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Smithville aldermen approve stop‑sign changes, re‑adopt ethics code and clear property sales and service contracts
Summary
At a regularly scheduled meeting the Smithville Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance adding stop signs, re‑adopted the city code of ethics, approved two real‑estate purchase contracts for parcels on Church Street, renewed the city’s internet contract and authorized payment to Doubletree Construction. Two property votes recorded 'No' votes.
Smithville, Mo. — The Smithville Board of Aldermen on an evening meeting approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions affecting traffic control, ethics rules, city property sales and services.
Alderman Atkins moved the measures through the agenda; several items were decided by roll call votes and two property‑sale measures recorded dissent. On the second reading, an ordinance amending Schedule 7 (stop signs) passed unanimously. Miss Wagner read the ordinance title for the record as "An ordinance amending schedule 7 stop signs of the codes of ordinances."
The board also readopted the city code of ethics (Bill 3035‑24) on its first reading after a brief clarification from Miss Wagner that there were no substantive changes to the text and that the code is adopted on a recurring schedule. That measure passed on the recorded roll call with all voting in favor.
Two separate real‑estate purchase contracts for city property on Church Street were considered. Bill 3036‑24, authorizing a sale of property on the north side of Church Street, passed on a 5–1 roll call when Alderman Russell voted no and five aldermen voted yes. Bill 3037‑24, authorizing a sale of property on the south side of Church Street, passed 4–2 (Aldermen Wilson and Russell voted no; Aldermen Shipley, Kabilski, Hartman and Atkins voted yes). Miss Wagner read the ordinance titles authorizing the city of Smithville, Missouri to enter the purchase contracts and approve related documents.
On non‑land matters, the board approved Resolution 1390 to renew the city’s internet services contract by voice vote and approved Resolution 1391 authorizing payment to Doubletree Construction. Both measures carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
A public commenter praised staff for prompt repairs and improvements on Eagle Parkway; no formal action was taken on that comment. The meeting concluded after a short period for public comment and a motion to adjourn.
Votes at a glance
- Bill 3034‑24 (Schedule 7 — stop signs): Passed, roll call 6–0 (Aldermen Hartman, Kabilski, Atkins, Wilson, Shipley, Russell — all "Aye"). - Bill 3035‑24 (Code of ethics — readoption): Passed, roll call 6–0. - Bill 3036‑24 (Real estate purchase — north side of Church Street): Passed, roll call 5–1 (Russell "No"). - Bill 3037‑24 (Real estate purchase — south side of Church Street): Passed, roll call 4–2 (Wilson, Russell "No"). - Resolution 1390 (Internet services renewal): Approved (voice vote). - Resolution 1391 (Payment to Doubletree Construction): Approved (voice vote).
The board’s next scheduled engagement referenced in the meeting was a MARC session with Ron Holofield on Thursday; Miss Wagner urged attendance. The meeting then adjourned.
