Scott City public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Scott City Council will consider several public‑safety and infrastructure items, including hearings on two properties deemed dangerous or substandard. It will vote on an ordinance for each property to require repair or demolition. The council will also decide whether to spend up to $300,000 on repairs to the Ball Park lift station and review open bids for work at 1905 Mary St.

• Hearing on 2418 James St. and ordinance to declare it a dangerous/substandard building
• Hearing on 321 West Cherry St. and ordinance to declare it a dangerous/substandard building
• Approval of spending up to $300,000 for Ball Park lift station repairs
• Open bids for work at 1905 Mary St.
• Standard approvals of agenda, minutes, and bills

City Council

The Scott City Council will vote to approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from the November 3 meeting, and the bills scheduled for payment on November 18. A public forum will be held with a five‑minute limit per speaker. Department heads will present reports, and the council may open a closed session to discuss confidential matters listed in RSMo §610.021.

• Approval of agenda for November 17, 2025
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2025
• Approval of bills to be paid on November 18, 2025
• Public forum with a five‑minute speaker limit
• Potential closed‑session topics: legal actions, real‑estate transactions, personnel matters, competitive‑bidding specifications, contract negotiations, protected records, auditor communications

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the November 3 minutes, and bills totaling $44,810.43 to be paid on November 18. Council members also voiced support for City Administrator Dustin Whitworth’s decision to run for the school board. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills $44,810.43 for November 18 payment (unanimous)
• Supported City Administrator Dustin Whitworth’s school board candidacy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Scott City Council will hold a public hearing on the M‑2 zoning district and consider Bill No. 1399 to amend section 400.224 of the zoning code. The council will also vote on contracts for a fence at the fire station, paving on Main Street, and paving for a new park pavilion. All items are slated for approval during the November 3, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on M‑2 zoning district
• Bill No. 1399: amendment to section 400.224 (M‑2 Small Home Village) in the zoning code
• Approval of fence along rear/east side of Fire Station – bids range $7,280.00 to $8,825.00
• Approval of paving on Main St. between Western and Mulberry – bids $39,300 to $45,743.45
• Approval to pave area for new pavilion in the park – bids $4,840 to $15,695

The council approved an amendment to the M-2 Small Home Village zoning ordinance, with six members voting in favor and one absent. It also accepted the UFO Fencing bid for a pre‑stained fence at $8,825.00. The council approved the Black Diamond Paving bid of $34,959.00 to repave Main Street between Western and Mulberry. Additionally, the Black Diamond bid of $4,840.00 was approved to pave the park pavilion area.

• Amended M-2 Small Home Village zoning ordinance (6 in favor, 1 absent)
• Approved city bills payment of $45,745.55 (unanimous)
• Accepted UFO Fencing pre‑stained fence bid $8,825.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted Black Diamond Paving bid $34,959.00 for Main St repave (unanimous)
• Accepted Black Diamond Paving bid $4,840.00 for park pavilion paving (unanimous)

City Council

The Scott City Council will consider several items of new business, including an ordinance to accept the plat for the REC Investments First Subdivision and related easement dedications. The council will also hear a request from Free Gospel Church to waive water and sewer tap fees, and a request from DBL D Enterprises for approval of an outside sewer contract. Additionally, the council will recognize Cody Page for his contributions.

• Bill #1401: Ordinance to accept the plat of REC Investments First Subdivision and dedicate easements, streets, and properties
• Free Gospel Church request to waive water and sewer tap fees
• DBL D Enterprises request for approval of an outside sewer contract
• Recognition of Cody Page
• Public forum allowing up to five‑minute speaker comments

The council accepted the plat for REC Investments First Subdivision, including easements and restrictions, with six members voting in favor and two absent. It waived water and sewer tap fees for the Free Gospel Church with unanimous support. It also approved an outside sewer service contract for DBL D Enterprises (five in favor, one opposed) and passed routine agenda, minutes, and bill payments.

• Approved agenda amendment removing New Business: Recognition of Cody Page (all in favor)
• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved payment of bills $10,288.40 for October 21, 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted plat of REC Investments First Subdivision (6 in favor, 2 absent)
• Waived water and sewer tap fees for Free Gospel Church (all in favor)
• Approved outside sewer contract for DBL D Enterprises (5 in favor, 1 opposed)
• Approved motion to enter closed session per RSMO Section 610.021 (6 in favor, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Scott City Council will meet to approve minutes and bills, discuss a proposed ordinance to repeal and replace the city's nuisance code, and appoint a new member to the Fire Department. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Proposed ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 230: Nuisance
• Appointment of Josephine Collins to the Fire Department
• Approval of September 15th, 2025 minutes
• Approval of bills to be paid October 7th, 2025
• Closed session for personnel issues

The council adopted Bill No. 1400, repealing Chapter 230 on nuisances and enacting a new Chapter 230 for nuisance abatement, moving related sections to Chapters 500, 600, and 205, with a 7‑0 vote. They also appointed Josephine Collins, a paramedic, to the Fire Department, approved by a unanimous vote. The council approved the October 7 bills totaling $76,768.06 and adopted the agenda and the September 15 minutes without opposition. A motion to enter a closed session to discuss personnel was carried 7‑0.

• Approved Bill No. 1400 nuisance‑abatement ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Josephine Collins to Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved $76,768.06 bills for October 7 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel discussion (7‑0)

City Council

The Scott City Council will appoint a member to the Museum Board and approve the 2023-2024 audit. The body will also consider an ordinance to accept a collector's deed for tax property at 1905 Mary.

• Appoint Norman Brant to Museum Board
• Approval of 2023-2024 Audit
• Ordinance to accept collector's deed for 1905 Mary
• Closed session for personnel and real estate matters
• Approval of bills to be paid September 16th

The Scott City Council approved the meeting agenda, recent minutes, and a $22,550.36 bill payment. They appointed Norman Brant to the Museum Board, approved the 2023‑2024 city audit, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to accept a collector’s deed for 1905 Mary St. The council also hired Nicholas Grubbs as a part‑time Patrol Officer pending certification and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $22,550.36 bills for September 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Norman Brant to Museum Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2023‑2024 city audit (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to accept collector’s deed for 1905 Mary St. (6‑0, 2 absent)
• Hired Nicholas Grubbs as part‑time Patrol Officer (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to appoint a councilman for Ward 3 and discuss M-2 zoning. The body will also consider an ordinance to authorize a website design and hosting agreement with Civic Plus.

• Appointment of Brian Pender as councilman Ward 3
• Discussion of M-2 zoning
• Bill #1397: Ordinance for website design and hosting agreement with Civic Plus

The council appointed Brian Pender as the Ward 3 councilman for the remainder of the term. A motion was approved to have Planning & Zoning hold a public hearing to review the M‑2 zoning ordinance. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a website design and hosting agreement with CivicPlus.

• Appointed Brian Pender to Ward 3 (6 aye, 1 vacant, 1 absent)
• Approved public hearing on M‑2 zoning (all in favor, none opposed)
• Authorized mayor to execute website agreement with CivicPlus (7 aye, 1 absent)
• Approved agenda (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved August 18 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved bills totaling $51,200.21 (all in favor, none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, none opposed)

City Council

The City Council will meet to address the appointment of a mayor. The body will also consider a request from Ryan Landewee to waive water and sewer taps.

• Appointment of Mayor
• Request by Ryan Landewee to waive water and sewer taps
• Closed session for litigation and personnel

The council elected Council Member Rick Brashear to serve as mayor for the remainder of the term. It also waived the water and sewer tap fees for the property at 1515 Mary St. Additionally, the council authorized the City Administrator to sign a separation agreement with Matthew Rudd. A closed‑session was held to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

• Rick Brashear appointed mayor (7 AYE, 1 abstain, 0 opposed)
• Waived water and sewer tap costs for 1515 Mary St (all in favor)
• Authorized City Administrator to execute agreement with Matthew Rudd (5 in favor, 1 vacant, 2 opposed)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bill amendment reducing Plaza Tire invoice to $84.98 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (7 in favor, 1 vacant, 0 opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council authorized the mayor to sign a contract with Legacy Concrete for sidewalk and curb repairs, with six members voting in favor, one abstaining, and one absent. The council also approved payment of $50,376.44 in bills for August 5. Additional procedural motions, including agenda amendments and a closed‑session authorization, were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Legacy Concrete sidewalk and curb repair agreement (6‑0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $50,376.44 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agenda to add Closed Meeting: Personnel (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to July 21, 2025 Closed Minutes to change absent entry (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session per RSMO 610.021 (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted a resolution to seek Community Development Block Grant funding. It renamed the Fair Housing and Public Accommodations Policy to Human Rights and added a new section on non‑violent civil rights demonstrations. It also amended the parking schedule to eliminate parking on both sides of Maple St. from Fourth to Sixth Street. All actions were approved by vote.

• Approved agenda (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved July 7 minutes (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved $12,586.57 bills payment (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Adopted Resolution 649 to seek CDBG funding (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Adopted Bill 1393 renaming Fair Housing policy to Human Rights (7‑aye, 0‑nay, 1 absent)
• Adopted Bill 1394 eliminating parking on Maple St. 4th‑6th St. (6‑aye, 1‑nay, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑aye, 0‑nay)

City Council

The council voted to amend water and sewer rates to cover expenses. It also approved several public‑works actions, including a $24,325 concrete contract, a $6,278 concrete replacement at Ice Cream Corner, a no‑parking ordinance on Maple Street, and the purchase of a $49,939 fire truck. All motions were carried with the votes recorded in the minutes.

• Accepted Legacy Concrete bid $24,325 for Kunath Hardware/Chapman Circle (5-1-1)
• Approved $6,278 concrete replacement at Ice Cream Corner (unanimous)
• Adopted no-parking ordinance for 400 block Maple St (unanimous)
• Purchased half‑ton fire truck for $49,939 (unanimous)
• Amended water and sewer rates (Bill 1391) (7-0, 1 absent)
• Approved comprehensive plan agreement with PGAV Planners (Bill 1392) (7-0, 1 absent)
• Removed asphalt‑job item from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8 bills totaling $18,259.61 (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted subdivision plats for Jeffrey’s Landing and Martin Estates, amended animal regulations on fowl numbers, and authorized the mayor to execute a tax‑collection agreement with Scott County. In closed session, members increased the fire chief’s salary, hired an assistant fire chief, and approved a budget amendment for an additional fire truck. The council also decided to enforce parking on only one side of the 400 block of Maple Street.

• Adopted subdivision plat for Jeffrey’s Landing Minor Subdivision (all 8 aye)
• Adopted subdivision plat for Martin Estates Minor Subdivision (all 8 aye)
• Amended animal‑regulation section 215.170 on number of fowl (all 8 aye)
• Authorized Mayor to execute tax‑collection agreement with Scott County (all 8 aye)
• Decided to enforce parking on only one side of 400 block Maple St (no vote recorded)
• Increased Fire Chief salary from $16,500 to $20,000 (all in favor)
• Hired Assistant Fire Chief at $40,000 salary with benefits (all in favor)
• Approved budget amendment for an additional fire truck if needed (all in favor)

City Council

The council denied the subdivision plat for Martin Estates Minor Subdivision. It approved the $70,000 bid from PGAV for the Comprehensive Strategic Plan. The council also approved new liquor licenses, amended the Through Streets Schedule to add a stop sign at Fifth St. and Kelley Ave, and approved a paving contract for $14,700.

• Subdivision plat for Martin Estates Minor Subdivision denied (2 AYE, 4 NAY, 2 absent)
• Accept PGAV bid for Comprehensive Strategic Plan $70,000 approved (all AYE, none opposed)
• Liquor licenses approved (5 AYE, 1 NAY, 2 absent)
• Amend Through Streets Schedule to add stop sign at Fifth St. & Kelley Ave approved (6 AYE, none opposed)
• Correct scrivener’s error in Bill No. 1381 approved (6 AYE, none opposed)
• Approve paving contract with Black Diamond Paving $14,700 approved (all AYE, none opposed)
• Approve bills to be paid June 3 $32,603.58 approved (all AYE, none opposed)
• Approve agenda approved (all AYE, none opposed)

City Council

The council approved Bill #1375, repealing and replacing the city personnel code. It also adopted six zoning‑related ordinances (Bills #1377, #1378, #1379, #1380, #1381, #1384) and approved a contract for Monty Keesee to slope a bank at Pennington and Chestnut for $4,811. All motions passed with unanimous support from the six members present.

• Adopted Bill #1375 personnel code ordinance (All in favor; none opposed; 6 AYE, 2 absent)
• Adopted Bill #1377 zoning setbacks and lot size ordinance (All in favor; none opposed; 6 AYE, 2 absent)
• Adopted Bill #1378 subdivision regulations ordinance (All in favor; none opposed; 6 AYE, 2 absent)
• Adopted Bill #1379 zoning sections amendment ordinance (All in favor; none opposed; 6 AYE, 2 absent)
• Adopted Bill #1380 zoning for voluntarily annexed property ordinance (All in favor; none opposed; 6 AYE, 2 absent)
• Adopted Bill #1381 home‑based business zoning ordinance (All in favor; none opposed; 6 AYE, 2 absent)
• Adopted Bill #1384 off‑road vehicle traffic ordinance (All in favor; none opposed; 6 AYE, 2 absent)
• Approved hiring of Monty Keesee to slope bank at Pennington and Chestnut for $4,811 (All in favor; none opposed; 6 AYE, 2 absent)

City Council

The council approved several contracts, including a $16,165 purchase of an Aerial Master Stream for the fire department and a $64,000 down payment for four 2025 Dodge Durangos for the police department. It also adopted a motion to remove a agenda item, verified the April 8 municipal election results, and set a May 19 public hearing on Chapter 400 ordinance changes. Appointments were made for Mayor Pro Tem, City Attorney, City Engineer, and Planning & Zoning staff for one‑year terms.

• Approved purchase of four 2025 Dodge Durangos for Police Dept, loan with $64,000 down payment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Aerial Master Stream from Banner Fire for $16,165.00 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to city code to allow UTVs on streets 24/7, bill to be prepared (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on Chapter 400 ordinance changes for May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Verified April 8, 2025 municipal election results for Councilperson Wards 1‑4 (unanimous)
• Appointed Randy Morse as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Eftink‑Boner as City Attorney for one year (unanimous)
• Reappointed Victor Phillips to Planning & Zoning for one year (unanimous)

City Council

The council set a May 5 public hearing for the Bollinger Subdivision application. It authorized the mayor to sign a parking‑lot‑clearing agreement with the Scott City School District. The personnel code ordinance was tabled pending department‑head review. The council approved annexing adjacent property as I‑1 Light Industrial, authorized a Delta Regional Authority award for the wastewater plant, appointed three new members to the Planning & Zoning Board, and hired Matthew Rudd as a patrolman.

• Set public hearing for Bollinger Subdivision (May 5) – approved (unanimous)
• Authorize mayor to execute parking‑lot‑clearing agreement with school district (Bill 1374) – approved (unanimous)
• Table Bill 1375 personnel code revision until department heads review – approved (unanimous)
• Annex adjacent territory as I‑1 Light Industrial zoning (Bill 1376) – approved (unanimous)
• Authorize City Administrator to manage Delta Regional Authority wastewater plant award (Resolution 647) – approved (unanimous)
• Appoint Cindy Brashear to Planning & Zoning Board – approved (7‑0, 1 abstention)
• Appoint Jeff Schwettman to Planning & Zoning Board – approved (unanimous)
• Hire Matthew Rudd as Patrolman – approved (unanimous)