City of Kennett Missouri, MO

City Council

The Kennett City Council will meet to approve minutes, financial statements, and new business including Ordinance No. 3119 to establish conflict-of-interest disclosure procedures. They will also consider purchasing $5,277 in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) gear for the fire department and allocate $2,500 for Small Town Christmas event advertising.

• Ordinance No. 3119: Establish procedures to disclose potential conflicts of interest for officials
• Purchase of SCBA gear for Kennett Fire Department at $5,277.11
• Allocate $2,500 from Travel/Tourism Fund for Small Town Christmas event advertising
• Rental agreement with Kennett Chamber of Commerce for office space on First Street
• Police vehicle purchase and Kennett Police Department collaboration on OSCA JIPA program

City Council

The Kennett City Council will consider a 99-year rental agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, a proposed medical insurance policy change, an asbestos inspection bid, and a housing authority agreement. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial statements, and a tourism funding request.

• 99-year rental agreement with Kennett Chamber of Commerce (805 First Street)
• Proposed medical insurance policy ending reimbursement for health insurance as of Aug 18, 2026
• Asbestos inspection bid recommendation: Vortex Site Services, LLC, $2,715 for 5 properties
• Kennett Housing Authority Agreement
• Chamber requests $2,500 tourism funds for Fall Into Arts Festival

City Council

The Kennett City Council will consider several routine approvals, including the FY2026 audit agreement with Thomas, Speight & Noble, CPAs, a CDBG grant RFP recommendation, and appointments to the Park Board. They will also hear an update from the Chamber of Commerce and discuss a comprehensive plan. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approval of Thomas, Speight & Noble, CPAs Fiscal Year 2026 Agreement
• Approval of Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposal (RFP) Recommendation
• Appointment of Members to Kennett Park Board - Meghan Scherer, Dustin Pritchett, Malinda Harris
• 60-day provisional license - R. Cook & D. Cunningham
• Chamber of Commerce requests $2,212.50 in tourism funds for advertising

City Council

The Kennett City Council will decide on appointments to the Board of Public Works and Park Board, and vote on two sidewalk construction contracts funded by TAP grants. The meeting also includes votes on ordinances to set board terms and reduce the Planning and Zoning Commission size.

• Appointment of Richard Edington to Board of Public Works
• Appointment of Malinda Harris to Park Board (new) and reappointment of Meghan Scherer and Dustin Pritchett
• Approval of TAP Grant Agreements for Clipper St Sidewalk (TAP-3600(008)) and College St Sidewalk (TAP-3600(009))
• Ordinance No. 3117: Establish starting dates for multiple board terms
• Ordinance No. 3118: Reduce Planning and Zoning Commission from 12 to 7 members and remove voting rights for Mayor, Council Member, and Code Enforcement Officer

The City Council approved two ordinances: one setting start dates for terms of members of several boards, and another reducing the Planning and Zoning Commission from 12 to 7 members and removing voting privileges for the Mayor, a Council Member, and the Code Enforcement Officer. The council also appointed Richard Edgington to the Kennett Board of Public Works and approved TAP Grant Agreements for Clipper St and College St. Several routine items were approved, including minutes and financial reports, while KBPW May 2026 Financial Statements were postponed to July 21, 2026.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3117 establishing board term start dates (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3118 reducing Planning and Zoning Commission to 7 members (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Edgington to Kennett Board of Public Works
• Approved TAP Grant Agreements for Clipper St and College St
• Approved council proceedings of June 16 and June 22, 2026
• Approved May 2026 Abstract of Accounts
• Approved May 2026 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
• Postponed KBPW May 2026 Financial Statements to July 21, 2026

City Council

The Kennett City Council will consider approving Replat No. 1 of Williams Addition for the Bootheel Plaza Shopping Center, and will vote on an 18-month employee health insurance contract with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The council will also discuss Planning & Zoning ordinance suggestions and board appointment dates. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and reports.

• Ordinance No. 3115 — approving Replat No. 1 of Williams Addition for Bootheel Plaza Shopping Center
• Approval of City Employee Health Insurance 18-Month Contract (Anthem, effective July 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2027)
• Planning & Zoning Ordinance Suggestions — Council Member Dennis Pelts
• Board Appointment Dates — Council Member Dennis Pelts

City Council

The Kennett City Council will consider bids for surplus street department vehicles and equipment, renew the annual tourism promotion contract with the Kennett Chamber of Commerce, and discuss tax allocation distributions for local organizations. The agenda also includes a report from the Planning & Zoning Commission and routine administrative items.

• Street Department vehicle/equipment bids: 1989 Chevy Truck (high bid $800), 1996 Ford F-150 ($420), 1994 Ford Ambulance ($525), 2005 Ford F350 ($3,900), 2002 Yamaha Four-Wheeler ($450)
• Renew Chamber of Commerce contract: $25,000/year for tourism promotion services starting July 1, 2026
• Tax allocation: Finance Committee recommends $40,000 for Oaks Senior Nutrition Center, $10,000 for VNA Senior Companion Program, $15,000 for Ministerial Alliance/Helping Hand (total $65,000)
• Planning & Zoning Commission report to be presented
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 regular and closed sessions

City Council

The Kennett City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 19, 2026, to consider a rezoning request for properties at 808 W Clipper Street from R-1 to R-2, appoint a Board of Public Works member, and review street department bids. New business includes a voluntary medical leave program, a variance request at 709 Pruitt Street, demolition bids for 719 Kennett Street, a fireworks production contract with Rainbow Fireworks, an ADA-accessible walkway at Jones Park, and multiple street department projects. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, the April 2026 abstract of accounts, and revenue/expenditure statements.

• Rezone 808 W Clipper Street properties from R-1 to R-2
• Demolition bids and agreement for 719 Kennett Street
• Fireworks production contract with Rainbow Fireworks
• Jones Park ADA accessible walkway
• 2026 Stormwater Pipelining, Concrete, and Asphalt Project bids

The Kennett City Council approved multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $219,813.75 stormwater pipelining project, a $203,305 concrete project on Jones Street, and a $393,874 asphalt overlay for 13 streets. They also approved a $2,000 transfer for the America 250 celebration, a rezoning on W. Clipper Street, a new Board of Public Works member, a lawnmower purchase, a voluntary medical leave program, a demolition contract, a fireworks contract, and an ADA sidewalk at Jones Park. All votes passed, with some split votes noted.

• Approved $219,813.75 stormwater pipelining bid from Visu-Sewer (passed)
• Approved $203,305 concrete project bid from Jones Concrete LLC for Jones Street (passed)
• Approved $393,874 asphalt overlay bid from Paving Pros LLC (passed)
• Approved rezoning of 806 and 808 W. Clipper Street from R-1 to R-2 (6-2-1)
• Approved $2,000 transfer from Mayor's budget to Travel/Tourism for America 250 (passed)
• Approved Phil D. Gurley to Kennett Board of Public Works (9-0)
• Approved $11,340 purchase of 2026 Bad Boy Rouge mower (passed)
• Approved $5,000 fireworks contract with Rainbow Fireworks (passed)

City Council

The Kennett City Council will meet on May 5, 2026, to decide on several new items including a rezoning request for 808 W Clipper Street from R-1 to R-2, appointments to the Board of Adjustments/Appeals, and bids for street department equipment and vehicles. The council will also discuss personal property maintenance and receive reports from the administrator and public comments.

• Rezone 808 W Clipper Street Properties from R-1 to R-2
• Appointment of Member to Board of Adjustments/Appeals
• Approval of Lawn Mower Bids for Street Dept.
• Approval of Additional Street Department Equipment/Vehicles to Be Bid Out
• Approval of TAP Grant Sidewalk Bids (College Street & Clipper Street)

City Council

The Kennett City Council will consider two ordinances that restructure its committees: one establishing a Policy Management Committee and another abolishing all council committees except Finance. The council will also certify the April 7 election results, swear in newly elected officials, and appoint board members. Other business includes a 60-day provisional rental license, scheduling public hearings for tax allocation and a rezoning at 808 Clipper Street, and approving bids for street department vehicles.

• Ordinance 3113: Establishes Policy Management Committee
• Ordinance 3114: Abolishes all council committees except Finance
• 60-day provisional license for R. Cook & D. Cunningham
• Public hearing scheduled for rezoning of 808 Clipper Street
• Approval to bid street department vehicles

The City Council approved two ordinances: one establishing a Policy Management Committee and another abolishing all council committees except Finance. It also approved $7,075 in Travel/Tourism Fund requests for advertising, granted 60-day provisional licenses to two rental property owners, certified the April 7 election results, and made appointments to boards and committees.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3113 establishing a Policy Management Committee (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3114 abolishing all council committees except Finance (7-1, Pelts no)
• Approved $5,000 from Travel/Tourism Fund for Jaycee's BBQ Cookoff ads
• Approved $2,075 from Travel/Tourism Fund for Marketing Matching Grant
• Approved 60-day provisional license for Mr. Cook
• Approved 60-day provisional license for Mr. Cunningham
• Certified April 7, 2026 election results
• Approved Council Member Pelts as Mayor Pro Tem

City Council

The Kennett City Council will meet to discuss and vote on a new policy for official city social media accounts and a $23,552 bid for Indian Park sports complex repairs. The council will also review bids for a 2011 Ford F-150 and hear updates on capital improvement projects.

• Vote on Policy for Official City of Kennett Social Media Accounts
• Approve $23,552 bid from Robertson Asphalt for Indian Park sports complex repairs
• Review sealed bids for 2011 Ford F-150 (police department vehicle)
• Consider nomination of Charles "Charlie" Brown to Kennett Board of Public Works
• Discuss Capital Improvement Projects Budget

The City Council approved selling a 2011 Ford F-150 to Gene Lack for $6,705.00, adopted a policy for official social media accounts, and approved a capital improvements plan using $773,826.21 from a CD, reinvesting $400,000, and $300,000 from the Transportation Tax for building and parking lot repairs. The meeting also included reports on park projects and public comments.

• Approved sale of 2011 Ford F-150 to Gene Lack for $6,705.00
• Approved Policy for Official City of Kennett Social Media Accounts
• Approved cashing out CD ($773,826.21), reinvesting $400,000, using remainder for improvements to KCDC building, Police Department, Fire Station #3
• Approved $300,000 from Transportation Tax for parking lot repairs at KCDC building and Police Department

City Council

The Kennett City Council will meet to approve minutes, financial reports, and discuss old business including the MoDOT Kennett Square Project and a demolition project. New business includes Indian Park asphalt repairs. The agenda also includes a public comment from Marco Parr, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• MoDOT Kennett Square Project update
• Demolition project discussion
• Indian Park asphalt repairs
• Approval of February 2026 Abstract of Accounts
• Approval of February 2026 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures

City Council

The Kennett City Council will meet on March 3, 2026, to consider several items: reappointing members to the Kennett Board of Public Works, approving bids for demolition of three residential properties, and entering into a NOVATECH agreement. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, and a Chamber of Commerce update. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Reappointment of Kennett Board of Public Works members
• Approval of bids for demolition of three residential properties
• NOVATECH agreement
• Approval of KBPW January 2026 accounts payable
• Kennett Chamber of Commerce update

The City Council approved several items: reappointing John Robertson and Towny Sparks to the Kennett Board of Public Works, a $175 billboard rental for tourism, a 5-year NOVATECH copier agreement at $498.02/month, and $33,683.24 in police-related payments. Demolition bids for three properties were postponed. The meeting included a closed session for personnel.

• Approved reappointment of John Robertson to KBPW until Nov 2027 and Towny Sparks until Nov 2028
• Approved $175 billboard rental in Jonesboro, AR from tourism account
• Approved 5-year NOVATECH copier agreement at $498.02/month
• Approved $33,683.24 payment for police academy invoice and bullet-proof vests
• Postponed demolition discussion for 1016 Henderson, 1019 Henderson, 1000 Wayne
• Approved minutes of Feb 17, 2026 meeting
• Approved Kennett Board of Public Works January 2026 Accounts Payable

City Council

The Kennett City Council will meet to decide on adopting a new city code and approve property purchases, including a water treatment plant site. They will also discuss demolition contracts and provisional licenses for property owners.

• Adopt new Code of Ordinances (Ordinance No. 3112)
• Purchase 7-acre property at 409 E. Second St. for $40,000 for KBPW water treatment plant
• Approve demolition bids for three residential properties (total $15,750, $9,650, $13,809)
• Review provisional licenses for R. Cook and D. Cunningham
• Public comment on board appointments and term limits

City Council

The Kennett City Council will consider an engineering services agreement with Waters Engineering for a $35,000 preliminary stormwater study, a resolution opposing state bills that would move municipal elections to November and require party affiliation, and several property-related items. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, financials, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Agreement for Engineering Services with Waters Engineering ($35,000 preliminary stormwater study)
• Resolution No. 2026-2 opposing Senate Bill 1152, House Bill 1613, Senate Bill 1329 (moving municipal elections to November, requiring party affiliation)
• KBPW - Contract for Sale of Real Estate
• Demolition of Three Residential Properties
• Authorization for Missouri State Highway Safety Program

City Council

The Kennett City Council will hear the City Administrator's yearly report, an update from the Chamber of Commerce, and discuss old business including interim solutions and the sale of a 2019 Ford Taurus. New business includes purchasing two fire pagers and filling street department positions. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial statements.

• Approval of December 2025 Abstract of Accounts and Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
• Discussion of interim solutions with Jeff Hancock
• Sale of KPD 2019 Ford Taurus
• Purchase of two fire pagers for KED
• Street department positions

The City Council approved several payments and purchases, including $27,289.18 for compost tractor repairs, $1,432.80 for two digital fire pagers, and $675 for Chamber advertising. They also approved hiring an additional Street Department employee, adopted two new city logos, and transferred $9,255 for a police vehicle. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $27,289.18 payment to Legacy Equipment for compost tractor repairs
• Approved $1,432.80 purchase of two fire pagers from EMA Reserve Account
• Approved $675.00 payment to Chamber of Commerce for 100-mile yard sale advertising
• Approved hiring an additional Street Department employee (total 9 full-time)
• Adopted two City of Kennett logos designed by Show Me Missouri
• Approved $9,255 transfer from General Fund to Police Equipment Reserve Fund for 2019 Ford Taurus
• Approved publishing Request for Proposals for employee health insurance
• Approved December 2025 Abstract of Accounts and Statement of Revenue and Expenditures

City Council

The Kennett City Council will consider several items, including an ordinance authorizing a $1.5 million state block grant for T-hangar construction at the municipal airport, a stormwater study proposal, and bids for commercial trash service. They will also discuss interim solutions, a CDBG grant agreement, and the sale of a police vehicle. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and the FY2023-2024 audit, which noted a material weakness in internal controls.

• Ordinance No. 3111: $1.5M MoDOT grant for T-hangars at Kennett Municipal Airport
• Stormwater study proposal from Waters Engineering (estimated $500,000+ for citywide analysis)
• Sale of KPD 2019 Ford Taurus
• Commercial trash service bids
• Real estate lease & FBO agreement with Jewel Aviation

The City Council approved several routine items, including Ordinance No. 3111 for an airport MoDOT grant, a one-year contract with Republic Services for commercial trash service, and renewed agreements with Jewel Aviation and Sam Jewell for airport operations. The council also approved a motion for the Stormwater Committee to review a preliminary storm water study and prioritize phases. Several items were postponed, including the City Administrator search brochure and the CDBG grant agreement.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3111 for airport MoDOT grant (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Republic Services for commercial trash service (unanimous)
• Approved Real Estate Lease & FBO Agreement with Jewel Aviation (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Management Agreement with Sam Jewell (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Committee to review preliminary report and prioritize phases (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 Abstract of Accounts (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Audit (unanimous)