Children's board approves baby box pursuit, while council discusses real estate
A city advisory board has given the go-ahead to budget for a Safe Haven Baby Box, alongside park improvements, marking the most consequential decided action in Warrensburg government this week. The Children's Memorial Fund and Nancy Anderson Park Advisory Board, meeting on June 23, also approved an Eagle Scout bench project and a scholarship fund, while declining to install new walls.
Children's board advances baby box, benches and grants
The Children's Memorial Fund and Nancy Anderson Park Advisory Board unanimously approved an Eagle Scout proposal to install benches in the garden, with the committee funding the concrete installation. Members also agreed to budget for grants and a scholarship in the coming fiscal year and decided to pursue a Safe Haven Baby Box initiative for the city in next year’s budget. A proposal to install new walls was denied for the coming year. The board also confirmed Pastor Tyler Uptegrove as the speaker for an upcoming candlelight service. All actions were taken during a regular meeting for which official minutes have been published.
City Council agenda: closed-door property talks, CVB appointments
The Warrensburg City Council’s June 22 meeting was set to include presentations on the July 4th Freedom Festival and a facility grade audit from Schneider Electric. On the decision side, the council’s published agenda called for votes to reappoint Cody Jolliff and appoint Brandy Wormsley to the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau through June 2029. A closed session was listed to discuss legal actions and potential real estate leasing or purchase. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been released, so final vote outcomes are unconfirmed.
Historic Preservation Commission hears Cheatham-Phillips request
The Historic Preservation Commission met on June 24 with an agenda that included a request for support from the “Save the Cheatham” Committee concerning the Cheatham-Phillips House at the University of Central Missouri. Commissioners were also scheduled to receive updates on a World War II Heritage Cities Grant and historic preservation design guidelines for commercial buildings. No minutes were available at the time of this roundup.
Parks board scheduled to set fees and budget
On June 30, the Parks and Recreation Board was slated to vote on the proposed FY2026-2027 fee schedule and budget, and to elect its President and Vice President. The agenda allowed for public comment and approval of previous minutes. No vote tallies or outcomes have been published.
Coming up
The Planning & Zoning Commission meets July 6 to hold a public hearing on a minor plat for two lots in Miller Farm Estates at 902 and 908 P.C.A. Rd. and an ordinance to create the Maguire Street Corridor Overlay District, which would impose new zoning rules along Maguire Street. The Diversity & Inclusion Commission will gather July 7 to set group goals for the next 18 months and begin planning. On July 14, the Tax Increment Financing Commission hears the annual TIF report from City Manager Michael D. Schrage and elects officers. All meetings are open to the public.
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