City Council to weigh Coliseum roof bid, budget fixes after wave of cancellations
No major decisions were reported from Poplar Bluff’s boards and commissions over the past two weeks, as four advisory bodies canceled their regularly scheduled meetings and minutes from the lone gathering that proceeded remain unpublished. The City Council returns Monday, July 6, with a full agenda that includes a roof-repair bid for the Black River Coliseum, amendments to the current budget, and a fund transfer to cover a health insurance shortfall.
Recent cancellations
The Planning and Zoning Commission scratched its June 22 meeting. The next session is July 13.
The Airport Advisory Board canceled its June 24 gathering because there were no items to discuss. The board next meets July 29.
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board did not convene June 25. Members will return July 23.
The Electrical Wiring Board’s July 2 meeting was also canceled; the panel is scheduled to meet again Aug. 6.
Black River Coliseum Advisory Board
On June 23, the Coliseum Advisory Board met to review upcoming event bookings — including a Missouri UPCI gathering, the SEMOCon convention, a St. Jude banquet, and an MRWA event — and to elect a president, vice president, and secretary. Because minutes from that session have not yet been published, the outcome of the officer elections is not yet public.
Coming up
The City Council convenes Monday, July 6, with several consequential items. Members will consider a bid for roof repairs at the Black River Coliseum, amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, and a fund transfer to reduce a deficit in the Health Insurance Fund. The council will also vote on dissolving the Fair Housing Committee and the Residential Housing Board, and weigh bids for a commercial lawnmower for the Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport.
The Municipal Utilities Advisory Board meets the same evening, July 6, to review bids for single‑phase pole‑mount transformers, the 2025 audit, and the disposal of antiquated records. The board will also examine financial statements and check registers for both the Electric and Water‑Sewer departments.
On Wednesday, July 8, the Historical Preservation Commission will elect a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary. Members will discuss the possibility of visiting other cities with successful historic downtown preservation programs.
Thursday, July 9, brings the Arts and Advisory Board’s regular meeting, which will feature committee reports and updates from the president and director. Later that day, the Building Standards Board will hold compliance hearings for 14 properties, including requests to reverse demolition orders at 307 Euclid Ave. and 741 N. 10th St., new cases at 1508 Alice St. (C & A Rentals LLC) and 203 W. Midland (Better Choice Properties), and 10 addresses carried over from unfinished business.
The July 9 meeting of the Residential Housing Advisory Board has been canceled because no agenda items were submitted. Its next regular meeting is Aug. 13.
Residents who want to follow the financial and structural decisions on the City Council and Municipal Utilities agendas can attend Monday’s meetings; those interested in property‑standard enforcement or historic preservation may find the Building Standards and Historical Preservation sessions relevant.
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