Stanberry public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
PlanningZoningMinutes
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 2-1 to recommend rezoning 516 North Alanthus Avenue from R-1 (residential) to M (manufacturing). The motion was made by Max Ellis, seconded by Doug McQuinn, with David Hibbs opposed. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision.
- Recommended rezoning 516 North Alanthus Avenue from R-1 to M (2-1)
PlanningZoningAgenda
This is the agenda for the Stanberry, Missouri Planning and Zoning meeting on December 11, 2023. The provided text contains only the city website's navigation menus, contact information, and boilerplate, with no actual agenda items listed.
City Council
The council voted unanimously to reject a zoning request from Mitchell Magee and Haley Simpson to rezone 516 North Alanthus Avenue from R-1 to M, following a split recommendation from the Zoning Committee. The council also approved the proposed 2024 budget with projected revenues of $5,943,737.00 and expenditures of $5,729,759.00, resulting in a planned surplus of $213,978.00. Additionally, the council approved a $2.08 monthly increase for security light charges and agreed to provide a transformer for Patrick Miller's new grocery store project with a three-year usage guarantee.
- Approved minutes of the November 13, 2023, meeting as presented.
- Approved outstanding bills ending November 30, 2023.
- Approved increasing the monthly charge for security lights by $2.08.
- Approved providing a transformer for Patrick Miller's grocery store project, with a prorated reimbursement if less than three years of usage.
- Rejected the zoning request to rezone 516 North Alanthus Avenue from R-1 to M.
- Approved the proposed 2024 budget with a planned surplus of $213,978.00.
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
City Council
The provided text is the Stanberry, Missouri city website homepage, not a City Council meeting agenda. It contains only navigation menus, contact information, and website features, with no meeting items, decisions, or discussions listed.
City Council
The Stanberry Board of Aldermen approved a 3.2% COLA plus $0.25 per hour pay raise for all city employees for 2024, and raised the annual cell phone reimbursement to $300 per utility personnel. The council also approved the Main Street Empowerment Grant, continued the holiday lighting contest electric bill discounts, and discussed a sewer issue affecting two residents. No changes were made to utility rates.
- Approved 3.2% plus $0.25 pay raise for all city employees (3-0)
- Approved $300 annual cell phone reimbursement per utility personnel (3-0)
- Approved October 2023 claims (3-0)
- Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved continuation of holiday lighting contest electric bill discounts (3-0)
- Utility rates reviewed with no changes
- Main Street Empowerment Grant announced as approved prior to meeting
- Sewer issue for Billy Evans and Joan Luke discussed, no decision reached
City Council
The provided agenda text is only website navigation boilerplate and contains no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics for the Stanberry, Missouri City Council meeting of 2023-11-13. The document lists city services, contact information, and website links but no meeting business.
City Council
The provided agenda for the Stanberry City Council meeting on October 10, 2023, contains only website navigation and boilerplate text, with no actual agenda items listed. The document appears to be a template or placeholder, offering no decisions or discussions for the meeting.
City Council
The council approved a $4,000 pledge to the Main Street Program grant and $1,000 for a checking account start-up, and passed a formal resolution supporting the program. Utility rates were unchanged. Baseball field improvements were discussed but only directed for future budgeting.
- Approved $4,000 Main Street Program grant pledge (4-0)
- Approved $1,000 Main Street Program checking account start-up (4-0)
- Passed resolution supporting Stanberry Main Street Program (4-0)
- Approved claims for month ending September 30, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved minutes from September 13, 2023 meeting (4-0)
- Utility rates reviewed with no changes
- Baseball field improvements discussed, directed to be budgeted for next year
City Council
The council approved a $5,000 donation to the Main Street Program startup, with an additional $8,000 to $10,000 budgeted annually, contingent on matching funds from other organizations and a board seat. They also approved a second city debit card, the August meeting minutes, and monthly claims. Utility rates were unchanged, and the watermain project is progressing with sections completed and testing underway.
- Approved $5,000 Main Street Program startup grant plus $8,000-$10,000 annual budget (4-0)
- Approved second city debit card for employee use (4-0)
- Approved August 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved claims for month ending August 31, 2023 (4-0)
City Council
The provided text is the city's website navigation and boilerplate, not the actual meeting agenda. No specific items for the September 13, 2023 City Council meeting are listed.
City Council
The provided text is the city's website navigation and boilerplate, not the actual meeting agenda. No specific items for the August 15, 2023 City Council meeting are listed.
City Council
The Stanberry Board of Aldermen approved Ordinance #427 setting the 2023-2024 tax rate and Ordinance #428 establishing an ethics and conflict of interest policy, both by 4-0 votes. The council also approved a sewer forgiveness request for Linda Force ($182.78) and authorized repair of an existing sewer main under Alanthus Avenue for Billy Evans and Joan Luke. A request to donate funds for a Main Street Program grant was tabled pending budget review.
- Approved Ordinance #427 setting 2023-2024 tax rate (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #428 Ethics and Conflict of Interest Ordinance (4-0)
- Approved sewer forgiveness of $182.78 for Linda Force (4-0)
- Approved repair of existing sewer main under Alanthus Avenue for Billy Evans and Joan Luke (4-0)
- Tabled Main Street Program grant request pending budget assessment
- Approved July 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved claims for month ending July 31, 2023 (4-0)
- Utility rates reviewed with no changes
City Council Agendas
The agenda for the Stanberry City Council meeting on August 15, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and website navigation links. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.
City Council
The Stanberry Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of seating for the municipal pool and city park using funds from the Phil Gray Estate donation. They also renewed the liquor license for El Rey Papi's Grill & Cantina. A basketball court and tree planting discussion was tabled pending location decisions. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved claims for month ending June 30, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved purchase of seating for pool and city park from Phil Gray Estate donation (4-0)
- Approved El Rey Papi's Grill & Cantina liquor license renewal (4-0)
- Tabled basketball court and tree planting discussion
- Approved executive session and return to regular session (4-0)
City Council
The council approved a bid from Core & Main for an AMI metering system to replace the current system, with a 4-0 vote. They also increased a mowing contract by $125 per mowing, donated $750 to the 4th of July Committee, renewed Dollar General's liquor license, and donated $1,000 to the Main Street Project. Utility rates were reviewed with no changes, and the license office will no longer open on Saturdays.
- Approved AMI meter system bid from Core & Main (4-0)
- Increased mowing contract with Mac J LLC by $125 per mowing (3-0)
- Donated $750 to Stanberry 4th of July Committee (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Dollar General liquor license renewal (3-0)
- Donated $1,000 to Main Street Project startup (4-0)
- Approved license office no longer open on Saturdays (4-0)
- Approved May 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved claims for month ending May 31, 2023 (4-0)
City Council
The council approved a $20/month residential trash fee, up from $10.34, after Porter Trash announced a rate change. They also approved a sewer forgiveness of $438.02 for a water leak, lifeguard pay raises, renewal of Casey's liquor license, purchase of a loader from Foley, and tree removal. The meeting included reports on a domestic assault case, pool readiness, and street patching.
- Approved trash rate increase to $20/month (4-0)
- Approved sewer forgiveness of $438.02 for Karen Ault (4-0)
- Approved lifeguard pay raise to $12/hr with $0.50 annual increase (4-0)
- Approved Casey's liquor license renewal (4-0)
- Approved buyout of skid steer lease and purchase of loader from Foley (4-0)
- Approved tree removal bid of $1,125 from Northwest Missouri Tree Service (0-0)
- Approved minutes from April 10, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved claims for April 2023 (4-0)
City Council
The Stanaway Pool Board approved hiring 5 managers and 15 lifeguards for the season, with pay starting at $15/hour for new managers and state minimum wage for new lifeguards, plus a $0.50 annual increase for returning staff. The board also voted to continue using Red Cross training for 2023, with the city reimbursing half the training cost and purchasing one suit per guard. No changes were made to daily admission, season passes, pool parties, or hours. Swim lessons are scheduled for June 19–23.
- Approved hiring 5 managers and 15 lifeguards (3-0)
- Approved Red Cross training for 2023 with city reimbursing half the cost and one suit per guard (3-0)
- No changes to daily admission, season passes, pool parties, or hours
- Scheduled Red Cross swim lessons for June 19–23
City Council
The agenda for the May 8, 2023, Stanberry City Council meeting is not included in the provided text. The text consists solely of website navigation menus, contact information, and promotional content, with no actual agenda items listed. Therefore, no decisions or discussions can be reported.
City Council
The council certified election results, including voter approval of a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana. They also approved hiring Kiley Reynolds as assistant city clerk, approved a $186.19 sewer forgiveness for Levi and Tori Hague, and approved routine claims and minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Certified election results: Jeff Osborn re-elected East Ward Alderman (28 votes), Jeremy McQueen re-elected West Ward Alderman (16 votes)
- Certified voter approval of 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana (35 yes, 10 no)
- Approved hiring Kiley Reynolds as assistant city clerk (4-0)
- Approved sewer forgiveness of $186.19 for Levi and Tori Hague (4-0)
- Approved claims for month ending March 31, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting (4-0)
City Council
The council approved a one-time sewer forgiveness of $1,137.45 for Mitch Boatwright due to a water leak. They also approved posting the assistant city clerk position after resignations, and decided to leave a disputed post in place following precedent. No action was taken on utility rates.
- Approved $1,137.45 sewer forgiveness for Mitch Boatwright (4-0)
- Approved posting assistant city clerk position (4-0)
- Approved leaving disputed post in place (4-0)
- Approved February 2023 claims (4-0)
- Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council
The provided text is the city's website template, not the actual meeting agenda. It includes navigation menus, contact information, and promotional content, but no agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
City Council
The council approved hiring Jack Wood as the new street supervisor and moving Scott Williams to assistant to the superintendent with a raise. They also approved applying for a grant to purchase AEDs for public areas. Water rates will be raised due to increased purchase costs. The city dump faces a $8,500 annual permit fee to continue collecting metals.
- Approved hiring Jack Wood as street supervisor and moving Scott Williams to assistant with a raise (3-0)
- Approved applying for a grant to purchase AEDs (3-0)
- Approved minutes from January 2022 meeting (3-0)
- Approved claims for month ending January 31, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved financial reports for month ending January 31, 2022 (3-0)
- Water rates raised due to increased purchase cost (discussed, no vote recorded)
- City dump must pay $8,500/year for metals permit and shore up perimeter (discussed, no vote recorded)
- Spring city-wide garage sale set for April 29; city cleanup May 4 (discussed, no vote recorded)
City Council
This agenda for the Stanberry, Missouri City Council meeting on January 16, 2023, contains only website navigation and boilerplate content. No specific agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
City Council
The council unanimously approved Ordinance 425 to place a marijuana tax question on the ballot and Ordinance 426 to adopt the LAGERS retirement plan. They also approved Shaya Miller as assistant city clerk, denied an eCode proposal, and approved lighting for the pickleball court. No changes were made to utility rates.
- Approved Ordinance 425 (Marijuana Tax Ballot) 3-0
- Approved Ordinance 426 (LAGERS Retirement Adoption) 3-0
- Approved Shaya Miller as Assistant City Clerk 3-0
- Denied purchase of eCode program 3-0
- Approved lighting for pickleball court 3-0
- Approved December 2022 meeting minutes 3-0
- Approved claims for December 2022 3-0
- Approved financial reports for December 2022 3-0