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Contractor asks Black Jack to release escrowed funds so repairs can be completed

City Council, City of Black Jack · May 5, 2026
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Mr. Preston Barge of One Stop Home Repair asked the council to release 25% of escrowed funds for the Hicks property to complete work; Mayor Hinkle said the city ordinance exists to prevent payments without completed repairs and he will consult the city attorney.

BLACK JACK, Mo. — During public comment at the May 5 City Council meeting, Mr. Preston Barge of One Stop Home Repair asked the council to release 25 percent of funds the city is holding in escrow for Mr. and Mrs. Hicks so he can finish repairs to the property.

Mayor Arnold Hinkle explained that the city ordinance requiring escrow protections was established after cases in which owners received payments but did not complete repairs. Hinkle said he plans to discuss Barge’s request with the city attorney and will keep Barge informed of the outcome. No vote or directive to staff was recorded on the request during the meeting.

The exchange was part of the public-comment portion of the agenda and did not result in immediate council action.

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