The Board of Aldermen of the City of Harrisonville recognized four promotions at its meeting and approved five reappointments to local boards and commissions. Mayor Zering and the board also completed roll-call votes to confirm each reappointment.
The promotions opened the meeting. The chief of police introduced Corporal Mikaela Krantz, noting she began her career in February 2018, attended the Cass County Academy and joined the Harrisonville Police Department in September 2020. "We are excited to introduce HPD's first female corporal, Mikaela Krantz," the chief said, and Krantz was badged by family members. The chief also introduced Corporal Xavier Stein, who joined HPD in January 2023 after becoming a sworn officer in 2021; Stein was badged by his mother, Angela. The chief announced the return of several prior employees: Chris Osterberg will return as a sergeant after leaving the department in January 2022, and Detective Mike Arbuckle, a former detective who left in October 2022, has returned to investigations.
After the ceremonial items, the board took up a series of reappointments. The aldermen approved: the reappointment of Dale Franklin to the Historic Preservation Commission (Council Bill 46; became Resolution 2025-17), the reappointment of Amanda Stites to the Historic Preservation Commission (Council Bill 47; became Resolution 2025-18), the reappointment of Donna Fouch to the TIF Commission (Council Bill 48; became Resolution 2025-19), the reappointment of Carol Looney to the Harrisonville Square Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation (Council Bill 49; became Resolution 2025-20), and the reappointment of Josh Chastain to the Harrisonville Square Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation (Council Bill 50; became Resolution 2025-21). Each measure passed on recorded roll calls with all present voting "Aye." Alderman Doerhoff was excused for multiple votes.
The confirmations were routine and took place without public comment. The board then moved on to other business, including a separate public hearing and ordinance vote on the city tax levy.