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Chariton council hears funding requests from local groups, approves agenda and schedules Feb. 13 meeting
Summary
At a Feb. 9 special session, the Chariton City Council heard presentations from local nonprofits and agencies seeking city budget support and approved the meeting agenda; the council adjourned until Feb. 13, 2026, by unanimous vote.
The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in special session Feb. 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall to hear funding requests from local agencies and to transact routine business. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order and a roll call listed Council Members Jayma Davis, Stephen Fenton, Jarrett McGee, Gary Shutt and Cameron Storm as present.
Council Member Gary Shutt moved to approve the Feb. 9, 2026 meeting agenda; Council Member Cameron Storm seconded. The roll call for that motion recorded Aye: Davis, Fenton, Shutt, Storm; Nay: None. Council Member Jarrett McGee is noted in the minutes as arriving after that vote.
Presentations were given by partnering agencies seeking support in the city’s upcoming budget process. Donise Altenhofen representing Lucas County Economic Development requested city funding. Mackenzie Stites and Alyson Palmer spoke for the Chariton Area Chamber Main Street with a budget request. Jena Wiley and Hali Gray presented on behalf of Almost Home Rescue League. Chelsey Greubel represented Hope Learning Center. Don Garrett requested assistance on behalf of the Lucas County Senior Center. The Chariton Public Library was represented by Librarian Kris Murphy, Ray Meyer and Susan Muehlenthaler. Dave Kuball spoke for the Chariton Valley Regional Housing Trust Fund. The transcript records that these agencies made funding requests but does not specify dollar amounts or line-item details.
Near the close of the session, Council Member Stephen Fenton moved and Council Member Cameron Storm seconded a motion that the special meeting be adjourned until 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 13, 2026, to be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The roll call recorded Aye: Davis, Fenton, McGee, Shutt, Storm; Nay: None. The meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m. and the minutes were signed by City Clerk Christy Metzger.
No formal budget votes, contract awards or ordinance actions appear in the transcript; the session consisted of presentations and two procedural motions (agenda approval and adjournment). Any funding amounts or follow-up assignments referenced during agency presentations were not specified in the record and will require follow-up with city staff or the presenting organizations.
