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Warrenton Board approves underwriter, annexation, contracts and licenses; rejects Woodlands PUD
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Summary
The Warrenton Board of Aldermen on Oct. 21 approved financial and routine measures — including an underwriter selection for water/sewer bonds, an annexation, a trash‑contract extension, a liquor license and multiple boundary adjustments — and defeated a contested planned‑unit development rezoning.
The Warrenton Board of Aldermen took a series of routine and financial actions on Oct. 21 and voted down a contested planned‑unit development.
In a consent sequence the board approved Resolution 3‑46 selecting Stifel Nicolaus to underwrite the Waterworks and Sewage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025; Brandy Walters said the current series is $8,100,000 of a previously authorized $13,000,000 and recommended Stifel after soliciting six proposals. The motion carried 6‑0.
The council read and approved Bill 49‑25, annexing approximately 1.98 acres north of Highway AA into the city limits. The ordinance passed on roll call 6‑0. The board also approved a road closure and related permits for the Hometown Christmas parade on Dec. 6 (motion passed 6‑0) and granted a "liquor by drink" license to 2 Dudes Barbecue at 612 N. Highway 47 (6‑0).
City Administrator Brandy Walters recommended a second extension to the city’s contract with Grace Hauling Inc.; she said the carrier offered to hold 2026 pricing and add $0.95 per single‑family household in 2027. The council approved the authorization ordinance (Bill 50‑25) 6‑0.
Director of Operations John Strukoff presented the annual insurance renewal. The city received quotes from Tri‑County Agency and the total renewal premium (including cyber) was $327,840 beginning Nov. 1 (an overall increase of roughly 7.5%). The board approved the renewal 6‑0.
Planning & Development presented three boundary adjustment ordinances (Bills 51‑25, 52‑25 and 53‑25) for lot consolidations and minor plats; each passed 6‑0. The board then heard a detailed presentation and public comment on the Woodlands at Pinckney Ridge PUD (rezoning and site plan proposing 112 single‑family homes on ~53.63 acres and asking to reduce the minimum lot area from 10,000 to 8,000 sq ft for 69 lots). Developers argued narrower lots lower lot costs and increase attainability; opponents worried the change would undercut the city’s adopted lot‑size expectations. After two readings Bill 54‑25 (rezoning/PUD) failed on roll call, 0‑6.
The meeting closed with routine adjournment.
