Moberly public meetings in 2023
84 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment
The Moberly Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting with no public hearing items on the agenda. The board will approve minutes from its October 4, 2023 meeting and elect officers for the coming term.
- Approval of minutes from October 4, 2023 meeting
- Election of officers
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to consider four resolutions. These include reimbursement requests and the approval of a new round of private property improvement grants.
- Resolution No. 2023-43: Reimbursement per a master development agreement
- Resolution No. 2023-44: Reimbursement to the City of Moberly for the Fennel Complex
- Resolution No. 2023-45: Renewal of insurance coverages
- Resolution No. 2023-46: Twenty-fifth round of Private Property Improvements Program grant awards
- Discussion of PPI program revamp
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board will discuss park sales tax projects and concession/pool numbers, and take action on Kiwanis Park Phase 1 bids, a management contract with Maxim for Heritage Hills, and appropriations. The meeting also includes routine consent items, committee reports, and a staff report.
- Kiwanis Park Phase 1 Bids
- Heritage Hills Management Contract with Maxim
- Appropriations
- Park Sales Tax Projects
- EOS Concession/Pool numbers
Special Road District
The Moberly Special Road District board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, bills, and financial statements, hear the superintendent's report, and discuss old business including road grader bids and staff review. The agenda is largely routine, with the notable item being the review of bids for a new road grader, which were solicited in October with a December 31 deadline.
- Review and approve minutes of Commissioner's monthly meeting
- Review and approve bills to be paid
- Review and approve financial statements
- Old business: road grader bids
- New business: staff review
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Park Board and City Council will meet jointly to discuss several park and recreation items. The agenda includes updates on the skating rink, the future of the Fennel, cage fights, a project list, and the Heritage Hills management contract. This is a work session, so items are for discussion rather than final decisions.
- Skating Rink Update
- Future of the Fennel
- Cage Fights
- Project List: Skate Park, Gazebo at Beuth Park, Campground Expansion
- Heritage Hills Management Contract
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting, starting with consent items (agenda approval and October minutes). They will discuss MMA fights at the Municipal Auditorium and take action on concrete at MASA Fields, addendums for Spillway/Lakeshore and Kiwanis Park, and appropriations. The board will also hear a staff report and may enter closed session to discuss real estate status.
- Discussion: MMA fights at the Municipal Auditorium
- Action: Concrete at MASA Fields
- Action: Spillway/Lakeshore Addendum
- Action: Kiwanis Park Addendum
- Action: Appropriations
Downtown CID
The Board of Directors will meet to consider three resolutions regarding property improvement grants, downtown promotion expenditures, and master development agreement reimbursements. The board will also discuss downtown security and a development agreement with Lawrence Family Real Estate Holding LLC.
- Resolution No. 2023-40: 25th round of Private Property Improvements Program grant awards
- Resolution No. 2023-41: Allocations and expenditures for downtown promotion
- Resolution No. 2023-42: Reimbursement per a master development agreement
- Discussion of downtown security
- Discussion of development agreement with Lawrence Family Real Estate Holding LLC
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Downtown CID
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District will hold a special meeting. The board is considering a motion to enter a closed session to discuss real estate transactions and negotiated contracts.
- Closed session discussion on potential leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate
- Closed session discussion on matters related to negotiated contracts
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Historic Preservation Committee
The commission will review applications for a mural and electrical upgrades at 201 W. Reed St., as well as signage for the 4th Street Theater. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a drive tour.
- Mural and electric meter base upgrade application: 201 W. Reed St.
- Signage application: 4th Street Theater
- Drive tour discussion
Special Road District
The Moberly Special Road District will hold its regular monthly open meeting to review and approve minutes, bills to be paid, financial statements, and the Superintendent's report. Old business includes culvert projects and personnel matters. The public is invited to attend.
- Review and approval of minutes
- Bills to be paid
- Financial statements
- Superintendent's report
- Old business: culvert projects and personnel matters
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing financials. The main items of discussion are high school class projects and the annual train schedule for 2024.
- Discussion of high school class projects
- Annual train discussion
- 2024 train schedule
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 18, 2023. The board will consider Resolution No. 2023-39, which ratifies allocations for downtown promotion and approves related payments. They will also discuss downtown security, a development agreement with Lawrence Family Real Estate Holding LLC, and budget items for the Car Cruise and Christmas events.
- Resolution No. 2023-39: Ratifying allocations for downtown promotion and approving payments
- Discussion of a development agreement with Lawrence Family Real Estate Holding LLC
- Discussion of security in downtown
- Discussion of Car Cruise and Christmas budgets
- Possible closed session to discuss pending negotiated contracts
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes. Action items include appropriations, a cleaning supplies service bid, and fee and policy updates, with a report from the Fees and Policies Committee. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss real estate status.
- Appropriations action item
- Cleaning supplies service bid
- Fee & Policy updates
- Fees and Policies Committee report from October 9, 2023
- Possible closed session on real estate status
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Moberly Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to discuss tourism-related business, including a possible membership in the Highway 36 Alliance, an update from the Chamber of Commerce, and the current balance of the lodging tax. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from August 1, 2023, and review of any proposals. No major decisions are listed; most items are for discussion.
- Discussion of membership in Highway 36 Alliance
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities
- Information on lodging tax account balance
- Review of proposals (if any available)
Special Road District
The Moberly Special Road District will hold its regular monthly open meeting on October 12, 2023, at 8:30 AM. The agenda includes routine consent items (approval of minutes, bills, and financial statements), the Superintendent's report, and old business, which includes culvert projects and personnel matters. The meeting is open to the public.
- Review and approve bills to be paid
- Review and approve financial statements
- Superintendent's report
- Old business: culvert projects and personnel matters
- Dump truck listed for sale on Purple Wave website
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Fees and Policies Committee is meeting to review staff-recommended updates to fees and policies. The committee will decide whether to forward these recommendations to the Park Board for a vote. No specific fee amounts or policy details are listed in the agenda.
- Review of staff recommended fee and policy updates/changes
- Committee approval to bring recommendations to the Park Board for a vote
Board of Adjustment
The Moberly Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for an 8-foot privacy fence at 709 and 711 Benson Street, and another for a ground sign at 1855 Robertson Rd. The board will also approve minutes from its June 22, 2023 meeting.
- Variance request by Ray Magruder for R&D Properties, LLC for an 8' privacy fence on rear property line of 709 and 711 Benson Street
- Variance request by Mattox Advertising for Equipment Share regarding ground sign at 1855 Robertson Rd, citing section 46-283(6)
- Approval of minutes from June 22, 2023 meeting
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, considering four resolutions: approving a 24th round of private property improvement grants, a library building maintenance reimbursement agreement with the Randolph County Library District, a slate of officers for 2023-2024, and a sidewalk replacement reimbursement agreement with the City of Moberly. The board will also discuss security, downtown banners, the chamber budget, an ice rink cooperative agreement, lighting at the Fennel yard, a homecoming cruise, and a development agreement with Lawrence Family Real Estate Holding LLC.
- Resolution 2023-35: 24th round of grant awards under the Private Property Improvements Program
- Resolution 2023-36: Library building maintenance reimbursement agreement with Randolph County Library District
- Resolution 2023-37: Election of officers for 2023-2024 fiscal year
- Resolution 2023-38: Sidewalk replacement reimbursement agreement with City of Moberly
- Discussion of development agreement with Lawrence Family Real Estate Holding LLC
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like agenda approval and meeting minutes. They will discuss the Junior High Park Project, specifically the Tannehill Park splash pad parking, and consider appropriations. The board will also receive a staff report and may enter closed session to discuss personnel.
- Discussion of Junior High Park Project (Tannehill Park Splash Pad Parking)
- Action on appropriations
- Consideration of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
- Staff report covering aquatics, recreation, and maintenance
- Possible closed session on personnel (per state statute)
Special Road District
The Moberly Special Road District will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, bills, and financial statements, hear the Superintendent's report, and discuss old business including a dump truck listed on the Purple Wave website. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.
- Review and approve minutes of Commissioner's monthly meeting
- Review and approve bills to be paid
- Review and approve financial statements
- Old business: dump truck on Purple Wave website
City Council
The City Council appointed Randall Thompson as interim city manager effective September 15, 2023. The council also approved several equipment purchases for public works and technology services for the police department.
- Appointed Randall Thompson as interim city manager effective Sept 15, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved $48,500 bid for a compact track loader from Martin Equipment (5-0)
- Approved $26,926 bid for a tandem axle dump truck spreader from Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved IT services for Police Department from The Tech Shop, LLC (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Moberly Homecoming Parade request for Sept 22, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved $2,000 in tourism sponsorships for Junk Junktion and Gus Macker events (5-0)
- Approved liquor license for C&H Café, Pub & Grub subject to investigation (5-0)
- Appropriated $485,781.75 for expenses due between Aug 18 and Aug 31, 2023 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Omar Bradley Museum
The committee appointed Sarah Graff and Megan Schmitt to the board. It also approved two agreements for consulting services totaling $28,500 to be paid by the Downtown CID board.
- Appointed Sarah Graff and Megan Schmitt to the board (unanimous)
- Approved two consulting service agreements with Bryne Pelofsky for $28,500 (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a site plan for improvements at 1245 Huntsville Road. The project includes adding two storage buildings and three detention ponds to the B-3 zoned property.
- Approved July 31, 2023 minutes
- Approved site plan for 1245 Huntsville Road (unanimous)
🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks & Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items: opening, attendance, minutes, correspondence, and financials. The only specific item noted is a donation for wood carving, and no major decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Summary of current financials
- Donation for Wood Carving
City Council
The City Council held a special session to authorize a grant application for sidewalk construction. The resolution focuses on the Transportation Alternative Program for a portion of North Morley.
- Approved resolution to submit Transportation Alternative Program grant application for North Morley sidewalk construction (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council enacted ordinances to set the 2023 tax levy, approve a synthetic ice rink purchase with the City of Gladstone, and authorize infill development agreements. The council also approved a school resource officer memorandum of understanding and a permanent utility easement acquisition. A re-zoning application for 121 S. Morley Street was denied.
- Established the 2023 tax levy (5-0)
- Approved cooperative agreement for synthetic ice rink purchase with City of Gladstone (5-0)
- Approved two cooperative agreements for infill development with R & D Properties (5-0)
- Approved school resource officer MOU with Moberly School District No. 81 (5-0)
- Authorized acquisition of real property for permanent utility easement (5-0)
- Denied re-zoning application for 121 S. Morley Street (0-5)
- Approved $1,090,600.96 for expenses due between August 3 and August 17, 2023 (5-0)
- Accepted bids for culvert jet flushing machine, concrete roller screed, and police department base recorder (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will hold a regular monthly meeting on August 16, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Council Conference Room at City Hall. The board will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023 tax rate and consider several resolutions, including setting the fiscal year 2023-2024 special real property tax rate, approving a sign lighting update reimbursement agreement with the City and Rotary Club, ratifying a park bench/table purchase, approving the 23rd round of grant awards, and entering into cooperation agreements for Placer.ai services and with the General Omar Bradley Memorial Library and Museum. They will also discuss downtown security and sidewalk replacement in front of the Municipal Auditorium.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023 tax rate for the CID
- Resolution 2023-29: Fixing FY 2023-2024 CID special real property tax rate
- Resolution 2023-30: Sign lighting update reimbursement agreement with City of Moberly and Moberly Rotary Club
- Resolution 2023-32: 23rd round of grant awards under Private Property Improvements Program
- Resolution 2023-34: Cooperative funding agreement with General Omar Bradley Memorial, Library, and Museum
The Board approved a special real property tax rate of $7.2744 per $100 of assessed valuation for 2023. The Board also adopted several resolutions to fund a museum consulting agreement, a private property improvement grant, and tourism data services.
- Approved 2023 tax rate of $7.2744 per $100 of assessed valuation (5-0)
- Approved sign lighting update reimbursement agreement with City of Moberly and Moberly Rotary Club (4-0)
- Approved purchase of park bench/table for Moberly Police Department (4-0)
- Approved $10,000 grant for wall, HVAC, and roof work at 224 N. Williams Street (4-0)
- Approved funding for Placer.ai tourism data services through the Chamber of Commerce (4-0)
- Approved $28,500 for consulting agreement with Byrne Pelofsky and Associates, LLC for General Omar Bradley memorial, museum, and library (4-0)
- Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and receiving a staff report. The board will also discuss a tree plan and consider appropriations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Consideration of July 18, 2023, Park Board Meeting Minutes
- Discussion of a tree plan
- Appropriations action item
- Monthly staff report covering aquatics, concessions, recreation, and maintenance
Special Road District
The Moberly Special Road District will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and approve minutes, bills, and financial statements, hear the Superintendent's report, and discuss old business including a dump truck purchase and surplus property. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve minutes of Commissioner's monthly meeting
- Review and approve bills to be paid
- Review and approve financial statements
- Dump truck purchase discussion
- Surplus property — old dump truck
City Council
The City Council approved several ordinances for stormwater improvements at Wabash Heights and Seven Bridges, as well as a transportation cost share agreement. The council also authorized salary adjustments for certain employees and appropriated over $678,000 for city expenses.
- Approved salary adjustments for certain city employees (5-0)
- Approved wayfinding signage design recommendations from Arcturis, Inc. (5-0)
- Authorized application for Section 319 grant funding for stormwater planning (5-0)
- Adopted new city code section pertaining to the city flag (5-0)
- Authorized Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission cost share agreement (5-0)
- Approved financial assistance awards for Wabash Heights and Seven Bridges stormwater improvements (5-0)
- Appropriated $678,728.81 to pay expenses due between July 18 and August 2, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved $300 sponsorship for the Randolph County Community Education Craft Fair (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Historic Preservation Committee
The commission approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023, and July 11, 2023, meetings. A sign application for 102 W. Reed Street was presented, but no decision was recorded.
- Approved June 13 and July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Moberly Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, review proposals, receive an update from the Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities, and discuss the lodging tax account balance. They will also discuss guidelines for the council. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.
- Approval of minutes from June 13 and July 11, 2023
- Review of proposals (if any available)
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities
- Information on lodging tax account balance
- Discussion of guidelines
The Tourism Advisory Council approved funding for the Junk Junction and Gus Macker events. The board also reviewed lodging tax account balances and social media statistics.
- Approved minutes from June 13 and July 11, 2023
- Approved $1,000 for Junk Junction and Gus Macker event applications
- Agreed to recommended guideline changes for City Council review
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for a drive-thru restaurant and the demolition of the old East Park School. A request for a zoning change at 121 South Morley St. was denied.
- Appointed Sam Tadrus as chairperson (unanimous)
- Appointed Austin Kyser as co-chairperson (unanimous)
- Appointed Gary Duncan as secretary (unanimous)
- Zoning change for 121 South Morley St. denied (unanimous no vote)
- Approved site plan for drive-thru restaurant at 1130 S. Morley St. (unanimous)
- Approved site plan for demolition of Alternative School at 200 Porter St. (unanimous)
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Council Conference Room at City Hall. The board will consider five resolutions covering reimbursements under a master development agreement, allocations for the Moberly Rotary Club, downtown promotion, flag poles and American flags, and the 22nd round of private property improvement grants. They will also discuss downtown banners, security, parking lot resurfacing, and an ice rink cooperative agreement.
- Resolution 2023-24: Directing reimbursement under a Master Development Agreement
- Resolution 2023-25: Ratifying allocation in support of the Moberly Rotary Club
- Resolution 2023-26: Ratifying allocation for downtown promotion
- Resolution 2023-27: Ratifying allocation for flag poles and American flags
- Resolution 2023-28: Approving 22nd round of Private Property Improvements Program grants
The Board adopted five resolutions to reimburse contractual costs and fund downtown promotions, flags, and a lighting grant. The Board also agreed to a cooperative agreement for a synthetic ice rink purchase.
- Approved Resolution 2023-24 for payment to Cunningham, Vogel & Rost (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-25 for Moberly Rotary Club 2023 Railroad Days Festival (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-26 for Moberly Chamber of Commerce 2023 summer promotion (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-27 for downtown flag poles and American Flags (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-28 for $836.25 LED lighting grant at Municipal Auditorium Parking Lot (3-0)
- Agreed to cooperative agreement for $20,000 synthetic ice rink purchase from Gladstone
- Directed CGI to proceed with Round 2 of the banner program
- Tabled Tiger Security camera proposal pending Moberly Police Department review
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving a staff report on various park operations, and discussing a tree plan. The board will also consider a motion to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted by state law.
- Consideration of June 20, 2023, Park Board Meeting Minutes
- Discussion of a tree plan
- Staff report covering administration, aquatics, concessions, recreation, park maintenance, and athletic complex/sports
- Motion to enter closed session for personnel discussion (Closed Statutes 610.021(3))
City Council
The City Council approved the demolition of three residential structures and authorized several infrastructure projects, including a pump station retrofit and stormwater improvements. The council also approved $951,126.96 in treasury appropriations for expenses incurred in July 2023.
- Approved contract with Wiedeman Dozing, LLC for demolition of three residential structures (5-0)
- Approved $951,126.96 in treasury appropriations for expenses between July 1 and July 17, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved contract with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for Morley Pump Station retrofit and force main extension (5-0)
- Approved stormwater improvements reimbursement addendum with Adair Hathaway (5-0)
- Approved subdivision improvement agreement with Adair Hathaway for Eagle Tree Ridge Subdivision (5-0)
- Approved application for Industrial Site Development Grant (5-0)
- Approved architect's agreement with WSKF, Inc. for emergency services communication expansion (5-0)
- Approved hay cutting, baling, and removal agreement with Ryan Britt (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Special Road District
The Moberly Special Road District board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve consent items (minutes, bills, financial statements) and discuss the Superintendent's report. Old business includes an unpaid culvert for Gibson, dump truck repairs, and a culvert move on Road 2285. The board may also discuss obtaining bids for a new grader, as noted in prior minutes.
- Review and approve bills to be paid
- Unpaid culvert for Gibson
- Dump truck repairs
- Road 2285 culvert move
- Discussion of new grader and obtaining bids
Historic Preservation Committee
The commission received updates on the old Jr High School and a hotel on Hwy 24. The board decided they do not need a list of the nine buildings slated for demolition. No administrative applications were approved.
- Tabled approval of June 13, 2023 minutes
- Declined request to receive list of properties to be demolished
- Proposed work session to review 5-year-old Design Guidelines and the original Historic Preservation Ordinance
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Moberly Tourism Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing any tourism proposals, receiving an update from the Chamber of Commerce, and discussing the lodging tax account balance. The agenda also includes a discussion of guidelines. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Approval of June 13, 2023 minutes
- Review of tourism proposals (if any)
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities
- Information on lodging tax account balance
- Discussion of guidelines
The committee reviewed the lodging tax account balances and June social media statistics. Members discussed guideline edits that will be revised by Michelle Westhues for future presentation. No new proposals were submitted for review.
- Tabled June 13, 2023 minutes until next meeting
- Requested recommended changes to guidelines from Michelle Westhues
City Council
The City Council approved the municipal budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and an amendment to the previous year's budget. The council also authorized several police department purchases, including body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, and three new vehicles. Additionally, the council updated ordinances regarding golf carts and off-highway vehicles.
- Approved budget for fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment for fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of police body-worn cameras and in-car cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved emergency purchase of three police vehicles from Moberly Motors for $107,508.00 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of ECaTS 911 equipment from Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Corporation (5-0)
- Amended ordinances relating to recreational off-highway vehicles and golf carts (5-0)
- Appointed David Byland and Mike Skubic and re-appointed Sam Tadrus to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
- Granted five liquor licenses subject to investigation (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Adjustment
The Moberly Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an application by Jimmy O'Loughlin for Budingen Group LLC seeking an exemption to allow converting a non-conforming single-family residence into a duplex in an R-2 district. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and adjourn.
- Public hearing on exemption to Section 46-80 (R-2 Two Family Residential District) for duplex conversion
- Application by Jimmy O'Loughlin on behalf of Budingen Group LLC
- Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022
The Board of Adjustment denied an application from Budingen Group LLC to convert a non-conforming single-family residence into a duplex. The decision followed discussions regarding parking, lot density, outdoor space, and neighborhood conformity.
- Approved minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
- Denied request by Budingen Group LLC to convert single-family residence to a duplex
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will hold a regular monthly meeting to consider several resolutions, including a new round of property improvement grants, a reimbursement under a master development agreement, a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024, and an expenditure for renovations at the Kelly Hotel. The board will also discuss various community items such as Railroad Days, wayfinding signage, the Gladstone Ice Rink, and downtown security.
- Resolution 2023-20: Approving 21st round of grant awards under Private Property Improvements and Landlord Property Improvements programs
- Resolution 2023-21: Directing reimbursement in accordance with a Master Development Agreement
- Resolution 2023-22: Amending the annual budget for 2023-2024 fiscal year
- Resolution 2023-23: Authorizing expenditure for real property renovations at the Kelly Hotel
- Discussion items: Railroad Days request from Rotary, wayfinding signage, Gladstone Ice Rink, rack cards, koozies, flags and poles for downtown, and security in downtown
The Board approved several property improvement grants and authorized funding for the Kelly Hotel. The Board also approved the purchase of an ice rink and various promotional materials.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-20 for seven property improvement grants totaling $35,035.06 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-21 for reimbursement to Cunningham, Vogel & Rost (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-22 to amend the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget (3-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-23 appropriating $35,000 for Kelly Hotel Phase 1 renovations (3-1)
- Approved $1,000 contribution to Moberly Rotary Club for Railroad Days (4-0)
- Approved $20,000 offer to purchase a 44x76 oval ice rink from Gladstone (4-0)
- Approved purchase of 2,500 rack cards for $449 (4-0)
- Approved purchase of flags and poles up to $3,000 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, election of officers, and discussion of wayfinding signage. Action items include an amphitheater change order, a contract with the Moberly Housing Authority, and the 2023/2024 parks and recreation budget with appropriations.
- Amphitheater change order
- Moberly Housing Authority contract
- 2023/2024 Parks and Recreation Budget
- Appropriations
- Wayfinding signage discussion
City Council
The Council adopted a series of resolutions covering infrastructure, zoning, and city services. They also enacted an ordinance establishing conflict of interest disclosure procedures for municipal officials and approved $527,269.72 in treasury payments.
- Approved 5K run request for The Prevail Gym on Sept 9, 2023 (5-0)
- Adopted 11 resolutions (R1470-R1480) including a pet care facility permit and sewer cleaning contract (5-0)
- Enacted ordinance for municipal official conflict of interest disclosures (5-0)
- Approved $527,269.72 in treasury payments for expenses due June 2-15, 2023 (5-0)
- Granted 11 liquor licenses subject to investigation (5-0)
- Appointed Sarah Graff and Mark Fischer to Tourism Advisory Commission (5-0)
- Reappointed Bill Stuart and Dennis Snodgrass to Airport Advisory Board (5-0)
- Agreed to move forward with three Planning and Zoning Commission appointments on June 29 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Historic Preservation Committee
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review administrative applications and two specific property applications at 420 W. Reed and 535 W. Coates. They will also discuss the Historic Preservation Code, wayfinding signage, and receive updates on city reports and a preservation meeting.
- Review of applications for 420 W. Reed and 535 W. Coates
- Discussion of Historic Preservation Code
- Discussion of wayfinding signage
- Update on MO Preservation Meeting in Joplin
The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for facade and signage changes at 420 W. Reed. The board also provided guidance on allowable awning materials for a property at 535 W. Coates.
- Approved Application # 91-23 for facade and signage changes at 420 W. Reed
- Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections
- Suggested heavy clay tile or heavy shingles for awning repairs at 535 W. Coates
- Declined request to receive a list of 9 buildings slated for demolition
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Moberly Tourism Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review any tourism proposals, receive an update from the Chamber of Commerce, and hear the lodging tax account balance. The council will also discuss its guidelines. No votes on specific projects or expenditures are listed on the agenda.
- Review of tourism proposals (if any available)
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities
- Information on the account balance of the Lodging Tax
- Discussion of guidelines
The Tourism Advisory Council approved a $300 funding request for Betty Mayo of Randolph County Family & Community Education. The funds are designated specifically for Facebook and Instagram marketing to target audiences outside a 40-mile radius. The board also reviewed social media statistics and lodging tax account balances.
- Approved $300 for Randolph County Family & Community Education Facebook/Instagram advertising (Unanimous)
- Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council held a special session and joint work session to review the 2023/2024 Operating Budget. Council members voted to adopt a specific budget option and a funding increase. One emergency management project was deferred to a future fiscal year.
- Adopted Budget Option #4 ($20.00 Starting/No Change in Housing) for a $155,238.73 increase from Budget Revision #3 (5-0)
- Moved emergency siren in Emergency Management CIP to FY2024-2025 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance to increase water and sewer rates and authorized the purchase or condemnation of certain property. The council also approved several infrastructure change orders and a cooperative agreement for infill development at 512 Roberts Street.
- Approved ordinance increasing water and sewer rates (4-0)
- Approved ordinance authorizing property acquisition by purchase or condemnation (4-0)
- Approved cooperative agreement for infill development at 512 Roberts Street (4-0)
- Appropriated $1,273,408.50 for expenses due May 12 to June 1, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved request for Moberly YMCA Glow Run on June 16, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved 28 renewal liquor applications subject to investigation (4-0)
- Approved resolutions for tactical heavy vests grant, water main replacements, and a bill payment kiosk (4-0)
- Approved on-call engineering services agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council enacted an ordinance authorizing a cooperative agreement for infill development with Stuart Custom Homes, LLC. Council members also held a joint work session with department heads to review the proposed 2023/2024 Operating Budget.
- Approved cooperative agreement for infill development with Stuart Custom Homes, LLC for 400 block of North 5th Street and North 474 Street (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Moberly Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two site plan review applications: one for a new pet care facility and one for improvements to a private hangar at the airport. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 24, 2023 meeting.
- Site plan review for a Pet Care Facility at 1120 South Morley St., submitted by Devin Snodgrass for Melissa Anderson
- Site plan review for improvements, outdoor storage, and drive/parking additions to a private hangar at 1225 Aviator Ln., Omar N. Bradley Regional Airport, submitted by Devin Snodgrass for Edge Aviation
- Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
The Commission approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a dog-only pet care facility. It also approved a site plan for paving and storage additions at a private hangar at the Omar N. Bradley Regional Airport.
- Approved conditional use permit and site plan for Animal House Pet Care Facility at 1120 South Morley St
- Approved site plan for improvements, outdoor storage, and parking at 1225 Aviator Ln (Omar N. Bradley Regional Airport)
- Approved April 24, 2023 minutes
Downtown CID
The Board adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 and approved a $10,000 grant for masonry wall stabilization. The Board also authorized rental fees for the Fennel Complex and discussed a proposal for a synthetic ice-skating rink.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-17 for a $10,000 grant to Amy Martel for masonry wall stabilization at 422 W. Coates St (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-18 approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 annual budget (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-19 authorizing $300 in rental fees to the Parks Department for the Fennel Complex (4-0)
- Approved April 19, 2023, regular meeting minutes (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss the 2023/2024 budget and receive an update on the 10-year sales tax plan. They will also consider approving the April 18 meeting minutes and hear committee and staff reports. The agenda includes action items on appropriations and a tree plan.
- 2023/2024 Budget Discussion
- 10 Year Sales Tax Plan Update
- Appropriations
- April 18, 2023 Park Board Meeting Minutes
- Tree Plan
City Council
The City Council approved several rezoning and development applications for Tony Stuart on North 4th Street and in Williams Second Addition. The council also authorized multiple equipment purchases for emergency services and approved a grant application for drinking water financial assistance.
- Approved preliminary development plat and PDD for 400 block of North 4th Street (5-0)
- Approved rezoning for property in Williams Second Addition (5-0)
- Approved rezoning for 400 block of North 4th Street (5-0)
- Accepted $73,370.17 Motorola bid for police and fire radios (5-0)
- Accepted Watson Consoles bid for dispatch furniture (5-0)
- Approved $423,071.39 appropriation for expenses from April 28 to May 11, 2023 (5-0)
- Authorized application for Missouri Drinking Water Law financial assistance (5-0)
- Approved downtown street closures for Railroad Days carnival June 14-17, 2023 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Parks & Recreation Board
The Friends of the Park board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, correspondence, and financials. They will review the 2022 tax returns and discuss several governance items: adopting bylaws, adding three new members (Cole Davis, Rich Knaebel, Greg Hodge), renewing Mike Skubic's term, and establishing a member roster with three classes and rotation. No major projects or expenditures are on the agenda.
- Review of 2022 tax returns
- Bylaws discussion
- New members: Cole Davis, Rich Knaebel, Greg Hodge
- Renewal of Mike Skubic's term
- Member roster with three classes and rotation
Historic Preservation Committee
The Moberly Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review administrative applications and three property applications at 503 W. Reed Street, 110 S. Williams, and 315 W. Coates. They will also receive a city report from Aaron Decker, discuss the Historic Preservation Ordinance, and take a drive tour. The agenda is largely routine, with no old business listed.
- Review of applications for 503 W. Reed Street, 110 S. Williams, and 315 W. Coates
- Discussion of the Ordinance of Historic Preservation
- City report from Aaron Decker
- Drive tour scheduled as new business
The Commission approved three Certificates of Appropriateness for building modifications. Members also discussed the development of a historic preservation information document and a future driving tour.
- Approved Application #88-23 for façade and window changes at 315 W. Coates
- Approved Application #89-23 for new signage at 110 S. Williams
- Approved Application #90-23 to paint the façade at 503 W. Reed
- Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Moberly Tourism Advisory Council met on May 9, 2023, to approve minutes from March and April. The agenda included a review of available proposals, an update from the Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities, and information on the Lodging Tax account balance. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the agenda text.
- Review of Proposals (if any available)
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on Tourism Activities
- Information on the Account balance of the Lodging Tax
The council approved the minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed social media statistics from the Moberly Chamber of Commerce and the lodging tax account balances.
- Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council approved road and parking closures for the 17th Annual Moberly Railroad Days Festival and authorized nearly $495,000 for city expenses. They also accepted bids for a glass recycling bunker and airport haying, and passed several professional service resolutions.
- Approved Railroad Days Festival road closures and beer garden (5-0)
- Accepted $17,395.00 bid from DMC Concrete for glass recycling bunker (5-0)
- Approved mowing agreement with Jared Embree for Omar N. Bradley Regional Airport (5-0)
- Appropriated $494,744.89 from treasury for expenses between April 15 and April 27, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Phobia Film Festival marketing (5-0)
- Appointed Jerry Jeffrey to the Downtown Moberly CID Board (5-0)
- Adopted Resolutions R1444 through R1449 regarding grants and professional services (5-0)
- Tabled Bill No. 9750 regarding Joint Central Dispatch until May 15, 2023 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for a CDL training facility and a re-zoning preliminary plat for a new housing development. City staff also noted that no further action will be taken regarding modular home age or short-term housing.
- Approved site plan for CDL Training Facility at 110 West Carpenter St (with exception of 18' ROW)
- Approved re-zoning preliminary plat for 8-home subdivision in the 400 Block of North 5th St
- Approved April 24, 2023 agenda
- Approved March 27, 2023 minutes
City Council
The City Council held a special session and a joint work session with City Department Heads. The council reviewed the proposed 2023/2024 Operating Budget. No formal votes were taken on the budget during this session.
- Adjourned to a work session (5-0)
- Reviewed proposed 2023/2024 Operating Budget
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider several resolutions, including development agreements, grant awards, and reimbursements. They will also discuss the refurbished ice rink, an architecture and engineering proposal, and the district's budget.
- Resolution 2023-12: Directing reimbursement under a master development agreement
- Resolution 2023-13: Approving a development agreement with 4th Street Theatre, Inc. and providing a reimbursement grant
- Resolution 2023-14: Approving the nineteenth round of grant awards under the Private Property Improvements Program
- Resolution 2023-15: Approving reimbursement to the City of Moberly for payments related to the Fennel Complex
- Resolution 2023-16: Approving a bid for architectural, engineering, and interior design services
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. The board will consider change orders for the amphitheater and athletic complex path, an addendum to a CAP agreement, a boat ramp agreement, and appropriations. Public comment is limited to four minutes per speaker.
- Amphitheater change order
- Athletic complex path replacement change order
- CAP agreement addendum
- Boat ramp agreement
- Appropriations
City Council
The City Council certified election results approving a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana and the election of John W. Kimmons, Jr. to the Council. The Council also elected Tim Brubaker as Mayor and Brandon Lucas as Mayor Pro Tem. Several zoning ordinances and street improvement bids were approved.
- Certified 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana (588 for, 171 against)
- Elected Tim Brubaker as Mayor
- Elected Brandon Lucas as Mayor Pro Tem
- Approved 2023 Micro Seal, Milling, and Overlay street bids
- Approved 2023 Reclamite and Restorative street bids
- Approved re-zoning of 900 North Moulton Street
- Approved ordinance permitting shipping containers in B-1, B-3, and M-1 districts
- Tabled Joint Central Dispatch cooperative agreement amendment
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Moberly Tourism Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing any available proposals, getting an update from the Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities, and hearing the lodging tax account balance. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Review of tourism proposals (if any available)
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities
- Information on lodging tax account balance
The council was unable to accept minutes or any proposals due to a lack of quorum. Michelle Westhues provided an update on social media statistics from the Moberly Chamber of Commerce.
City Council
City Council approved several resolutions, including the appropriation of $949,654.45 for expenses and the purchase of a Kubota RTV for Parks and Recreation. The council also approved a crop-share lease and reappointed members to the Board of Adjustment, Electrical Board, and Plumbing Board.
- Appropriated $949,654.45 for expenses due between March 18 and March 20, 2023 (5-0)
- Ratified purchase of a Kubota RTV for Parks and Recreation Department (5-0)
- Approved crop-share lease agreement with Charles Schumann, Jr. for 144 acres (4-0)
- Approved bid from VanDevanter Engineering/Cogent, Inc for wastewater pump repair (4-0)
- Approved mowing and hold harmless agreement with Curtis Kruse for city landfill (4-0)
- Authorized application for Randolph County rescue funds (4-0)
- Reappointed Mike Mattox to Board of Adjustment, Brian Blackburn to Electrical Board, and Carl “Pete” Agee to Plumbing Board (5-0)
- Appointed Jonique Barnett to Tourism Advisory Commission (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Moberly Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to rezone 900 N. Moulton St. from R-2 to R-3, a site plan for a tri-plex apartment building at the same address, and two city-proposed text amendments to the zoning code regarding shipping containers and shooting ranges. The commission will also consider approval of the February 27, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Rezoning request by Devin Snodgrass for Robert Haug: 900 N. Moulton St. from R-2 to R-3
- Site plan review for a Tri-Plex Apartment building at 900 N. Moulton St.
- Text amendment on permitted use of shipping containers (Article III, Section 118)
- Text amendment on shooting range (Article III, Section 46-118)
The Commission approved a text amendment regarding shooting ranges and a fee in lieu of sidewalks for a proposed tri-plex. Two other items, a zoning change and a shipping container text amendment, were referred back to staff for clarification.
- Approved text amendment allowing indoor shooting ranges with conditional use permits in M-1 and B-3 districts
- Approved requirement for a fee in lieu of sidewalks for tri-plex site plan at 900 N. Moulton St.
- Tabled zoning change from R-2 to R-3 at 900 N. Moulton St. for staff clarification
- Tabled text amendment on permitted use of shipping containers for staff clarification
Historic Preservation Committee
The Moberly Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine items like roll call, minutes, and reports, but also to discuss proposed sign code changes, fence regulations, and updates on specific properties. The agenda includes a pending sign application and updates on properties at 125 S. 5th Street and 549 W. Coates.
- Review of pending sign application for American Family-Joe Kruse
- Discussion of proposed sign code changes
- Discussion of fence regulations
- Update on 125 S. 5th Street
- Update on Palmer Home Care site drawing at 549 W. Coates
The commission approved sending letters to neighbors to solicit funds for the Urbandale Pillars project. The City of Moberly has agreed to contribute $2,000 toward the estimated $12,000 to $25,000 needed for the project.
- Approved minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting
- Approved solicitation of funds for Urbandale Pillars project
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance amending the city code regarding manufactured home park residential districts. The council also approved several resolutions for infrastructure maintenance, equipment purchases, and a liquor license application.
- Amended Section 46-82 of the Moberly City Code regarding manufactured home park residential districts (4-0)
- Approved lease agreement with Frank and Sherry Cross for Omar N. Bradley Airport property (5-0)
- Approved preventative maintenance pump/control panel contract with VanDevanter Engineering/Cogent Company (4-0)
- Approved purchase of an International dump truck for public utilities (4-0)
- Accepted permanent sewer line easement from Superior Watercraft Inc (4-0)
- Accepted fluoridation grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (4-0)
- Approved Lute Custom Fencing, LLC bid for CSO basin replacement fence systems (4-0)
- Appropriated $682,862.15 for expenses due between March 2 and March 17, 2023 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider several resolutions, including reimbursing the city for dog waste materials, funding a holiday event with reindeer and sleigh rental, approving the 18th round of private property improvement grants, accepting a hotel market demand study proposal from Grey Hospitality, and directing reimbursement under a master development agreement. The board will also discuss a community meeting presentation, Fennel ghost signs, the Round 18 PPI application, and flower gardens. Public comment is invited.
- Resolution 2023-07: Reimburse City of Moberly for dog waste materials for downtown beautification
- Resolution 2023-08: Approve expenditure for holiday special event including reindeer and sleigh rental
- Resolution 2023-09: Approve 18th round of grant awards under Private Property Improvements Program
- Resolution 2023-10: Accept Grey Hospitality proposal for hotel market demand study and feasibility update
- Resolution 2023-11: Direct reimbursement per Master Development Agreement
The Board adopted several resolutions to fund downtown beautification, holiday events, and a hotel market demand study. It also approved a $10,000 property improvement grant and $1,000 for downtown flower plants.
- Approved reimbursement to City of Moberly for dog waste materials (Resolution 2023-07)
- Approved expenditure for holiday special event reindeer and sleigh rentals (Resolution 2023-08)
- Approved $10,000 grant to Wheelan Conklin Properties, LLC for sewer and electrical upgrades (Resolution 2023-09)
- Approved Grey Hospitality proposal for hotel market demand and feasibility study (Resolution 2023-10)
- Approved reimbursement to Cunningham, Vogel & Rost for contractual costs (Resolution 2023-11)
- Approved $1,000 for the purchase of downtown flower plants
- Directed Legal Counsel to draft an agreement for 4th Street Theatre technology improvements
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Moberly Tourism Advisory Council met on March 14, 2023, to review business proposals and receive updates from the Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities. The agenda included a review of the Lodging Tax account balance. No specific dollar amounts, contract details, or final decisions were listed in the provided agenda text.
- Review of Proposals
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on Tourism Activities
- Information on the Account balance of the Lodging Tax
The Commission approved $1,000 for a film festival scheduled for September 8-9. The board also reviewed February meeting minutes and received social media statistics from the Moberly Chamber of Commerce.
- Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved $1,000 for MACA film festival
City Council
The City Council approved a treasury appropriation of $451,526.50 and passed several ordinances and resolutions regarding community agreements and grant applications. The council also approved a street light installation on Fort Street and rescheduled a July meeting.
- Appropriated $451,526.50 from the city treasury (5-0)
- Approved street light installation in the 600 block of Fort Street (5-0)
- Approved cooperative agreement for special events with Moberly Community Betterment and Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District (5-0)
- Approved first addendum to farmer's market agreement with Randolph County Health Department and Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District (5-0)
- Authorized application for rescue funds from Randolph County (5-0)
- Authorized participation in Missouri Highway Safety Program and DWI enforcement grant application (5-0)
- Authorized participation in Missouri Firefighters Critical Illness Trust and Pool (5-0)
- Moved July 3, 2023 meeting to June 29, 2023 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Moberly Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five text amendment applications submitted by the City of Moberly. These amendments address permitted uses for storage containers, shooting ranges, age restrictions for manufactured homes, the Manufactured Home Park Residential District, and short-term housing rentals. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the January 30, 2023 meeting.
- Public hearing on text amendment for permitted use of Storage Containers (Article III, Section 118)
- Public hearing on text amendment for Shooting Range (Article III, Section 46-118)
- Public hearing on text amendment for Age Restrictions for Manufactured Homes (Article III, Section 46-138)
- Public hearing on text amendment for Manufactured Home Park Residential District (Article II, Section 46-82)
- Public hearing on text amendment for Short Term Housing Rentals (Article III, Section 118)
The Commission approved a text amendment to allow tiny homes in the Manufactured Home Park Residential District. Three other proposed text amendments were referred back to staff for clarification, and one item regarding short-term rentals received no motion.
- Approved text amendment to allow tiny homes in Manufactured Home Park Residential District
- Tabled text amendment on permitted use of Storage Containers for staff clarification
- Tabled text amendment on Shooting Ranges for staff clarification
- Tabled text amendment on age restrictions for Manufactured Homes for staff clarification
- No action taken on text amendment regarding Short Term Housing Rentals
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board will review the 2022 annual report and an update on Heritage Hills Clubhouse improvements. Action items include approving 2023 contracts with MML and Optimist, a 4th of July contract, and engineering services for Kiwanis Park, plus appropriations. The board will also hear a staff report covering all park operations.
- 2022 Annual Report review
- Heritage Hills Clubhouse Improvements update
- 2023 MML & Optimist Contracts
- 4th of July Contract
- Kiwanis Park Engineering
City Council
The City Council approved a major industrial development project for EquipmentShare.com and passed an ordinance banning marijuana smoking in public places. They also approved several zoning changes and financial applications for water infrastructure.
- Authorized taxable industrial revenue bonds up to $55M for EquipmentShare.com (5-0)
- Approved ordinance banning marijuana smoking in public places or meetings (5-0)
- Approved re-zoning and planned development district for 201 W. Hinton Avenue (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved $421,575.31 treasury appropriation (5-0)
- Approved Mother's Day 5K request for May 14, 2023 (5-0)
- Adopted 13 resolutions including a JetVac purchase and water line change order (5-0)
- Appointed April Moran and Melissa Weggs and reappointed JW Ballinger to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
- Approved easement acquisition agreement with Club Car Wash Operating LLC (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Downtown CID
The Board adopted three resolutions to fund and operate the 2023 Farmers' Market, reimburse the City of Moberly for refurbishment costs, and organize public events at the Fennel Complex. The Board also requested resolutions for future funding of Christmas reindeer and dog waste stations.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 for 2023 Farmers' Market operation at Fennel Complex (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-05 to reimburse City of Moberly for Fennel Complex refurbishment (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-06 for public events operation at Fennel Complex (4-0)
- Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Requested resolution for up to $1,750 for Christmas reindeer and sleigh
- Requested resolution for up to $2,000 for downtown doggie bag stations and signs
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Moberly Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing tourism proposals, hearing an update from the Chamber of Commerce, and getting information on the lodging tax account balance. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are set for discussion only.
- Review of tourism proposals
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities
- Information on lodging tax account balance
The committee approved the meeting minutes from December 13, 2022, and January 10, 2023. Members discussed a pending film festival proposal and a potential Air Race Classic stop at Omar Bradley Airport. The board also reviewed social media statistics and lodging tax account balances.
- Approved minutes from January 10, 2023 and December 13, 2022
City Council
The City Council approved several resolutions related to economic development, infrastructure grants, and city services. They also authorized the Moberly Chamber of Commerce to hold two community events in September 2023.
- Approved $643,195.43 appropriation from the city treasury (5-0)
- Approved tourism promotion services agreement with Moberly Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
- Approved request for Gus Macker and Junk Junktion events on Sept 9-10, 2023 (5-0)
- Authorized Fire Department to apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (5-0)
- Authorized financial assistance agreement for glass recycling bunker (5-0)
- Accepted Governor’s Transportation Cost Share award for industrial park street extension (5-0)
- Authorized application for industrial site grant from MO Dept of Economic Development (5-0)
- Approved agreement with Bricton Group, Inc. for hotel development consulting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Moberly Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to rezone 201 W Hinton Ave from R-3 to N-1/PD for a private stable, and will consider related preliminary development and site plans. The commission will also discuss whether to allow AirBnB in R-2 districts. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes.
- Public hearing: zoning change from R-3 to N-1/PD for private stable at 201 W Hinton Ave
- Public hearing: preliminary development plan for private stable (conditional on rezoning)
- Public hearing: site plan review for private stable (conditional on rezoning and development plan)
- Discussion of allowing AirBnB in R-2 District
- Approval of November 28, 2022 meeting minutes
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change and a planned development application for a commercial stable facility at 201 W Hinton Ave. The commission also discussed the possibility of allowing AirBnB rentals in R-2 Districts.
- Approved zoning change to N-1/PD for commercial stable facility at 201 W Hinton Ave
- Approved planned development for commercial stable facility at 201 W Hinton Ave
Historic Preservation Committee
The Moberly Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving previous meeting minutes and reviewing approved administrative applications. They will also receive a city report from Aaron Decker and discuss a webinar and letters to partners. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Review of administrative applications
- City report by Aaron Decker
- Discussion of January 24th webinar
- Letters to partners
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a motion to send letters to partners involved in downtown projects. The board requested drawings for a proposed metal awning at 420 W. Coates before taking action. Staff provided updates on several property sales and renovations in the city.
- Approved minutes from November 14, 2022
- Requested drawings for metal awning application at 420 W. Coates
- Approved motion to send letters to downtown partners
Airport Advisory Committee
The Moberly Airport Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a proposed site plan for AG Service operations, inspections of hangars and property maintenance, and adding community dumpsters with a proposed rent increase of $10/month for T-hangars and a percentage increase on ground leases effective July 1. The board will also discuss extending the West taxiway and hangar layout, fuel truck and call-in fees, and the status of runway lights and the AWOS. All items are listed for discussion only; no final decisions are noted.
- Proposed site plan for AG Service Operation
- Inspections of hangars and property maintenance
- Adding community dumpsters with $10/month T-hangar rent increase and percentage increase on ground leases effective July 1
- Proposed extension of West taxiway and hangar layout
- Discussion of fuel truck and call-in fees
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on January 18, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Council Conference Room at City Hall. The board will consider three resolutions: one directing reimbursement under a master development agreement, one approving an expenditure for real estate investment video advertisements, and one approving a sidewalk repair services agreement. Additionally, the board will discuss a Rotary Grant, a Chamber of Commerce event budget, and the 2023 Farmers Market.
- Resolution No. 2023-01: Directing reimbursement in accordance with a Master Development Agreement
- Resolution No. 2023-02: Approving expenditure for real estate investment video advertisements and appropriating funds
- Resolution No. 2023-03: Approving a sidewalk repair services agreement
- Discussion of Rotary Grant
- Discussion of Farmers Market for 2023
The Board adopted three resolutions to fund 2022 legal fees, real estate investment video advertisements, and sidewalk trip hazard repairs. The Board also discussed potential Rotary Grant projects and upcoming event budgets for February consideration.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-01 for 2022 legal fee reimbursement (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-02 for real estate investment video advertisements (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-03 for sidewalk repair services agreement with 3 Mat Company (4-0)
- Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine consent items, correspondence, and staff reports. Discussion items include the 2023 Randolph County Fair and kayak rentals, while action items include Heritage Hills Clubhouse improvements and appropriations.
- Discussion of 2023 Randolph County Fair
- Discussion of kayak rentals
- Action on Heritage Hills Clubhouse improvements
- Action on appropriations
City Council
City Council approved a treasury appropriation of $610,416.70 and authorized several resolutions regarding sidewalk studies, grant applications, and airport leasing. The council also accepted a bid for a lift station controller replacement. A work session was held to discuss marijuana smoking regulations and downtown street closures.
- Appropriated $610,416.70 from the city treasury (4-0)
- Authorized task orders with Bartlett & West, Inc. for sidewalk studies on North Morley and Gratz Brown Streets (4-0)
- Approved application for Emergency Management Performance Grant Direct Assistance Program (4-0)
- Accepted Cogent, Inc. bid for Northeast Lift Station controller replacement (4-0)
- Authorized Transportation Alternative Program grant application for North Morley sidewalk construction (4-0)
- Approved lease agreement with Excelair8, LLC for property at Omar N. Bradley Airport (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Moberly Tourism Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing tourism proposals, receiving an update from the Chamber of Commerce, and hearing the lodging tax account balance. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or review only.
- Review of tourism proposals
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities
- Information on lodging tax account balance
No official meeting was held on January 10, 2023, because a quorum was not present. Michelle Westhues provided an update from the Moberly Chamber of Commerce regarding social media statistics and budget breakdown.
City Council
City Council enacted an ordinance to impose a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana, subject to voter approval. The Council also approved contracts for asbestos abatement, water main replacement, and police hiring policies.
- Approved 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana for April 4, 2023 election (5-0)
- Adopted resolution contracting Wiedeman Dozing, LLC for asbestos inspections and abatement (5-0)
- Approved construction agreement with Willis Bros, Inc. for Sturgeon and Rollins water main replacement (5-0)
- Adopted new hiring and retention policies for the Moberly Police Department (5-0)
- Appropriated $486,831.09 from the city treasury (5-0)
- Adopted resolution recording the destruction of certain local government records (5-0)
- Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)