Nixa council approves solid‑waste exception, Blue Shield resolution, CID appointments, electric credit and police equipment purchase

The Nixa City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions March 25, including a second‑reading ordinance creating exceptions to the city's weekly solid‑waste pickup requirement, adoption of a resolution to pursue Missouri Blue Shield designation and associated grant eligibility, consent to mayoral reappointments on a Community Improvement District board, authorization of an energy cost adjustment credit for electric customers, and authorization to purchase suppressors for the police department.

Council votes and key details

- Ordinance (council bill 2025‑07): The council adopted a second‑reading ordinance amending chapter 22, article 5, division 1, section 22‑345 of the Nixa City Code to add an exception to the weekly solid‑waste pickup requirement when documented inclement weather, natural disasters, or other events reasonably prevent collection. The measure was moved by Mayor Kelly Morris and seconded by Aaron Peterson. Roll‑call votes recorded in the meeting transcript show votes of Yes from Aaron Peterson, Kelly Morris,…