Buchanan County public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple ordinances and resolutions, including a $1.37 million drone system for emergency response, a 6% police salary increase funded by $450,000, and several software and infrastructure contracts. The meeting also includes first readings for zoning changes and a parking prohibition, plus appointments to the Museum Oversight Board.
- Bill 1479-22: $1,372,616 for 2 Skydio docking systems and 6 drones for emergency response
- Bill 1471-22: $450,000 for 6% police salary increase per FOP Lodge #3 agreement
- Bill 1482-22: $1,017,513.42 for Accela Civic Platform software and implementation
- Bill 1491-22: $1,494,660 insurance renewal with Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund
- Bill 1497-22: First reading to prohibit parking on Olive Street (6th to 8th) and Pacific Street (33rd to Belt Highway)
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple ordinances and resolutions, including a $14 million industrial development revenue bond for Schutz Container Systems, a $7.5 million airport aid agreement for a Missouri Air National Guard facility, and several equipment purchases. The meeting also includes first readings for items like a police salary increase and drone systems, plus recognitions and routine reports.
- Resolution for $14,000,000 taxable industrial development revenue bonds for Schutz Container Systems, Inc.
- Ordinance authorizing $7,499,998 airport aid agreement with MHTC for design of 139th Missouri Air National Guard aircraft maintenance facility at Rosecrans Memorial Airport
- Ordinance for $1,902,150.15 contract with MCON, LLC for landfill waste relocation
- Ordinance for $1,372,616.00 purchase of Skydio drones and docking systems for emergency response
- Ordinance for $450,000.00 to implement 6% salary increase for police per FOP working agreement
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $7.5 million grant for designing an Air National Guard facility at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, land purchases for a transit bus shelter and ARPA-funded property, and multiple budget amendments. The consent agenda includes fire department budget rollovers, a change order for City Hall masonry, and equipment purchases. The council will also set dates for the 2026 primary and general elections.
- Bill 1453-22: $7,499,998 MHTC grant to design 139th Missouri Air National Guard aircraft maintenance facility at Rosecrans Memorial Airport
- Bill 1443-22: $25,000 purchase of 2001 and 2005 Frederick Avenue for a new transit bus shelter
- Bill 1451-22: Up to $50,000 purchase of 110 S. 8th Street using ARPA funds
- Bill 1445-22: $127,159 change order for City Hall masonry project
- Bill 1450-22: Calls primary election Feb 3, 2026 and general election Apr 7, 2026
City Council
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda with multiple ordinances and resolutions, including a $2.09 million federal transit grant application, fire department demolition contracts, and a new 25 mph school zone. They will also consider a real estate purchase for a transit bus shelter and several other contracts and grants. The meeting includes routine approvals and reports.
- Bill 1424-22: FTA Section 5307 grant application for $2,088,082 in transit operating assistance
- Bill 1421-22: Creates 25 mph school zone for Lake Contrary Early Learning Center along Route U
- Bills 1422-23 & 1423-22: Fire department demolition contracts at 408-424 S. 8th St. totaling $138,524
- Bill 1429-22: Elevator upgrade at Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center for $239,955.84
- Bill 1443-22: Purchase of 2001 and 2005 Frederick Ave. for $25,000 to build transit bus shelter
City Council
The Buchanan County City Council will decide on rezoning requests for properties on S. 40th Terrace and N. 17th/Kemper streets, plus vote on multiple contracts totaling over $1.5 million for services like insurance, engineering, and transit planning. The meeting also includes appointments to local boards and updates on grants for housing and public health.
- Rezone 3909 S. 40th Terrace from M-1 to C-3 district per David Gach's request
- Rezone 11 N. 17th St and 10 Kemper St addresses from C-3 to R-2 district per City of St. Joseph request
- Approve $1,543,812.36 health insurance contract for Mass Transit employees with CBIZ/Blue KC
- Accept $99,137 HUD Continuum of Care planning grant for housing services
- Authorize $239,955.84 elevator upgrade at Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Center with $35,000 donation
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will hold public hearings on HUD annual plans and then vote on a large consent agenda of resolutions and ordinances, including major purchases for police vehicles, street maintenance equipment, and software. They will also consider several first-reading ordinances, including rezoning requests and budget amendments.
- Purchase of 14 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles for $780,817 (Bill #1375-22)
- Purchase of 4 Chevrolet Equinox police vehicles for $118,048 (Bill #1374-22)
- Software license with Trip Spark for passenger routing, $399,878 (Bill #1369-22)
- Rezoning 3909 S. 40th Terrace from M-1 to C-3 (Bill #1399-22)
- Rezoning multiple properties on N. 17th and Kemper Streets from C-3 to R-2 (Bill #1400-22)
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the city's second-year annual plan and HOME-ARPA funds, then vote on a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and resolutions, including a $1.87 million contract for equipment at the new air traffic control tower at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The council will also consider a lease and operation agreement with Apex Aero Center for fixed-base operator services at the airport, and a resolution directing staff to negotiate a similar agreement with Pan Am Flight Services. Several ordinances will receive first reading, including changes to fowl-keeping regulations and a major subdivision plat.
- Public hearing on amendment to second-year annual plan and HOME-ARPA FY 2021/2022
- Bill #1348-22: $544,073 contract with Missouri DHSS for WIC nutrition program
- Bill #1349-22: $239,084.40 contract with TNR Construction for demolition of St. Joseph Aquatic Park lap pool
- Bill #1359-22: $1,866,635 contract with E.L. Crawford Construction for equipment at Rosecrans Memorial Airport air traffic control tower
- Bill #1362-22: $27,175 housing rehabilitation contract for 2833 Seneca Street
City Council
The Buchanan County City Council will meet to decide on multiple ordinances including accepting $92,000 in state grants for police traffic enforcement, approving a $611,556.60 landfill rebuild, and setting the city tax levy for FY2025-26. A public hearing will be held on the proposed tax levy, and several facility use agreements and contracts will be considered.
- Accept $92,000 state grant for police traffic and impaired driving enforcement
- Approve $611,556.60 landfill rebuild from Foley Equipment Co.
- Set FY2025-26 city tax levy at public hearing
- Approve $109,000 resurfacing of Hy-Vee Parking Lot using mass transit funds
- Authorize $544,073 WIC nutrition program contract with Missouri DHSS
City Council
The Buchanan County City Council meets to discuss multiple bills, resolutions, and reports including funding for the new animal shelter, technology infrastructure modernization, and sanitary landfill financial assurance amounts. The agenda features a public hearing on redistricting property at 2012 through 2022 Jones Street and multiple first-reading bills concerning local tax rates, police grants, and cybersecurity licensing.
- Public hearing for Bill # 1325-22 to redistrict 2012 through 2022 Jones Street from R-4 Apartment Residential to C-3 Commercial
- Bill # 1322-22: Funding agreement up to $225,000.00 with Friends of the Animal Shelter for new shelter construction
- Bill # 1323-22: Financial assurance of $19,860,418.56 to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill
- Bill # 1327-22: Technology services infrastructure modernization investment up to $997,659.00
- Bill # 1328-22: Lump sum contract of $95,000.00 and $107,550.00 change order with Auxier Construction Company for Hyde Park Maintenance Building
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions to approve contracts for public works projects, including structural improvements at Phil Welch and a streetscape project at Charles & Sylvanie Streets. They will also review ordinances for technology infrastructure upgrades, animal shelter funding, and landfill financial assurance. Additionally, the council will discuss a rezoning request for property on Jones Street.
- $1,135,374 contract for Charles & Sylvanie Street streetscape project
- $997,659 for technology infrastructure modernization
- $674,611 for Phil Welch structural improvements
- $225,000 funding agreement for animal shelter construction
- Rezoning 2012-2022 Jones Street from R-4 to C-3
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Buchanan County City Council will meet to approve ordinances and resolutions including a reciprocal easement for a railroad spur, a billing agreement with Buchanan County, landfill budget amendments, and contracts for economic development, health services, and park maintenance. The council will also consider nominations to the Tourism and Library Boards.
- Reciprocal easement agreement for DFI, Inc. railroad spur across Waterworks Road ($0)
- Billing and collection agreement with Buchanan County for special tax bills ($0)
- Landfill budget amendment: $35,331 and $68,240 balloon payment for excavator
- Contract with St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce for economic development services ($210,000)
- Funding agreement with Stuber Health Center for ambulatory health services ($546,617)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Buchanan County, MO City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on ordinance amendments that raise fees for the REC Center, Remington Nature Center, landfill use, and sanitary sewer services. The council will also vote on submitting a five-year community development plan to HUD and approve new appointments to the Community Police Advisory Committee and Senior Citizen Foundation board.
- Increase REC Center membership and admission fees (Bill #1280-22)
- Increase Remington Nature Center admission fees (Bill #1281-22)
- Raise landfill fees effective Jan 1, 2026 and 2027 (Bill #1282-22)
- Increase sanitary sewer service fees by 3% each in 2025 and 2026 (Bill #1283-22)
- Submit Community Partnership Strategy and Consolidated Plan 2025-2029 to HUD (Bill #1284-22)
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will hold public hearings on sewer charges and the Community Partnership Strategy, then consider a consent agenda with multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key items include adopting the FY 2025-26 budget, authorizing a $60 million industrial development bond for Daily's Premium Meats, and approving various budget amendments and purchases. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances to increase fees for recreation, nature center, landfill, and sewer services.
- Adoption of FY 2025-2026 budget (Bill #1273-22)
- Resolution for $60M taxable industrial development revenue bonds for Daily's Premium Meats (Bill #1275-22)
- Ordinance to waive building permit fees for qualified residential development in a designated area (Bill #1266-22)
- Transfer of $820,602 from General Fund to Aviation Fund to rectify deficit (Bill #1271-22)
- First reading of ordinances to increase sewer fees by 3% in 2025 and 2026 (Bill #1283-22)
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2025/2026 budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Program, then vote on a $7 million funding agreement with the YMCA for a new aquatic facility. The consent agenda includes several police technology and equipment purchases, a land purchase for a new transit transfer station, and various resolutions. Several ordinances will have first readings, including a temporary building permit fee waiver program and the adoption of the city budget.
- YMCA aquatic facility funding: $7,000,000 construction plus $270,000/year for 20 years
- Public hearings on FY 2025/2026 budget and 5-year Capital Improvement Program
- Purchase of land for new transit transfer station: $798,725 from East Hills Properties
- Police tech purchases: Talino workstation ($11,424), CDW-G maintenance ($35,604), solar camera trailers ($93,052.50)
- First reading: temporary building permit fee waiver program for designated area
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on creating the Tuscany North Community Improvement District, and consider several ordinances and resolutions including a $7 million funding agreement for a new YMCA aquatics facility. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, proclamations, and board appointments, as well as several smaller contracts and purchases.
- Public hearing and ordinance to establish Tuscany North Community Improvement District with cooperative agreement with BR & JR Development, LLC
- Ordinance requiring online short-term rental platforms to collect and remit the city's transient guest tax
- Resolution for $7,000,000 YMCA aquatics facility construction plus $270,000 annual operating costs for 20 years
- Resolution for $50,000 housing rehabilitation grant for 1501 N. 10th Street
- First reading of ordinance to purchase land for new transit transfer station for $798,725
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing the Tuscany North Community Improvement District, and will consider several ordinances including accepting a $2.145 million federal grant for wastewater treatment upgrades. The consent agenda includes contracts for fireworks, radio tower leases, construction services, and equipment purchases. A first reading will consider requiring online short-term rental platforms to collect and remit the city's transient guest tax.
- Public hearing and ordinance to establish Tuscany North Community Improvement District (Bill #1238-22)
- Accept $2,145,000 US Army Corps of Engineers grant for blower replacement at wastewater treatment facility (Bill #1230-22)
- Three-year fireworks contract with Premier Pyrotechnics, Inc. at $22,500/year (Bill #1227-22)
- Radio tower leases for public safety: $4,050/year with Zane S. Dodge and $61,941.96/year with McCammon Enterprises (Bills #1228-22, #1229-22)
- First reading: ordinance requiring online short-term rental services to collect and remit transient guest tax (Bill #1246-22)
Planning Commission
The Buchanan County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with four agenda items: approving minutes from January 23, 2025, electing officers, and discussing two topics—a unified development ordinance and ground-mounted solar regulations. The meeting is open to the public with rules for public comment.
- Approval of minutes from January 23, 2025
- Election of officers
- Discussion: Towards a Unified Development Ordinance (requested by staff)
- Discussion: Ground Mounted Solar (requested by Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee)
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing and consider establishing the Tuscany North Community Improvement District, along with a resolution of intent for $60 million in taxable industrial development revenue bonds for a hotel project. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts, budget amendments, and insurance renewals, while first-reading bills cover items like a fireworks display contract, public safety radio tower leases, and a $2.145 million Army Corps grant for wastewater treatment.
- Public hearing and ordinance to establish Tuscany North Community Improvement District
- Resolution of intent for $60M taxable industrial development revenue bonds for STJ Hotel Group
- Contract with Lawhon Construction for $613,320 for Phil Welch Structural Improvements
- Budget transfer of $1,086,007 for Hyde Park Aquatics Phase 2
- Ordinance to accept $2,145,000 Army Corps grant for wastewater blower replacement
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will consider a consent agenda with several major items, including a resolution of intent for $18.5 million in taxable industrial development revenue bonds for Nortian FoodTech, LLC, and a $7.5 million contract to design a maintenance complex at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Other actions include property sales, budget amendments, and street repair contracts. The meeting also includes first readings for ordinances on a subdivision plat, park projects, and police pay.
- Resolution of intent for $18.5M taxable industrial development revenue bonds for Nortian FoodTech, LLC
- Ordinance authorizing $7,499,998.93 contract with Woolpert to design maintenance control complex at Rosecrans Memorial Airport
- Resolution for $3,130,100 unit price contract with Herzog Contracting for FY25 annual asphalt street resurfacing
- Ordinance to sell property near 29th and Commercial to Ryan Robertson for $500 via quit claim deed
- Resolution supporting St. Joseph School District's Proposition 2 bond issue on April 8, 2025 ballot
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will consider a large consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including a new animal shelter, police vehicles, and equipment. They will also hold first readings on several ordinances, including rezoning requests, fee increases, and a land transfer for a protein facility. The meeting includes proclamations, appointments, and reports.
- Bill 1183: $4,776,800 contract for new animal shelter at 3405 South Belt Highway
- Bill 1182: $2,552,529 FTA grant for transit operating assistance
- Bill 1181: $1,208,940 change order for landfill Cell 8 emergency excavation
- Bill 1184: Transfer 24 acres at 2202 Alabama Street to Nortian Foodtech for $10
- Bill 1171: First reading to increase swimming pool and golf course fees
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 3, 2025, to consider a range of items including a public hearing on a zoning change, multiple budget amendments, and various equipment purchases. The most consequential item is an emergency ordinance for a $1,123,510 landfill excavation project, paired with a resolution to reduce solid waste intake by 30% starting March 1, 2025, until the new cell opens. The council will also vote on several routine items such as appointments, grants, and service agreements.
- Emergency ordinance for $1,123,510 landfill Cell 8 excavation with M-CON, LLC
- Resolution to reduce solid waste intake by 30% at the landfill effective March 1, 2025
- Public hearing on rezoning 2824 S. 17th Street from M-2 to R-2
- Police budget amendment accepting $33,683 grant for 10 license plate readers
- Purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado for police firearms instructor/armorer for $58,617.55
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings, consent agenda items, and first readings. Key actions include a public hearing on adding the Joseph Pfeiffer House as a historic landmark, and votes on ordinances to reduce solid waste intake at the landfill, vacate alleys, sell city-owned properties, and approve various budget amendments and contracts. The meeting also includes first readings for rezoning, grant acceptance, and other budget adjustments.
- Public hearing on Bill #1119-22 to add Joseph Pfeiffer House, 1701 South 20th Street, as historic landmark
- Bill #1120-22: $5,992.44 police budget amendment for uniform credit reimbursement
- Bill #1123-22: Sale of properties at 1521 Beattie, 1203 Sycamore, 414 Birch for $4,750
- Bill #1126-22: $43,996 homeland security grant for generator and fire equipment
- Resolution #1136-22: 30% reduction of solid waste intake at landfill effective March 1, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The St. Joseph City Council will vote on a consent agenda with 19 items, including a landfill fee increase, a new city manager contract, and multiple contracts and purchases. They will also hold first readings on several ordinances, including adding a historic landmark and creating a trades board of appeals.
- Ordinance to increase fees at St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill effective Feb. 7, 2025
- Emergency ordinance to hire Mike Schumacher as City Manager
- Contract with DocuPet for online pet licensing
- Purchase orders for urban trail maintenance: $145,000 (Auxier) and $32,500 (JD Bishop)
- Real estate sale at 3004 Messanie St. for $105,000