Poplar Bluff public meetings in 2022
29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Black River Coliseum Advisory Board
The Black River Coliseum Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 27, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2023.
Parks and Recreation Board
The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss routine business including the director's reports on golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. The board will also consider an action item regarding golf course fans and may enter a closed session for matters exempt from open meeting law.
- Action item: Golf Course Fans
- Park Director's reports on Golf Course Operations and Maintenance, Programs, Financials, and Projects
- Possible closed session under RSMo. 610.021.1, .2, and .3
Building Standards Board
The board approved the demolition of 13 properties due to fire damage, neglect, or nuisance. Several other properties were removed from the board's list following cleanup or repairs, while others were tabled for future review.
- Approved demolition for 1024 Nooney St, 2018 Arkansas St, 635 Don St, 1562 Cross St, 905 Warren St, 615 North D St, 1004 Garfield St, 616 Kinzer St, 632 South 8th St, 448 Lester St, 632 Victor St, 626 Victor St, and 647 Abbott St
- Removed 839 Henderson St, 222-22@ Midland St, 1806 Wilson St, 1605 Woodrow St, and 321 North D St from the board's list
- Tabled 911 Victor and 915 North St for review in January
- Tabled 134 West Harper for review in February
- Tabled 1010 Spring St for review in March
- Approved August 11, 2022 minutes
Residential Housing Advisory Board
The board elected Chance Whitehead as Chair and Daron House as Vice-Chair. Members approved the minutes from May 13, 2021. The meeting included discussions on raccoon populations and the demolition of dilapidated houses, but no formal actions were taken on those topics.
- Elected Chance Whitehead as Chair (by acclamation)
- Elected Daron House as Vice-Chair (by acclamation)
- Approved May 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
Animal Control Advisory Board
The board elected a Chair and Vice-Chair by acclamation and approved minutes from August 25, 2020. Members and guests discussed the invasive raccoon population, noting that animal control traps are limited and the public is encouraged to trap and relocate raccoons five miles away from the city.
- Elected Heather Cornman as Chair (by acclamation)
- Elected Eric Schalk as Vice-Chair (by acclamation)
- Approved August 25, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
Municipal Utilities Advisory Board
The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board recommended the FY 2023 budget to the City Council. The proposed budget includes projected net losses for both the Electric and Water-Sewer Departments and does not reflect rate increases for 2023. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and department financial reports.
- Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved Electric and Water-Sewer check register reports for payment
- Approved financial statements and investments for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments
- Recommended FY 2023 budget approval to City Council
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board
The board approved a request to place a Class A license in escrow and granted a Class C license. A decision to amend a test score based on a potential misprint in a test question was tabled pending further verification.
- Approved October 27, 2022, minutes (unanimous)
- Approved request to put Gregory Eudaley's HVAC Class A License in escrow (unanimous)
- Approved HVAC Class C License for Jaykota Kearbey (unanimous)
- Tabled amendment of Jaykota Kearbey's test score pending verification of question 36
Airport Advisory Board
The Board approved the minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting. Members discussed planning for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse and reviewed the airport's Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program. No other formal actions were decided.
- Approved July 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss the golf course, programs, financials, and projects. Action items include the budget and a DED-ARPA grant. The board may also enter a closed session for exempt matters under state law.
- Action items: Budget and DED-ARPA Grant
- Possible closed session under RSMo. 610.021.1, .2, and .3
- Meeting at Hendrickson Park Annex, 1500 N. 13th Street
Municipal Utilities Advisory Board
The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board approved the check register reports and financial statements for the Electric and Water-Sewer Departments. The Board was informed that a $3.2 million payment to the Grand River Dam Authority for Winter Storm Uri will be made in the coming weeks.
- Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved Electric checks #29910-30061-# and Water-Sewer checks #18446-#18540
- Approved Electric checks #29952 ($270.63), #30021 ($582.50), and #29983 ($42.40)
- Approved financial statements and investments for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board
The board approved a request from Jaykota Kearbey to take the HVACR Class C license test. The board also approved the minutes from the July 28, 2022, meeting.
- Approved July 28, 2022, minutes (unanimous)
- Approved request for Jaykota Kearbey to take Class C HVACR Installer test (unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Board
The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with roll call, approval of previous minutes, and public comment. The Park Director will report on golf course operations and maintenance, programs, financials, and projects. The board may also consider a closed session under state open meetings exemptions.
- Park Director's report on Golf Course operations and maintenance
- Review of financials
- Discussion of projects
- Possible closed session under RSMo 610.021.1, .2, .3
Black River Coliseum Advisory Board
The board is reviewing several completed events from July, August, and September. The meeting also includes discussion of scheduled events occurring through December 2022.
- Review of Bootheel Battlegrounds 2 (Dog Show)
- Review of St. Jude Banquet
- Review of DAR Banquet
- Review of NRA Banquet
- Discussion of upcoming FCC Banquet and Poplar Bluff Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Parks and Recreation Board
The board will meet to discuss criteria and eligibility for recreation sports leagues. The meeting may also include a closed session regarding matters exempted under state law.
- Criteria and Eligibility for Recreation Sports Leagues
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive reports from the Park Director regarding golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss matters exempted under state law.
- Park Director's Report on Golf Course Operations and Maintenance
- Review of Financials
- Discussion of Park Projects
- Potential closed session regarding matters exempted under Section 610.021 RSMo.
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review reports from the Park Director regarding golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss matters exempted under state law.
- Park Director's Report on Golf Course Operations and Maintenance
- Review of Financials
- Discussion of Park Projects
- Potential closed session regarding matters exempted under Section 610.021 RSMo.
Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board
The Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board will meet to conduct business including an election of officers for the upcoming term. Executive Director Morgan McIntosh will also present a monthly report to the board.
- Election of officers for the 2022-2023 term
- Monthly report from Executive Director Morgan McIntosh
- Approval of minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting
Black River Coliseum Advisory Board
The Black River Coliseum Advisory Board will meet to conduct a vote for board officers. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Vote for Board Officers
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will review reports on golf course operations, programs, and financials. The board is scheduled to take action regarding an architect for a golf course addition.
- Action item: Architect for Golf Course Addition
- Review of Golf Course operations and maintenance
- Review of financial reports
Parks and Recreation Board
The board will conduct an election of officers and receive reports from the President and Park Director. The agenda includes reviews of golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects.
- Election of Officers
- Park Director's Report on Golf Course Operations and Maintenance
- Review of Financials
- Consideration of a closed session regarding matters exempted under state law
Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board
The Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board will meet to conduct regular business and review a resolution regarding a USDA Farmer’s Market Grant. Executive Director Morgan McIntosh will also provide a monthly report.
- Review of resolution relative to the USDA Farmer’s Market Grant
- Monthly report from Executive Director Morgan McIntosh
- Approval of minutes from the April 5, 2022 meeting
Parks and Recreation Board
The board will receive reports on golf course operations, maintenance, and financials. Members will also address personnel action items and may enter a closed session to discuss exempt matters.
- Golf course operations and maintenance report
- Review of financials
- Personnel action items
- Closed session regarding RSMo. sections 610.021.1, 610.021.2, and 610.021.3
Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board
The Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board is meeting to review the Treasurer's report and the Executive Director's monthly report. The board will also discuss the Dining for Downtown fundraising event.
- Discussion of Dining for Downtown fundraising event
- Monthly report from Executive Director Morgan McIntosh
- Review of Treasurer's report
Parks and Recreation Board
The board will review reports from the Park Director regarding golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. The agenda includes a discussion of personnel matters and a potential closed session regarding exempt legal matters.
- Park Director's report on golf course operations and maintenance
- Review of financial records
- Personnel action items
- Consideration of a closed session under RSMo Section 610.021
Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board
The Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board will meet to approve the FY 2022 Budget. The board will also review the monthly report from Executive Director Morgan McIntosh.
- Approval of FY 2022 Budget
- Monthly report from Executive Director Morgan McIntosh
- Approval of January 4, 2022 meeting minutes
Black River Coliseum Advisory Board
The board is reviewing several completed events from January and February. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming scheduled events through May.
- Review of Chamber Banquet, 2 Xtreme Racing Series, Valentine for Veterans, Black River Gun Show, Chili Cook Off, Randy Rogers Band, Xtreme Bulls & Bands, and Missouri UPCI
- Discussion of upcoming events including SEMO Basketball Banquet, Sacred Heart Auction, Xtreme Gymnastics, Westwood Baptist Academy, Gary Allan, Twin Rivers Graduation, Poplar Bluff Prom, Taste of the Town, Naylor Graduation, Butler County Job Fair, and Poplar Bluff Graduation
- Introduction of new Aquatic & Fitness Manager Taylor Thompson
- Announcement of BRC Aquatics Easter Egg Hunt on April 15
Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board
The regular meeting of the Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board scheduled for March 1, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2022.
Black River Coliseum Advisory Board
The board is meeting to discuss old and new business regarding event bookings at the Black River Coliseum. The agenda lists several scheduled events occurring between January and March 2022.
- Rescheduling of 1st Midwest Bank event to 3/12/22
- Upcoming Chamber Banquet on January 29
- Upcoming 2 Xtreme Racing Series on February 5
- Upcoming Black River Gun Show from February 18-20
- Announcement of Gary Allan Concert for April 14
Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board
The Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. Board will meet to approve the December 7, 2021 minutes and hear a treasurer's report. Executive Director Morgan McIntosh will present her monthly report to the board.
- Approval of December 7, 2021 meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report
- Monthly report from Executive Director Morgan McIntosh