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Jeff Meredith, representing the Carthage Economic Development Corporation, read a company statement and said the message came from Schreiber’s executive vice president and chief risk officer. Meredith told the council: “Schreiber Foods is indefinitely its Carthage production facility project. Schreiber wishes this weren't the case, but general uncertain economic conditions are driving this decision.” He also said the company would “keep all its options open” and hopes to revisit the project in the future.

Why it matters: a planned private investment on the site is on hold, and while the EDC representative described the city as still well positioned for future opportunities, the announcement signals a pause in a potential local economic expansion.

At the same public comment time, the council heard that the city received a state-administered Community Development Block Grant for $750,000 to build sidewalks expanding out from the courthouse square. Meredith said the state has the funds in hand and that the award was confirmed in a press release.

Tourism and events: Melissa Little, the city’s tourism director, reported that the April Food Truck Friday drew a very large crowd and that organizers estimated about 5,000 people attended. The event hosted 20 food trucks and 21 vendors. Little said park staff and city crews managed trash and logistics and that the Tourism Advisory Board is working on a Route 66–focused event in 2026 and updating the Carthage visitors guide. She also reported an uptick in visitors at the Civil War Museum.

Utilities and boards: Chuck Bryant, general manager of Carthage Water & Electric, and a board representative reported that the CW&E board presented the fiscal year 2025–26 budget to the council and approved modest utility rate adjustments: a 1% increase for electric service, 1% for wastewater and 3% for water service for FY26. The CW&E board also approved salary adjustments and other budget items and passed those recommendations unanimously to present to council.

Other operational notes raised during reports and staff comments included:
- Central Park bathroom renovations have started; the city is working with a contractor (Servpro) on the work.
- The city’s storm sirens experienced four failures; Chief Martin reported specialized audio fuses were replaced and that the siren system will be tested at 10 a.m. the following day and will continue Saturday noon tests.
- A preconstruction meeting and bid opening for Airport Drive widening occurred and work will begin next week.
- The Humane Society declined the city’s contract proposal; staff will continue negotiations.

Ending: City tourism staff said marketing for upcoming events has reached broad audiences and that additional community events are scheduled through the spring and summer; the council will consider related operational and budget items in subsequent meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Carthage City Council Meeting 4/22/25","oneSentenceSummary","An email read in public comment said Schreiber Foods has put its Carthage production facility project on indefinite hold; the council also learned Carthage won a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant for sidewalks and city tourism officials reported a large crowd at April’s Food Truck Friday.","taxTitle","Carthage City, Jasper and Newton County, Missouri","taxId",72276,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6041206,"Carthage council approves land donation, park permits, surplus police vehicle and small budget reallocation",230,3736000,3966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3734924-f01dc9413eef3f61cdc10c3b62e3fbce&start=3736&end=3966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3734924-f01dc9413eef3f61cdc10c3b62e3fbce/thumbnail_3736000.jpg","/articles/6041206/Carthage-City/Jasper-and-Newton-County/Missouri/Carthage-council-approves-land-donation-park-permits-surplus-police-vehicle-and-small-budget-reallocation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6041206-b1f2abc658796d456dd050e1ef669eca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159574&Signature=gTGnxWA7nwvgkPUfX181fYtu1H3wR-9-wgr8rHxDe87Nz3M7lQsBmbuejpwitmZumrNE1L97-WFm6B85gnc41Ht9hKw8goZwZwABGZQb8Sj9~uyjQC-UQECcg-wDcOl2KDx-Ebzz1wvFpxwzTpRTnbNxrtc03F7jEV7-IJ8IyXIAx71QGlZWEgxNksP5YBd6LCTj7JeRZal5SGYYnEoctFD5YBlTowjNvlrZNp2F3kEFsmw~j4NTlOjX-04gpS6N8MPZTDEk3Y0khLKqaWMNx3Y0yix3vHoM9gzw5xSBllLMA7v8b~PcDUJ5uwAG5iv8YLTEtlAZT0J0P4n1PKzNKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carthage City Council on April 22 approved an emergency ordinance accepting two parcels of land donated by RSM Development, authorized a series of park and street closures for summer events, declared an aging police command vehicle surplus and approved a $9,500 budget reallocation for the fire department.

The council voted to adopt council bill 25-22, an emergency ordinance authorizing the mayor to accept the donation of two parcels in the Sunrise Meadows subdivision from RSM Development so the property can be recorded in the city’s name. Mayor Flanagan introduced background information explaining the parcels include a storm-water basin and a small triangular parcel that were meant to be dedicated to the public at the time the subdivision plats were accepted. The council then voted; the ordinance “stands approved,” as recorded in the meeting.

Why it matters: accepting and recording the deed transfers maintenance and liability responsibility to the city and clears a long-standing title irregularity raised during council discussion.

The council also approved several temporary street and park closures and event permits requested by community organizations. Motions carried to:
- Close streets at Kellogg Lake from 5 p.m. June 6 until the close of children’s Fishing Day on June 7.
- Allow alcohol in Central Park for Vision Carthage’s June 28 evening soiree (7–10 p.m.) in a roped-off area.
- Close Wendy Lane from Laura Street to Buena Vista on May 31, 4–9 p.m., for a neighborhood block party.
- Close Seventh Street from Garrison to Lyon (and the Maple Street intersection) on April 30, 9–11:30 a.m., for the CW&EP Big Truck event.
- Allow alcohol in a designated area of Central Park for Food Truck Friday events for the remainder of 2025.
- Allow Central Park use for multiple community events: Schreiber Foods Park Day (June 7, 3–8 p.m.), Great American Day (May 13, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.) and the Carthage R-9 language programs cultural festival (May 2, 5:30–7 p.m.).

These event approvals were presented by staff and community organizers and carried by voice vote after brief discussion about public safety and policing presence.

On formal fiscal and property items, the council approved a reallocation of $9,500 from honor guard uniform funding to purchase a mower for the south fire station after Fire Chief Jason Martin said the honor guard interest had not matched the earlier request. The council also forwarded a donation acceptance resolution and approved it (Resolution 20-84) accepting $1,000 donated to the fire department.

The council adopted Resolution 20-85 declaring a 1990 International RV-style command bus (VIN ending 97961) surplus and authorized scrapping of the unit as described in the resolution.

Not decided: the council tabled Resolution 20-86, authorizing a broker agreement for the 2025–26 policy year, until the May 13 meeting so members could review contract documents that had not been available at the claims committee earlier in the evening.

Votes at a glance (formal items recorded in the meeting):
- Council Bill 25-22 (emergency ordinance accepting two donated parcels from RSM Development): approved.
- Reallocation of $9,500 from honor guard uniforms to purchase a mower for the south fire station: approved.
- Resolution 20-84 (accept $1,000 donation to the fire department): adopted.
- Resolution 20-85 (declare 1990 command vehicle surplus, authorize scrapping): adopted.
- Resolution 20-86 (broker agreement, 2025–26 policy year): tabled to May 13.
- Multiple park/event closures and alcohol permits described above: approved.

The meeting also included routine approvals (minutes and claims) and the swearing-in of newly elected council members; election results were approved during the session.

Ending: Several council members offered brief closing remarks and the meeting concluded after the newly seated council completed appointments and administration of oaths.","At its April 22 meeting the Carthage City Council approved an emergency ordinance accepting two donated parcels, authorized multiple park closures and event permits, declared an old police command vehicle surplus and reallocated $9,500 in fire department funds to equipment.","actionData","errors"]

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Schreiber Foods expansion put on hold; Carthage wins $750,000 sidewalk CDBG and tourism events report strong crowds

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