Minutes of October 12th, 2026 City Council Meeting
The Missouri City, Missouri, City Council held their monthly open meeting at the MCCA Building on Monday, October 12th, 2026, at 6:30 pm. Attending: Mayor Woody Owen, Clerk Julie Freeman, Council members Amy Jeffries (Ward Two), Jan Kohl (Ward Three), and Brian Adcock (Ward Four), plus several city residents. Mayor Owen called the meeting to order. Minutes from the September 14th, and September 25th 2026 meetings were read and approved with no correction.
Financials through September were reviewed with the council.
Bills to be allowed
Council person Jeffries made a motion to approve bill payments as presented. The motion was seconded by Council person Adcock and passed by a 3-0 vote.
Old Business
The property on Gano Street is being cleaned up.
Shed Floor: Equipment in process of being moved. Council previously approved $3k for cement. Cement blocks were offered to the city by resident Miles Jackson but it was determined they would not work for what was needed.
The city bobcat repair: Work reported to be completed in October.
Application to state of Missouri to receive online sales use tax collected: Measure will be placed on the November 3rd ballot. Additional information will be posted on the city website regarding the use tax.
Fire department garage sidewalk correction. Sidewalk and ditch repairs will be coordinated with the fire department’s repairs to the concrete inside the building. The city requested bids from contractors that were contacted and have had 2 companies come and review the site.
Ditch cleaning – Mayor Owen has had trouble getting in contact the fire department to assist with culvert cleaning and getting access to the fire department building. Bobby Jeffries will try and help establish contact.
Water Tower cleaning will be scheduled by Ozark Applicators in the fall with 2 weeks’ notice. Sealing of concrete around the base is planned prior to cleaning.
Flood Preparedness – There are over 700 bags ready for sand. Additional testing of water pumps need to be completed to ensure flood readiness.
The search for a salt spreader replacement is ongoing. Danny Bush and Bobby Jeffries have provided information on a used spreader and cart that looks to be in good condition for $2250.00. If new wiring and controller are needed it will be an additional $400.00. Council person Kohl made a motion to approved the purchase of the used salt spreader and cart for $2250. Motion was seconded by council person Adcock. Motion passed with a 3-0 vote. Council person Adcock made a motion to approved the purchase of wiring and controller for an additional $400. Motion was seconded by council person Jeffries. Motion passed with a 3-0 vote.
Bonding for mayor and water collector. No update.
City’s tax-exempt status with the state – Treasurer Hufford has sent in the application to add Clerk Julie Freeman and Mayor Owen to have access to the state tax division for inquiry and has filed the application for tax-exempt status. No update from the state at this time.
SAM.com access. No update.
No update on the remaining P&Z member selection.
Overdue Water Bill Collections – An amendment to Ordinance 149 section 8 is needed to be in compliance with the state statutes regarding billing notifications. Wording will be addressed at the next city meeting November 8th and a public hearing will be scheduled.
There are phone lines along St. Bernard that requires trimming. Requests for cleanup have been made to Brightspeed and Evergy.
Mayor Owen reported Bank of Orrick CD rates at 4.08% for 9 months on the new water account CD. He will look into the cost of fee for moving current CD’s receiving a lower rate to the CD’s receiving the 4.08% or better. Clerk Julie Freeman will work with Deanna Hufford and Mayor Owen to determine what additional funds can be invested in CDs.
New Business
Mr. Rush has expressed an interest in purchasing the property just north of Capital Sand for a brush burning and wood cutting business. MODOT will need to be contacted to determine how close to the highway burning is allowed. Multiple citizens expressed concerns related to smoke coming over the town. Mayor Owen will speak with Mr. Rush on these concerns.
Miles Jackson brought up the multiple issues that he raised at the last meeting. The mayor reviewed them with the council from the list Mr. Jackson provided at the last meeting and asked Mr. Jackson to meet him at the locations to see the property claims as was requested at prior meetings. Regarding Mr. Jackson’s request to have his hired engineer inspect walls in the garage occupied by the fire department, Mayor Owen asked to have the contact information for the engineer to arrange for access. Mr. Jackson refused to give contact information. Mayor Owen asked to have the engineer be given the mayor’s contact information to schedule a visit. Mr. Jackson refused that request. After a discussion on how this demand could be met without scheduling, a way to proceed was not found. Council Person Jeffries stated she did not feel comfortable addressing the demands without guidance from the city attorney. Council Person Kohl stated agreement with having legal guidance. Mayor Owen offered to contact the city attorney related to Mr. Jackson’s claims.
Community Calendar:
The next city council meeting is set for November 9th at 6:30 pm.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Freeman – City Clerk
Attested: Woody Owen – Mayor