Stanberry public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council adopted Resolution A-21, adopting the FEMA-approved Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan into city code, which could unlock government funds for natural disasters. They also approved the 2026 budget with a 2.8% cost-of-living wage increase and voted to delay inter-departmental transfers until the fourth quarter, starting a new maintenance fund. Claims for November 2025 were approved, and minutes from the November 12 meeting were adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution A-21, adopting the FEMA-approved Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan into city code (3-0).
• Approved the 2026 budget including a 2.8% COLA wage increase (3-0).
• Approved delaying inter-departmental transfers until the fourth quarter of 2026 and starting a new maintenance fund (3-0).
• Approved claims for the month ending November 30, 2025 (3-0).
• Approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 regular session meeting (3-0).

City Council

The Stanberry Board of Aldermen approved a rezoning request for 207 N High St from R-1 to C-1 neighborhood commercial, following a zoning committee recommendation. They also approved a $1,200 bid for tree removal at the cemetery, approved monthly claims, and voted to continue the annual resident lighting contest discounts. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports from the sheriff and utility foreman.

• Approved rezoning of 207 N High St to C-1 neighborhood commercial (4-0)
• Approved $1,200 bid from Dennis Davis for cemetery tree removal (4-0)
• Approved claims for month ending October 31, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved resident lighting contest electric bill discounts (unanimous)

Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend rezoning a residential lot at 207 North High St. from R-1 to C-1 to allow a sandwich shop. The recommendation was forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Approved rezoning of 207 North High St. from R-1 to C-1 (4-0)
• Recommendation forwarded to City Council

City Council

The council tabled a proposal for a 2026 tractor pull because the Gentry County Cattleman’s Association, which holds the land-use agreement, was not present to provide input. Other actions included approving September meeting minutes and monthly claims, and hearing updates on Main Street projects, community betterment, and utility work.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims for month ending September 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Tabled tractor pull arena discussion pending more information from Cattleman’s Association

City Council

The Stanberry City Council will hold a regular meeting to review utility rates, receive reports from the utility foreman and sheriff, and discuss updates on Main Street and the ball field. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and bills, and the board may enter closed session for litigation, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Utility rate review
• Utility Foreman Report by Levi McGinley
• Sheriff's report by Nick Tompkins
• Main Street Update
• Ball Field Update

City Council

The council approved $30,000 in city funding for dirt work at the new practice field and rock ball field parking lot, with the Stanberry Ball Association seeking a Hawthorne Foundation grant for the remainder. It also accepted Terry Schieber's lower bid for ditch cleaning at the Gage/Groomer subdivision, with Alderwoman Amber Schieber abstaining. The minutes from August 18, 2025, and claims for August 31, 2025, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $30,000 city funding for ballfield dirt work (motion by Josh Schieber, seconded by Jeremy McQueen; 4-0).
• Accepted Terry Schieber's bid for ditch cleaning at Gage/Groomer subdivision (motion by Josh Schieber, seconded by Jeremy McQueen; 3-0, Amber Schieber abstained).
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2025, regular session (motion by Jeff Osborn, seconded by Jeremy McQueen; 4-0).
• Approved claims for month ending August 31, 2025 (motion by Amber Schieber, seconded by Jeff Osborn; 4-0).

City Council

The council unanimously approved Ordinance #441 setting the 2025-2026 tax rate at $1.2732 per $100 assessed valuation, and Ordinance #442 establishing a conflict of interest policy. Both ordinances passed on first and second readings with 4-0 votes. Routine items such as meeting minutes and bills were also approved.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims for month ending July 31, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-04 (tax rate) (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Bill 2025-04 (tax rate) (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #441 setting 2025-2026 tax levy at $1.2732 per $100 assessed valuation (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 2025-05 (conflict of interest) (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Bill 2025-05 (conflict of interest) (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #442 (conflict of interest) (4-0)

City Council

The Board of Aldermen will meet to review the 2025 tax rate and a conflict of interest ordinance. The agenda also includes updates on Main Street, the Betterment Committee, and various city projects.

• 2025 Tax Rate: Bill 2025-04, Ordinance 441
• 2025 Ethics-Conflict of Interest Ordinance: Bill 2025-05, Ordinance 442
• Main Street discussion
• Betterment Committee update
• Tree Board and Cemetery GIS updates

City Council

The Stanberry City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss utility rate review, liquor license renewals for three businesses, and a personnel policy discussion on comp-time. The agenda also includes updates on the Main Street project, Betterment Committee, Tree Board, and cemetery GIS. The council may enter closed session for litigation, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Utility rate review
• Liquor license renewals for El Tequila, Stanberry G & S, and Dollar General
• Comp-time and personnel policy discussion
• Main Street discussion and Betterment Committee update
• Cemetery GIS update and Star Guard reimbursement

City Council

The council approved moving a $322,819.99 certificate of deposit from Bank Northwest to HNB National Bank for 12 months at 4.03% interest. They also approved claims, minutes, three liquor license renewals, and a website host change to Munibit. A personnel policy update was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims for month ending June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved moving $322,819.99 CD to HNB National Bank for 12 months at 4.03% (4-0)
• Approved changing website host to Munibit (4-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for El Tequila Grill & Cantina, Dollar General, and Stanberry Grocery & Spirits (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 PM (4-0)

City Council

The Stanberry Board of Aldermen approved providing labor for Eckard's Home Improvement drainage project, with Eckard's supplying materials. They also approved May minutes, monthly claims, and renewed two CDs at existing banks for 12 months. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved city labor for Eckard's drainage project (3-0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims for month ending May 31, 2025 (3-0)
• Renewed electric dept CD ($36,041) at HNB Bank for 12 months (3-0)
• Renewed water dept CD ($40,000) at Bank Northwest for 12 months (3-0)

City Council

The Stanberry City Council will hold a regular meeting to review utility rates, discuss Main Street improvements, and receive updates from the Betterment Committee and Tree Board. The agenda also includes a financial report on two CDs due, a utility foreman report, and a sheriff's report. The council may enter closed session for litigation, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Utility rate review
• Main Street discussion
• Betterment Committee update
• Tree Board update
• Appointment of Kim Bremer to Pool Board

City Council

The Stanberry City Council will consider formal approval of the UGM-ANR rate case and pool board recommendations. The meeting also includes a utility rate review, reports from the sheriff and utility foreman, and updates on Main Street, the Betterment Committee, and the Tree Board. The council may enter closed session for litigation, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Formal approval of UGM-ANR rate case
• Pool board recommendations for approval
• Utility rate review
• Sheriff's report from Nick Thompkins
• Main Street discussion

Pool Board

The Stanberry Pool Board voted to hire 5 managers and 15 lifeguards for the 2025 season, raise 10-punch cards to $45, and increase swim lesson fees to $40 per child. Daily admission, season passes, and pool hours remain unchanged.

City Council

The council approved Ordinance 440, a contract with Lauber Municipal Law to serve as city attorney, and voted to join a protest against a proposed 100% rate increase by ANR. The council also approved Pool Board recommendations including a $45 punch pass and $40 swim lessons, and accepted minutes and claims.

• Approved Ordinance 440 engaging Lauber Municipal Law as city attorney (3-0)
• Joined protest of ANR rate increase via email vote (4-0)
• Approved Pool Board recommendations: 10-punch pass $45, swim lessons $40, raised wages
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved claims for month ending April 30, 2025 (3-0)

City Council

The Stanberry City Council will certify the results of the East and West Alderman elections, administer the oath of office to the Mayor and new Aldermen, and review the 2024 audit presented by the auditor. They will also discuss a utility rate review, consider a $125.00 donation to the Jaycees, and vote on renewing Casey's liquor license.

• Certification of election results for East and West Alderman
• Oath of office for Mayor and new Aldermen
• Presentation of 2024 audit results by auditor Kenney Hales
• Approval of $125.00 donation to the Jaycees
• Renewal of Casey's liquor license

City Council

The Stanberry City Council approved the 2024 city audit, a revised personnel policy adding vacation and holiday benefits, and Casey's liquor license renewal, all by 4-0 votes. No changes were made to utility rates. The council also heard reports on a grant for park lights, a sheriff's license plate reader proposal, and progress on water main and pool projects.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims for month ending March 31, 2025 (4-0)
• Certified election results (4-0)
• Approved 2024 city audit (4-0)
• Approved $125 donation to Stanberry JC's Club for car show (4-0)
• Approved revised personnel policy with 4th week vacation at 15 years, Veteran's Day holiday, and volunteer time (4-0)
• Approved Casey's General Store liquor license renewal (4-0)
• Utility rates reviewed with no changes

Annual Water Quality 2025 CCR for 2024

This is the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for Stanberry's public water system (MO1010755) covering the 2024 calendar year. It summarizes test results for regulated contaminants, lead and copper, and disinfection byproducts. The report states no drinking water violations occurred in 2024. Stanberry purchases its water from Nodaway Co East PWSD 1.

• No violations of drinking water regulations in 2024
• Lead 90th percentile: 6.18 ppb (action level 15 ppb); 1 site above action level
• Copper 90th percentile: 0.132 ppm (action level 1.3 ppm); 0 sites above action level
• Disinfection byproducts (HAA5, TTHM) all below MCLs
• Water purchased from Nodaway Co East PWSD 1; reseller also had no violations

City Council

The Stanberry City Council approved Ordinance 439 creating an abandoned or vacant property registry after two readings. They also approved a one-time sewer forgiveness of $93.77, added 8 hours of volunteer time to the personnel policy for firemen, and renewed six certificates of deposit at their respective banks. The March 10 regular meeting was not held due to lack of a quorum, but a rescheduled meeting on March 13 conducted all business.

• Approved Ordinance 439 creating abandoned/vacant property registry (3-0)
• Approved one-time sewer forgiveness of $93.77 for Clarinda Hornback (3-0)
• Added 8 hours of annual volunteer time to personnel policy for firemen (3-0)
• Approved claims for month ending February 28, 2025 (3-0)
• Renewed six CDs at respective banks at one-year bid (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Stanberry Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports. Key actions include a vote on an abandoned or vacant property registration ordinance, a sewer forgiveness request, and review of an amended personnel policy. The board may also enter closed session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Vote on abandoned or vacant property registration ordinance
• Sewer forgiveness request from Clarinda Hornback
• Review and approval of amended personnel policy
• Utility rate review
• CDs due (financial item)

City Council

The Stanberry City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative and policy items. Key topics include a utility rate review, a zoning committee recommendation, and a discussion on abandoned or vacant property registration. The council may also go into closed session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Utility Rate Review
• Zoning Committee Recommendation
• Abandoned or vacant property registration discussion
• Nodaway Water Rate increase discussion
• Cyber Security Agreement discussion

City Council

The Stanberry City Council approved a 50-cent per 1,000 gallons water rate increase due to a cost hike from the water district, a zoning variance for a house at 513 N Maple St, a $150 water meter fine for frozen meters, added Veterans Day as a paid holiday starting 2026, and renewed a cybersecurity agreement for $8,000. A proposed abandoned property registration fee was tabled for further research.

• Approved water rate increase of $0.50 per 1,000 gallons (3-0)
• Approved zoning variance for 513 N Maple St to allow house closer to property line (3-0)
• Approved raising water meter fine to $150 (3-0)
• Approved adding Veterans Day as holiday starting 2026 and fourth week of vacation at 15 years (3-0)
• Approved $8,000 cybersecurity agreement renewal with Cyberzcape (3-0)
• Approved first and second readings and final passage of Ordinance #438 (3-0)
• Tabled abandoned/vacant property registration fee pending further research
• Approved claims for January 2025 (3-0)

Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a zoning variance for 513 North Maple Street, allowing a single-family house to be built closer to property lines than normally permitted. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended variance for 513 N Maple St to allow single-family house closer to property lines (4-0, with absent members voting by proxy)

City Council

The Stanberry Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting to discuss utility rates, a mowing bid amendment, and reports from the sheriff and community groups. The agenda includes financial items such as two CDs coming due and a utility foreman report. The board may also enter closed session for legal or personnel matters.

• Utility Rate Review
• Mowing Bid - Amended
• Building Inspector discussion
• Sheriff's report by Nick Tompkins
• Two CDs due (financial item)

City Council

The council approved a mowing contract with Gavin Cameron for the cemetery at $1,500 per mowing, with the city taking over mowing around the Municipal Swimming Pool. They also approved the December 2024 meeting minutes and claims. Utility rates were reviewed with no changes. The sheriff reported a new deputy, David Crane, is in training.

• Approved mowing contract with Gavin Cameron for cemetery at $1,500 per mowing (4-0)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims for month ending December 31, 2024 (3-0)
• Utility rates reviewed with no changes