Votes at a glance: Kirksville council adopts election certifications, leases, contracts and appointments

At its reorganization meeting the Kirksville City Council approved a slate of routine and substantive items, including certification of the April 7 municipal election, several contracts and leases, and board appointments.

Key votes (all approved by voice vote unless noted): • Bill 2026‑10 — Ordinance certifying municipal election results and ballot question on a proposed 3.8‑cent general sales tax (first and second reading approved). • Bill 2026‑11 — Ordinance certifying the top vote‑getters (John Hanley and Cindy Mayberry) for two full‑term council seats (adopted; both were sworn in during the meeting). • Bill 2026‑13 — Tower lease authorization with New Singular Wireless/AT&T to replace a canceled agreement and recover back rent and increased monthly lease revenue (adopted). • Bill 2026‑14 — Authorization for city manager to execute agreement with Revise (Troy, Michigan) for municipal website services (adopted). • Resolution — Accept supplemental airport grant funds (see separate coverage) and authorize change orders with Coyle Construction (adopted). • Resolution — Lease with Lumberyard LLC (doing business as The Batter’s Box) for coin‑operated batting cages at North Park; $3,000 annual lease (adopted). • Resolution — Purchase of a Chrysler Pacifica van for police detectives from Lovegreen Ford (adopted). • Reappointments — Christy Rolls, Ramy Weikheldt and Whitney Morton reappointed to the Tourism Advisory Board through June 2029 (adopted). • Reorganization items — Oaths administered to John Hanley and Cindy Mayberry; Zach Burden elected mayor for 2026–2027 and John Hanley elected mayor pro tem. • Policy reaffirmation — Council reaffirmed its Code of Conduct (Policy No. 3).

Several council members thanked outgoing members and welcomed newly sworn council members. The meeting concluded with reminders about new‑council orientation and the next regular session.