St. Joseph public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Urban Homestead Agency Board
The board approved a motion to let staff submit a contingent $20,000 offer on 1107 and 1109 S. 12th St, then amended it to allow offers up to $25,000 each. Earlier actions approved offering appraised values for 207 and 209 S. 15th St and formally declaring three abandoned properties. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved offer of appraised value for 207 and 209 S. 15th St (6 ayes)
- Declared three listed properties abandoned (6 ayes)
- Authorized staff to submit contingent $20,000 offer on 1107 and 1109 S. 12th St (6 ayes)
- Amended prior motion to authorize staff to offer up to $25,000 on each of 1107 and 1109 S. 12th St (6 ayes)
- Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Port Authority
The Board approved the fiscal year 2024 budget and authorized an agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation for $44,059.70 in administrative funds. The Board also accepted financial reports for periods ending June 30 and August 31, 2023.
- Approved meeting minutes from March 30, 2023, and May 9, 2023
- Accepted financials for periods ending June 30, 2023, and August 31, 2023
- Approved resolution for FY2024 MoDOT administrative funds of $44,059.70
- Approved amended FY2024 budget to reflect MoDOT funds and $9,000 revenue from Transport 360
Downtown Review Board
The board approved requests for exterior modifications at 815 Francis Street and 714 Felix. These changes include the installation of an awning and painting at one location, and the replacement of storefront windows and a door at another.
- Approved minutes from July 26, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for awning installation and exterior painting at 815 Francis Street (6-0)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for facade removal and installation of new storefront windows and door at 714 Felix (5-0-1)
Community Police Advisory Committee
The committee approved the June 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed traffic enforcement for motorcycles on the Belt Hwy and received updates on police recruiting, officer wellness, and body camera testing.
- Approved June 2023 minutes
Landmark Commission
The Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for residential repairs. Both applications were found to be congruous with Design Guidelines and passed with unanimous votes.
- Approved roof repairs at 822 Hall (8-0)
- Approved roof and masonry column repairs at 201 S. 13th St (8-0)
- Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Council approved several budget amendments for the Police Department and public facilities, including $920,000 for police vehicles. They also authorized a $2.5M grant for Eastowne Business Park utilities and settled a legal claim for $185,000.
- Approved $8.5M in taxable industrial development revenue bonds for Altec Industries, Inc.
- Approved $920,000 transfer from ARPA Fund to Police Department for 10 Chevy Tahoes
- Approved $185,000 payment to settle claims brought by Lauren Houston
- Approved $2.5M grant for Eastowne Business Park utility improvements
- Approved $145,331 budget amendment for Emergency Communication Operators compensation
- Approved $353,203 for MWSU Thomas Eagleton indoor pool operations
- Approved $150,000 in Save Our Heritage Grants for 12 property owners
- Approved $93,743.68 for two Ford F150 pickups
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting and voted to enter an executive closed session. The session was convened to discuss litigation, legal actions, and employee personnel records. No other substantive actions were taken in open session.
- Accepted the agenda as published (8-0)
- Approved motion to enter executive closed session to discuss legal actions and personnel records (8-0)
Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County
The board voted unanimously to decline Medicare acceptance to remain consistent with its mission as a free and charitable clinic. The board also appointed a new president following a resignation.
- Approved Rex Robinson as President of the Board (unanimous)
- Decided the Social Welfare Board will not accept Medicare (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the June 27, 2023 meeting