Nevada public meetings in 2025

Park Board

The Nevada, Missouri Park Board will hold a regular session on Dec. 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The board will conduct standard items such as call to order, roll call, and public participation. New business includes a review of a pool Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The meeting is open to the public.

• Pool RFQ Review

The board received six Request for Qualification submissions and were given scoring guidelines and score sheets. Board members must return the score sheets by Jan 13, 2026, after which the top three firms will be invited to present on Jan 28, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Distributed six RFQ submissions to board members (no vote)
• Set deadline for score sheets: Jan 13, 2026 (no vote)
• Top three firms to be notified for presentations on Jan 28, 2026 (no vote)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously (Kerbs, Lee, Franklin, Gruenhagen, Cliffman aye)

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The LTC Board of Directors will attend a staff and residents lunch on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 12:00 pm. The lunch will be held at Moore-Few Care Center, 901 S. Adams, Nevada, MO. Board members will not engage in any deliberations, decisions, or legal actions during this event.

• Staff and residents lunch at Moore-Few Care Center, 901 S. Adams, Nevada, MO, 12:00 pm

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home will attend a Christmas dinner on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm. The dinner will be held at Gobblers Roost, 24327 E. Old Town Rd., Nevada, MO. No board deliberations, decisions, or legal actions will occur at this event.

• Christmas dinner, Gobblers Roost, 24327 E. Old Town Rd., Nevada, MO, 6:00 pm, Dec 17 2025

City Council

The Nevada City Council will conduct a second reading of Bill No. 2025-049, a special ordinance that approves the Fiscal 2026 Budget, the five‑year capital improvement program, an updated organization chart, and a new public records fee schedule. It will also consider a general ordinance amending the city code and a special warranty deed to dispose of excess property. New business includes multiple special ordinances establishing fee schedules for community facilities, airport hangar leases, and other services, as well as resolutions authorizing payments and contracts for concrete work, fuel pricing, sand and stone purchases, HVAC replacement, and law‑enforcement equipment. Several resolutions also approve agreements with local chambers, historical societies, and consultants for economic‑development and airport engineering services.

• Second read of Bill No. 2025-049 – approval of the Fiscal 2026 Budget, capital improvement program, organization chart, and public records fee schedule
• Bill No. 2025-054 – establishment of a fee schedule for the Franklin P. Norman Community Center
• Resolution No.1895 – payment to Holliday Sand and Stone not to exceed $224,300 for rock material
• Resolution No.1899 – purchase of twenty Taser 10 conducted energy devices for the Police Department
• Resolution No.1900 – selection of H.W. Lochner as consultant for Airport Engineering and planning services

The council approved the Fiscal 2026 Budget (Bill No. 2025-049) on second read. It also adopted several special ordinances establishing fee schedules for community facilities, the airport, and other services, and authorized multiple service agreements. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Fiscal 2026 Budget (Bill No. 2025-049) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved amendment to City Code (Bill No. 2025-050) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved execution of Special Warranty Deed (Bill No. 2025-051) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved Public Services agreement with Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce (Bill No. 2025-053) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved fee schedule for Franklin P. Norman Community Center (Bill No. 2025-054) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved fee schedule for Twin Lakes Sports Complex and Walton Courts (Bill No. 2025-055) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved fee schedule for Frank E. Peters Municipal Golf Course (Bill No. 2025-056) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved fee schedule for Nevada Municipal Airport hangar and land leases (Bill No. 2025-057) – unanimous (4-0)

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review and approve airport fees. The board is also scheduled to discuss a recommendation for an airport consultant.

• Approval of airport fees
• Airport consultant recommendation

Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board will discuss several resolutions regarding 2026 rent schedules and insurance renewals. The board is also considering a bid for HVAC units at Chapman Estates. An executive session is requested for legal and personnel matters.

• Resolution No. 2170: Bid for heat and air units with CDL Electric Nevada MO for Chapman Estates
• Resolution No. 2174: HUD 2026 Posted Fair Market Rent and Public Housing Program 2026 flat rent schedule
• Resolution No. 2175: 2026 Fair Market Rent for Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Resolution No. 2171 and 2172: 2026 MHAPCI insurance renewals
• Resolution No. 2173: Annual certification of fiduciary duties and ethics for officials

The Housing Authority Board unanimously approved six resolutions covering heat and air unit replacement, program renewals, fiduciary certification, and fair market rent schedules. The board also approved the Executive Director's amended employment contract with a 3‑1 vote. All votes were recorded with Amanda Davis absent.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2170 for heat and air unit replacement at Chapman Estates (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2171 renewal with MHAPCI coverage 2026‑2027 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2172 renewal with MHAPCI D&O and EPLI coverage (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2173 fiduciary duties and ethics certification (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2174 HUD 2026 posted fair market rent schedule (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2175 2026 fair market rent for Housing Choice Voucher program (4-0)
• Approved Executive Director employment contract (amended) (3-1)

City Council

The Nevada City Council will consider Bill No. 2025-052, an emergency ordinance that authorizes an election to fill a council seat vacated by resignation. The council will conduct a first consideration and a second reading of the ordinance during the special emergency session.

• Bill No. 2025-052 – Emergency ordinance to hold an election for a vacant council seat
• Second reading of Bill No. 2025-052 – Emergency ordinance for the vacancy election

The council unanimously accepted the resignation of Councilperson Luke Guenther. It then placed Bill No. 2025-052, an emergency ordinance for a special election, on first and second read, each passing unanimously. The special session was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Accepted resignation of Councilperson Luke Guenther (4-0)
• Placed Bill No. 2025-052 on first read by title only (4-0)
• Placed Bill No. 2025-052 on second read by title only (4-0)
• Adjourned the special session (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 Annual Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also consider several ordinances involving property deeds, a short-term rental permit, and industrial development bonds.

• Public hearing and consideration of the Fiscal 2026 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Issuance of taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds not to exceed $8,450,000
• Special Use Permit for a short-term rental property at 902 S. College Street
• Payment to Show Me Demolitions for demolition at 118 W. Walnut
• Execution of a Quit Claim Deed and Special Warranty Deed for excess property

The council approved several board reappointments, passed a short‑term rental permit, authorized up to $8.45 M in industrial development bonds, and adopted the Fiscal 2026 Budget and Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program. One restoration ordinance failed to advance.

• Approved reappointment of Seth Barrett to the NRMC Board (3‑year term) – unanimous
• Approved reappointment of Michael Brown to the NRMC Board (3‑year term) – unanimous
• Approved reappointment of Geoff Stewart to the NRMC Board (3‑year term) – unanimous
• Approved appointment of George Knox to the LTC Board of the City Convalescent Home – partial term, unanimous
• Passed Bill No. 2025-045, granting a Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 902 S. College St. – unanimous (second read)
• Failed Bill No. 2025-046, a restoration agreement ordinance – no second read, ordinance failed
• Approved Bill No. 2025-048, authorizing up to $8,450,000 in industrial development revenue bonds – passed (second read) with one abstention (Guenther)
• Approved Fiscal 2026 Budget and Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program (Bill No. 2025-049) – unanimous (first read)

Park Board

The Nevada Park Board will hold a regular session to consider fee structures for the community center, park shelters, courts and fields, and the golf course. The meeting will also include reports from the chairperson, parks director, and financial recaps. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Community Center Fees
• Park Shelter Fees
• Courts and Fields Fees
• Golf Course Fees
• Recap of Monthly Financials

The board approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted fee schedules for the community center, park shelter, courts and fields, and the golf course, each by unanimous vote. The board also confirmed Michael Pommier and Traci Cliffmans to fill vacant park board seats, both unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 2025 park board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Community Center fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Park Shelter fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Courts and Fields fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Golf Course fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Michael Pommier appointment to vacant seat (unanimous)
• Approved Traci Cliffmans appointment to vacant seat (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

City Council members may attend the Opening Ceremony of Lights at the Lake at Radio Springs Park. The agenda states that no deliberations, decisions, or legal actions will take place during this event.

• Opening Ceremony of Lights at the Lake at Radio Springs Park

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board will approve the prior meeting minutes, hear administrative and financial reports, and receive public comment from registered participants. Committee reports will also be presented. The board will vote on entering an executive session under RSMo §610.021.

• Approval of minutes
• Administrative reports
• Financial statements review
• Committee reports
• Vote to enter executive session per RSMo 610.021

The board approved the minutes from the October 28 and November 10 meetings and adopted the October financial statements. A motion to enter an executive session was approved, and members voted to hold the next board meeting on Tuesday, January 6. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Oct 28 and Nov 10 meetings (motion Seth Barrett, second Geoff Stewart)
• Approved October financials (motion Jayne Novak, second Seth Barrett)
• Approved request for executive session (motion Aimee Meyer, second Seth Barrett; 8 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Voted to hold next meeting on Tuesday, Jan 6 (vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 pm (motion Brian Leonard, second Jayne Novak)

Library Board

The Nevada Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and conduct the Library Director's annual performance evaluation. The board will also consider the 2026 salary scale and the 2026 calendar and holidays.

• Annual Performance Evaluation of the Library Director
• Salary Scale 2026
• Approval of 2026 calendar and holidays
• Internal Audit of Financials for FY25
• Financial Reports for July through October 2025

The board approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized raising hourly wages to $15 for staff at or below the minimum wage and a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for all other staff, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The board also aligned library staff holidays with the City of Nevada calendar and approved the 2026 board meeting calendar. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Authorized hourly wage increase to $15 for eligible staff (motion carried)
• Authorized 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for all other staff (motion carried)
• Approved alignment of library staff holidays with City of Nevada calendar (motion approved)
• Approved 2026 Library Board meeting calendar (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (motion passed)

City Council

The Nevada City Council will attend the Mayor’s Coffee on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 8 a.m. The event will be held at Precision Coffee Company, 200 West Walnut, Nevada, Missouri. Council members may be present in quorum, but no official deliberations, decisions, or actions will take place.

Park Board

The Nevada Park Board will meet on Nov. 19, 2025 to review minutes, reports, and public input. New business includes consideration of fee structures for the community center, park shelters, courts and fields, and the golf course. The board will also receive financial recaps and other reports. No specific fee amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Community Center Fees – discussion of possible changes
• Park Shelter Fees – discussion of possible changes
• Courts and Fields Fees – discussion of possible changes
• Golf Course Fees – discussion of possible changes
• Recap of Monthly Financials – review

Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board will meet to review financial reports from Urlaub & Co. and the year-end report for the period ending June 30, 2025. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss legal matters and personnel issues.

• June 30, 2025 Financial Report from Written Urlaub & Co.
• Year End Financial Report for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
• Executive session regarding legal actions and litigation
• Executive session regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees

The board amended the agenda to include Resolution 2169 and then approved the full agenda unanimously. A motion to adopt Resolution 2169 as written was passed with all five commissioners voting aye. The meeting was subsequently adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Agenda amended to add Resolution 2169 (motion carried)
• Agenda approved (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Resolution 2169 approved as written (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Meeting adjourned (5 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council will hold hearings regarding a Chapter 100 industrial development plan and a short-term rental permit. Members will also consider several resolutions for infrastructure repairs and public safety equipment.

• Bill No. 2025-048: Industrial Development Revenue Bonds not to exceed $8,450,000
• Bill No. 2025-045: Special use permit for short-term rental at 902 S. College Street
• Resolution No. 1887: Payment to Coonrod Construction for Prewitt Street stormwater drainage repair
• Resolution No. 1888: Purchase of 18 Mobile Data Terminals via Blue Shield Grant
• Resolution No. 1890: Engineering services from Allgeier, Martin and Associates for Ash Street Sidewalk Project

The council approved Bill No. 2025-048, authorizing taxable industrial development revenue bonds up to $8,450,000. It also accepted the bid for the Prewitt Street stormwater drainage repair and the Missouri Blue Shield Grant for 18 mobile data terminals. Several special use permits and agreements were approved, while a resolution supporting a hospital district failed. All approvals were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved Bill No. 2025-048 industrial development bond up to $8,450,000 (4-0)
• Accepted Resolution No.1887 bid to Coonrod Construction for Prewitt Street stormwater drainage repair (4-0)
• Accepted Resolution No.1888 Missouri Blue Shield Grant and purchase of 18 mobile data terminals (4-0)
• Failed Resolution No.1889 supporting a Hospital District (no second, failed)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-045 special use permit for short‑term rental at 902 S. College St (4-0)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-046 restoration agreement (4-0)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-047 quit‑claim deed for excess property (4-0)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-044 intergovernmental agreement (second read) (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Nevada Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and then consider a request for a short‑term rental at 902 South College St. The meeting also includes discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan and focus group sessions for the Comprehensive Plan. Minutes from the October 14 and October 21 meetings will be approved.

• Public hearing on short‑term rental request at 902 South College St.
• Consideration of short‑term rental request at 902 South College St.
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan (old business)
• Comprehensive Plan focus group discussions (new business)

The commission approved the October 14 and October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to send a positive recommendation on the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan to the City Council. It also voted to send a positive recommendation on a short‑term rental request at 902 South College St. to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Sent positive recommendation on 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan to City Council (motion passed)
• Sent positive recommendation on short‑term rental request at 902 South College St. to City Council (all in favor, motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The LTC Board of Directors will review facility operations, including meals and community‑room use, and receive a bank update. Financial matters such as the monthly/YTD report, a work‑comp premium underpayment review, and year‑end processing will be addressed. The board will consider a recommendation for a new board member and discuss next steps in long‑term strategic planning.

• Recommendation on applicant for Board position
• Bank update, including credit card limit
• Update on Work Comp premium underpayment
• Policies/Procedures review and approval (Quality Measures Report)
• Long‑Term Planning strategic process – next step

The board approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting. A motion to raise the combined Community National Bank credit‑card limit to $15,000 was approved unanimously. The board also approved the new face‑washing cooler policy for the dining room. A board dinner was scheduled for December 17 at Gobbler's Roost and the office will be closed for Thanksgiving.

• Approved minutes from 9/24/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved increase of credit‑card limit to $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved face‑washing cooler policy (unanimous)
• Scheduled board dinner for Dec 17 at Gobbler's Roost
• Office closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving

City Council

The City Council will attend Veterans' Day activities in the community, including luncheons at Elk's Lodge and the American Legion and a Veterans' Parade on Downtown square. A quorum of members may be present, but the council will not conduct any deliberations, decisions, or legal actions during these events.

• Council members attending Veterans' Day luncheons at Elk's Lodge and American Legion
• Council members attending the Veterans' Parade on Downtown square

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board of Directors will meet on November 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mezzanine Conference Room. The agenda includes a discussion of a Forbearance Agreement and items related to the Hospital District. The board will also vote on entering an executive session, which will be closed to the public. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Forbearance Agreement
• Hospital District matters
• Vote to enter Executive Session (closed to public)

The board voted to approve executing the forbearance renewal agreement once final edits are completed. The board also approved moving to an executive session under RSMo §610.021. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote of those present.

• Approved execution of six‑month forbearance renewal agreement (all present voted yea)
• Approved move to executive session per RSMo §610.021 (yea votes from all present, two absent)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (all present voted yea)

City Council

The Nevada City Council will hold a work session jointly with the Vernon County Commissioners. Council members will discuss the preparation of an economic development contract, receive an update on radio financing, review the fall cleanup plan, and consider the meeting schedule. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Preparation of Economic Development contract
• Radio financing update
• Fall Cleanup
• Meeting schedule

The Nevada City Council formally adjourned the special session at 12:39 p.m. with a unanimous vote. Council members and Vernon County Commissioners discussed several items—including an economic‑development contract, radio financing, fall cleanup, bridge repairs, leaf pickup, sidewalk easements, and street‑light upgrades—but no further actions were voted on. The council also agreed to hold joint meetings three to four times per year.

• Adjourned special session (vote: Aye – Vickers, Branham, Miles, Selby; Nay – none)
• Agreed to continue joint council‑county meetings 3‑4 times a year

Housing Authority Board

The Nevada Housing Authority Board will receive reports on occupancy rates, Section 8 utilization, work orders, and unit make‑ready activity. It will approve the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will consider Resolution No. 2168, which proposes a contract for account services. Standard agenda items such as public participation and miscellaneous matters will also be addressed.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 2168 (Contract for Account Services)
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (Consent Agenda)
• Executive Director reports: occupancy rate, Section 8 utilization, work orders, make‑ready status
• Public participation from registered attendees
• Miscellaneous matters

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The Executive Director reported a 98% occupancy rate and 54 vouchers. The board approved Resolution No. 2168, authorizing the Scotts Accounting Services contract, with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2168 (Scotts Accounting Services contract) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Nevada City Council will hold a public hearing on the first draft summary of the FY2026 budget. Council members will also consider Bill No. 2025-044, an intergovernmental agreement with Vernon County officials, and Resolution No. 1886 to apply for state clean‑water and safe‑drinking‑water funding. Additionally, the second reading of Bill No. 2025-042 will rezone specific lots in Howell’s Addition and A.M. Pitcher’s Addition to the C‑3 Commercial District. Routine items on the consent agenda will be approved without discussion.

• Second read of Bill No. 2025-042 rezoning Block 14, lots 5‑8 of Howell’s Addition and Block 5, lots 1, 2, 7, and 8 of A.M. Pitcher’s Addition to C‑3 Commercial District
• Public hearing on the summary first draft of the FY2026 Budget
• Consideration of Bill No. 2025-044 intergovernmental agreement with Vernon County Commission, Collector, and Assessor
• Consideration of Resolution No. 1886 to file an application for Missouri Department of Natural Resources funding for clean‑water or safe‑drinking‑water projects

The council unanimously accepted the consent agenda. It then approved, on second read, Bill No. 2025-042 amending the zoning map to rezone specific parcels to the C‑3 Commercial District. The council also moved Bill No. 2025-044 to first read, approving an intergovernmental agreement with Vernon County, and adopted Resolution No. 1886 to pursue Missouri clean‑water grant funding. An executive session was held for personnel matters before the regular session adjourned.

• Accepted Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Bill No. 2025-042 zoning amendment (5-0)
• Moved Bill No. 2025-044 intergovernmental agreement to first read (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1886 for clean‑water grant application (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Adjourned Regular Session (5-0)

City Council

The Nevada City Council will hold a work session to discuss New Business, specifically regarding the NRMC-Hospital District. The meeting is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. at the City Council Chambers.

• Work session on New Business (NRMC-Hospital District)
• Meeting location: 120 S. Ash St, Nevada, Missouri
• City Clerk contact for accommodations: 417-448-5102

The council heard a presentation from the NRMC Hospital District proposing a hospital district and a supporting resolution, but no resolution was adopted. The council then adjourned the special session by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adjourned special session (4-0)

Park Board

The Nevada Park Board will hold a regular session on Oct. 29, 2025. The agenda includes old business on a splash pad, new business concerning a resignation, and several reports such as the Chairperson’s report, Parks Director’s report, and monthly financial statements for the parks and golf course.

• Old Business – Splash Pad
• New Business – Resignation
• Park Board Chairperson’s Report
• Parks Director’s Report
• Recap of Monthly Financials (parks and golf course)

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The LTC Board of Directors will hold a work session to discuss short and long-term planning for the facility. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on October 29, 2025, at the Moore-Few Care Center Community Room.

• Work session on short and long-term facility planning
• Meeting location: Moore-Few Care Center Community Room, 901 S. Adams, Nevada, Mo

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, review governance and administrative reports, and consider a vote to enter an executive session closed to the public.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period for registered attendees
• Board governance discussion
• Financial statements review
• Vote to enter Executive Session under RSMo 610.021

The board approved several items, including Microsoft 365 licensing for $97,504, a $15,000 feasibility study, and a 3% increase to employee benefit premiums. Governance policies #201‑205, 208, 301‑304 and the Patient‑Family Advisory Council charter and bylaws were also approved. The September financials were accepted and an executive session was called with a roll‑call vote recorded.

• Approved Microsoft 365 licensing contract for $97,504 (motion by Mike Brown, second by Seth Barrett)
• Approved feasibility study/network participation funding of $15,000
• Approved 3% increase to employee benefit premiums
• Approved September financials (motion by Mike Brown, second by Aimee Meyer)
• Approved governance policies #201‑205, 208, 301‑304 (motion by Seth Barrett, second by Geoff Stewart)
• Approved Patient‑Family Advisory Council charter and bylaws (motion by Aimee Meyer, second by Seth Barrett)
• Called executive session (motion by Aimee Meyer, second by Seth Barrett; roll‑call vote: 6 yeas, 3 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Brian Leonard, second by Geoff Stewart; all voted in favor)

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board of Directors will meet on October 24, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. in the Mezzanine Conference Room. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion of board governance, and adjournment. No specific decisions or contracts are listed.

• Call to Order
• Board Governance
• Adjournment

The board held a special work session to review governance policies and receive updates on physician recruitment and insurer negotiations. No substantive motions were adopted; the meeting was adjourned after a motion that received unanimous support.

• Adjourned meeting (all voted in favor)

Library Board

The Nevada Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and the FY25 internal audit. The board is scheduled to vote on accounting services and the approval of September 2025 minutes.

• Vote on accounting services (Item 2025-1001)
• Review of FY25 internal audit of financials (Item 2025-0703)
• Review of August and September 2025 financial reports
• Approval of September 24, 2025 minutes

The board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a motion to engage JCG Tax Firm as the library’s new accounting service provider, authorizing the director to sign the necessary documents. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Authorized engagement of JCG Tax Firm and signing of service documents (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (motion passed)

City Council

City Council members will attend a social event at Precision Coffee Company. The agenda states that no deliberations, decisions, or legal actions will be taken during this event.

Planning Commission

The Nevada, Missouri Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on October 21, 2025 to begin discussion of the city's comprehensive plan. No other business items are listed for the agenda.

• Comprehensive plan kickoff (discussion of the city's long‑range planning effort)

The commission held a kickoff presentation on the comprehensive plan. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. The meeting concluded at 6:08 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Nevada City Council will hold a regular session with routine consent agenda items and a second reading of Bill No. 2025-041 to declare surplus realty and authorize its disposition. The council will conduct a public hearing to consider rezoning a four‑block area from Adams to West and Cherry to Arch streets to the C‑3 Commercial district, including Bills 2025-042 and 2025-043 that amend the zoning map for specific lots. An executive session will follow to discuss legal actions and personnel matters.

• Second read of Bill No. 2025-041 – special ordinance to declare surplus realty and authorize disposition of real estate
• Public hearing on rezoning all properties within a four‑block radius from Adams to West and Cherry to Arch streets to C‑3 Commercial
• Consideration of Bill No. 2025-042 – rezoning specific lots in Howell’s Addition and A.M. Pitcher’s Addition to C‑3 Commercial
• Consideration of Bill No. 2025-043 – rezoning additional lots in Howell’s Addition and A.M. Pilcher’s Addition from Residential to C‑3 Commercial
• Executive session to address legal actions, litigation, and personnel matters per RSMo. §610.021

The council voted 2‑2‑1, with one abstention, to reject Bill No. 2025‑043, which would have rezoned multiple blocks to C‑3 Commercial. Earlier items were approved unanimously, including the consent agenda, second read of Bill 2025‑041, first reads of Bill 2025‑042 and the motion to send a letter of support for the Rural Innovation Hub. The council also entered and exited an executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Bill No. 2025‑041 second read approved (5-0)
• Bill No. 2025‑042 first read approved (5-0)
• Bill No. 2025‑043 first read rejected (2-2-1)
• Motion to send letter of support for Rural Innovation Hub approved (unanimous)
• Decision to keep NRMC Board residency at 5 county/4 city (unanimous agreement)
• Executive session authorized (5-0)
• Regular session adjourned (5-0)

City Council

City Council members will attend the Planning Commission meeting on October 21, 2025. The agenda states that council members will not engage in deliberations, decisions, or legal action.

• Attendance at Planning Commission Meeting at 120 S. Ash St.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss rezoning a four-block area to C-3 Commercial District and consider the City of Nevada's 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing for rezoning properties from Adams Street to West Street and Cherry Street to Arch Street to C-3 Commercial District
• Consideration of rezoning properties from Adams Street to West Street and Cherry Street to Arch Street to C-3 Commercial District
• Public hearing for the City of Nevada 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Recommendation to council for the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Comprehensive Plan Kickoff scheduled for October 21st

The commission held a public hearing on rezoning a four‑block area around Austin Street. Commissioners voted to send a positive recommendation to rezone the first block (the “Pete’s area”) and also to rezone the remaining properties in the four‑block radius. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved positive recommendation to rezone Pete’s area (first block) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved positive recommendation to rezone remaining properties in four‑block radius – unanimous (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous (6‑0)

City Council

City Council members will attend the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 120 S. Ash St., Nevada, Missouri. While a quorum may be present, the Council will not engage in deliberations, decisions, or other legal actions.

• Attendance at Planning Commission Meeting, 5:15 p.m., 120 S. Ash St.
• No deliberations, decisions, or legal actions by City Council

City Council

The Nevada City Council work session on Oct. 14, 2025 will consider several new business items. Topics include a sewer connection for Camp Clark, acquisition of a fire truck, plans to live stream council meetings, changes to credit card processing fees, and a waterline project for Kermit Pritchett. The agenda lists these items for discussion but does not indicate any decisions.

• Camp Clark sewer connection
• Fire truck acquisition
• Live streaming of council meetings
• Credit card fee changes
• Kermit Pritchett waterline

The council approved moving forward with a two‑camera live‑stream for meetings and to include its cost in the FY2026 budget. It also decided to conduct further research on using the Code Administrator to handle code violations more quickly. The special session was formally adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other items were formally decided.

• Approve two‑camera live‑streaming and budget it for FY2026 (no vote recorded)
• Direct further research on using the Code Administrator for code violations (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn special session (5-0)

City Council

The Nevada City Council will attend the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber Luncheon and Crowder College’s 30th Anniversary Celebration on October 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The council members will not conduct any deliberations, decisions, or legal actions during the event.

• Attend Nevada/Vernon County Chamber Luncheon
• Attend Crowder College 30th Anniversary Celebration at Moss Center, 600 W. Edwards Pl., Nevada, MO, 12:00 p.m.

City Council

The Nevada City Council will discuss several new business items, including an emergency ordinance (Bill No. 2025-040) to apply for federal financial assistance under Section 5311 of Title 49, U.S. Code. A special ordinance (Bill No. 2025-041) will be considered to declare certain realty surplus property and authorize its disposition. Multiple resolutions will be voted on to approve bids and payments for building repairs, street improvements, a storm tube, water pipe, and a service truck. An executive session is scheduled to address legal matters and personnel issues.

• Bill No. 2025-040 – Emergency Ordinance approving application for federal assistance
• Bill No. 2025-041 – Special Ordinance declaring surplus realty and authorizing disposition
• Resolution No.1881 – Authorize payment to Westview Construction Company for building repairs
• Resolution No.1882 – Confirm streets to be improved in 2026 using Transportation Sales Tax Funds
• Resolution No.1885 – Authorize payment to Nextran Truck Center for purchase of a service truck

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and moved Bill No. 2025-040, an emergency ordinance to apply for federal financial assistance, through first and second readings. The council also unanimously approved Bill No. 2025-041, a special ordinance for disposition of surplus real estate. Several resolutions authorizing payments for construction, street improvements, and a storm tube were adopted, with Resolution No. 1885 passing by a majority after one councilmember opposed. An executive session was held to discuss legal and personnel matters.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Bill No.2025-040 emergency ordinance approved on first read (unanimous)
• Bill No.2025-040 emergency ordinance approved on second read (unanimous)
• Bill No.2025-041 special ordinance for realty surplus property approved on first read (unanimous)
• Resolution No.1881 authorizing payment to Westview Construction Company approved unanimously
• Resolution No.1882 confirming streets to be improved in 2026 with transportation sales tax funds approved unanimously
• Resolution No.1883 authorizing payment to Viebrock Sales LLC for a storm tube approved unanimously
• Resolution No.1885 authorizing payment to Nextran Truck Center for a service truck passed by majority (one opposition)

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board of Directors will conduct its regular agenda, including approval of minutes, public comment, governance, administrative and financial reports, and committee updates. The Board will also vote on whether to enter an Executive Session closed to the public as permitted by state law. No specific contracts, ordinances, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comment from registered participants
• Board Governance discussion
• Vote to enter Executive Session

The board approved the renewal of the Interqual medical‑necessity software contract for $88,031 over three years and a $14,950 HIPAA security risk assessment. The updated mission statement and August financials were also approved. An executive session was requested and approved by roll‑call vote.

• Approved Interqual software renewal ($88,031, 3‑year term) – motion by Aimee Meyer, second by Mike Brown
• Approved HIPAA security risk assessment ($14,950) – motion by Aimee Meyer, second by Mike Brown
• Approved updated mission statement – motion by Mandy Barnes, second by Aimee Meyer
• Approved August 2025 financials – motion by Mike Brown, second by Jayne Novak
• Approved August 2025 board minutes – motion by Jayne Novak, second by Dr. Moore
• Approved executive session request (vote: 9 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent) – motion by Brian Leonard, second by Jayne Novak

City Council

The Nevada City Council will attend a Mayor’s Coffee social event on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 8 a.m. The event is at Precision Coffee Company, 200 West Walnut, Nevada, Missouri. Council members may attend if a quorum is present, but no official deliberations or decisions will be made.

• Mayor’s Coffee social event – Precision Coffee Company, 200 West Walnut (Sept 25, 2025, 8 a.m.)

Library Board

The Nevada Public Library Board will review the August 2025 financial reports and the internal audit of FY25 financials. Trustees will vote on the Annual Policy Review of the Collection Policy. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comments, director’s report, and board news.

• Internal Audit of Financials – FY25 (item 8)
• Annual Policy Review: Collection Policy (voting item 9)
• Financial Reports for August 2025 (item 7)
• Library Director Report (item 6)
• Public comments (item 3)

The Nevada Public Library Board approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. The Board authorized payment of the $150 annual corporate membership dues for the Kiwanis Club of Greater Vernon County for 2025‑2026. The Board also approved the August 2025 financial report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved $150 corporate membership payment for Kiwanis Club (motion carried)
• Approved August 2025 financial report (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Park Board

The Nevada Park Board will hold a regular session to approve minutes, discuss old business including the Splash Pad, and review monthly financial reports for parks and the golf course.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Old Business: Splash Pad discussion
• Reports: Park Board Chairperson and Parks Director
• Reports: Monthly financials for parks and golf course

The park board approved the August 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to table further discussion on the splash pad was made by Mr. Allard and seconded by Ms. Wilde; the minutes do not record a vote on that motion. The board then adjourned the meeting with all members voting aye.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to table splash pad discussion made (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (ayes: Kerbs, Lee, Franklin, Gruenhagen, Wilde, Allard; nay: none)

Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board will review occupancy rates, Section 8 utilization, and financial reports from Urlaub & Co. for April and May 2025. The board has also requested an executive session to discuss legal actions and personnel matters.

• Review of Urlaub & Co. Financial Report dated April 30, 2025
• Review of Urlaub & Co. Financial Report dated May 31, 2025
• Executive Director reports on occupancy, Section 8 utilization, and workorders
• Executive session regarding legal actions and employee hiring, firing, or promotion

The Housing Authority Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, accepted the written financial report for May 31 2025 and April 30 2025, and approved the consent agenda that included the August 27 2025 minutes. The board then entered an executive session, adjourned that session, resumed the regular session, and finally adjourned the meeting. No public participation or other business was presented.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted written financial report for May 31 2025 and April 30 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 27 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (unanimous, session held 7:17‑7:57 p.m.)
• Adjourned Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to continue regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 7:58 p.m. (unanimous)

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home will meet on September 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Moore‑Few Care Center Conference Room, 901 S. Adams, Nevada, MO. The board will review prior meeting minutes, receive facility updates including the kitchen project and community‑room policy, hear financial reports, and discuss quality‑measure policies and long‑term strategic planning. An executive session is scheduled for legal matters.

• Approval of July 23, 2025 Open Meeting and August 6, 2025 Executive Meeting minutes
• Facility update on progress of kitchen project and community‑room policy
• Financial report covering monthly finances and Work Comp Insurance renewal
• Quality Measures Report reviewing COVID cases and vaccine policies
• Executive session on legal actions and privileged communications

The board approved the minutes from the July 23 and August 6 executive sessions. It approved several health and safety policies, including vaccine and attendance rules, and agreed to end the Covid agenda item. The board also authorized a cell phone for the office, scheduled a planning work session for October 14, and held an executive session on legal matters before adjourning.

• Approved minutes from 7-23-25 and 8-6-24 executive sessions (unanimous)
• Approved health and safety policies: Herpes Zoster Vaccine, Influenza Vaccine, Appearance and Attire, Attendance and Absenteeism, Bed Hold, Community Use (unanimous)
• Ended Covid agenda item (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of an office cell phone for Hanna (unanimous)
• Scheduled first planning work session for Oct 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm (unanimous)
• Held executive session on legal actions at 5:05 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session at 5:33 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned open meeting at 5:33 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The council will conduct a second reading of five special ordinances. These include establishing polling places and judges for the city’s primary and general elections, approving a contract for additional policing services with the Nevada Housing Authority, authorizing a supplemental agreement and an amendment with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, and selecting FORVIS, LLP to perform the annual audit. Routine items such as the consent agenda, department reports and board minutes will be approved without discussion.

• Bill No. 2025-034 – Special Ordinance providing for the primary and general election, polling place, and judges
• Bill No. 2025-035 – Contract between the Nevada Housing Authority and the City for additional policing services
• Bill No. 2025-036 – Supplemental agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
• Bill No. 2025-037 – Amendment No. 3 to the State Block Grant agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
• Bill No. 2025-038 – Acceptance of FORVIS, LLP to conduct the Annual Audit

The Nevada City Council accepted the consent agenda. It then passed the second reading of five special ordinances (Bills 2025‑034 through 2025‑038). The council adjourned the regular session.

• Consent agenda adopted (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles; Nay: none; Absent: Selby)
• Bill 2025‑034 (election ordinance) passed second read (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles; Nay: none; Absent: Selby)
• Bill 2025‑035 (housing authority policing contract) passed second read (Aye: Miles, Vickers, Branham; Nay: Guenther; Absent: Selby)
• Bill 2025‑036 (supplemental agreement with Mo. Highways & Transportation) passed second read (Aye: Guenther, Miles, Vickers, Branham; Nay: none; Absent: Selby)
• Bill 2025‑037 (Amendment No. 3 to State Block Grant) passed second read (Aye: Branham, Guenther, Miles, Vickers; Nay: none; Absent: Selby)
• Bill 2025‑038 (FORVIS, LLP annual audit option) passed second read (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles; Nay: none; Absent: Selby)
• Motion to adjourn passed (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles; Nay: none; Absent: Selby)

Planning Commission

The Nevada, Missouri Planning Commission will meet on September 9, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The commission will review and approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update, and finalize the rezoning of Austin Boulevard. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers at 120 S. Ash.

• Approve minutes from May 13, 2025, August 12, 2025, and August 20, 2025
• Discuss Comprehensive Plan Update (old business)
• Finalize Austin Blvd. rezoning (new business)

City Council

The Nevada City Council accepted the consent agenda and appointed Siobhan Cooke and Trisha Stubblefield to the Library Board. It passed multiple special ordinances, including a policing services contract and an emergency fee ordinance. The council also approved resolutions authorizing the Comprehensive Plan update and repairs to the South water tower.

• Accepted consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Siobhan Cooke to Library Board (5-0)
• Appointed Trisha Stubblefield to Library Board (5-0)
• Approved Bill 2025-035 (policing services contract) (4-1)
• Approved Bill 2025-036 (supplemental agreement with Mo Highways) (5-0)
• Approved Bill 2025-039 emergency ordinance on pretreatment fees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1879 authorizing Comprehensive Plan update (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1880 authorizing South water tower repairs (5-0)

Library Board

The Nevada Public Library Board will hold a regular session to review minutes, receive financial reports, and vote on policy changes regarding circulation and book club kits. The board will also continue discussion on a financial audit.

• Review minutes from July 24, 2025
• Receive July 2025 financial report prepared by Deanna Francis Tax Service
• Vote on policy review for Collection/Book Club Kits
• Vote on policy review for Circulation/Institution Library Card
• Continue discussion on Internal Audit of Financials- FY25

The board approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting and the July 2025 financial report. It adopted revised collection development and circulation policies that add Book Club kits and update the Library of Things checkout agreement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved July 2025 financial report (motion passed)
• Adopted revised collection development and circulation policies, including Book Club kits and updated Library of Things checkout agreement (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

City Council

City Council members will attend the Community Grill event at Earp Park. The agenda states that no deliberations, decisions, or legal actions will be taken during this event.

• Community Grill event at Earp Park, 304 W. Austin Blvd.

City Council

City Council members will attend the Mayor’s Coffee on August 28, 2025. The agenda states that no deliberations, decisions, or legal actions will be taken during this event.

• Social event at Precision Coffee Company (200 West Walnut)

Park Board

The board unanimously approved the July 2025 park board minutes. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously. No other actions were decided; discussions on golf course conditions and a new splash pad were postponed to future meetings.

• Approved July 2025 park board minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a resolution for extra policing services with the City of Nevada. The agenda includes reports on occupancy, Section 8 utilization, work orders, and a financial report from March 31, 2025.

• Approval of April 14, 2025 and July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2167 for Extra Policing Service Contract
• Financial Report from Written Urlaub & Co. (March 31, 2025)
• Reports on Occupancy Rate, Section 8 utilization, Workorders, and Make ready's

The Housing Authority Board approved Resolution No. 2167 to add an extra policing service contract. The board also accepted the written financial reports for May 31 and April 30, 2025, and approved the regular and consent agendas. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Accepted financial reports for May 31 and April 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 24 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2167 for extra policing service contract (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The special session of the Nevada, Missouri City Council was adjourned by a unanimous vote. No substantive proposals, contracts, or ordinances were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Adjourned special session (5-0)

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The NRMC Board approved the Just Culture policy, the July 2025 financials, and several purchase contracts with "not to exceed" limits, including a $1.3 M Pyxis renewal. A motion to enter an executive session was also approved by a roll‑call vote.

• Approved Just Culture policy (motion by Jayne Novak, second by Mike Brown)
• Approved July 2025 financials (motion by Jayne Novak, second by Dr. Moore)
• Approved procurement contracts with not‑to‑exceed amounts (motion by Mike Brown, second by Geoff Stewart)
• Approved Siemens Lab Chemistry Analyzer service contract ($68,610)
• Approved D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Insurance renewal (up to $54,684)
• Approved Property Insurance renewal (up to $113,315)
• Approved replacement computers purchase (up to $117,947)
• Approved Pyxis renewal contract ($1,314,912) and entered executive session (8 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent)

City Council

The council held a special session to hear FY2026 budget requests from multiple departments. No approvals, denials, or other actions on the requests were recorded. The council then voted unanimously to adjourn the session (4-0).

• Adjourned special session (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission held public input on proposed zoning changes along Austin Blvd, but no rezoning or other measures were approved, denied, or tabled. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a parking space variance at 2250 E. Lincoln in Nevada. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Public hearing for parking space variance at 2250 E. Lincoln (Walmart)
• Consideration of a parking space variance request for 2250 E. Lincoln (Walmart)

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It then approved a variance request to reduce the parking lot at Walmart, with a 4‑0 vote and one member absent. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Walmart parking lot reduction variance (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council accepted the consent agenda unanimously and moved several bills to second read, including public‑transit funding, wastewater engineering services, and a code amendment. An emergency ordinance levying general and special taxes for FY2025 was approved on both first and second reads, each with one councilmember voting nay. The body also adopted three resolutions authorizing payments for a pump rebuild, exterior wall repairs, and demolition costs.

• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 2025-027 – Public Transit Operating Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 2025-028 – Engineering services for wastewater improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 2025-031 – Emergency tax levy (first read) – Aye: Vickers, Branham, Miles, Selby; Nay: Guenther
• Approved Bill 2025-031 – Emergency tax levy (second read) – Aye: Selby, Vickers, Branham, Miles; Nay: Guenther
• Approved Resolution 1875 – Payment to JCI Industries for Flygt pump rebuild (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1876 – Payment to Mid‑Continental Restoration for exterior wall repairs (Aye: Selby, Miles, Vickers, Branham; Nay: Guenther)
• Approved Resolution 1877 – Payment plan for demolition at 804 North Cedar Street (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review budget items. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Budget items

Planning Commission

The commission approved the June 10 and July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. Four vendors presented proposals for updating the comprehensive plan, with contract prices ranging from $30,000 to $125,000. The commission decided to defer a decision on selecting a vendor until the next meeting. Commissioner Hope resigned and the board will forward a positive recommendation for Ashlee Duncan’s appointment to council, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Deferred selection of comprehensive‑plan vendor to next meeting
• Resolved to send a positive recommendation for Ashlee Duncan’s board appointment to council
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The council accepted the consent agenda and appointed three members to the Park Board. It approved Resolution No.1873 to purchase a 72‑inch zero‑turn mower and Resolution No.1874 to fund demolition of derelict houses. An executive session was opened to discuss legal matters, and the regular meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted Consent Agenda (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles; Nay: none; Absent: Selby)
• Appointed Gabriel Franklin to the Park Board to fill an unexpired term
• Reappointed Justin Lee to the Park Board for a full three‑year term
• Reappointed Bob Kerbs to the Park Board for a full three‑year term
• Approved Resolution No.1873 authorizing payment to Nevada Small Engine, Inc. for a 72‑inch zero‑turn mower (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No.1874 authorizing payment to Zach Erwin Construction for demolition of derelict houses (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal matters (Aye: Miles, Vickers, Branham, Guenther; Nay: none; Absent: Selby)
• Adjourned the regular session (Aye: Branham, Guenther, Miles, Vickers; Nay: none; Absent: Selby)

Park Board

The board approved the April 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved Gabe Franklin's appointment to the Park Board. The meeting was then adjourned with all members voting aye.

• Approved April 2025 park board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Gabe Franklin appointment to the Park Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes: Kerbs, Lee, Wilde, Gruenhagen, Allard)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to move forward with interviews of MSU, MPC, PGAV, and Future‑iQ for the compensation plan project. Commissioners also agreed to mail letters to property owners on Adams to West Street and set a special meeting for August 20 at 12 p.m. to discuss the Austin Blvd rezoning. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved interviews with MSU, MPC, PGAV, Future‑iQ (motion passed)
• Scheduled special meeting on August 20 at 12 p.m. for Austin Blvd rezoning discussion
• Assigned Mary Wilson to mail letters to property owners from Adams to West Street
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The board approved three financial expenditures: a $65,000 sterilizer, a $43,285 roof repair for NowCare, and an $855,132 billing agreement with Alliance Radiology. Minutes from the June 24 and July 15 meetings were approved. An executive‑session request was approved unanimously and the mission‑statement amendment to add patient safety was tabled.

• June 24, 2025 board minutes approved (motion by Brian Leonard, second by Aimee Meyer)
• July 15, 2025 work‑session minutes approved (motion by Jayne Novak, second by Seth Barrett)
• Sterilizer purchase $65,000 approved (motion by Jayne Novak, second by Mandy Barnes)
• NowCare roof repair $43,285 approved (motion by Jayne Novak, second by Mandy Barnes)
• Alliance Radiology billing component $855,132 approved (motion by Jayne Novak, second by Mandy Barnes)
• Executive‑session motion approved unanimously (10 yeas)
• Mission‑statement amendment to add patient safety tabled
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Dr. Moore, second by Jayne Novak, all yeas)

Library Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting and the June 2025 financial report. It adopted the proposed NPL Foundation bylaws policy and approved a revision to the meeting‑room policy that removes the $25 deposit requirement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved June 2025 financial report (motion passed)
• Adopted NPL Foundation bylaws policy as proposed (motion passed)
• Approved revision to meeting‑room policy eliminating $25 deposit (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board approved its meeting agenda and the consent agenda containing the June 27, 2025 minutes. It then approved Resolution No. 2164 for a law‑enforcement dwelling lease, Resolution No. 2165 (Addendum to the Personal Policy), and Resolution No. 2166 for a waiver of accrued leave. The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minutes June 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2164 – dwelling lease for law enforcement at Fairground Estates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2165 – addendum to the Personal Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2166 – waiver of over‑limits accrued leave (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 p.m. (unanimous)

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The board approved the revised bylaws, changing the term to "annual financial reviews." It also approved the updated infection‑control policy and the 2026 operating budget, which projects $492,000 in revenue. The board decided no formal policy is needed for the Community Room, opting to distribute a rules document to users. An executive session was held for personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved revised Board By‑Laws with change to "annual financial reviews" (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Infection Control policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget projecting $492,000 income (unanimous)
• Decided no policy needed for Community Room; will provide Rules & Regulation document (unanimous)
• Moved to Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned Executive Session and returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned open meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council directed the City Manager to analyze current grinder‑pump customer rates and to require new customers to handle their own maintenance. It also instructed the City Manager to work with the City Prosecutor to draft a letter to the court requesting disposition of the 118 W. Walnut property case. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Directed City Manager to analyze existing grinder pump customer rates and make new customers responsible for maintenance
• Instructed City Manager to consult City Prosecutor to draft a court letter for the 118 W. Walnut property case
• Motion to adjourn the special session passed unanimously (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles, Selby; Nay: none)

City Council

The council accepted the consent agenda and passed three ordinances on second read: authorizing federal grant applications, approving a quit‑claim deed for excess property, and confirming acceptance of the Carriage Court plat. It also approved Resolution No. 1871, directing insurance proceeds to fund repairs of the Nevada Animal Shelter. All actions were approved with no opposing votes.

• Accept consent agenda (Aye: Vickers, Guenther, Miles, Selby; Nay: none; Absent: Branham)
• Pass Bill 2025-024 on second read authorizing federal grant applications (Aye: Selby, Vickers, Guenther, Miles; Nay: none; Absent: Branham)
• Pass Bill 2025-025 on second read approving quit‑claim deed for excess property (Aye: Miles, Selby, Vickers, Guenther; Nay: none; Absent: Branham)
• Pass Bill 2025-026 on second read confirming acceptance of Carriage Court plat (Aye: Guenther, Miles, Vickers; Abstain: Selby; Nay: none; Absent: Branham)
• Approve Resolution 1871 to use insurance proceeds for animal shelter repairs (unanimously passed)

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The board adopted a resolution to support the petition as presented, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. State surveyors reported no citations after recent inspections.

• Approved resolution to support petition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council accepted the consent agenda and passed second‑read votes on two special ordinances. It also approved first‑read votes on three bills authorizing federal grant applications, a quit‑claim deed, and street maintenance acceptance. Resolution No. 1870 was adopted unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Consent agenda approved (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Miles, Selby; Nay: none; Absent: Guenther)
• Bill No. 2025-021 second read passed (Aye: Selby, Vickers, Branham, Miles; Nay: none; Absent: Guenther)
• Bill No. 2025-022 second read passed (Aye: Miles, Selby, Vickers, Branham; Nay: none; Absent: Guenther)
• Bill No. 2025-024 first read passed (Aye: Branham, Miles, Selby, Vickers; Nay: none; Absent: Guenther)
• Bill No. 2025-025 first read passed (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Miles, Selby; Nay: none; Absent: Guenther)
• Bill No. 2025-026 first read passed (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Miles; Nay: none; Abstained: Selby; Absent: Guenther)
• Resolution No. 1870 adopted unanimously
• Meeting adjourned (Aye: Miles, Selby, Vickers, Branham; Nay: none; Absent: Guenther)

Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board approved the agenda, the consent agenda containing May 21, 2025 minutes, and two budget resolutions: Resolution No. 2161 revising the FY 2025 operating budget and Resolution No. 2162 setting the FY 2026 operating budget. All approvals were unanimous. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda with May 21, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2161 operating budget revision FY 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2162 operating budget FY 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Library Board

The board elected its 2025‑26 officers and approved the May 2025 meeting minutes and financial report. It adopted the FY26 operating budget, a lost‑child safety policy, and a motion to remove roof light strands. The board decided to keep the building‑maintenance lease rate unchanged for 2026 and took no action on exterior tuck‑point evaluation.

• Elected 2025‑26 officers (President Denise Hedges, Vice‑President Lucia Green, Treasurer Julie Scotten, Secretary Caroline Taylor) – motion passed
• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes – motion passed
• Approved May 2025 financial report – motion passed
• Approved FY26 operating budget of $327,163.00 – motion passed
• Approved removal of roof light strands by local handyman – motion passed
• Adopted lost‑child policy and procedure – motion passed
• Decided to keep building‑maintenance lease rate at $550 for 2026 – no action taken
• No action taken on exterior tuck‑point service evaluation – discussion held

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The board approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes and the Change of Condition Physician Notification policy. It decided that MFCC will not join the NRMC district proposal. A limited resident smoking policy (no smoking at front doors or parking lot, allowed on back patio) was approved, while a broader smoke‑free policy was tabled. Updated Pain Management and Adult Day Care policies were also approved.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied MFCC participation in NRMC district proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Change of Condition Physician Notification policy (unanimous)
• Approved limited resident smoking policy (no smoking at front doors/parking lot, allowed on back patio) (unanimous)
• Tabled broader smoke‑free policy for further discussion
• Approved updated Pain Management policy (unanimous)
• Approved updated Adult Day Care policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board approved the FY26 operating budget and the amended FY25 budget. It also approved the May 2025 financial statements, adopted an auto‑insurance policy change, and tabled a $65,000 sterilizer purchase. An executive session was authorized and the meeting was adjourned.

• FY26 budget approved (motion by Mike Brown, second by Seth Barrett)
• Amended FY25 budget approved (motion by Seth Barrett, second by Mike Brown)
• May 2025 financials approved (motion by Seth Barrett, second by Mandy Barnes)
• Auto‑insurance policy change approved (motion by Mike Brown, second by Mandy Barnes; all voted in favor)
• Sterilizer purchase ($65k) tabled
• Executive session authorized (roll call: 6 yea, 2 absent)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Aimee Meyer, second by Mike Brown; all voted in favor)

City Council

The Nevada City Council voted to adjourn the special session with a 5‑0 vote. No other items were formally approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. All other topics were discussed without a recorded decision.

• Adjourned special session (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The board approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 and December 12, 2023 meetings. It granted a variance of 96 square feet to allow a 544‑sq‑ft one‑bedroom, one‑bathroom house on Douglas Street. The board noted that removal of a member and appointment of a new member will be considered at the next council meeting.

• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted 96‑sq‑ft variance for Douglas St property (3‑yes vote)

City Council

The council approved a $1.6 million city share for a permitting services amendment with Own, Inc., and voted to vacate the east half of Douglas Street in Stockton’s Addition. It also passed banking, sewer, and school resource officer agreements, rejected a quit‑claim deed, and adopted two resolutions for clean‑water and transportation funding.

• Approved $1.6 M park permitting amendment (Bill No. 2025-022) – Aye: Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles, Selby; Nay: none
• Approved vacating east half of Douglas Street (Bill No. 2025-021) – Aye: Branham, Guenther, Miles, Selby, Vickers; Nay: none
• Approved banking services agreement with Arvest Bank (Bill No. 2025-018) – Aye: Selby, Vickers, Branham, Miles; Nay: Guenther
• Approved Final Change Order for Camp Clark Sewer Extension (Bill No. 2025-019) – Aye: Miles, Selby, Vickers, Branham, Guenther; Nay: none
• Approved agreement for two School Resource Officers (Bill No. 2025-020) – Aye: Guenther, Miles, Selby, Vickers, Branham; Nay: none
• Rejected quit‑claim deed for excess property (Bill No. 2025-023) – Aye: none; Nay: Selby, Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles
• Adopted Resolution No.1866 for Clean Water/Safe Drinking Water funding application – passed unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No.1868 authorizing TAP project submission – passed unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a request to vacate the east half of Douglas Street between block 7 (lots 1 & 4) and block 8 (lots 4 & 5) in Stockton’s addition. Commissioners voted unanimously to send a positive recommendation to the City Council. The unfinished Zoning Map Review was tabled for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved positive recommendation to City Council to vacate east half of Douglas Street (all in favor)
• Zoning Map Review tabled for next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

City Council

The Nevada City Council held a special session on June 5, 2025 to discuss topics including AMI meters, storm‑water infiltration, grinder‑pump costs, a proposed $8 million supervision center, and the Old Baptist Church lot. No formal actions or approvals were taken on these items. The council voted 5‑0 to adjourn the session.

• Adjourned special session (5-0)

City Council

A special session of the Nevada City Council was held on June 5, 2025. Council members discussed a tax‑abatement brainstorming session and agreed to move forward with a purchase of city/county emergency radios. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Motion to adjourn the special session passed (Aye: Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles, Selby; Nay: none)
• Council and County Commissioners agreed to pursue purchase of city/county emergency radios
• Tax‑abatement incentives were discussed in a brainstorming format (no formal decision)
• County contracts for Assessor, Collector and County to be combined and presented to the City (future action)
• Request for proposals for the Strategic Plan sent with deadline of July 186 (no decision yet)
• Treasurer will bring protocol for collecting demolition fees to council at next meeting (future action)
• Commissioner suggested advertising on Nevada sign at Industrial Parkway; Chamber Director to follow up (no decision)
• Mayor emphasized County involvement in upcoming Strategic Plan (statement, no vote)

Airport Board

The board approved the September 26, 2025 minutes and voted to double the nightly rent fee to $50 (twin‑engine $100), directing half the revenue to Jody. Members unanimously declined to add a storm siren and directed the chair to revise lease samples for final review. The board also tasked staff to prepare separate engineering and design RFPs, to explore a hangar project for the next budget year, and to address maintenance and security upgrades.

• Approved September 26, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Increased nightly rent fee to $50; twin‑engine fee to $100, half to Jody
• Declined addition of a storm siren (unanimous)
• Chairman to revise lease samples and send for final review
• No tie‑down charge if owners supply their own cord
• Staff to prepare separate RFPs for engineering and design services (required every 5 years)
• Mary to coordinate with Ian on planning a hangar project for next budget year
• Mary to address roof screws, knocked‑over sign, and security system upgrade (report back)

City Council

The council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase storm warning sirens (Resolution No. 1865) with a unanimous vote. The consent agenda reappointing three residents to the Library Board and one resident to the Housing Board was approved unanimously. Bill No. 2025‑016 to vacate part of Lee Street was tabled, while Bills 2025‑017, 2025‑018, 2025‑019, and 2025‑020 were each moved forward on their respective reads, with votes noted. The Purchasing Card Policy and Procedures Handbook (Resolution No. 1864) was accepted unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No.1865 storm siren purchase (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda reappointments (5-0)
• Tabled Bill No.2025-016 vacating Lee Street (5-0)
• Approved Bill No.2025-017 second read (4-1)
• Approved Bill No.2025-018 first read (4-1)
• Approved Bill No.2025-019 first read (5-0)
• Approved Bill No.2025-020 first read (5-0)
• Accepted Resolution No.1864 Purchasing Card Policy (5-0)

Library Board

The Library Board adopted an amendment allowing wall‑space artwork displays at the Director's discretion. It also approved replacing and upgrading the alarm and fire monitoring system. Additional actions approved included hiring a contractor to remove exterior awnings and investing library funds in short‑term certificates of deposit. No action was taken on the FY26 operating budget first reading or several building‑maintenance items.

• Amended policy to allow wall‑space artwork displays (motion passed)
• Approved replacement and upgrade of alarm and fire monitoring system ($3,935) (motion passed)
• Approved hiring Mark Rives to remove exterior awnings and frames (motion passed)
• Approved investment of $150,000 in a 6‑month CD at Edward Jones (motion passed)
• Approved investment of $24,000 in a 12‑month CD at Edward Jones (motion passed)
• Approved investment of $10,000 in a 12‑month CD at Edward Jones (motion passed)

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The board approved a $45,000 expenditure to purchase kitchen equipment. It also approved a $2,908‑per‑month maintenance contract with INetVisions, updated bank signers, and authorized a $10,000 credit card limit. Policies were approved, the BCBS health‑insurance renewal was retained, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved $45,000 kitchen equipment purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $2,908/month INetVisions maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Deleted Louise Lunkenheimer and added Denise Sloniker as bank signers (unanimous)
• Authorized two Community National Bank credit cards with $10,000 limit (unanimous)
• Approved updated stock medication and controlled substances policies (unanimous)
• Approved staying with BCBS for employee health insurance (unanimous)
• Adjourned open meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board approved the corrected minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. It approved the April 2025 financial statements and the renewals of the Cottey College Health Services agreement, liability insurance, and auto insurance. The Clinical Privileges policy updates were also approved. An executive session was authorized by unanimous vote.

• Approved correction to April 29, 2025 minutes (motion by Jayne Novak, second by Seth Barrett)
• Approved April 2025 financial statements (motion by Jayne Novak, second by Dr. Moore)
• Approved renewal of Cottey College Health Services agreement (motion by Mike Brown, second by Aimee Meyer)
• Approved renewal of Professional, General, Excess Liability Insurance (motion by Mike Brown, second by Aimee Meyer)
• Approved renewal of Liberty Auto Insurance (motion by Mike Brown, second by Aimee Meyer)
• Approved Clinical Privileges policy updates (motion by Seth Barrett, second by Geoff Stewart)
• Authorized executive session (vote: 9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jayne Novak, second by Geoff Stewart, all yeas)

Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted the Director's report unanimously. It adopted three resolutions: salary adjustments for all full‑time employees (Resolution No. 2158), an increase to the HSA employee health savings plan (Resolution No. 2159), and a revision of the worker’s compensation insurance premium with Midwest Public Risk (Resolution No. 2160). The April 23, 2025 board minutes were also approved.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Accepted Director's report (4‑0)
• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2158 (salary adjustments) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2159 (HSA health savings plan increase) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2160 (worker's comp insurance premium revision) (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and passed the second reading of Bill No. 2025‑014. It moved first readings of Bills 2025‑016 and 2025‑017, the latter approving an electric service agreement with Evergy Missouri West by a 4‑1 vote, and also approved two resolutions regarding a mower purchase and a Maxim Golf contract amendment before adjourning.

• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Passed second read of Bill No. 2025-014 (unanimous)
• Passed first read of Bill No. 2025-016 (unanimous)
• Passed first read of Bill No. 2025-017 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 1862 authorizing payment to Kansas Golf & Turf (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1863 amending Maxim Golf contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session (unanimous)

Library Board

The board voted to let President Denise Hedges advertise the Annex and to enter a commercial lease if terms are agreed. The motion was seconded by Lucia Green and passed. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed.

• Authorized President to advertise Annex and enter lease agreement (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the March 18, 2025 minutes unanimously. It adopted a recommendation to revise the comprehensive plan’s language for Austin Boulevard, with all present voting Yes. The commission also approved the vacation request for the south half of Lee Street, sending it to the City Council for final action. New Economic Development Director Tina Cochran was recognized, and the U.S. Bank Building auction was noted.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended revision of Austin Boulevard master‑plan language (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of south half of Lee Street, Block 2, Avery’s Addition (unanimous)
• Recognized Tina Cochran as incoming Economic Development Director
• Noted U.S. Bank Building will be auctioned on May 19, 2025 (opening bid $100,000)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board discussed the upcoming hospital district election, its boundary, legal name, tax limits, and reimbursement issues. No actions or votes were taken on any of these items. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was passed unanimously.

City Council

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1860, reaffirming its commitment to public safety, and also approved Resolution No. 1861 authorizing the city manager to retain attorney Ryan Olson for bonded indebtedness matters. Bill No. 2025‑014 was placed on first reading. All proposed acreage amendments to Bill No. 2025‑015 and the ordinance itself were defeated by a 2‑3 vote.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Bill No. 2025‑014 placed on first read (4‑0‑1 abstain)
• All amendments to Bill No. 2025‑015 (5, 10, 15, 20 acres) failed (2‑3 votes each)
• Bill No. 2025‑015 original ordinance failed (2‑3 votes)
• Resolution No. 1860 approved unanimously
• Resolution No. 1861 approved unanimously

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The board reviewed governance policies and discussed financial viability, tax structures, and a possible special service district, but no formal actions were taken on those topics. The only recorded vote was to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned special work session (unanimous vote)

Park Board

The park board approved the March 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. The board agreed to create a supervisor position in the Park Maintenance Department and recommended filling it. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 2025 park board minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended creating and filling a supervisor position in Park Maintenance (board agreement)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted to remove individual bid discussions from the consent agenda going forward. Councilperson Selby moved to adjourn the special session, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Agreed to remove bids from the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special session (unanimous vote: Aye – Vickers, Branham, Guenther, Miles, Selby; Nay – none)

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The NRMC Board approved the March 2025 financial statements, including a $531,109 loss and a $6.1 M ERC credit. It also approved contracts with DZA Accounting Firm and Brown Medical Imaging, and adopted the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Manual without changes. The Rural Hospital Stabilization Program grant application was tabled and an executive session was authorized.

• Approved March 2025 financials (motion by Seth Barrett, second by Geoff Stewart)
• Approved DZA Accounting Firm contract (motion by Dr. Candace Moore and Mike Brown)
• Approved Brown Medical Imaging contract (motion by Mandy Barnes and Dr. Candace Moore)
• Approved Code of Ethics policy (motion by Aimee Meyer, second by Mike Brown)
• Approved Corporate Compliance Manual (motion by Aimee Meyer, second by Mike Brown)
• Tabled Rural Hospital Stabilization Program grant application contract
• Authorized executive session (motion by Mike Brown, second by Seth Barrett; vote Yea by all present)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 meeting (motion by Geoff Stewart, second by Seth Barrett)

Library Board

The board approved the March meeting minutes and the March financial report. It appointed Linda Catron to the Nevada Public Library Foundation board and extended the temporary card expiration to August 15 for summer reading participants. The board also voted to keep $150,000 in an Edward Jones money‑market account and postponed the FY26 budget first reading until after the state legislative session. The next regular meeting was moved to May 29 and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved March 2025 financial report (motion passed)
• Appointed Linda Catron to the Library Foundation board (motion passed)
• Amended temporary card policy to extend expiration to August 15 (motion passed)
• Retained $150,000 in Edward Jones money‑market account at 3.68% (motion passed)
• Postponed FY26 operating budget first reading until after legislative session (recommendation noted)
• Rescheduled next regular meeting to May 29, 2025 (change noted)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (motion passed)

Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board approved five resolutions covering employee health, dental and vision insurance, FY 2025 income limits, removal of past‑due accounts, an independent audit services contract, and the annual sewer payment to the City of Nevada. All motions passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against; Commissioner Kodie Schmitt was absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 2153 (2025‑2026 health, dental and vision insurance plan) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2150 (FY 2025 income limits for the Housing Authority) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2155 (removal of past‑due accounts) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2156 (agreement for independent audit services with Audit Solutions, LLC) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2155 (annual sewer payment to the City of Nevada) (4‑0)

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The board approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved the transaction to sell the Barone Building and Rinck House and gave Chairperson David Heumader authority to execute the related documents. Officers were retained for another year, and a committee was formed to review and amend the by‑laws. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved sale transaction of Barone Building and Rinck House (all approved)
• Designated Chairperson David Heumader to execute documents for the sale (all agreed)
• Retained current officers for another year (all agreed)
• Formed by‑law review committee with Denise Sloniker and Jennifer Householder (all agreed)
• Completed and signed Conflict of Interest Policy and Disclosure statements (all members)
• Adjourned open meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The council accepted the consent agenda, which included Resolution No.1858 for the Skid Unit bid and payment, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the regular session was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided during this meeting.

• Accepted Consent Agenda (including Resolution No.1858) – vote 5-0
• Adjourned regular session – vote 5-0

City Council

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1857 reviewing the recent election results and swore in newly elected council member Luke Guenther for a three‑year term. Councilmembers elected Carol Branham as mayor by a 3‑2 vote and Bill Miles as mayor pro tem by a 5‑0 vote. The session was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 1857 reviewing election results (unanimous)
• Swore in newly elected council member Luke Guenther for a three‑year term
• Elected Carol Branham as mayor (3‑2 vote)
• Elected Bill Miles as mayor pro tem (5‑0 vote)
• Adjourned the special session (5‑0 vote)

Housing Authority Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and accepted the Director's report, which had no items. A motion to approve Resolution No. 2153, the revised personnel policy, passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Accepted Director's report (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2153 (revised personnel policy) (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Nevada City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a $‑​payment to Corwin Ford Republic for three 2025 Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles and confirmation of 2025 street improvements funded by the transportation sales tax. The council also approved a classification and compensation study, a tractor purchase, and gave second‑read approval to two special ordinances for cleaning services and fire‑department medical advice. All consent‑agenda items were accepted without opposition.

• Accepted Consent Agenda items (minutes, appointments, park purchases) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No.1853 for a classification and compensation study – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No.1854 confirming 2025 street improvements with transportation sales tax funds – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No.1855 authorizing payment to Corwin Ford Republic for three 2025 Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No.1856 authorizing payment to Heartland Tractor for a Kubota M7060 tractor – unanimous
• Passed second read of Bill No.2025-011 authorizing a cleaning services agreement for City Hall, Police Department and Fitness Center – unanimous
• Passed second read of Bill No.2025-012 authorizing a fire‑department medical advisory agreement – unanimous
• Moved to executive session to discuss legal actions – unanimous

Library Board

The board approved the meeting minutes and the February financial report, both by motion. It also approved a request to the NPL Foundation for furniture and facilities upgrades, estimated at $3,620. The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved February financial report (motion passed)
• Approved request to NPL Foundation for furniture and facilities upgrade, estimated $3,620 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:46 p.m. (motion passed)

Housing Authority Board

The Housing Authority Board approved Resolution No. 2149 to allow the Executive Director to pay monthly utility bills for tenants. It also approved Resolution No. 2150 authorizing the Program Manager to use a US Bank credit card for Authority expenses, and Resolution No. 2151 updating signers on all bank accounts and investments. All three resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 2149 for monthly utility payments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2150 for Program Manager US Bank credit card use (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2151 to update bank account signers (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

LTC Board of Directors of City Convalescent Home

The board approved the minutes from the February 26 meeting. It approved several updated facility policies and agreed to replace the current telephone service contract. The board also approved a motion to change the regular meeting start time to 4:00 pm. A letter of approval for a new board member will be sent to the City Council.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Dennis Painter, seconded by Dennis Talley)
• Approved updated policies (Tornado Awareness, Education Requirements, Glucometer Disinfection, Emergency Cart)
• Agreed to replace the existing telephone service contract with a more dependable provider
• Approved letter of approval to City Council for appointment of new board member
• Changed regular meeting time to 4:00 pm (motion by Denise Sioniker, seconded by Dennis Talley)
• Adjourned open meeting (motion by Dennis Painter, seconded by Dennis Talley)
• Adjourned executive session (motion by Denise Sloniker, seconded by Dennis Talley)

Park Board

The board unanimously approved the February 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted updated Park and Recreation Bylaws to match the City Code. Consideration of subcommittee appointments was postponed until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Park and Recreation Bylaws (unanimous)
• Postponed subcommittee appointments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council held a special session on March 25, 2025 and discussed the Carriage Court subdivision, the Evergy franchise agreement, storm siren replacement, emergency radios, fire‑truck needs, and bow‑hunting ordinance changes, and received IT training. No formal approvals or denials were made; the council voted to adjourn the session unanimously.

• Motion to adjourn special session passed unanimously (5-0)
• Council asked Carriage Court subdivision issue to be presented at a regular meeting
• Council directed staff to research bow‑hunting ordinance plat sizes over 5 acres and add safety features
• Council will continue researching funding options for new sirens, radios, and fire trucks

NRMC Hospital Board of Directors

The board approved the February 25 meeting minutes, the hospital charges policy, and the February financial statements. Members voted to hold an executive session, with six yeas and three absences. The meeting was then adjourned with all members voting in favor.

• Approved February 25 board minutes (motion by Geoff Stewart, second by Seth Barrett)
• Approved charges policy (motion by Mike Brown, second by Seth Barrett)
• Approved February financials (motion by Seth Barrett, second by Geoff Stewart)
• Approved executive session request (motion by Mike Brown, second by Seth Barrett; roll call vote 6 yeas, 3 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mike Brown, second by Seth Barrett; all voted in favor)