with amendments A-1 and A-2 (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda with 11 ordinances (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R24-1134 reappointing Donna Pulliam to Mental Health Fund Board (unanimous)
• Introduced and amended Bill 24-11148 regulating driveway entrances (unanimous)
• Introduced and perfected rezoning Bill 24-11149 (PI to LR2) (unanimous)
• Introduced and perfected rezoning Bill 24-11150 (R40 to CC2) (unanimous)
• Final passage of revised development plan for 2091 US Hwy 67 storage lot (5-2)
• Final passage of rezoning Bill 24-11134 (PR2 to CC2) (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Commission

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes a review of the treasurer's report and discussions on emergency planning topics.

• Review and approval of Treasurer’s Report by J. Akins
• Discussion of Hazmat Tech Course
• Discussion of HMEP

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to conduct general business and review value changes from the Assessor's Office. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a public comment period.

• Assessor's Office Value Changes

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization met on November 21, 2024, and approved the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting. No old or new business was discussed, and no citizens spoke. The board unanimously accepted 12 real estate and 2 commercial property value changes presented by the Assessor's Office.

• Approved agenda for November 21, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2024 (3-0)
• Accepted 12 real estate and 2 commercial value changes (3-0)

County Council Work Session

The Jefferson County Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed 2025 budget with elected officials and department heads. The meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Administration Center.

• Discussion of proposed 2025 budget
• Meeting at Jefferson County Administration Center, 729 Maple Street
• Public seating will be limited

The Jefferson County Council held a budget work session to review the 2025 Proposed Budget, with County Auditor Kristy Apprill presenting details and answering questions. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on November 14, 2024. The commission will discuss a zone change for 6246 Cedar Springs Road, a zone change for 11845 County Road CC, a deviation request for 6496 Craig Drive, and a zone change for 6370 State Road H. These items are listed under New Business.

• RS24070: Request to change 6246 Cedar Springs Road from Single-Family Residential (R-40) to Single-Family Residential (R10)
• CC224071: Request to change 11845 County Road CC from Single-Family Residential (R-40) to Non-Planned Community (CC-2)
• VR24072: Request for deviation for 6496 Craig Drive from Chapter 505 erosion and sediment control requirements
• RS24073: Request to change 6370 State Road H from Large Lot Residential (LR-2) and Planned Industrial (PI) to Large Lot Residential (LR-2) only

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved three zone change requests: RS24070 (R-40 to R-10 at 6246 Cedar Springs Road), CC224071 (R-40 to CC-2 at 11845 County Road CC), and RS24073 (LR-2/PI to LR-2 at 6370 State Road H). A request for a stormwater code deviation (VR24072) failed both a motion to deny and a motion to approve, so the commission tabled it until a Stormwater Division representative can attend. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda, minutes, and exhibits.

• Approved zone change RS24070 from R-40 to R-10 at 6246 Cedar Springs Road (all in favor)
• Approved zone change CC224071 from R-40 to CC-2 at 11845 County Road CC (all in favor)
• Denied motion to deny VR24072 stormwater deviation (4-4 tie)
• Denied motion to approve VR24072 stormwater deviation (4-4 tie)
• Tabled VR24072 until Stormwater Division staff can attend (all in favor)
• Approved zone change RS24073 from LR-2/PI to LR-2 at 6370 State Road H (all in favor)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet on November 14, 2024 to review two variance requests. One request seeks a front‑yard setback variance for a metal pole barn at 11580 State Highway WW in Dittmer. The other seeks a rear‑yard setback variance for a covered deck at 10523 Acorn Drive in Hillsboro. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and swearing in witnesses.

• BOA24012 – variance for front‑yard setback of a metal pole barn, 11580 State Highway WW, Dittmer, LR‑2 zone
• BOA24013 – variance for rear‑yard setback of a covered deck, 10523 Acorn Drive, Hillsboro, R‑7 zone

County Council

The Jefferson County Road Committee will meet on November 14, 2024 to receive updates on several ongoing initiatives. The meeting includes a review of the Walk‑Bike Jefferson County Master Plan, a status report on Project Redbird, and an update on Public Works roadside programs. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Walk‑Bike Jefferson County Master Plan update
• Project Redbird status update
• Public Works roadside programs update

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will meet to vote on a wide range of consent agenda items, including health insurance for fiscal year 2025 and several infrastructure bids. The body will also consider budget amendments for MoDOT projects and electric vehicle infrastructure.

• Bill No. 24-11131: Approval of employee health coverage for Fiscal Year 2025
• Bill No. 24-11128: Bid award for the Gravois Road/Northwest School Improvement Project
• Bill No. 24-11122: Bid award for 2025 Ford Pick-Up Trucks
• Bill No. 24-11134: Proposed rezoning of Parcel 09-3.0-05.0-3-001-008 to Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC2)
• Bill No. 24-10116: Budget amendment for U.S. Department of Energy funds for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure

The Jefferson County Council approved a consent agenda covering service contracts, labor MOUs, bid awards, grants, and the 2025 employee health coverage. They also adopted several resolutions appointing community improvement district members and correcting property assessments, introduced new zoning and storage lot bills, and finally passed ordinances concerning property sales, traffic codes, and budget amendments.

• Approved Consent Agenda including REJIS staffing addendum, labor MOUs, and 2025 health coverage (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R24-1126 reappointing Dennis LaRue to High Ridge Commons CID (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R24-1127 reappointing Robert Jakubeck to High Ridge Commons CID (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R24-1128 reappointing Kyle Bumberry to High Ridge Commons CID (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R24-1129 appointing Brian Scott to High Ridge Commons CID (6-0)
• Adopted Resolutions R24-1130 and R24-1131 correcting erroneous real and personal property assessments (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R24-1132 reappointing Shelly Schlueter to JCCMHFB (6-0)
• Approved final passage of Bills 24-10111, 24-10112, 24-10114, 24-10115, and 24-10116 (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting on Nov. 6, 2024. Commissioners will approve the agenda and the September 12, 2024 minutes, receive officer and committee reports, and elect new officers. The board will discuss old‑business items including Stonebridge, the Kimmswick Pavilion/playground, and a comfort station. A closed‑session portion is also scheduled.

• Approval of agenda and September 12, 2024 minutes
• Election of new officers
• Old business: Stonebridge update
• Old business: Update on Kimmswick Pavilion/playground
• Old business: Update on Comfort Station

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a regular meeting to approve the October 7 and 15 journals, consider a public hearing on traffic code updates, and act on a consent agenda of ordinances including budget amendments for MoDOT and electric vehicle infrastructure.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Traffic Code of Ordinances
• Approval of 2024 budget amendments for MoDOT projects SNS0025 and ST0059
• Authorization to participate in U.S. Department of Energy Electric Vehicle Block Grant
• Rezoning of a parcel in Council District 6 from Commercial to Single-Family Residential
• Rezoning of a parcel in Council District 2 from Single-Family to Planned Mixed Residential

The Council finalized two rezoning ordinances and appointed three members to planning and zoning boards. A consent agenda was approved covering various grants, bid awards, and facility agreements. Several budget amendments for MoDOT and energy projects were introduced and moved to perfection.

• Approved rezoning of District 6 parcel to Single-Family Residential (R20) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of District 7 parcels to Single Family Residential (R7) (4-2)
• Appointed Chris Moenster to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Michael Siebert to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Bradley Hoene to Board of Zoning Adjustment (5-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including health coverage for FY 2025 and various grants (7-0)
• Authorized removal of uncollectible personal property tax bills (7-0)
• Approved payment of delinquent tax sale surplus to Marvin K. Proffer (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 24, 2024. The commission will consider a request (CC224066) to change the zoning of a parcel at the corner of Jeffco Boulevard and River Dale Drive from Planned Mixed Residential (PR-2) to Non-Planned Commercial (CC-2). The commission will also review a revised development plan (PC24069) for a storage lot at 2091 Highway 67 submitted by Pazdera & Darr Land Group LLC. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and a citizens' hearing.

• CC224066: Zone change request for parcel 09-3.0-05.0-3-001-008 at Jeffco Boulevard and River Dale Drive, Arnold, from Planned Mixed Residential (PR-2) to Non-Planned Commercial (CC-2).
• PC24069: Revised development plan request for Pazdera Hauling (Pazdera & Darr Land Group LLC) for a storage lot at 2091 Highway 67, Festus.

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved two items: a zone change for a parcel in Arnold from Planned Mixed Residential to Non-Planned Commercial, and a revised development plan for Pazdera Hauling in Festus. Both motions passed unanimously with all members in favor. No opposition was recorded for either item.

• Approved zone change CC224066 for parcel at Jeffco Boulevard and River Dale Drive, Arnold, from PR-2 to CC-2 (all in favor)
• Approved revised development plan PC24069 for Pazdera Hauling at 2091 Highway 67, Festus, per staff recommendations (all in favor)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to conduct business and review value changes from the Assessor's Office. The meeting includes a period for citizens to be heard.

• Assessor's Office Value Changes

The Board of Equalization approved the Countywide Valuation Summary as presented by Walter Jones from the Assessor's Office. The board also accepted 3 real estate value changes. Both motions carried 3-0. The next meeting is scheduled for November 21st.

• Approved Countywide Valuation Summary (3-0)
• Accepted 3 real estate value changes (3-0)
• Approved agenda for October 28, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 (3-0)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a public hearing on a petition to add approximately 11.454 acres to the Winding Bluffs Community Improvement District. Other agenda items include a public hearing on traffic code amendments, a consent agenda authorizing reimbursements, contracts, and bid awards, and several resolutions on rezoning, appointments, and budget acknowledgments. The council will also consider new ordinances and bills related to public works, parks, IT services, and community improvement district budgets.

• Public hearing on petition to add 11.454 acres to the Winding Bluffs Community Improvement District (Bill No. 24-1093)
• Public hearing on amendments to the Jefferson County Traffic Code
• Ordinance authorizing reimbursement to the City of Herculaneum for 0.5% road improvement sales tax (Bill No. 24-1075)
• Ordinance awarding the bid for the Hunning Road Safety Improvements Project (Bill No. 24-1081)
• Resolution denying rezoning of 146 Fiedler Lane, Fenton from R7 to CC2 (Resolution No. R24-1017)

The Council passed Bill No. 24-0974 to update stormwater design and management requirements. They also approved a series of consent agenda items including road safety bids and service contracts, and denied a rezoning application for a property in Fenton.

• Approved stormwater management code updates via Bill No. 24-0974 (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of 146 Fiedler Lane from residential to commercial (5-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Hunning Road safety bids and various service contracts (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Dominic Lawson to Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corporation Board (6-0)
• Approved reappointment of Robert Bradshaw to St. Louis/Jefferson Solid Waste Management District (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 17-8.0-27.0-0-000-025 to Single-Family Residential (6-0)
• Approved correction of erroneous land assessments via Resolution No. R24-1018 (6-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of 10 Community Improvement District proposed budgets (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a zone change for a luxury apartment complex at State Highway 141 and Carriage Drive. The agenda also includes the election of a vice chair and the approval of the 2025 commission schedule.

• Zone change for Hilltop Luxury Apartments at State Highway 141 and Carriage Drive
• Election of Vice Chair of Planning & Zoning Commission
• Approval of 2025 Board of Zoning Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Commission Schedule
• Withdrawn request for a deviation from the Unified Development Order at the Barnhart Quarry

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change and development plan for Hilltop Luxury Apartments at State Highway 141 and Carriage Drive, Arnold, changing the parcel from Single-Family (R-10) to Planned Mixed Residential (PR-2). The motion carried with a roll call vote of 4 in favor and 1 against. The commission also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and tabled the election of a Vice Chair until January 2025.

• Approved zone change and development plan for Hilltop Luxury Apartments (4-1)
• Approved 2025 Board of Zoning Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission Schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled election of Vice Chair until second January 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on October 10, 2024. It will consider two applications for variances to rear‑yard setback requirements: one for a covered patio at 4522 Annadale Avenue in Imperial, and another for a garage at 4112 Harbor Towne Drive in High Ridge. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of agenda, minutes, and swearing in of witnesses.

• BOA24009: Variance for rear‑yard setback of a covered patio at 4522 Annadale Ave, Imperial (Planned Residential PR‑1 zone)
• BOA24011: Variance for rear‑yard setback of a garage at 4112 Harbor Towne Dr, High Ridge (Single Family Residential R‑40 zone)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting
• Swearing in of witnesses

County Council Work Session

The Jefferson County Council will hold a work session on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Jefferson County Administrative Center, 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro. Council members will hear presentations from the Soil and Water Conservation District, the Port Authority, the Code Commission, and an update on the senior citizen tax credit. The session will also include a discussion on apprenticeship requirements for large development and options for the county budget. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for information and discussion.

• Soil and Water Conservation District presentation (20 min)
• Port Authority presentation (15 min)
• Code Commission presentation (15 min)
• Senior Citizen Tax Credit update (15 min)
• Budget options for the Council discussion (15 min)

The Council conducted a work session featuring presentations on soil conservation and port authority projects. Members discussed the Code Commission, senior tax credits, apprenticeship requirements, and budget scheduling. No substantive legislative actions were decided during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting

Special Meetings & Emergency Meetings

The Local Emergency Planning Committee is holding a special meeting via phone conference. The body will discuss and potentially approve the LEPC Plan.

• Approval of LEPC Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two requests for zone changes. The commission will review proposals to alter the zoning designations for specific parcels in Fenton and DeSoto.

• Zone change request for 146 Fiedler Lane, Fenton, from Single-Family (R-7) to Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC-2)
• Zone change request for 4401 Liberty Meadows Road, DeSoto, from Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC-2) to Single-Family Residential (R-20)

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission denied a request to rezone 146 Fiedler Lane in Fenton from Single-Family (R-7) to Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC-2), with a 3-2 vote. The commission approved a separate request to rezone 4401 Liberty Meadows Road in DeSoto from Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC-2) to Single-Family Residential (R-20), with all members in favor. Both decisions were made during the September 26, 2024 meeting.

• Denied CC224059: Rezone 146 Fiedler Lane, Fenton, from R-7 to CC-2 (3-2)
• Approved RS24060: Rezone 4401 Liberty Meadows Road, DeSoto, from CC-2 to R-20 (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Commission

The Jefferson County Local Emergency and Planning Committee will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and the Treasurer’s Report. It will discuss old business items including membership, bylaws, officer positions, and training updates. New business will cover the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) and renewal of the PEAC/WMD program. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of Treasurer’s Report
• Discussion of Membership (old business)
• Review of Bylaws (old business)
• Consideration of CEPF (new business)
• Consideration of PEAC/WMD Renewal (new business)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold public hearings on traffic code updates and stormwater management. The body is deciding on several MoDOT safety grants, budget amendments for security and treatment courts, and multiple rezoning applications.

• Bill 24-0950: Authorization of eminent domain for the Sulphur Springs Road Realignment Project (PW-21085)
• Bill 24-0954, 24-0955, 24-0956: Rezoning requests for residential, commercial, and industrial parcels
• Bill 24-0960-24-0965: Acceptance of multiple 2025 MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Division grants
• Bill 24-0957: Budget amendment for physical security services and social media threat monitoring
• Public hearing on amendments to the Traffic Code and Code of Ordinances

The Jefferson County Council approved multiple ordinances, including authorizing eminent domain for the Sulphur Springs Road realignment project and setting county tax rates. A rezoning application (Bill 24-0954) failed on a 3-2 vote with one abstention, and a motion to reconsider it later also failed. The council also appointed Tim Brown to fill the District 6 vacancy.

• Approved eminent domain for Sulphur Springs Road realignment (6-0)
• Approved 2024 tax rate ordinance (6-0)
• Rezoning to R7 in District 7 failed (3-2, 1 abstention)
• Motion to reconsider failed rezoning failed (3-3)
• Appointed Tim Brown to District 6 vacancy (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 15 items (6-0)
• Approved rezoning for Modern Communication to Planned Commercial (6-0)
• Approved rezoning for Fern Bluffs to Planned Industrial (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Jefferson County Board of Park Commissioners will meet on September 12, 2024, at the Annex Building in Hillsboro. The agenda includes reports on park operations, updates on specific projects like Stonebridge and the High Ridge Civic Center Pickleball Expansion, and closed session.

• Approval of May 29, 2024, meeting minutes
• Reports on Stonebridge, Rockford Park, and Kimmswick Pavilion
• Discussion on High Ridge Civic Center Pickleball Expansion
• Discussion on Kimmswick Ball Fields
• Discussion on Baptist Park

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request regarding front yard setback requirements. The application concerns a one bedroom barn in a Large Lot Residential (LR-2) Zone District.

• BOA24008: Variance request for front yard setback for a one bedroom barn at 4685 West Four Ridge Road

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment denied a variance request for a front yard setback for a one-bedroom barn at 4685 West Four Ridge Road, House Springs. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and two orders. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied variance BOA24008 for front yard setback at 4685 West Four Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with change to BOA24008 (rear to front setback)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024 meeting
• Approved Orders 9-12-2024A and 9-12-2024B

Employees Merit System Commission

The Jefferson County Employees’ Merit System Commission will hold a special meeting on September 9, 2024. After an open‑session roll call, the commission will adjourn to a closed session to review evidence and make a final decision on an involuntary dismissal appeal for a county employee. The closed session will be conducted under Section 610.021(3) RSMo and Section 120.640.A.3.c of the Jefferson County Code. The commission will then return to the open session and adjourn.

• Adjourn open session to closed session to review evidence and decide involuntary dismissal appeal
• Roll call vote required to enter and exit closed session
• Closed session deliberation under Section 610.021(3) RSMo and Section 120.640.A.3.c
• Return to open session after closed session
• Adjournment of the meeting

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a public hearing to set tax levy rates for 2024, affecting general revenue, parks, roads, and the sheriff's department. The meeting also includes multiple ordinances covering a new firearms range agreement, various bid awards, rezoning decisions, and eminent domain for road projects. Several budget amendment ordinances and grant acceptance actions are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing to set 2024 tax levy rates (Bill No. 24-0953)
• Ordinance authorizing fire‑range use agreement with City of Hillsboro (Bill No. 24-0937)
• Ordinance awarding bids for Sheriff’s Office nicotine pouches (Bill No. 24-0942)
• Resolution denying rezoning of 1 Paradise Estates Drive, Cedar Hill (Resolution R24-0911)
• Ordinance authorizing eminent domain for Sulphur Springs Road realignment (Bill No. 24-0950)

The Jefferson County Council approved the 2024 tax levy ordinance (Bill 24-0953) and moved it to perfection, setting rates for General Revenue, Parks, Road & Bridge, and Police funds. The council also advanced the Sulphur Springs Road realignment project (Bill 24-0950) to perfection, authorizing eminent domain for property acquisition. A motion to reconsider the Bed Tax failed on a 3-3 vote.

• Approved 2024 tax levy ordinance (Bill 24-0953) (6-0)
• Advanced Sulphur Springs Road realignment with eminent domain (Bill 24-0950) (6-0)
• Denied rezoning at 1 Paradise Estates Drive (Resolution R24-0911) (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda with 12 items including firearms range agreement and broadband grants (6-0)
• Approved rezoning for Modern Communication (Bill 24-0955) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning for Fern Bluffs (Bill 24-0956) (6-0)
• Approved 2024 budget amendments for security services and treatment courts (Bills 24-0957, 24-0958) (6-0)
• Failed motion to reconsider Bed Tax (3-3)

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting. Commissioners will hear the OEM Director’s report, which includes an update on the sirens request for proposals and a review of the 2025‑2030 mitigation plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approvals, public comment, member reports, and old and new business.

• Sirens RFP Update
• 2025‑2030 Mitigation Plan

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Capital Program and Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with multiple ordinances covering road tax reimbursements, electrical services contracts, a state roadway safety grant, and other public‑works matters. Several rezoning applications will be introduced for consideration. Election results from the August 6 primary will be presented.

• Resolution No. R24-0806 – adopts the 2025‑2029 Five‑Year Capital Program and Strategic Plan
• Bill No. 24-0824 – ordinance to reimburse the City of Olympian Village for ½ % road improvement sales tax
• Bill No. 24-0825 – ordinance to execute Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 On‑Call Electrical Services Contract (Public Works)
• Bill No. 24-0826 – ordinance to accept the State of Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety 2025 Blueprint grant
• Bill No. 24-0821 – ordinance to rezone a parcel in Paradise Estates from LR2 to PR2 in Council District 7

The Jefferson County Council unanimously adopted the 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Program and Strategic Plan (Resolution R24-0806) and approved the consent agenda containing 10 ordinances, including road improvement reimbursements, grants, and bid awards. A rezoning for Paradise Estates (Bill 24-0821) failed, and the council voted to submit a resolution to deny it on the next agenda. Other rezoning and eminent domain bills were advanced.

• Adopted 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Program and Strategic Plan (R24-0806) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 ordinances (7-0)
• Rezoning for Paradise Estates (Bill 24-0821) failed (1-5-1)
• Moved to submit resolution to deny Bill 24-0821 (5-2)
• Approved rezoning to industrial (Bill 24-0834) (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning for R & R Propane (Bill 24-0835) (6-1)
• Approved eminent domain for Boyce Lane over Plattin Creek (Bill 24-0836) (6-0-1)
• Final passage of Konert Farms street maintenance agreement (Bill 24-0822) (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider three separate requests for zone changes and development plan approvals. These items affect properties in High Ridge, Rock Township, and Imperial.

• PC24050: Zone change from Planned Mixed Residential (PR-2) to Planned Commercial (PC) and development plan for Modern Communications at 1700 Gravois Road, High Ridge
• RS24053: Zone change from Large Lot Residential (LR-2) and Single-Family Residential (R-10) to Single-Family (R-7) in Rock Township
• PI24057: Zone change from Planned Business Park (PB) to Planned Industrial (PI) and development plan for Fern Bluffs at US Highway 61-67 and Seckman Road, Imperial

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved three zone changes and development plans. The most contested decision was RS24053, a zone change on West Four Ridge Road from Large Lot Residential (LR-2) and Single-Family Residential (R-10) to Single-Family (R-7), which passed 5-2. The commission also approved PC24050, a zone change and development plan for Modern Communications at 1700 Gravois Road, and PI24057, a zone change and development plan for Fern Bluffs at US Highway 61-67 and Seckman Road, both unanimously.

• Approved PC24050 zone change from PR-2 to PC and development plan for Modern Communications (unanimous)
• Approved RS24053 zone change from LR-2 and R-10 to R-7 (5-2)
• Approved PI24057 zone change from PB to PI and development plan for Fern Bluffs (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hear public comments from citizens and consider a pending case identified as 5‑R‑24 for Christopher S. Buck at 1960 Burley Road. It will also review proposed changes to property values from the Assessor’s Office. The board will announce any decisions within five to seven business days after the meeting.

• Citizens to be heard (public hearing)
• Old Business: case 5‑R‑24 for Christopher S. Buck, 1960 Burley Road, Festus, MO 63028
• Assessor’s Office Value Changes (property value review)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization approved two property assessment changes. Christopher Buck's property value was adjusted to $58,400, and Sunridge Meadows LP's assessed value agreement was approved. Both decisions were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Christopher Buck property value change to $58,400 (3-0)
• Approved Sunridge Meadows LP Agreement of Assessed Value (3-0)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will meet on August 12, 2024 to discuss and vote on a series of ordinances, resolutions, and public‑works contracts. Items include reimbursements to the City of Arnold, acceptance of state grant awards, a rezoning of Paradise Estates, a street‑maintenance agreement for the Konert Farms subdivision, and a proposal to place a transient‑tax measure on the November 2024 ballot. The council will also adopt resolutions appointing park commissioners and update conflict‑of‑interest code provisions.

• Bill 24-0801 – Ordinance to reimburse the City of Arnold under the 0.5% road‑improvement sales tax
• Bill 24-0802 – Ordinance to accept the OSCA 2024 Detention Alternatives Project Grant
• Bill 24-0821 – Ordinance to rezone Paradise Estates from LR2 to PR2 in Council District 7
• Bill 24-0822 – Ordinance authorizing a street‑maintenance agreement for Konert Valley Drive, Konert Hill Drive, and Konert Hill Court
• Bill 24-0823 – Ordinance to place a transient‑tax proposition on the November 5, 2024 ballot

The Jefferson County Council approved the consent agenda, which included 20 bills covering road improvements, grants, and equipment purchases. They also approved Bill 24-0731, renewing the county's conflict-of-interest disclosure ordinance, and introduced a subdivision street maintenance agreement. A proposed transient tax for the November ballot failed, and a rezoning application for Paradise Estates failed due to lack of a motion.

• Approved consent agenda with 20 bills (6-0)
• Approved Bill 24-0731 conflict-of-interest ordinance (6-0)
• Approved Bill 24-0812 homeowner rehabilitation agreements (5-1)
• Approved Bill 24-0822 Konert Farms street maintenance agreement (6-0)
• Failed Bill 24-0823 transient tax proposition (2-3, 1 abstain)
• Failed Bill 24-0821 Paradise Estates rezoning (no motion)
• Adopted resolutions appointing park commissioners and public safety commissioner (6-0)
• Approved resolution for tax sale surplus payment (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission will hear consent items for two final plats at 1690 Saline Road. It will also consider three zone change and development plan applications: a commercial zone change at 1700 Gravois Road, an industrial zone change at 2255 Front Street, and a commercial zone change for Lots 4 and 5 of Zallees Subdivision in House Springs. The commission will approve the agenda, minutes, and conduct a public hearing.

• FP24048 – Final Plat for Winding Meadows Plat One, 1690 Saline Road, Fenton
• FP24049 – Final Plat for Winding Bluffs Second Addition Plat 1, 1690 Saline Road, Fenton
• PC24050 – Zone change from Planned Mixed Residential (PR-2) to Planned Commercial (PC) for 1700 Gravois Road, High Ridge
• NP124051 – Zone change from Non‑Planned Community Commercial (CC-2) to Non‑Planned Industrial (NPI) for 2255 Front Street, Pevely
• PC24052 – Zone change to Planned Commercial (PC) and development plan for Lots 4‑5 Zallees Subdivision, House Springs

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change and development plan for R&R Propane at Lots 4 and 5 of Zallees Subdivision, House Springs, changing from Single-Family Residential (R-10) and Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC-2) to Planned Commercial (PC). The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Spraul dissenting. The commission also approved two final plats for subdivisions in Fenton and a zone change for a property in Pevely from CC-2 to Non-Planned Industrial (NPI). All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved FP24048, Final Plat for Winding Meadows Plat One (unanimous)
• Approved FP24049, Final Plat for Winding Bluffs Second Addition Plat 1 (unanimous)
• Approved NPI24051, zone change from CC-2 to NPI at 2255 Front Street, Pevely (unanimous)
• Approved PC24052, zone change and development plan for R&R Propane (4-1, Spraul nay)

Board of Equalization

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization will hear and decide on six pending property tax appeals listed as items 4‑R‑24 through 9‑R‑24. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, citizen comments, old and new business, and a report on assessor’s office value changes. Decisions will be communicated within five to seven business days.

• 4‑R‑24: Sunridge Meadows LP, 110 Brandon Wallace Way
• 5‑R‑24: Christopher S. Buck, 1960 Burley Road
• 6‑R‑24: Mark Purk, 3600 Upper Moss Hollow Rd
• 7‑R‑24: Brett & Susi Combs (Combs Real Estate, LLC), 5501 Black Creek Rd
• 8‑R‑24: Sharon Ann Trust Johnson, 2252 Lake Tekawitha Rd

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization met on July 25, 2024, and handled four property assessment appeals. It granted continuances for Sunridge Meadows LP and Christopher Buck, denied a change for Mark Purk, and accepted a withdrawal request from Sharon Ann Trust Johnson. The board also approved four real estate value changes presented by the Assessor's Office.

• Approved agenda for July 25, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 (3-0)
• Granted continuance for Sunridge Meadows LP appeal (3-0)
• Granted continuance for Christopher Buck appeal (3-0)
• Denied assessment change for Mark Purk (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal request from Sharon Ann Trust Johnson (3-0)
• Approved 4 real estate value changes from Assessor's Office (3-0)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will meet to decide on three zoning ordinances, approve multiple contracts and change orders for public works projects, and consider grants and reimbursements. The meeting also includes routine approvals and reports, with no major policy debates scheduled.

• Approve rezoning Cedar Hill Mill from R20 to Planned Mixed (PM) zone in Council District 7
• Approve rezoning Hillcrest from R7 to Planned Residential (PR1) zone in Council District 2
• Approve conditional use permit for two overseas containers in R10 zone, Council District 5
• Authorize change order for Intersection Lighting Project with Meyer Electric Co. Inc. ($347,856.90)
• Authorize change order for South Jefferson County Bridge Replacement with Gershenson Construction Company

The Jefferson County Council approved three land-use items: a conditional use permit for two overseas containers in District 5, a rezoning for Cedar Hill Mill in District 7, and a rezoning for Hillcrest in District 2. The council also introduced a conflict-of-interest ordinance, reappointed Kathy Grawitch to the library board, and voted to add a bed tax bill to the next agenda.

• Approved conditional use permit for two overseas containers in R10 zone (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to Planned Mixed for Cedar Hill Mill (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to Planned Residential for Hillcrest (7-0)
• Introduced conflict-of-interest ordinance Bill 24-0731 (7-0)
• Reappointed Kathy Grawitch to library board (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved agenda and journal (7-0)
• Added bed tax bill to next agenda for November ballot (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the final plat for The Timbers Plat Three, which proposes 36 single-family lots. The agenda also includes a variance request regarding stormwater buffers in Imperial and a revised development plan for Paradise Estates Mobile Home Park.

• Final Plat for The Timbers Plat Three (36 lots) at 2318 and 2262 Prairie Hollow Road
• Variance request for stormwater buffer relief at 4347 Clearbrook Lane
• Revised Development Plan for Paradise Estates Mobile Home Park

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board will meet on July 11, 2024, to consider several applications for property variances. These include requests for side and rear yard setback reductions for a garage in Cedar Hill and a home addition in De Soto.

• Variance for detached garage setbacks at 7627 Twin Ridge Dr., Cedar Hill
• Variance for home addition rear yard setback at 204 West Lakeshore Dr., De Soto
• Variance for covered deck setback at 94 San Marino Parkway, Fenton
• Variance for deck setback at 5000 Romaine Spring Dr., Fenton

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved variance requests for a home addition in DeSoto and a deck in Fenton. Two other variance applications for a garage and a deck were continued to a later date.

• Approved BOA24006 rear yard setback variance for home addition at 204 West Lakeshore Dr. (all in favor)
• Approved BOA24008 front yard setback variance for deck at 5000 Romaine Spring Dr. (all in favor)
• Continued BOA24005 side and rear yard setback variance for detached garage at 7627 Twin Ridge Dr. (all in favor)
• Continued BOA24007 rear yard setback variance for covered deck at 94 San Marino Parkway (all in favor)
• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider several items including a $50,000 road improvement reimbursement for the City of Hillsboro. The agenda also includes introducing new rezoning applications and contract renewals for county services.

• $50,000 reimbursement to the City of Hillsboro for road improvements
• Contract award to Base Rock Minerals for traction sand supply up to $65,000
• Rezoning application for Cedar Hill Mill in Council District 7
• Conditional use permit for two overseas containers in Council District 5
• Renewal of security agreement with Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC

The Jefferson County Council approved three resolutions, including appointments to the Public Safety Commission and Port Authority and a surplus tax payment. It also advanced three rezoning and conditional-use bills to Perfection, including a Cedar Hill Mill rezoning and a Hillcrest residential rezoning. Councilman Haskins (District 1) was absent for all votes. The meeting ended with a closed session on legal matters; no final passage votes were taken.

• Approved Resolution R24-0701 appointing Jennifer Pinkley to the Public Safety Commission (6-0, Haskins absent)
• Approved Resolution R24-0702 reappointing Dan Melchior to the Jefferson County Port Authority (6-0, Haskins absent)
• Approved Resolution R24-0703 paying surplus from the 2023 delinquent tax sale to Nancy A. Leppo (6-0, Haskins absent)
• Advanced Bill 24-0707 to Perfection: conditional use permit for two overseas containers in R10 zone, District 5 (6-0, Haskins absent)
• Advanced Bill 24-0708 to Perfection: rezoning from R20 to Planned Mixed for Cedar Hill Mill, District 7 (6-0, Haskins absent)
• Amended and adopted Bill 24-0709 A-1: rezoning from R7 to Planned Residential for Hillcrest, District 2 (6-0, Haskins absent)
• Acknowledged receipt of the County Treasurer's May 2024 monthly settlement and financial report (6-0, Haskins absent)
• Entered closed session on legal actions and litigation, then returned to open session (6-0, Haskins absent)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to hear citizen comments and address new business items. The agenda includes specific cases regarding a vehicle utility and properties in Cedar Hill Lakes. The board will also review value changes from the Assessor's Office.

• Case 1-P-24: 2016 Toyota Rav4 utility
• Case 2-R-24: 7440 Woodland Drive, Cedar Hill Lakes
• Case 3-R-24: 7422 Woodland Drive, Cedar Hill Lakes
• Assessor's Office value changes

The Board of Equalization reviewed three property assessment appeals and voted unanimously to keep the original assessed values for all three accounts. No changes were made to personal property or residential real estate assessments. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes, with no other business discussed.

• Approved July 1, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Approved December 20, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Denied change to Sharon Randl's personal property assessment (3-0)
• Denied change to Gregory Douglass's residential real estate assessment, Account #06-7.0-35.0-3-006-008 (3-0)
• Denied change to Gregory Douglass's residential real estate assessment, Account #06-7.0-35.0-3-006-002 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:37 p.m. (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for two overseas containers located at 9156 Cherry Lane. The application seeks to allow the containers within a Single-Family Residential (R-10) zone district. Staff recommends approval of the request subject to specific screening and placement conditions.

• Conditional Use Permit CU24038 for two overseas containers at 9156 Cherry Lane, Pevely
• Approval of the June 13, 2024, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request for an overseas storage container at 9156 Cherry Lane. The approval was subject to conditions outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Larry Adkins tendered his resignation during the meeting.

• Approved CU24038 for an overseas storage container at 9156 Cherry Lane (6-1)
• Approved June 13, 2024 minutes
• Accepted official exhibits A, B, and C

Employees Merit System Commission

The Employees Merit System Commission meeting includes approval of the April 3, 2024, minutes. New business items include the introduction of Bill Seek and a discussion regarding staffing data.

• Approval of April 3, 2024, meeting minutes
• Introduction of Bill Seek
• Review of staffing data

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will meet on June 24, 2024, to review several contract awards and program agreements. The agenda includes consideration of GIS support services, parking lot maintenance, and homeowner rehabilitation programs.

• Awarding GIS support services to Surveying and Mapping, LLC for up to $50,000.00
• Awarding 2024 Parking Lot Preservation Project in District 7 to Jokerst Paving & Contracting, Inc. for up to $88,980.94
• Authorizing agreements for the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program in Districts 4, 5, and 6
• Resolution to correct property tax penalties caused by data entry errors

The Jefferson County Council approved a resolution authorizing the removal of property tax penalties and interest caused by county data entry errors. The council also approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the June 10 meeting, and the consent agenda. Additionally, members held a closed session to discuss legal matters.

• Approved Resolution R24-0605 regarding property tax penalty corrections (7-0)
• Approved June 10 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Entered closed session for legal discussions (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider a request to reduce the required front yard setback from 25 feet to 13.9 feet for a new residence. The property features significant topographical changes, including a 150-foot elevation difference. Staff recommends approval of the variance due to these conditions.

• Variance for front yard setback reduction at 7165 Whippoorwill Hill Dr.
• Proposed reduction of required setback from 25 feet to 13.9 feet in an R-40 zone district

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request for a zone change and development plan for the Hillcrest project at 801 Romaine Creek Road. The agenda also includes a preliminary plat review for Bella Terra and a rezoning request for Cedar Hill Mill.

• Zone change and development plan for Hillcrest at 801 Romaine Creek Road
• Zone change and development plan for Cedar Hill Mill at 8460 Wolf Road
• Preliminary plat for Bella Terra at Old Lemay Ferry Road and Vogel Road
• Election of Commission officers

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change for Hillcrest, a mixed-use plan for Cedar Hill Mill, and the preliminary plat for Bella Terra. The commission also elected a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approved zone change and development plan for Hillcrest at 801 Romaine Creek Road (all in favor)
• Approved zone change and development plan for Cedar Hill Mill at 8460 Wolf Road (all in favor)
• Approved preliminary plat for Bella Terra at Old Lemay Ferry Road and Vogel Road (all in favor)
• Elected Commissioner Scherrer as Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Commissioner Dugan as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Approved May 23, 2024 minutes (carried with one abstention)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2024, to consider consent agenda items including bid awards for a generator, building repairs, elevator maintenance, and supplies, plus a state election grant. They will also vote on resolutions for a code commission appointment, tax assessment corrections, surplus property disposal, and a $28,000 legal assistant salary. Final passage is scheduled for bills on sewer district expansion, a sawmill conditional use permit, two rezonings, and an easement vacation.

• Bill 24-0601: Award generator bid to Southeast Services, up to $139,881.77
• Bill 24-0602: Award EDC siding, windows, gutter, and soffits bid
• Bill 24-0603: Accept 2024 Election Efficiency Grant from Secretary of State
• Bill 24-0537: Enlarge Public Sewer District to include Olympian Village
• Bill 24-0539: Rezone two parcels to Planned Commercial for Johnny's Hideout

The Council expanded the Public Sewer District to include Olympian Village and approved several land-use changes, including a sawmill permit and two commercial rezonings. They also authorized funding for a legal assistant and approved the reappointment of Robert Reed to the Code Commission.

• Approved expansion of Public Sewer District to include City of Olympian Village (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for a sawmill in District 6 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Johnny’s Hideout in District 1 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Force Cable in District 7 (7-0)
• Approved vacating an easement at Timber Lake Acres Subdivision (7-0)
• Authorized $28,000 for a legal assistant for the County Counselor’s Office (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Robert Reed to the Code Commission (7-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus and scrap property (7-0)

County Council Work Session

The Jefferson County Council is holding a work session to discuss several county business items, including a preliminary map of the master plan, creating senior citizen community districts, occupancy permits and rental property regulations, and a tourism commission update with a bed tax discussion. The council will also discuss working legislation and the budget for SB 190. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Master Plan preliminary map discussion
• Creating Senior Citizen Community Districts
• Occupancy Permit / Rental Property Discussion
• Tourism Commission Update and Bed Tax Discussion
• Budget discussion for SB 190

The Jefferson County Council held a work session to discuss potential future policies rather than making binding decisions. Topics included a Master Plan, 55+ community districts, re-occupancy permits for rentals, and a proposed transient 'Bed Tax' for hotels. No ordinances were passed or rejected; items were reviewed for further study or legislative follow-up.

• Agenda approved (5-0, two members absent)
• Master Plan preliminary map discussed; questions referred to Director Bair
• 55+ Community Districts presented as a concept for growth needs
• Re-occupancy permit concept discussed for multi-family rentals; no action taken
• Bed Tax proposal presented; Council Member Seek requested it go to ballot
• Tourism Commission update provided; funding sustainability noted as prerequisite
• SB 190 budget implementation discussed; Executive Branch meeting scheduled
• Meeting adjourned (5-0, two members absent)

County Council

The Council passed several budget amendments to fund IT replacements, courthouse wiring, and radiation detectors. It also authorized eminent domain for the Antire Road Safety Improvements Project and approved the Sugar Creek Landing rezoning.

• Approved eminent domain for Antire Road Safety Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Sugar Creek Landing to Planned Mixed Residential (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for IT life cycle replacements (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for courthouse wiring and opioid settlement funds (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Razor MK II and Ludlum Radiation Detector (5-0)
• Approved utility easement for Ameren Missouri at new maintenance building (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Philip Hendrickson and reappointment of Rebecca Leonard to Code Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Steve Taylor to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for a property in Eureka. The meeting also included the approval of the amended agenda and the May 9, 2024 minutes.

• Approved FP24029, the Final Plat for Polo Ground Plat Two (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Council passed several budget amendments for jail cameras and professional services. They approved a revised development plan for Bommarito Storage and appointed members to the Merit System and Public Safety commissions.

• Approved revised development plan for Bommarito Storage (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment for jail camera system (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment for professional services (7-0)
• Approved budget transfer for Law Enforcement Reserve accounts (7-0)
• Appointed Bill Seek to the Merit System Commission (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Reappointed Tom Nahlik to the Public Safety Commission (7-0)
• Approved donation of lightning monitoring hardware to Parks and Recreation (7-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus and scrap property (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several zone changes and a conditional use permit for a sawmill. The commission also adopted a resolution denying a variance request.

• Approved Final Plat for Arlington Heights Plat Five (FP24024)
• Approved conditional use permit for a sawmill at 2783 Huskey Road (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved zone change to Planned Commercial and development plan for Johnny’s Hideout (5-1)
• Approved zone change to Planned Commercial and development plan for Force Cable
• Adopted Resolution 5-9-2024A denying variance request VR24014 (5-1)

County Council Work Session

The Council conducted a work session to discuss stream bank stabilization, UDO public notice changes, and bidder preferences. No substantive legislative actions were decided during the session.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zone change and development plan for Sugar Creek Landing, as well as a final plat for Bear Ridge Plat Three. The public will have an opportunity to be heard.

• Final plat for Bear Ridge Plat Three, south side of Bear Creek Road, House Springs
• Zone change from R7 to PR-2 for parcels at G'Sell Drive and New Sugar Creek Road, Fenton
• Development plan approval for Sugar Creek Landing

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change for the Sugar Creek Landing development from Single-Family Residential to Planned Mixed Residential. The commission also approved a final plat for Bear Ridge Plat Three.

• Approved FP24019 Final Plat for Bear Ridge Plat Three (unanimous)
• Approved PR224017 zone change from Single-Family Residential (R7) to Planned Mixed Residential (PR-2) and development plan for Sugar Creek Landing (unanimous)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a regular meeting on April 22, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with multiple road safety engineering contracts, right-of-entry agreements, and bid awards, as well as resolutions and bills for rezoning, a conditional use permit, and a charter amendment on term limits. The agenda includes both final passage and introduction of bills, with several items involving public hearings and potential eminent domain.

• Engineering contracts for road safety improvements: EFK Moen ($508,120.80) for Antire and Brennan Roads, ABNA Engineering for East Rock Creek and Old Lemay Ferry Roads, and Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for Konert and Romaine Creek Roads
• Rezoning applications: PC24006 (Above and Below) and PC24008 (A1 Locker Rental Self-Storage) from CC2 to Planned Commercial
• Conditional use permit CU24007 for a 150-foot telecommunication tower in LR2 zone
• Eminent domain authorization for safety improvements in Districts 3 & 7
• Charter amendment to establish term limits for County Executive and Council members on November 2024 ballot

The Council approved several rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower. It also authorized the use of eminent domain for safety improvement projects in Districts 3 and 7. A proposal to establish term limits for the County Executive and Council members was defeated.

• Approved 150-foot telecommunication tower permit in District 2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for 'Above and Below' in District 3 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for A1 Locker Rental Self-Storage in District 2 (7-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for safety projects in Districts 3 and 7 (7-0)
• Denied proposal to establish term limits for County Executive and Council (2-5)
• Appointed Jeffrey Broombaugh to the Public Safety Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Dr. Kenneth Kilian to the Community Mental Health Fund Board (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting state action against 'squatting' (7-0)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council Rules Committee is scheduled to meet on April 18, 2024, specifically to discuss the Council's Rules of Procedure. The agenda contains no specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances, consisting only of standard procedural steps and a general discussion item.

• Discussion regarding the Rules of Procedure

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will vote on a consent agenda including the award of the Commerce Drive Bridge Replacement project to Gershenson Construction Co., Inc. for up to $989,410.60. The meeting also includes the introduction of bills for three zoning changes, including a 150-foot telecommunication tower and two commercial rezonings, as well as an eminent domain declaration for safety improvements. Additionally, the council will consider a contract with Hellmich, Hill & Retter, LLC for legal representation in a pending lawsuit.

• Award Commerce Drive Bridge Replacement bid to Gershenson Construction Co., Inc. for up to $989,410.60
• Approve conditional use permit for a 150-foot telecommunication tower in the LR2 zone district
• Rezone parcels from CC2 and R10 to Planned Commercial (PC) zone district in Council District 3
• Rezone two parcels from CC2 to Planned Commercial (PC) zone district for A1 Locker Rental Self-Storage
• Authorize eminent domain for safety improvements in Council Districts 3 and 7

The Jefferson County Council approved its agenda and prior meeting journals, adopted a resolution declaring property surplus, and advanced four bills to a second reading (Perfection). Among them, Bill No. 24-0413 would declare public necessity for safety improvement projects and authorize eminent domain for right-of-way and easements in Council Districts 3 and 7. No bills received final passage, and no public hearing or closed session was held.

• Approved agenda as amended, removing Bill No. 24-0402 from Consent Agenda (6-0, District 5 absent)
• Approved March 25, 2024 Regular Meeting journal (6-0, District 5 absent)
• Approved April 1, 2024 Work Session journal (6-0, District 5 absent)
• Approved Consent Agenda in its entirety (6-0, District 5 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. R24-0401 declaring certain property surplus/scrap and authorizing disposal (6-0, District 5 absent)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-0410, conditional use permit for a 150-foot telecommunication tower in LR2 zone, District 2, to Perfection (6-0, District 5 absent)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-0411, rezoning two parcels to Planned Commercial and development plan, District 3, to Perfection (5-0, Tullock abstained, District 5 absent)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-0412, rezoning two parcels to Planned Commercial for A1 Locker Rental Self-Storage, District 2, to Perfection (6-0, District 5 absent)

Employees Merit System Commission

The County Employees’ Merit System Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss administrative updates. The body is scheduled to review year-end numbers and statistics and nominate officers.

• Approval of October 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of year-end numbers and statistics
• Nomination of officers

County Council Work Session

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss several legislative and administrative items. The session includes reviews of the stormwater code and potential legislation regarding squatters.

• Stormwater Code Change
• Boards & Commission Discussion
• County Council Term Limit Discussion
• Squatter Legislation

The Jefferson County Council held a work session on April 1, 2024, with no substantive decisions voted on beyond approving the agenda and adjourning. County Counselor Jasha Kuenzel said the stormwater fee increase will be spread over two years and the code will be redrafted. Councilman Seek discussed a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment for council and executive term limits to go on the November 5, 2024 ballot, and Councilman Groeteke discussed possible squatter legislation and a resolution to state officials. These items were discussion only; no action was taken.

• Approved the agenda as presented (6-0, District 1 absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. (6-0, District 1 absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission unanimously approved a revised development plan for Bommarito Storage in Fenton. It denied a request for relief from stormwater regulations for a property in DeSoto by a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Tuggle announced a resignation but agreed to reconsider it later that evening.

• Approved PC24009 revised development plan for Bommarito Storage (all in favor)
• Denied VR24014 deviation from Erosion and Sediment Control Code (5-1)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (all in favor)
• Commissioner Tuggle announced resignation, then agreed to reconsider

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a revised development plan for a construction storage facility in Fenton and a variance request for a residential property in DeSoto. Staff recommends approving the Bommarito Storage plan with specific conditions regarding buffers and driveway offsets. The Smith property variance seeks relief from buffer strip requirements for the construction of a lake.

• PC24009: Revised Development Plan for Bommarito Storage at 1740 Old Highway 141, Fenton (3.86 acres).
• Staff recommends approval of PC24009 with relief from 125-foot driveway offset and buffer screening requirements.
• Staff recommends denial of relief from parking lot paving requirements for PC24009.
• VR24014: Variance request for Tim and Michelle Smith at 14700 Maples Holler, DeSoto (40.76 acres).
• VR24014 seeks relief from Section 505.170(B)(3) buffer strip requirements for Stream Orders 1 and 2.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a revised development plan for a storage facility in Fenton. The commission also denied a request for a deviation regarding stormwater code in DeSoto.

• Approved PC24009 Revised Development Plan for Bommarito Storage (all in favor)
• Denied VR24014 Request for Deviation for 14700 Maples Holler (5-1)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Jefferson County Board of Park Commissioners will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes and hear officer and committee reports. The agenda includes updates on the camera/flock system, the Kimmswick pavilion, and the Kimmswick Playground. New business items focus on the status of Stonebridge and the retirement of Craig Luetkemeyer.

• Update on camera/flock system
• Update on Kimmswick pavilion progress
• Update on Kimmswick Playground
• Status of Stonebridge
• Discussion of Craig Luetkemeyer's retirement

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2024, to consider a consent agenda of routine contracts and change orders, as well as several bills for perfection and final passage. The most consequential item is a proposed ordinance to allocate the 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana to county debt service and other functions. The agenda also includes a public hearing, reports, and a closed session for legal matters.

• Bill 24-0320: Allocate 3% recreational marijuana sales tax to debt service and county functions
• Bill 24-0321: Change Order No. 2 for South Bridge Bundle Program with Gershenson Construction Co., increasing contract to $2,672,269.12
• Bill 24-0322: Reimburse City of DeSoto $250,655.96 under road improvement sales tax sharing agreement
• Bill 24-0323: Award Courthouse Courtroom Electrical Project 2 bid to Reinhold Electric, Inc. for up to $375,325.00
• Bill 24-0319: Conditional use permit for residence in CC2 zone, Council District 5

The Jefferson County Council approved three ordinances: one authorizing the sale of delinquent tax property, one granting a conditional use permit for a residence in a commercial zone, and one allocating 3% of recreational marijuana sales tax to county debt service. All three bills passed with a 6-0 vote (one member absent). The council also entered a closed session to discuss legal matters.

• Approved Bill 24-0318 authorizing sale of delinquent tax property to Shane C. Williams (6-0)
• Approved Bill 24-0319 granting Conditional Use Permit CU24003 for residence in CC2 zone (6-0)
• Approved Bill 24-0320 allocating 3% marijuana sales tax to county debt service (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda in entirety (6-0)
• Approved Journal of March 11, 2024 meeting (6-0, one abstention)
• Entered Closed Session to discuss legal actions and litigation (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on four items, including three rezoning requests and one conditional use permit. One rezoning request (PC24005) has been withdrawn. The main item is PC24006, a request to rezone 1.62 acres at 5218 US Highway 61-67 from commercial and residential to Planned Commercial for a contractor storage and laydown area. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including screening requirements.

• PC24006: Rezone 1.62 acres at 5218 US Hwy 61-67 from CC-2 and R-10 to PC for Above and Below contractor storage; staff recommends approval with conditions
• PC24005: Rezone at 6713 Bridle Trail Lane, High Ridge from R-40 to PC for Davis Development — withdrawn
• PC24007: Conditional use permit for telecommunications tower at 1776 Cecos Lane, Arnold in LR-2 district
• PC24008: Rezone at 239 Schneider Drive and 2591 MO Hwy 141, Fenton from CC-2 to PC for Storage Partners
• Public hearing with opportunity for public comment

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved three land-use requests: a rezoning and development plan at 5218 US Highway 61/67 in Imperial (PC24006), a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower at 1776 Cecos Lane in Arnold (CU24007), and a rezoning and development plan for Storage Partners at 239 Schneider Drive and 2591 Mo Highway 141 in Fenton (PC24008). PC24006 carried 3 to 2, with Commissioners Sparks and Spraul voting no; the other two items carried with all in favor. The meeting also approved the agenda as amended, the February 22, 2024 minutes, and the acceptance of exhibits, then adjourned at 7:50 pm.

• Approved PC24006 rezoning from R10 and CC-2 to Planned Commercial (PC) and development plan at 5218 US Highway 61/67, Imperial (3-2)
• Approved CU24007 conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower at 1776 Cecos Lane, Arnold, in LR-2 zone (all in favor)
• Approved PC24008 rezoning from CC-2 to Planned Commercial (PC) and development plan for Storage Partners at 239 Schneider Drive and 2591 Mo Highway 141, Fenton (all in favor)
• Approved agenda as amended (all in favor)
• Approved February 22, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted exhibits A, B, and C (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 7:50 pm (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. Staff recommends denial for both: one to reduce the rear and side setbacks for an in-ground pool at 6472 Buckingham Palace Dr., Imperial, and another to reduce the rear setback for a covered patio at 10108 Lake Ridge Ct., Hillsboro. The board will also approve minutes and hear public comments.

• Variance BOA24002: reduce rear setback from 15 ft to 4.2 ft and side setback from 6 ft to 4.2 ft for pool at 6472 Buckingham Palace Dr., Imperial (staff recommends denial)
• Variance BOA24003: reduce rear setback from 30 ft to 28.5 ft for covered patio at 10108 Lake Ridge Ct., Hillsboro (staff recommends denial)
• Public hearing and swearing in of witnesses for both variance applications
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2024 meeting

County Council

The Road Committee of the Jefferson County Council is holding an orientation meeting with Public Works. The agenda includes updates on Project Redbird, the 2024–2029 Subdivision Street Acceptance Program, and 2023 county statistics. This is a discussion/informational session, not a voting meeting.

• Project Redbird update
• 2024–2029 Subdivision Street Acceptance Program
• 2023 Jefferson County Statistics Update

County Council

The Jefferson County Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a proposed ordinance to allocate a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana for debt service and county functions. The agenda includes numerous consent agenda items for contracts and purchases, as well as resolutions and bills for final passage. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal matters.

• Bill 24-0320: 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana for debt service and county functions
• Bill 24-0301: Change order #2 for High Ridge Boulevard Shared Path, +$16,490.15 (total $2,710,174.75)
• Bill 24-0302: Change order #2 for Seckman Road at Mastodon State Park
• Bill 24-0303: Award bids for 2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles
• Bill 24-0316: Agreement for CDBG sewer infrastructure program in Pevely (SI-23-002)

The Council passed several ordinances to amend the 2024 budget for supplies and overtime, as well as funds for the Seckman Substation. They also approved updates to the parks and recreation code regarding Rockford Beach and River Bend parks and terminated the Springdale Community Improvement District.

• Approved updates to Parks and Recreation Code for Rockford Beach and River Bend Park (4-1)
• Approved 2024 budget amendment for supplies (5-0)
• Approved 2024 budget amendment for overtime and supplies (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer for Seckman Substation design costs (5-0)
• Approved termination of Springdale Community Improvement District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R24-0301 and R24-0302 to correct erroneous assessments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R24-0303 acknowledging assessor record disposal (5-0)
• Approved surplus tax sale payments to Kevin M. Roach and Clifford Higgerson (5-0)

County Council Work Session

The Jefferson County Council is holding a work session to discuss several county business items, including programs and services from the Economic Development Corporation, the budget hearing schedule, working legislation, a possible meeting day change, and demolition permit fees. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Economic Development Corporation Programs and Services discussion
• County Council Budget Hearing Schedule discussion
• Council Working Legislation discussion
• Council Meeting Day Change discussion
• Demolition Permit Fee discussion

The Council approved the meeting agenda and discussed several administrative topics. No substantive legislative actions or policy changes were decided during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a public hearing on terminating the Springdale Community Improvement District. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including a major construction project and road improvement reimbursements.

• Proposed contract with K&S Associates, Inc. for the Jefferson County Crime Laboratory Building not to exceed $6,130,000.00
• Proposed reimbursement of $181,484.00 to the City of Herculaneum for road improvements
• Public hearing regarding a petition to terminate the Springdale Community Improvement District
• Proposed contract with TRC Outdoor for 2024 lawn care services not to exceed $38,400.00
• Proposed purchase of two single axel Freightliner dump trucks from Henderson Products, Inc.

The Council voted against the reappointment of Greg Bowers to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Several budget amendments and a bill to terminate the Springdale Community Improvement District were moved to perfection.

• Denied reappointment of Greg Bowers to Planning and Zoning Commission (3-4)
• Approved Resolution R24-0213 to dispose of surplus and scrap property (7-0)
• Moved Bill 24-0220 to perfection for budget amendment for supplies (7-0)
• Moved Bill 24-0221 to perfection for budget amendment for overtime and supplies (7-0)
• Moved Bill 24-0222 to perfection for budget transfer for Seckman Substation design costs (7-0)
• Moved Bill 24-0223 to perfection to terminate Springdale Community Improvement District (7-0)
• Moved Bill 24-0210 to final passage regarding Rockford Beach and River Bend Parks (5-2)
• Acknowledged receipt of December 2023 Treasurer's financial report (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three items: a deviation request for a private road serving the Rockwood School District bus garage, a zone change and development plan for a property in Arnold, and a conditional use permit for a residence on a commercial property in Festus. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 8 meeting and hear public comments.

• Deviation request VR24001 for 4551 Commerce Ave, High Ridge, to allow chip and seal instead of 2-inch asphalt overlay on Commerce Avenue
• Zone change PR224002 for 1 Scenic Court, Arnold, from R-7 and PR-2 to PR-2 with development plan for Scenic View Par
• Conditional use permit CU24003 for 1779 US Highway 67, Festus, to allow a residence in a CC-2 zone district
• Staff recommends conditions for each request, including widening Commerce Avenue to 22 feet and restricting residence occupancy to owner or employee

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved CU24003, a conditional use permit for a residence in a Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC-2) zone district at parcel 18-6.0-13.0-0-002-025, located at 1779 US Highway 67 in Festus, Joachim Township, Council District #5. The vote was 7-1, with Commissioner Johnathan Sparks opposed. Five people testified in favor and no one testified in opposition. The commission also approved its amended agenda and the amended February 8, 2024 minutes, and accepted the petition exhibits.

• Approved CU24003 conditional use permit for a residence at 1779 US Highway 67, Festus (7-1, Sparks opposed)
• Approved the amended meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved the amended February 8, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted exhibits A, B, and C for the petitions (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

County Council

The Rules Committee of the Jefferson County Council will meet to discuss county council rules. The agenda includes electing a chair and deciding how often the committee will meet. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal operations.

• Elect a chair for the Rules Committee
• Discuss frequency of committee meetings

County Council

The Road Committee of the Jefferson County Council is meeting for an orientation with Public Works. The agenda includes reviewing the 2023 Road Committee, electing a chair, and deciding how often the committee will meet. This is a procedural and organizational meeting, with no specific road projects or funding decisions listed.

• Review of 2023 Road Committee
• Election of committee chair
• Discussion of meeting frequency
• Orientation with Public Works

County Council

The Council passed an ordinance granting a real property tax credit to eligible taxpayers. They also approved several board appointments, corrected various property assessments, and authorized the Sheriff's Department to apply for MoDOT grants.

• Approved Bill No. 23-1227 granting real property tax credits (5-2)
• Approved MoDOT Grant authorization for Sheriff's Department (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Northeast Public Sewer District Board: Arthur Hoffmann, Gerald Kettler, and Steven Nahlik (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Developmental Disabilities Advocates Board: Amie Merz and Julian Erber (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R24-0201 to remove special assessment from Parcel ID: 04-1.0-12.0-0-000-239 (7-0)
• Approved Resolutions R24-0202 and R24-0203 to correct erroneous assessments (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R24-0204 to dispose of surplus and scrap property (7-0)
• Approved Bill No. 24-0210 regarding Rockford Beach Park and River Bend Park and moved to Perfection (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications for residential properties in Imperial, Missouri. Staff recommends denial for both requests, which seek to reduce required rear and side yard setbacks for a patio cover and an in-ground pool.

• BOA24001: Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 30 ft to 17.5 ft for a covered patio at 2151 Oakglen St., Imperial (R-7 zone).
• BOA24002: Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 15 ft to 4.2 ft and side setback from 6 ft to 4.2 ft for an in-ground pool at 6472 Buckingham Palace Dr., Imperial (R-10 zone).
• Staff recommends denial for both variance requests.
• Meeting at 4:00 p.m., Feb 8, 2024, Jefferson County Administration Center, 729 Maple St., Hillsboro.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider two applications for variances regarding rear yard setback requirements. Both requests are located within Imperial Township.

• BOA24001: Variance for patio cover rear yard setback at 2151 Oakglen St.
• BOA24002: Variance for pool rear yard setback at 6472 Buckingham Palace Dr.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request (VR23063) from James Shaw to waive the 25-foot stream buffer requirement for a carport lean-to at 3790 La Somera Drive, Hillsboro. The County Engineer recommends approval with conditions. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Variance request VR23063 for relief from Section 505.170(B)(3) buffer requirement
• Property at 3790 La Somera Drive, Hillsboro, parcel 11-4.0-20.0-4-005-010
• County Engineer recommends approval with 5 conditions (e.g., concrete washout, no storage in buffer, erosion control)
• Public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 2024, at Jefferson County Administration Center, 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request for a deviation from the Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Code for a specific parcel in Hillsboro. The approval was granted with conditions outlined in the staff report. No opposition was recorded during the hearing.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved amended February 8, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted exhibits including Master Plan and Code of Ordinances (all in favor)
• Approved VR23063 deviation request for 3790 LaSomera Drive with staff conditions (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

County Council Work Session

The Jefferson County Council will hold a work session to discuss four specific items. No votes or final decisions are scheduled, as this is a discussion-only meeting. The agenda covers park operations, health department updates, state legislative news, and proposed storm water regulations.

• Discussion of Rockford Beach / River Bend Park operations
• Update from Kelley Vollmar, Health Dept. Exec. Director
• 2024 Missouri General Assembly update presented by Garrett Web
• Discussion of proposed Storm Water Code changes with County Counselor Jasha Kuenzel

The Council conducted a work session featuring presentations on park management, health department services, and state legislative updates. No substantive policy decisions were made, though proposed stormwater code changes were discussed for future action.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will conduct interviews and vote to fill a vacancy for the District 3 seat. The body is also considering several ordinances related to public works, insurance renewals, and zoning changes.

• Interviews and voting to fill the District 3 Council vacancy
• Bill 24-0112: $46,311.80 increase for High Ridge Boulevard-Shared Path Program
• Bill 24-0114: Request for up to $5,850,000 in grant funding for bridge and roadway projects
• Bill 24-0110: Rezoning 2.07 acres from R10 to CC2 in District 4
• Bill 24-0124: Proposed ban on swimming, wading, and alcohol at Rockford Beach Park

The County Council interviewed five applicants and selected Lori Arons to fill the vacant District 3 seat; she was sworn in by County Clerk Jeannie Goff. The Council approved rezoning bills 24-0110 (2.07 acres from R10 to CC2 in District 4) and 24-0111 (949 Montebello Storage to Planned Commercial in District 3), and gave final passage to Bill 24-0109 vacating Helen Court in the Serendipity Subdivision. Bill 24-0124, which would ban alcohol and swimming/wading at Rockford Beach Park, failed 3-2 with one abstention and was moved to the next meeting's agenda.

• Lori Arons appointed to District 3 council seat and sworn in
• Bill 24-0109 vacating Helen Court in Serendipity Subdivision given final passage (7-0)
• Bill 24-0110 rezoning 2.07 acres from R10 to CC2 in District 4 given final passage (7-0)
• Bill 24-0111 rezoning 949 Montebello Storage to Planned Commercial in District 3 given final passage (7-0)
• Bill 24-0124 banning alcohol and swimming/wading at Rockford Beach Park failed (3 yes, 2 no, 1 abstain)
• Bill 24-0124 placed on next meeting's agenda for reconsideration (7-0)
• Ordinance for naming the park at Rockford Beach placed on next agenda (7-0)
• Treasurer's November 2023 financial report acknowledged and placed on file (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a request for a deviation from street standards for a non-residential use at 9000 Grab Lane. The applicant seeks to use the existing Sandy Valley Acres road instead of meeting standard pavement and width requirements.

• VR23061: Request for deviation from UDO Sections 400.2550 and 400.2560 regarding street width and pavement thickness at 9000 Grab Lane

County Council

The County Council will conduct interviews and vote to fill a vacancy for the District 3 seat. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts, insurance renewals, and zoning changes.

• Interviews and voting to fill the District 3 Council vacancy
• Bill 24-0112: $46,311.80 change order for High Ridge Boulevard-Shared Path Program
• Bill 24-0113: $900.00 reimbursement to Village of Cedar Hill Lakes for road improvements
• Bill 24-0110: Rezoning 2.07 acres from Single-Family Residential (R10) to Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC2) in District 4
• Bill 24-0111: Rezoning portion of 949 Montebello Storage to Planned Commercial (PC) in District 3

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board of Park Commissioners will review officer and committee reports. The meeting includes updates on a camera system, a pavilion, and the Kimmswick playground.

• Update on camera/flock system
• Update on pavilion
• Update on Kimmswick playground
• Rockford Beach name change consideration (Rockford Park)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will vote on an election to disincorporate the Village of Peaceful Village. The body is also considering several contracts for public works, software, and road improvements, as well as two rezoning applications.

• Contract for 2024 Subdivision PCC Panel Replacement with E. Meier Contracting, Inc. up to $1,246,875.00
• Proposed election on April 2, 2024, regarding the disincorporation of the Village of Peaceful Village
• Amplifund software subscription from SHI International Corp. up to $140,976.10
• Reimbursement of $6,749.72 to the City of Crystal City for road improvements
• Rezoning of 2.07 acres from Single-Family Residential (R10) to Non-Planned Community Commercial (CC2)

The Jefferson County Council elected Charles Groeteke as 2024 Chair and Bob Tullock as Vice-Chair. The Council gave final passage to Bill 23-1248, ordering an April 2, 2024 election on whether the Village of Peaceful Village should disincorporate. It also advanced three bills to Perfection: vacating Helen Court and utility easements in Serendipity Subdivision, rezoning 2.07 acres from R10 to CC2, and rezoning for 949 Montebello Storage. Bill 24-0103 was removed from the agenda before approval.

• Elected Charles Groeteke as 2024 Council Chair (4-2, one abstention)
• Elected Bob Tullock as 2024 Council Vice-Chair (4-2)
• Failed to elect Bob Tullock as Chair (3-2, one abstention)
• Final passage of Bill 23-1248 ordering April 2, 2024 disincorporation election for Village of Peaceful Village (6-0)
• Advanced Bill 24-0109 vacating Helen Court and utility easements in Serendipity Subdivision to Perfection (6-0)
• Advanced Bill 24-0110 rezoning 2.07 acres from R10 to CC2 to Perfection (6-0)
• Advanced Bill 24-0111 rezoning for 949 Montebello Storage to Perfection (6-0)
• Removed Bill 24-0103 from the agenda (6-0)