Poplar Bluff public meetings in 2024

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 26, 2024, has been canceled.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for December 23, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

Plumbing Board

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board will meet to conduct routine business and review a specific request. The board is scheduled to consider a request from Andrew Dugas to take the Journeyman Plumber’s test.

• Request to take the Journeyman Plumber’s test – Andrew Dugas

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board approved Andrew Dugas' request to take the Journeyman Plumber's test. The board also unanimously approved the November 21, 2024 minutes. No testing will occur in December because the proctor is unavailable; testing resumes in January.

• Approved Andrew Dugas' request to take the Journeyman Plumber's test (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting for December 19, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2025.

Black River Coliseum Advisory Board

The board is meeting to review a list of past events and discuss upcoming facility usage. The agenda focuses on scheduling for basketball games, private parties, and concerts.

• Review of past events including PB Fair & Exhibits and Santa Land
• Parks Dept. Basketball Games scheduled for December 18-20 and December 30
• Alternative School PE scheduled for December 19
• Carolton Private Christmas Party scheduled for December 22
• Newsboys Concert scheduled for January 18 and Chamber Banquet for January 25

Animal Control Advisory Board

The Animal Control Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board will also review new business regarding Tammy Allen and Ken Angle.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Review of case for Tammy Allen, 1530 Cross
• Review of case for Ken Angle, 1027 Lester

The Animal Control Advisory Board unanimously declared two dogs owned by Tammy Allen as dangerous and vicious after they attacked and killed a neighbor's dog and were repeatedly found loose. The board also unanimously declared a brown and white dog owned by Ken Angle as dangerous and vicious following four reported dog bites between October and December 2024. The owners must comply with city requirements, including building an enclosed cage and obtaining liability insurance, before reclaiming their dogs.

• Declared Tammy Allen's two pit mix dogs dangerous and vicious (unanimous)
• Declared Ken Angle's brown and white dog dangerous and vicious (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2024, minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Elected Cindy Lou Morgan as Chair and Renee Lindley as Vice-Chair by acclamation

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss routine reports from the president and park director, including golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. Action items include a budget amendment to align with current expenditures and revenues, concessions at McLane Park, renewal of a mowing contract, and a closed session to discuss exempt matters under Missouri open meetings law.

• Amend budget to current expenditures and revenues
• Concessions at McLane Park
• Renew contract for mowing
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021.1, .2, .3
• Public comments and conflict of interest disclosures

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board's December 16, 2024 regular meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025.

City Council

The council will take action on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget ordinance, two items denying a rezoning and conditional use permit at 925 Benton Street, a resolution appointing a city manager, and grant applications including an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Workshop discussions include a Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy and an amendment to sick leave procedures.

• Ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for city and municipal utilities
• Ordinance denying rezoning at 925 Benton Street from RD-1 to RS-3
• Ordinance denying conditional use permit at 925 Benton Street
• Resolution appointing a City Manager for Poplar Bluff
• Resolution authorizing application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant

The Poplar Bluff City Council adopted the FY2025 budget for the city and municipal utilities, denied rezoning and conditional use requests for a modular home at 925 Benton Street, and appointed Robert Knodell as city manager. The council also authorized grant applications for a new well on Alice Street and for fire station exhaust systems, and moved several items to future sessions.

• Adopted FY2025 budget (Ordinance 24-73) unanimously
• Denied rezoning at 925 Benton Street (Ordinance 24-74) unanimously
• Denied conditional use permit for modular home at 925 Benton Street (Ordinance 24-75) unanimously
• Appointed Robert Knodell as City Manager (Resolution 2046) unanimously
• Authorized CDBG grant application for Alice Street well (Resolution 2045) unanimously
• Authorized Assistance to Firefighters grant application for exhaust systems (Resolution 2047) unanimously
• Moved Title VI Civil Rights Policy to January 6, 2025 voting session
• Moved sick leave ordinance amendment to January 6, 2025 voting session

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled December 12, 2024, meeting of the Poplar Bluff Residential Housing Board has been canceled because there were no agenda items to consider. The next meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

• Meeting canceled for lack of agenda items
• Next meeting: January 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Building Standards Board

The Building Standards Board will conduct compliance hearings for new and unfinished business. These hearings involve specific property owners regarding building standards compliance.

• New compliance hearings for 935 Benton, 830 Garfield, 1006 Garfield, 1901 Raulston, 855 Park, and 616 South B
• Unfinished compliance business for 1010 Spring, 2003 Kentucky, 619 South E St, 1510 Woodrow, and 1305 Benton

The Poplar Bluff Building Standards Board met on December 12, 2024, but could not conduct official business or make decisions because no court reporter was present. Members discussed several properties, including 935 Benton, 830 Garfield, 1006 Garfield, 1901 Raulston, 855 Park, and 616 South B, but took no formal action. They also heard updates on unfinished business properties, including 1010 Spring, 2003 Kentucky, 619 South E Street, 1510 Woodrow, and 1305 Benton, but again made no decisions. The board approved the November 14, 2024, minutes unanimously.

• Approved November 14, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• No compliance hearings held due to absence of court reporter
• No official actions taken on any property items

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The Poplar Bluff Historical Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is January 8, 2025, at 5:15 p.m.

Disabilities Advisory Board

The meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025.

Fair Housing Board

The Fair Housing Board meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for December 9, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• December 9, 2024, meeting canceled

Library Board of Trustees

The Poplar Bluff Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on library theater furnishings and technology, and the FY2025 personnel handbook. Action items include approving the FY2025 budget, holiday closings, and board meeting calendar. The meeting will then adjourn into closed session for matters exempt under Missouri open meetings law.

• Discussion of Library Theater Furnishings and Technology Update
• FY2025 Personnel Handbook discussion
• Action on FY2025 Budget
• Action on FY2025 Holiday Closings
• Action on FY2025 Board Meeting Calendar

Electrical Wiring Board

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board meeting for December 5, 2024, has been canceled due to no notable items to discuss. The next meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2025. The agenda is only procedural boilerplate as it only addresses the cancellation of the meeting.

Animal Control Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff Animal Control Advisory Board will meet on December 3, 2024, to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes from September 17, 2024, and discuss a new business item involving Tammy Allen at 1530 Cross. No other substantive items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Election of chairman and vice-chairman
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
• New business item: Tammy Allen, 1530 Cross, Poplar Bluff

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board will meet to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The board will also review check register reports and financial statements for the Electric and Water-Sewer Departments.

• Review of proposed FY 2025 budget
• Electric and Water-Sewer Departments check register reports
• Electric and Water-Sewer Departments financial statements and investments

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the city and municipal utilities. They will also consider a CDBG Mitigation Grant application for a new well on Alice Street and recommendations to deny a rezoning and conditional use permit for a modular home at 925 Benton Street. Action items include ordinances selecting firms for grant administration and engineering for the well, plus an aviation consultant agreement with Olsson, Inc.

• Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Resolution authorizing CDBG Mitigation Grant application for a new well on Alice Street
• Planning and Z Commission recommendation to deny rezoning at 925 Benton Street from RD-1 to RS-3 for modular home
• Planning and Z Commission recommendation to deny conditional use permit for modular home at 925 Benton Street
• Ordinance authorizing Aviation Project Consultant Agreement with Olsson, Inc.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board meeting scheduled for November 28, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

• November 28, 2024 meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board has cancelled its regular meetings scheduled for November 27, 2024, and December 25, 2024, due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for January 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on a request to rezone a property at 925 Benton Street. The applicant is seeking to change the zoning to allow for the installation of a modular home.

• Request to rezone 925 Benton Street from RD-1 Duplex Residential District to RS-3 Central Area Residential
• Request for a conditional use permit to install a 24’x32’ modular home at 925 Benton Street

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board will meet to handle licensing matters, including a request to reinstate a Class A HVACR license and approval of a test score. Unfinished business includes two requests to take the Class A HVACR test. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and public input.

• Request to reinstate Class A HVACR license – Dale Rowe
• Approval of Class A HVACR test score – David D Allgood
• Request to take Class A HVACR Test – Wayne M. McSwane
• Request to take Class A HVACR Test – Dwain S Gere

Plumbing Board

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board will meet to approve October minutes and consider two test requests: Remington Trout for Journeyman Plumber and Wayne McSwane for Master Plumber. The meeting also includes disclosure of interests and discussion items.

• Approval of October 17, 2024, minutes
• Journeyman Plumber test request – Remington Trout
• Master Plumber test request – Wayne McSwane
• Disclosure of interest by board members

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Poplar Bluff Zoning Board of Adjustment for November 21, 2024, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be on December 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Animal Control Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 19, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2024.

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 17, 2024.

Parks and Recreation Board

This is a routine meeting of the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board. The board will hear reports from the president and park director, including updates on golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. The main action item is discussing the budget, and the board may also go into closed session for exempt matters under state law. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• Action item: discussion of the budget
• Park Director's Report covering Golf Course, Programs, Financials, and Projects
• Possible closed session under RSMo. 610.021.1, .2, .3
• Public comment period for audience members
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The November 18, 2024 regular meeting of the Poplar Bluff Municipal Utilities Advisory Board has been cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2024.

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss matters exempted under Missouri open meetings law. The agenda contains no specific project names, dollar amounts, or public items.

City Council

The Poplar Bluff City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the city's application to the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Grant program for FY 2024. The proposed project involves drilling and installing a well near the water storage tank on Alice Street to serve as a backup water source, with an estimated cost of $1,288,600. The hearing is to receive citizen input on the project.

• Public hearing on CDBG-Mitigation Grant application for FY 2024
• Proposed project: backup well near water storage tank on Alice Street
• Estimated project cost: $1,288,600
• Citizen input opportunity on the grant application

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding a conditional use permit for residential units and updates to the Municipal Court and electronic device laws. The body will also discuss grant administration and engineering services for a Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Grant program.

• Conditional Use Permit for multi-unit residential on the second floor of 416 Vine Street
• Ordinance amending Municipal Court sections 130.080, 130.180, 130.260, 130.270, and 130.310
• Ordinance prohibiting electronic communication device use while driving
• Aviation Project Consultant Agreement with Olsson, Inc.
• Appointments to the Animal Control Advisory Board and HVACR Board

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled November 14, 2024 meeting of the Residential Housing Board has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is December 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

• No items were scheduled; meeting canceled.

Building Standards Board

The Poplar Bluff Building Standards Board will hold a compliance hearing on November 14, 2024, to address four new cases and one unfinished case regarding property compliance with building standards. New business includes properties at 1515 Alice, 1901 Kentucky, 808 Kinzer (request to reverse demolition), and 917 Maud (request to reverse demolition). Unfinished business involves 1010 Spring.

• 1515 Alice – property owners David & Lindy Shepherd
• 1901 Kentucky – property owner Lewis Robinson
• 808 Kinzer – request to reverse demolition (Nathaniel Ingram)
• 917 Maud – request to reverse demolition (Derek & Stacy Allen)
• 1010 Spring – unfinished business (Dennis Barton, pending since October 2021)

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The Poplar Bluff Historical Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024, has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is December 11, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Poplar Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 11, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting will be held on November 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Electrical Wiring Board

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is December 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

The Poplar Bluff Library Board of Trustees will discuss the proposed FY2025 budget and a personnel committee report. Action items include approving property/liability insurance and a revised FY2024 budget. The meeting will then adjourn into closed session for exempt matters under state law.

• Discussion of FY2025 Proposed Budget
• Action on Property/Liability Insurance
• Action on FY2024 Revised Budget
• Personnel Committee discussion
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021.1, .2, .3, .13

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The November 4, 2024 regular meeting of the Municipal Utilities Advisory Board has been cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is for November 18, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly decide on a conditional use permit for second-floor multi-unit residential at 416 Vine Street, appointments to advisory boards, and amendments to the Municipal Court code. Additionally, the council will consider amending city ordinances to prohibit use of electronic communication devices while driving, creating a distracted driving law.

• Conditional use permit for multi-unit residential at 416 Vine Street in CX-3 district
• Applications for vacancies on Animal Control Advisory Board and HVACR Board
• Amendments to Municipal Court code Sections 130.080, 130.180, 130.260, 130.270, 130.310
• New ordinance prohibiting electronic device use while driving (distracted driving law)

Airport Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport Advisory Board will review and potentially discuss architectural renderings for a proposed new terminal building. The board will also consider approving minutes from its July 31, 2024 meeting and receive reports on hangar status and daily airport operations.

• Review architectural renderings of proposed new terminal building
• Approval of minutes from July 31, 2024 regular meeting
• Hangar report from Airport Manager Gary Pride
• Update on daily operations at the airport

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop and voting session on two main items: a request to rezone 925 Benton Street from RD-1 Duplex Residential to RS-3 Central Area Residential to install a modular home, with alternative conditional use permits depending on the rezoning outcome, and a request for a conditional use permit to add multi-unit residential on the second floor of 416 Vine Street in the CX-3 Central Commercial Mixed-Use District. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting.

• Rezone 925 Benton Street from RD-1 to RS-3 for a modular home
• Conditional use permit for a 24'x32' modular home at 925 Benton Street if rezone to RS-3 succeeds
• Conditional use permit for same modular home at 925 Benton Street if rezone fails (RD-1 remains)
• Conditional use permit for multi-unit residential on second floor of 416 Vine Street with less than 1,000 sq ft per unit
• Approval of August 26, 2024 minutes

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff HVACR Advisory Board will meet to discuss routine business, including approval of previous meeting minutes and disclosure of conflicts of interest. The board will consider a request to reinstate a Class A HVACR license for Dale Rowe and a request from Wayne M. McSwane to take the Class A HVACR test.

• Request to reinstate Class A HVACR license – Dale Rowe
• Request to take Class A HVACR Test – Wayne M. McSwane

Parks and Recreation Board

The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. The main business is the Park Director's Report covering golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. The board will also consider entering a closed session under state law exemptions.

• Golf Course: operations and maintenance update
• Programs update
• Review of financials
• Projects update
• Possible closed session under RSMo. 610.021.1, .2, .3

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Municipal Utilities Advisory Board scheduled for October 21, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is November 4, 2024.

City Council

The Poplar Bluff City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2024. They will take action on three ordinances: accepting a bid for extrication tools for the Fire Department, amending the code on impoundment after biting, and vacating a portion of a sewer easement. The consent agenda includes approval of September meeting minutes and departmental reports.

• Ordinance accepting a bid for extrication tools for the Fire Department
• Ordinance amending Section 205.420 (Impoundment After Biting – Mayor Proclamation)
• Ordinance vacating a portion of a sewer easement
• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2024 public hearing and regular meeting
• City Clerk's report including fund balances, investments, and departmental reports

Plumbing Board

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board holds a regular meeting. The only substantive item is a request from John T Littrrell to take the Master Plumber's test. The board will also approve previous minutes and discuss any disclosures of interest.

• Request to take Master Plumber’s test – John T Littrrell

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board unanimously approved John T. Littrell's request to take the Master Plumber's test. The board also approved the September 19, 2024, meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved John T. Littrell's request to take the Master Plumber's test (unanimous)
• Approved September 19, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled October 17, 2024 meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Animal Control Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled October 15, 2024 meeting of the Poplar Bluff Animal Control Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Tree Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss the status of the Tree City U.S.A. application and hold an election of officers for the 2024–2025 term. The board will also approve minutes from March 2024 and take citizen input on non-agenda matters.

• Discussion of Tree City U.S.A. application status
• Election of board officers for 2024–2025 term
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a workshop session to discuss three requests regarding residential property use. These include a rezoning request for a modular home and a permit for multi-unit residential space in a mixed-use building.

• Rezoning request for 925 Benton Street from RD-1 Duplex Residential District to RS-3 Central Area Residential for a modular home
• Conditional use permit request for a 24’x32’ modular home at 925 Benton Street
• Conditional use permit request for multi-unit residential on the second floor of 416 Vine with less than 1,000 square feet per unit

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Poplar Bluff Board of Adjustment will elect officers, approve previous minutes, and consider a conditional use permit request to add multi-unit residential on the second floor of 416 Vine with less than the required 1,000 square feet per living unit in a CX-3 district. The board will also discuss an extension on a previously granted variance for a food court with shipping containers and 6-foot fencing.

• Conditional use permit request by Stephanie Knoppe for multi-unit residential at 416 Vine (below minimum 1,000 sq ft per unit) in CX-3 district
• Discussion on extension of variance for food court with open-air restaurant, shipping containers, and 6-foot fencing (applicants: Shawn and Danielle Berry)
• Election of chairman and vice-chairman
• Approval of March 21, 2024 minutes

Residential Housing Advisory Board

This meeting has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is November 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Poplar Bluff City Hall.

Building Standards Board

The Poplar Bluff Building Standards Board will hold a compliance hearing on October 10, 2024, addressing new and unfinished business involving property code violations at multiple addresses across the city. New business includes five properties, while four unresolved cases from previous meetings will also be reviewed.

• New compliance cases: 945 Lester (Victor Medina), 2024 Thomas (Joan Striebeck), 808 Kinzer (Nate Ingram), 2003 Kentucky (Dan Burkett Jr.), 1510 Woodrow (Wayne Schmidt/Kevin Crouch – reversal request)
• Unfinished compliance cases: 1010 Spring (Dennis Barton, since 2021), 1305 Benton (Harold Brown), 2626 Valley Crest (Jordan Fowler), 619 South E St (Beis Rentals LLC)
• Meeting advertised October 5, 2024 in Daily American Republic
• Board will approve minutes from August 8, 2024 meeting

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The Poplar Bluff Historical Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for November 13, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.

• Meeting canceled due to no items for the agenda

Library Board of Trustees

The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library District Board of Trustees will discuss salary budget projections and review two policies (circulation and meeting room). They will also hold a closed session under Missouri law. The consent agenda covers routine approvals and reports.

• Discussion of Salary Budget Projections
• Policy Review: Circulation Policy
• Policy Review: Meeting Room Policy
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021.1, .2, .3, .13
• Consent Agenda: minutes, circulation report, financials, director's report

City Council

The Poplar Bluff City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss matters exempt from open meetings law under several sections of RSMo. No public votes or specific agenda items are listed; the agenda is entirely procedural.

City Council

The Poplar Bluff City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2024. The agenda includes action on an ordinance annexing property at 123 Market Lane into the city with RS-1 Rural Residential zoning, and several workshop items and action items related to city operations, budgets, and ordinances.

• Annexation of 123 Market Lane with RS-1 zoning (Action Item AA)
• Bid for extrication tools for the Fire Department (Workshop A)
• Bid for payroll and timekeeping system and FY2024 budget amendment (Workshop B, Action CC)
• Ordinance to amend Section 205.420 on impoundment after biting (Workshop C)
• Authorizing grant agreement with Humane Society of the United States (Workshop D, Action DD)

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board will review bids for poles, a sewer easement vacation between the city and P.R. and Etoil Delaney and O.J. and Pauline McDougal, and an amendatory agreement with the Southwestern Power Administration. They will also consider check register reports and financial statements for the Electric and Water-Sewer Departments.

• Review bids received for poles
• Review vacation of a portion of a sewer easement involving P.R. and Etoil Delaney and O.J. and Pauline McDougal
• Review amendatory agreement with Southwestern Power Administration
• Check Register Reports for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments
• Financial Statements & Investments for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments

Electrical Wiring Board

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board will meet to approve minutes from September and consider requests from Myron Pettigrew to take the Journeyman Electrician’s test and David Allgood to take the Master Electrician’s test. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Request to take Journeyman Electrician’s test – Myron Pettigrew
• Request to take Master Electrician’s test – David Allgood
• Unfinished business: Application for Request to take Electrician’s Exam

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The HVACR Advisory Board will consider five requests from individuals to take Class A or Class B HVACR tests. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.

• Request to take Class A HVACR Test – Dwain S Gere
• Request to take Class A HVACR Test – Nathan Schafer
• Request to take Class B HVACR Test – Terry Nunley
• Request to take Class A HVACR Test – Wayne M. McSwane
• Request to take Class A HVACR Test – David D Allgood

Airport Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Poplar Bluff Airport Advisory Board scheduled for September 25, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Black River Coliseum Advisory Board

The board is reviewing past events and discussing upcoming bookings at the Black River Coliseum. The agenda includes a list of scheduled events running through December 2024.

• PB Fair & Exhibits (September 27-28)
• Father/Daughter Ball (October 12)
• Bootheel Battlegrounds Dog Show rescheduled for November 30
• Parks & Recreation Basketball flooring schedule from October 22 to January 22
• Cancellations of Extreme Dwarfanators and Cruise In

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission's regular meeting for September 23, 2024, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is October 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Plumbing Board

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from July and discuss new business. The only substantive item is a request from Wayne McSwane to take the Master Plumber’s test. No unfinished business or other discussions are listed.

• Request to take the Master Plumber’s test – Wayne McSwane

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting for September 19, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2024.

Animal Control Advisory Board

The Animal Control Advisory Board will discuss two proposed ordinance sections: one on impoundment after a dog bite (Section 205.420) and another prohibiting pit bulls or pit bull mixes (Section 205.460). The board will also approve minutes from the June 2024 meeting. No votes are scheduled; items are under discussion.

• Discussion of Section 205.420: Impoundment after biting
• Discussion of Section 205.460: Prohibition of pit bulls or mixes
• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The next regular meeting is set for October 15, 2024.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board will hear reports from the president and park director, then consider action items including an audit, scoreboards, and a matter related to Three Rivers College. The board will also consider a closed session under state exemptions. The meeting is largely routine with no detailed proposals or dollar amounts provided.

• Action item: Audit
• Action item: Scoreboards
• Action item: Three Rivers College
• Potential closed session under RSMo 610.021.1, .2, .3

City Council

The September 16, 2024 regular City Council meeting was cancelled because there were no items to address. The next scheduled meeting is October 7, 2024.

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The September 16, 2024 regular meeting of the Municipal Utilities Advisory Board has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2024.

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The September 12, 2024 meeting of the Poplar Bluff Residential Housing Advisory Board has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024.

Building Standards Board

The September 12, 2024, meeting of the Poplar Bluff Building Standards Board has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is October 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The Poplar Bluff Historical Preservation Commission will discuss and consider new Historic Design Review Guidelines for the city. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of sign guidelines.

• New Business: Poplar Bluff Historic Design Review Guidelines
• Discussion: Sign Guidelines
• Approval of June 12, 2024, minutes
• Disclosure of interest for potential conflicts

The Poplar Bluff Historical Preservation Commission met on September 11, 2024, and approved the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. The board discussed the Poplar Bluff Historic Design Review Guidelines, which were prepared by the state consultant and adopted by the city, and reviewed a potential sign request for the old Jim Faith's building. No formal decisions were made on the guidelines or the sign application, as no application for a Certificate of Appropriateness had been submitted.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Historic Design Review Guidelines (no vote)
• Discussed sign guidelines for Artfully Framed (no application received)

Disabilities Advisory Board

The meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024.

Fair Housing Board

The Poplar Bluff Fair Housing Board meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of items for the agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting is on December 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items submitted.

Library Board of Trustees

The Poplar Bluff Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve consent agenda items including minutes, circulation report, financials, and the director's report. They will discuss the Personnel Committee report and take action on purchasing boardroom furniture, appointing a Government Affairs Representative, and investing in a library certificate of deposit (CD). The meeting will then adjourn into closed session under Missouri law §610.021.1, .2, .3, .13.

• Approval of consent agenda (minutes, circulation, financials, director's report)
• Discussion of Personnel Committee report
• Action on purchasing boardroom furniture
• Action on appointing a Government Affairs Representative
• Action on Library certificate of deposit (CD) investment

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for September 9, 2024, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be on September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Electrical Wiring Board

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board is meeting to approve minutes from August 1, 2024, and to consider two new business items: a request to take the Journeyman Electrician's test from Dakota Boyer, and an application for the Electrician's Exam. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and disclosure of interest.

• Request to take Journeyman Electrician’s test – Dakota Boyer
• Application for Request to take Electrician’s Exam

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board unanimously approved Dakota Boyer's request to take the journeyman electrician's test, despite unverified employment history due to his former employer's passing. The board also reviewed a draft application for the electrician's exam, discussed a challenge to the commercial disconnect ordinance regarding schools, and noted the City Council's passage of changes to electrical license requirements.

• Approved Dakota Boyer's request to take the journeyman electrician's test (unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2024, minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:23 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Poplar Bluff City Council will discuss and vote on applications for Community Development Block Grant funding for street repairs and renovations to the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Other actions include zoning decisions for a property at 123 Market Lane and a conditional use permit at 209 North 8th Street, cost share agreements for the Highway 67 Expansion Project, and a budget amendment using ARPA funds for demolition of derelict properties. Appointments to advisory boards are also scheduled.

• CDBG application for repair of various city streets
• CDBG application for repairs and renovations to Margaret Harwell Art Museum
• Zoning designation for annexed property at 123 Market Lane (Dennis and Karen Hast)
• Conditional Use Permit for wholesale business at 209 North 8th Street (Cody Harris)
• Cost Share Supplemental Agreements with Missouri Highways for Highway 67 Expansion (Phases 1A, 1B, and 2)

The Poplar Bluff City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including cost-share supplemental agreements with MoDOT for the Highway 67 Expansion Project (Phases 1A, 1B, and 2), which reduce the city's projected financial responsibility. The council also authorized grant applications for CDBG funding to repair various city streets and to renovate the Margaret Harwell Art Museum, and approved a conditional use permit for a wholesale business at 209 N. 8th Street. Several items were tabled to the October 7, 2024 meeting, including the annexation of 123 Market Lane and an amendment to the FY 2024 budget for demolition of derelict properties.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-57 authorizing cost-share supplemental agreement for Highway 67 Phases 1A and 1B (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-58 authorizing cost-share supplemental agreement for Highway 67 Phase 2 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2042 authorizing CDBG grant application for repair of various city streets (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2043 authorizing CDBG grant application for Margaret Harwell Art Museum repairs (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-55 granting conditional use permit for wholesale business at 209 N. 8th Street (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-56 vacating alleyway between Alice and N. 5th Street (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-52 amending electrician application code section (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-53 amending FY 2024 budget (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to hear input on the proposed annexation of property at 123 Market Lane, owned by Dennis and Karen Hast, into the city limits. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing to consider annexation of 123 Market Lane
• Property owned by Dennis and Karen Hast
• Council will hear evidence from interested persons

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Airport Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Airport Advisory Board scheduled for August 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2024.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Poplar Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a voting session on three items: an annexation request with zoning classification for a property at 123 Market Lane, a conditional use permit for a wholesale business at 209 North 8th Street, and a request to vacate a platted alley between Alice and North 5th Street for commercial development. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a workshop session.

• Annexation and zoning classification for 123 Market Lane (0.37 acres, east of US 67 and north of Kanell Blvd.)
• Conditional use permit for a wholesale business in a C-2 district at 209 North 8th Street
• Vacation of a 16x150-foot alley between Alice and North 5th Street for future commercial growth
• Approval of the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff HVACR Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss new business, and address public input. New business includes requests from Dwain S Gere and Nathan Schafer to take the Class A HVACR test, and from Terry Nunley to take the Class B test. The board will also allow disclosure of any conflicts of interest.

• Request from Dwain S Gere to take Class A HVACR test
• Request from Nathan Schafer to take Class A HVACR test
• Request from Terry Nunley to take Class B HVACR test
• Approval of July 25, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider the levy and collection of property taxes for 2024, covering General Revenue and the Policemen and Firemen’s Pension Fund. Action items include a resolution for a public hearing on annexing 123 Market Lane, authorizing a contract with Smith & Company Engineers for the Pine Street Crossing project, and approving an amendment to the FY 2024 Budget. Discussion topics include the Fiscal Year 2023 audit, board appointments, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Best Friends Animal Society and Southeast Missouri Pets. A closed meeting is also scheduled for exempt matters.

• Ordinance levying 2024 property taxes for General Revenue and Police/Fire Pension Fund
• Resolution calling for public hearing on annexation of 123 Market Lane
• Authorizing contract with Smith & Company Engineers for Pine Street Crossing project (TAP-5100(014))
• Amendment to the FY 2024 Budget
• Memorandum of Understanding with Best Friends Animal Society and Southeast Missouri Pets

The City Council adopted Ordinance 24-50 levying property taxes for 2024 for General Revenue and the Policemen and Firemen's Pension Fund, and Ordinance 24-51 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Best Friends Animal Society and Southeast Missouri Pets to end gas chamber euthanasia. The council also approved the FY 2023 Audit, the consent agenda, and moved several items to the September 3 voting session.

• Adopted 2024 property tax levy ordinance (6-0)
• Adopted MOU with Best Friends Animal Society and Southeast Missouri Pets (6-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Audit as presented
• Approved consent agenda including July 2024 minutes and reports
• Moved Arts & Museum Advisory Board appointment to Sept 3 voting session
• Moved Green Forest CID board re-appointments to Sept 3 voting session
• Moved Code of Ordinances amendment for electrician qualifications to Sept 3 voting session
• Moved FY 2024 budget amendment for opioid settlement funds to Sept 3 voting session

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding proposed property tax rates. These rates are intended to produce the revenues required for the budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024.

• Public hearing on proposed property tax rates

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2024 property tax rate. City Manager Matt Winters recommended keeping the rate unchanged from last year. No public comments were made, and the council voted to move the item to the voting session later that night.

• Moved property tax rate item to voting session (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the past performance of the Community Development Block Grant project for the Roxie Road Bridge Replacement (Project No. 2019-LR-08). The project involved removing and replacing the old bridge along with miscellaneous channel and road improvements. Interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

• Public hearing to discuss past performance of CDBG-funded Roxie Road Bridge Replacement project (Project No. 2019-LR-08)

The City Council held a public hearing on the Roxie Road Bridge Replacement Project No. 2019-LR-08. Project Administrator Amy Baugus reported the project was completed in July by contractor Keith Simpson, but the bid exceeded the budget, requiring an additional $167,389.24. No public comments were made, and no formal decisions were taken at this hearing.

• Public hearing held on Roxie Road Bridge Project No. 2019-LR-08
• No formal action taken; project completion and cost overrun reported

City Council

The Poplar Bluff City Council is meeting in a closed session, citing multiple exemptions under Missouri open meetings law. No specific agenda items are listed for public discussion or decision.

• Closed session for matters exempt under RSMo sections 610.021.1-14 (legal, real estate, personnel, etc.)

Animal Control Advisory Board

The Animal Control Advisory Board will meet to discuss two specific sections of the city code. The board is reviewing rules regarding animal impoundment after biting and the prohibition of pit bulls or pit bull mixes.

• Review of Section 205.420 Impoundment After Biting
• Review of Section 205.460 Keeping of Pit Bulls or the Breed as a Mix is Prohibited

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items including roll call, minutes, and public comments. The Park Director will report on golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. Action items include discussing an audit, scoreboards, and Three Rivers College. The board will also consider a closed session for exempt matters under state law.

• Audit discussion under action items
• Scoreboards discussion
• Three Rivers College action item
• Closed session for exempt matters (Section 610.021.1-3 RSMo.)

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Municipal Utilities Advisory Board scheduled for August 19, 2024 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2024.

Plumbing Board

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on September 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

• Meeting canceled; no business conducted

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The August 15, 2024, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is September 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancellation for August 15, 2024

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The August 14, 2024 meeting of the Poplar Bluff Historical Preservation Commission was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a workshop session to discuss three land-use requests. These include a zoning classification for an annexation, a conditional use permit for a wholesale business, and the vacation of an undeveloped alleyway.

• Zoning classification for annexation of 0.37 acres at 123 Market Lane
• Conditional use permit for a wholesale business at 209 North 8th Street
• Request to vacate a 16’x150’ platted undeveloped alleyway between Alice and North 5th Street

The Poplar Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop session and unanimously voted to forward three requests to a future voting session with staff recommendations: annexation and zoning for 123 Market Lane, a conditional use permit for a wholesale business at 209 North 8th Street, and vacation of an alleyway between Alice and North 5th Street. No decisions were made in the voting session, as none was reported.

• Approved forwarding annexation request for 123 Market Lane to voting session (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding conditional use permit request for 209 North 8th Street to voting session (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding alleyway vacation request between Alice and North 5th Street to voting session (unanimous)

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for August 8, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Building Standards Board

The Poplar Bluff Building Standards Board will hold a compliance hearing to address new and unresolved code violations on 10 properties. The board will also approve minutes from the June 13 meeting and allow disclosure of conflicts of interest.

• New business: 917 Maud, 613 Park, 615 Park
• Unfinished business: 911 Victor, 1401 Grove, 1010 Spring, 2329 Leonard Dr, 1305 Benton, 1510 Woodrow, 619 South E St

Library Board of Trustees

The Poplar Bluff Library Board of Trustees will discuss security gate and RFID vendors as a discussion item. Action items include voting on parking lot bids, a library certificate of deposit (CD), a privacy policy, a proforma, and appointing a government affairs representative. The meeting will then adjourn into closed session for matters exempted by state law.

• Discussion of security gate and RFID vendors
• Vote on parking lot bids
• Vote on library certificate of deposit (CD)
• Vote on privacy policy
• Appointment of a government affairs representative

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and a list of charge-offs. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting.

• Review of charge-offs list
• Check Register Reports for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments
• Financial Statements & Investments for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board approved the June 17, 2024 minutes, the check register reports for the Electric and Water-Sewer Departments, and the May and June financial statements and investments. The board also approved adding the Police Department's repeater on the Industrial Park Tank to the list of charge-offs. A water rate study review is ongoing, with no rate decision made.

• Approved minutes of June 17, 2024 meeting
• Approved Electric checks #32353-#32537 and Water-Sewer checks #20195-#20360, plus payroll direct deposits (June 21-Aug 2, 2024)
• Approved May and June financial statements and investments for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments
• Approved addition of Police Department's repeater on Industrial Park Tank to charge-offs list

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss matters exempted under Missouri open meetings law. No specific public agenda items or decisions were listed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss submitting an application to the Community Development Block Grant program for street repairs. The proposed project involves repairs to approximately 2.25 miles of various city streets at an estimated total cost of $725,000, with $500,000 in grant funding and $225,000 in city in-kind labor. The hearing will also receive citizen input on the project.

• Public hearing on CDBG application for $725,000 street repair project covering ~2.25 miles of city streets
• Grant request of $500,000 with $225,000 in city in-kind labor matching

The City Council held a public hearing to discuss applying for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for street repairs. The project would cover about 2.25 miles of city streets, with the city contributing $225,000 in-kind labor. No public comments were made, and no conflicts of interest were disclosed. The hearing was adjourned without a vote on the grant application.

• Held public hearing on CDBG grant application for street repairs
• No conflicts of interest disclosed
• No public comments received
• Adjourned public hearing at 6:59 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a petition to annex property at 123 Market Lane, owned by Dennis and Karen Hast, and take action on several ordinances including a conditional use permit for a women's maternity center at 1407 North 5th Street, a budget amendment, and contracts for street repair projects funded by a Community Development Block Grant. They will also consider bids for the Vine Street Rehabilitation Project and authorize grant applications for police LiveScan equipment and airport hangar construction.

• Petition to annex property at 123 Market Lane (Dennis and Karen Hast)
• Conditional use permit for a faith-based women’s maternity center at 1407 North 5th Street
• Bid acceptance for the Vine Street Rehabilitation Project (TAP-5100(013))
• Selection of firms for grant administrative and engineering services for CDBG street repairs
• Grant applications for police LiveScan equipment and airport hangar construction

The City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including awarding the Vine Street Rehabilitation Project to Putz Construction for $247,200.72 after the original low bidder was disqualified for not meeting DBE requirements. The council also approved contracts for CDBG street repair administration and engineering, a conditional use permit for a maternity center, a budget amendment, and grant applications for police equipment and airport hangars. All votes were unanimous with Councilman Horton absent.

• Awarded Vine Street Rehabilitation to Putz Construction, $247,200.72 (6-0)
• Approved CDBG administrative services contract with Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved CDBG engineering services contract with Smith and Company (6-0)
• Granted conditional use permit to Sandra Shockey for maternity center at 1407 North 5th Street (6-0)
• Approved FY 2024 budget amendment (6-0)
• Authorized grant application for LiveScan equipment for police (6-0)
• Authorized grant application for airport hangar construction (6-0)
• Granted easement to Randy Persons near Cravens Road/Highway 142 (6-0)

Electrical Wiring Board

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board will hold its regular meeting to elect officers for the coming year, approve minutes from June, and consider new business including approval of a journeyman electrician's test score for Jerry Sweaney. The board will also discuss unfinished business regarding electrical license requirements. The meeting is primarily procedural with one substantive item.

• Election of chairman and vice-chairman
• Approval of journeyman electrician's test score for Jerry Sweaney
• Discussion of electrical license requirements
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board unanimously approved changes to Section 520.210, updating electrical license application requirements, and forwarded them to City Council for final approval. The board also unanimously granted Jerry Sweaney a journeyman electrician's license based on his 84% test score. Officers were elected by acclamation, and the June 6, 2024 minutes were approved.

• Approved changes to Section 520.210 license application requirements, forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Granted journeyman electrician's license to Jerry Sweaney based on 84% test score (unanimous)
• Elected Bryce Huffman as Chair and Keith Berry as Vice-Chair by acclamation
• Approved June 6, 2024 minutes as printed (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates to the airport's Master Plan and new hangar construction. The board will also hold an election of officers for the 2024–2025 term.

• Updates to the Master Plan
• Updates on new hangar construction
• Election of officers for 2024–2025 term
• Hangar report from Airport Manager Gary Pride
• Post solar eclipse report

The Airport Advisory Board unanimously approved the February 28, 2024 minutes and re-elected Keith Berry as Chairman and Chris Wright as Vice-Chairman for the 2024-2025 term. The board discussed updates to the Master Plan, new hangar construction, and received reports on hangar rent, daily operations, and the solar eclipse event. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved minutes of February 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Re-elected Keith Berry as Chairman for 2024-2025 term (unanimous)
• Re-elected Chris Wright as Vice-Chairman for 2024-2025 term (unanimous)

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff HVACR Advisory Board will meet to elect officers and approve previous minutes. The board will also consider a request from Tyren Wright to take the Class B HVACR test.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Request to take Class B HVACR Test – Tyren Wright

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled July 22, 2024, meeting of the Poplar Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Plumbing Board

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board will hold a regular meeting. They will elect officers for the new term and consider a request from Keith Martin to take the Journeyman Plumber’s test. The board will also approve minutes from February 2024.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of February 15, 2024 minutes
• Request to take Journeyman Plumber’s test – Keith Martin

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board unanimously approved Keith Martin's request to take the Journeyman Plumber's test, despite his felony conviction and possible shortfall in experience hours. The board also discussed a potential applicant, Michael Kerr, suggesting he provide verification of employment. Officers were elected by acclamation, and the February 15, 2024 minutes were approved.

• Approved Keith Martin's request to take Journeyman Plumber's test (unanimous)
• Elected Joe Leahy as Chair and Josh Frey as Vice-Chair by acclamation
• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Poplar Bluff Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for July 18, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on August 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Animal Control Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for July 16, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2024.

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2024.

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will review reports from the President and Park Director, including golf course operations and financials. There are no action items listed for this meeting.

• Review of golf course operations and maintenance
• Review of financial reports
• Discussion of programs and projects
• Potential closed session regarding RSMo. sections 610.021.1, 610.021.2, and 610.021.3

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular Municipal Utilities Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 15, 2024, was cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget amendments for FY 2024 and various grant applications for airport and police equipment. The body will also take action on ordinances regarding property transfers and city code amendments.

• Conditional use permit for a women’s maternity center at 1407 North 5th Street
• Bids for Poplar Bluff Fire Department garage doors and Wheatley School HVAC system
• Change Order No. 1 for the Poplar Bluff Stormwater ARPA Project
• Ordinance for intergovernmental transfer of property at 2212 Maud Street
• Agreement for East Pine Crosswalk/Linc Park Connector Sidewalk

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, July 11, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2024.

• Meeting cancellation

Building Standards Board

The Poplar Bluff Building Standards Board meeting scheduled for July 11, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The Poplar Bluff Historical Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a workshop and vote on a request for a faith-based, not-for-profit women’s maternity center. The proposed facility is located at 1407 North 5th Street.

• Conditional use permit for a maternity center at 1407 North 5th Street
• Approval of June 10, 2024, minutes

Electrical Wiring Board

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

The Poplar Bluff Library Board of Trustees will hold elections for board officers. The meeting also includes a discussion on Missouri legislative updates and review of the elevator service agreement.

• Election of Board Officers
• Elevator Service Agreement
• Missouri Legislative Update
• Review of library financials and circulation reports

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Municipal Utilities Advisory Board scheduled for July 1, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the past performance of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant for the Stormwater Drainage Improvements Project No. 2021-GI-28. This project included building two water detention basins and three culverts north of Pike Creek.

• Public hearing regarding Stormwater Drainage Improvements Project No. 2021-GI-28 performance

City Council

The City Council will consider transferring city-owned properties to the school district, housing authority, and library district. The council will also take action on rezoning Coolidge Street and selecting contractors for museum renovations.

• Rezoning 1519 and 1529 Coolidge Street from C-2 to RD-1
• Transfer of 2212 Maud Street to Poplar Bluff R-1 School District
• Selecting Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission for museum grant administration
• Selecting Dille Pollard Architecture for museum architectural services
• Change orders for the Roxie Road Bridge Replacement project

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The HVACR Advisory Board will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board will also consider a request from Tyren Wright to take the Class B HVACR Test.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Request by Tyren Wright to take Class B HVACR Test
• Approval of April 25, 2024 minutes

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will review updates to the Master Plan and new hangar construction. The meeting also includes an election of officers for the 2024–2025 term and reports from Airport Manager Gary Pride regarding daily operations and a post solar eclipse report.

• Updates to the Master Plan
• Updates on new hangar construction
• Election of officers for the 2024–2025 term
• Hangar report from Airport Manager Gary Pride
• Post solar eclipse report

Black River Coliseum Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will review recent events and discuss scheduled upcoming activities at the Black River Coliseum. The meeting also includes an update on a construction start date for early July.

• Bootheel Battlegrounds Dog Show scheduled for July 27
• SEMOcon event from September 13 to September 15
• Construction start date set for the first part of July
• Cruise In parking lot event on September 13

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Poplar Bluff Planning and Zoning Commission on June 24, 2024, has been canceled. This notice contains only a meeting cancellation and no other agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Plumbing Board

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Poplar Bluff Zoning Board of Adjustment on June 20, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancellation

Animal Control Advisory Board

The Animal Control Advisory Board will discuss Section 205.470 Animal Trap Guidelines and Section 205.420 Impoundment After Biting. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting.

• Section 205.470 Animal Trap Guidelines
• Section 205.420 Impoundment After Biting
• Approval of March 12, 2024 minutes

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will elect new officers and address items regarding benches. The Park Director is scheduled to report on golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects.

• Election of Officers
• Discussion regarding benches
• Park Director's report on golf course operations and maintenance
• Review of financials

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board will review financial reports for the electric and water-sewer departments. The board is also scheduled to discuss the FY2023 audit and a slate of officers.

• Review of the FY2023 audit
• Review of the slate of officers
• Electric and Water-Sewer Check Register Reports
• Financial Statements & Investments for electric and water-sewer departments

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning properties on Coolidge Street and renovations for the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Discussion includes fireworks requests for July 4 and a property transfer on N. 2nd Street. Action is also required regarding the Vine Street Rehabilitation Project bid.

• Rezoning of 1519 and 1529 Coolidge Street to residential duplex
• Grant administration and architectural services for Margaret Harwell Art Museum
• Bid acceptance for Vine Street Rehabilitation Project, TAP-5100(013)
• Disposal of antiquated vehicles from City departments
• Property transfer on N. 2nd Street to Housing Authority and Library District

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, June 13, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2024.

Building Standards Board

The Building Standards Board will conduct compliance hearings for several properties in Poplar Bluff. The agenda includes requests to reverse demolition orders and reviews of property standards at various addresses. The board will also elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Request to reverse demolition at 619 South E St
• Request to reverse demolition at 911 Victor
• Compliance hearing for 619 Don Street
• Compliance hearing for 714 North 10th St
• Compliance hearing for 1305 Benton

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The commission will elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The meeting also includes a request for a certificate of appropriateness for façade rehabilitation at 409 Vine.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Façade rehabilitation request for 409 Vine
• Approval of February 14, 2024 minutes

Disabilities Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff Disabilities Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of the June 11, 2024, meeting

Fair Housing Board

The June 11, 2024, meeting of the Poplar Bluff Fair Housing Board has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024.

• Cancellation of the June 11, 2024, meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider rezoning two properties from C-2 General Commercial to RD-1 Residential Duplex. The meeting also includes the election of commission officers and approval of May minutes.

• Rezoning request for 1519 Coolidge to residential duplex
• Rezoning request for 1529 Coolidge to residential duplex
• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary

Electrical Wiring Board

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board will review requests regarding electrical licenses and examinations. This includes a request for escrow of a master license and applications for journeyman electrician tests.

• Request to put master electrical license in escrow by Ray England
• Journeyman Electrician’s test request for Tyren Wright
• Journeyman Electrician’s test request for Jerry Sweaney

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and circulation reports. The board is scheduled to take action on a remote work policy, an audit, and an elevator service agreement.

• Remote Work Policy
• Audit
• Elevator Service Agreement
• Government Affairs Representation discussion

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for June 3, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an application for the Fiscal Year 2024 Delta Regional Authority Community Infrastructure Fund. The meeting is intended to gather citizen input on a proposed road project.

• Proposed replacement and improvement of Butzen Drive, Harlo Dunn Road, and Rowe Parkway east of the Butzen Drive intersection
• Estimated project cost of approximately $2,000,000
• Proposed City in-kind match of approximately $200,000

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant application for FY 2023/2024. The proposed project involves repairs to the Margaret Harwell Art Museum.

• Proposed $500,000 project for repairs to the Margaret Harwell Art Museum
• Proposed City cash match of approximately $50,000

City Council

The City Council will vote on annexing 9.86 acres near Poplar Bluff High School and vacating a portion of Jennifer Street. Members will also discuss bids for the Vine Street Rehabilitation Project and a lease for property at 807 Cole Avenue.

• Annexation of 9.86 acres adjacent to Poplar Bluff High School (RS-1 Rural Residential)
• Vacation of a portion of Jennifer Street north of 1349 Barron Road
• Lease agreement for flood buyout property at 807 Cole Avenue
• Bids for Vine Street Rehabilitation Project, TAP-5100(013)
• Grant application to Delta Regional Authority for Industrial Park Road improvements

Airport Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff Airport Advisory Board meeting scheduled for May 29, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2024.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, May 27, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board meeting scheduled for May 23, 2024, has been canceled.

Animal Control Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for May 21, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2024.

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for May 21, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to gather input regarding the annexation of real property into the City of Poplar Bluff. The property is owned by the Poplar Bluff R-1 School District.

• Public hearing for annexation of property adjacent to Poplar Bluff High School at 3209 Oak Grove Road

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board will review reports on golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. Action items include the purchase of a tractor for the golf course and Canvus benches.

• Tractor purchase – golf course
• Canvus benches

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and bids for transformers. The board will also consider a list of antiquated records for disposal.

• Review of bids for transformers
• Review of antiquated records for disposal
• Check register reports for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments
• Financial statements and investments for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments

City Council

The City Council will consider bids for the Wolf Creek Trail Project and Black River Coliseum renovations. The body will also discuss zoning for property near Poplar Bluff High School and the vacation of a portion of Jennifer Street.

• Bid acceptance for Wolf Creek Trail Project, TAP-5100(012)
• Bid acceptance for Black River Coliseum Renovations and Improvements Project
• Zoning classification for property at 3209 Oak Grove Road
• Request to vacate a 50’ x 160’ portion of Jennifer Street north of 1349 Barron Road
• Bid acceptance for Municipal Court bailiff services

Plumbing Board

The Plumbing Board meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2024.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Poplar Bluff Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 16, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a request to vacate a portion of Jennifer Street and a zoning classification for a proposed annexation. These items determine how specific land parcels in the city can be used and developed.

• Request by Paul Dragon to vacate a 50’x160’ portion of Jennifer Street for a building addition
• Proposed annexation of approximately 9.86 acres east of 3297 Oak Grove Road and south of 3469 N. Westwood
• Zoning classification request for Poplar Bluff R1 School District property

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2024.

Building Standards Board

The Building Standards Board will conduct compliance hearings for three new property cases and two pieces of unfinished business. The board will also review and approve minutes from the April 11, 2024, meeting.

• Compliance hearing: 710 Apple (Kelly Murphy)
• Compliance hearing: 2626 Valley Crest (David & Clara Hendrix)
• Compliance hearing: 620 Victor (Gary Sutton)
• Unfinished business compliance hearing: 1510 Woodrow (Wayne Schmidt)
• Unfinished business compliance hearing: 309 Valley (Hazel Mills)

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The meeting scheduled for May 8, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss a remote work policy and a Missouri legislative update. The board is scheduled to take action on a Canvus bench proposal and a CD renewal.

• Canvus bench proposal
• CD renewal
• Remote work policy discussion
• Missouri legislative update

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Municipal Utilities Advisory Board scheduled for May 6, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will discuss bids for the Wolf Creek Trail Project and Black River Coliseum renovations. The body is deciding on ordinances for Dell servers, a first responders equipment grant, and a public hearing for annexing property at 3209 Oak Grove Road.

• Annexation of property at 3209 Oak Grove Road owned by Poplar Bluff R-1 School District
• Grant application for expansion of Highway 67/Future Interstate 57
• Cost-share agreement with Butler County and Chamber of Commerce to asphalt road to Bricks Off Road Park
• Purchase of Dell Servers
• Subaward Agreement for SFY 2024 American Rescue Plan Act First Responders Equipment Grant

Electrical Wiring Board

The scheduled meeting for May 2, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The HVACR Advisory Board will review a Class A test score for Lukas Rivas and a request to take the Class A test from Trevor Douglas. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from March 28, 2024.

• Approval of Class A HVACR test score – Lukas Rivas
• Request to take Class A HVACR test score – Trevor Douglas

Airport Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from its February meeting. Members will discuss updates to the airport’s Master Plan. Airport Manager Gary Pride will also present reports on hangar activity, daily operations, and a post-solar eclipse report.

• Approval of minutes from the February 28, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of updates to the airport Master Plan
• Hangar activity report by Airport Manager Gary Pride
• Update on daily operations at Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport
• Post-solar eclipse report by Airport Manager Gary Pride

Black River Coliseum Advisory Board

The Black River Coliseum Advisory Board will review recent minutes, discuss expiring board member terms, and note that lobby construction begins May 21 at 301 South 5th Street. The agenda is primarily administrative, focusing on scheduling venue events through August rather than policy or financial decisions.

• Approval of April 3 meeting minutes
• Discussion of expiring Black River Coliseum Advisory Board member terms
• Notice that lobby construction begins May 21 at 301 South 5th Street
• Scheduling updates for events including Taste of the Town (April 25) and May graduations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop session to review two land-use requests. These include a request to vacate a portion of a street and a zoning classification for a proposed annexation.

• Request by Paul Dragon to vacate a 50’x160’ portion of platted, undeveloped Jennifer Street at 1349 Barron Rd
• Proposed annexation of approximately 9.86 acres east of 3297 Oak Grove Road and south of 3469 N. Westwood
• Zoning classification request for property owned by Poplar Bluff R1 School District

Plumbing Board

The Plumbing Board meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2024.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, April 18, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Animal Control Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for April 16, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2024.

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will review golf course operations, programs, and financials. Members will address action items regarding a tractor purchase, a golf course pump house, and the 2024 audit.

• Tractor purchase planned for later in the year
• Golf course pump house
• 2024 Audit
• Golf course operations and maintenance report

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for April 15, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will consider and take action on an ordinance declaring the results of the April 2, 2024, municipal election. This action involves authorizing a 3% sales tax on retail sales of adult-use, non-medical marijuana within the city.

• Ordinance to impose 3% sales tax on adult-use, non-medical marijuana
• Change Order No. 1 for Community Development Block Grant Project No. 2021-GI-28 (Stormwater Project)
• Subaward Agreement for SFY 2024 ARPA First Responders Equipment Grant

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to finalize the April 2, 2024, municipal election results. The session includes swearing in new members and electing a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem for 2024-2025.

• Approval of the abstract of votes from the April 2, 2024, Municipal Election
• Swearing in of newly elected City Council members
• Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem for 2024-2025
• Presentation of end-of-term salaries for Mayor Shane Cornman and Mayor Pro Tem Jerrica Fox

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024.

Building Standards Board

The Building Standards Board is conducting compliance hearings for new and unfinished business. The board will review specific properties to determine if they meet city building standards.

• Compliance hearing for 808 Kinzer (Donald Epps)
• Compliance hearing for 608 Victor (Greg & Angela West)
• Compliance hearing for 422 Spruce (St John’s Baptist Church)
• Compliance hearing for 420 Spruce (Clifford & Dorothy Wicks)
• Request to reverse demolition for 911 Victor (Richard Garcia)

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, April 8, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Electrical Wiring Board

The Electrical Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss a Missouri legislative update and take action on several operational items. The meeting includes a scheduled closed session to discuss matters exempt under open meetings law.

• Fee Rate Sheet
• Remote Work Policy
• Library closure on April 15 for upgrades
• Digital tools to improve patron experience
• Library CDs

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board will review a proposal to implement a credit card payment policy. The meeting also includes reports on check registers, financial statements, and investments for the Electric and Water-Sewer Departments.

• Review of proposed credit card payment policy
• Electric and Water-Sewer Department Check Register Reports
• Electric and Water-Sewer Department Financial Statements & Investments

City Council

The City Council will discuss a property annexation request and receive an update on the Blue Zone Project. The body will also take action on ordinances regarding city-owned property sales, stormwater improvements, and personnel policies.

• Annexation petition for property at 3209 Oak Grove Road owned by Poplar Bluff R-1 School District
• Bid for the sale of various City-owned vacant properties
• Bid for Stormwater System Improvements Project No. 23019
• Contract with Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission for a MoDOT Transportation Alternative Program Grant
• Grant application for a crosswalk/sidewalk project on Pine Street/Business Highway 60

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff HVACR Advisory Board will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item for decision is the approval of a Class C HVACR test score for Gary Williams.

• Approval of Class C HVACR test score for Gary Williams

Airport Advisory Board

The Poplar Bluff Airport Advisory Board’s regular meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024 has been cancelled. The next session is set for April 24, 2024. No business items or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled; no substantive agenda items listed.

Black River Coliseum Advisory Board

The Black River Coliseum Advisory Board has cancelled its scheduled March 26, 2024 meeting at City Hall. This notice is procedural boilerplate and contains no votes or policy discussions. The board will reconvene on April 23, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled; next session set for April 23 at City Hall

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for March 25, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2024.

Plumbing Board

The Plumbing Board meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2024.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Poplar Bluff Board of Adjustment will review three variance requests from applicants Shawn and Danielle Berry regarding property at 413 Cedar Street. The board is deciding whether to grant exceptions to zoning rules for an open-air restaurant, shipping container use, and a six-foot fence in the CX-3 Zoning District. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as roll call and minutes approval.

• Variance request for an open-air restaurant at 413 Cedar Street (CX-3 Zoning District)
• Variance request to use shipping containers at 413 Cedar Street
• Variance request for a six-foot fence on all sides of the property

Animal Control Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for March 19, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2024.

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss the status of the Tree City U.S.A. program application and the maintenance of Gingko trees on Main Street. The board will also consider a Liberty Tree at the Poplars on the Bluff at the Butler County Courthouse and the 2024 Arbor Day celebration.

• Status of Tree City U.S.A. program application
• Maintenance of Gingko trees on Main Street
• Liberty Tree at the Poplars on the Bluff (Butler County Courthouse)
• Arbor Day 2024 celebration planning

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review reports on golf course operations, programs, and financials. The board is scheduled to take action regarding a DED-ARPA grant and soccer fields.

• Award of DED-ARPA Grant
• Soccer Fields action item
• Golf Course operations and maintenance report
• Review of financials

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for March 18, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an application for the MoDOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant cycle. The proposed project involves sidewalk and crosswalk construction to connect Linc Park to Business Highway 60.

• MoDOT TAP grant application for sidewalk and crosswalk construction
• Project cost estimate of $225,850
• Proposed sidewalk construction on north side of Gum Street and south side of Sycamore Street
• Proposed relocated crosswalk striping on East Pine/Business Highway 60

City Council

The City Council will discuss bids for city-owned vacant properties and the Stormwater System Improvements Project No. 23019. The body will also take action on ordinances regarding property sales, a mutual aid agreement, and workers compensation insurance.

• Bids for the sale of various City-owned vacant properties
• Bids for Stormwater System Improvements Project No. 23019
• Mutual Aid Agreement with the Missouri Public Utility Alliance
• Workers Compensation Insurance bid for policy year April 1, 2024 to April 1, 2025
• Contract with Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission for a Transportation Alternative Program Grant

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for March 14, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Building Standards Board

The Building Standards Board will conduct compliance hearings for new and unfinished business. The board will review property compliance for various addresses within Poplar Bluff.

• Compliance hearings for new business: 714 Sanders, 925 Spring, 416 N G St, 108 Almond, 2329 Leonard Dr, 945 Spring, and 741 N 10th St
• Compliance hearings for unfinished business: 1513 Truman, 818 Clare, 1537 Coolidge, 307 Euclid, 1401 Grove, 1010 Spring, and 1510 Woodrow
• Request to reverse demolition for 911 Victor

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2024.

Disabilities Advisory Board

The Disabilities Advisory Board meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Animal Control Advisory Board

The Animal Control Advisory Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss new business. The primary item for discussion concerns Thomas Casey at 2336 Lee Street.

• Discussion regarding Thomas Casey at 2336 Lee Street

Fair Housing Board

The Fair Housing Board meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to address action items. The agenda includes a discussion on government affairs representation and a closed session to discuss exempt matters.

• Action item: Government Affairs Representation
• Closed session to discuss matters exempted by open meetings law

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for March 11, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2024.

Electrical Wiring Board

The Electrical Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Library Board of Trustees

The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the status of the elevator and Missouri legislative updates. The board is scheduled to take action on a telescope lending agreement and government affairs representation.

• Telescope Lending Agreement
• Elevator status update
• Government Affairs Representation
• FY24 Calendar Revision
• MORENet Service discussion

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board is meeting to review reports and specific utility agreements. The board will examine a mutual aid agreement with the Missouri Public Utility Alliance and an annual net metering disclosure.

• Review of mutual aid agreement with Missouri Public Utility Alliance
• Review of annual net metering disclosure
• Check Register Reports for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments

City Council

The City Council will discuss bids for city-owned vacant properties and workers compensation insurance for 2024-2025. The body will also review recommendations regarding net metering disclosure and a mutual aid agreement with Missouri Public Utilities. One ordinance is scheduled for action regarding financing for a skid cutter and utility tractor.

• Financing proposal for a skid cutter and utility tractor
• Bids for city-owned vacant properties
• Bids for Workers Compensation Insurance (April 1, 2024 to April 1, 2025)
• Proposed mutual aid agreement with Missouri Public Utilities
• Annual net metering disclosure recommendation

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will review minutes from the November 29, 2023 meeting. Members will discuss updates to the airport's Master Plan and preparations for the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse. Airport Manager Gary Pride will also present reports on hangars and daily operations.

• April 8, 2024 solar eclipse plans
• Updates to the Master Plan
• Hangar report from Airport Manager Gary Pride
• Update on daily airport operations

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss golf course operations, programs, and financials. The board is scheduled to take action on mowing and concessionaire bids, as well as the McLane Park Playground.

• Contract mowing bids
• Concessionaire bids
• McLane Park Playground

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for February 26, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2024.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board meeting scheduled for February 22, 2024, has been canceled.

Animal Control Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for February 20, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2024.

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2024.

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2024.

Plumbing Board

The Poplar Bluff Plumbing Board will meet to consider two specific licensing requests. The board will also review minutes from the November 16, 2023, meeting.

• Request by James Minor to put master plumbing license in escrow
• Request by Josh Jansen to take the Master Plumber’s test

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The Historical Preservation Commission is meeting to consider certificates of appropriateness for two projects. These include a new food court development and the rehabilitation of existing building facades.

• Certificate of appropriateness request for a food court with container units, pavilion, and restrooms at Moran and Cedar (Applicants: Shawn and Danielle Berry)
• Certificate of appropriateness request for facade rehabilitation at 201, 203, and 205 South Broadway (Applicant: Tommy Denton)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review and accept a bid for the sale of a 2015 fire engine.

• Review of bids for the sale of a 2015 fire engine
• Action on an ordinance to accept a bid for the 2015 fire engine

Library Board of Trustees

The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library District Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and circulation reports. The board is scheduled to take action on a conflict of interest policy review and discuss Missouri legislative updates.

• Conflict of Interest Policy Review
• Missouri Legislative Update
• Review of Library Financials, Circulation, and Technical Services reports

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for February 12, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2024.

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for February 8, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2024.

Building Standards Board

The Building Standards Board meeting scheduled for February 8, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and a new ordinance regarding vacant commercial buildings. Members will also review bids for city-owned property and a solar panel waiver.

• Sale of city-owned vacant property at 1925 Garfield
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Poplar Bluff Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 2543
• New ordinance creating Chapter 516 'Vacant Commercial Buildings'
• Solar panel installation waiver for Empire Comfort Systems at 2450 S. 11th Street
• USDA grant application for Poplar Bluff Police Department patrol vehicles

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for February 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Electrical Wiring Board

The Electrical Board meeting scheduled for February 1, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2024.

Airport Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Airport Advisory Board scheduled for January 31, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2024.

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is meeting to consider and act upon items on a tentative agenda. The meeting includes a vote to close part of the session pursuant to Missouri state statutes.

• Vote to close part of the meeting pursuant to Sections 610.021.1, 610.021.2, 610.021.3, and 610.021.13 RSMo

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board meeting scheduled for January 25, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2024.

Black River Coliseum Advisory Board

The Advisory Board is reviewing a list of scheduled events for the Black River Coliseum. The agenda includes updates on old business regarding past and upcoming dates, as well as new business regarding future scheduled programs.

• Review of Butler County Fair Exhibits and Silent Auction
• Discussion of Carden Circus scheduled for January 30-31
• Review of SEMO Gun Show scheduled for February 16-18
• Review of Jeff Foxworthy appearance on April 7
• Review of Ozark AAU Gymnastics District Championship in March

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will review the Park Director's report regarding golf course operations, programs, financials, and projects. The board will also consider 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 potential closed session items

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for January 22, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2024.

Plumbing Board

The Plumbing Board meeting scheduled for January 18, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, January 18, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a collective bargaining agreement with the Poplar Bluff Professional Firefighters and a new ordinance regarding vacant commercial buildings. The body will also take action on a solar panel waiver for Empire Comfort Systems and an airport master plan update.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Poplar Bluff Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 2543
• Proposed Chapter 516 'Vacant Commercial Buildings' addition to the Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance for solar panel installation waiver at 2450 S. 11th Street
• USDA grant application for Poplar Bluff Police Department patrol vehicles
• Amendment to Code of Ordinances Section 610.160, B (1) regarding mobile food vendor hours

Animal Control Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for January 16, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024.

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive input regarding a funding application. The application is submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development for the purchase of police patrol vehicles.

• Public hearing on USDA Rural Development funding application for police patrol vehicles

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Residential Housing Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for January 11, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2024.

Building Standards Board

The Building Standards Board meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2024.

Historical Preservation Commission Meeting

The meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority Board

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority Board meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, has been cancelled. There were no items listed for the agenda.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review financial, circulation, and technical services reports. The board is scheduled to discuss focus and goals for 2024 and take action regarding library CDs.

• Discussion of 2024 Focus and Goals
• Action item regarding Library CDs
• Review of Library Financials

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for January 8, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2024.

Electrical Wiring Board

The Poplar Bluff Electrical Board will meet to elect officers and approve meeting minutes. The board will review a journeyman electrician's test score and a request to place a master electrical license in escrow. Members will also discuss the age limit for apprentices.

• Approval of journeyman electrician’s test score for Evan Owens
• Request to put master electrical license in escrow for Rick Pierce
• Discussion of age limit for apprentices
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

City Council

The regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for January 2, 2024 was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Municipal Utilities Advisory Board

The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board will review financial reports for the Electric and Water-Sewer Departments. Members are scheduled to discuss 2024 Southwestern Power Resources Association dues and quotes for new billing software.

• Review of 2024 Southwestern Power Resources Association dues
• Review of quotes for new billing software
• Check Register Reports for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments
• Financial Statements & Investments for Electric and Water-Sewer Departments