Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Board Votes Summary topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Votes at a glance: Board approves budget, tax fund, permits, and routine resolutions
Summary
At its Oct. 7 meeting the Board approved first reading of the FY2026 budget and creation of a Public Safety Sales Tax Fund, multiple resolutions for events and services, and several administrative measures — most votes were unanimous; two redevelopment-related second readings had one abstention each.
At its Oct. 7 regular session the Smithville Board of Aldermen recorded votes on several ordinances and resolutions summarized here.
Key items approved: • Bill No. 3079‑25 — Establish The Shops at Smithville Community Improvement District (second reading): approved, Ayes 5, Noes 0, Abstained 1 (Alderman Chelsea Dana). • Bill No. 3080‑25 — The Shops at Smithville Redevelopment Plan (Chapter 353) (second reading): approved, Ayes 5, Noes 0, Abstained 1 (Alderman Chelsea Dana). • Bill No. 3081‑25 — FY2026 Annual Budget (first reading by title): approved, Ayes 6, Noes 0. • Bill No. 3082‑25 — Creation of Public Safety Sales Tax Fund (first reading): approved, Ayes 6, Noes 0. • Bill No. 3083‑25 — Creation of The Shops at Smithville CID Fund (first reading): approved, Ayes 6, Noes 0. • Resolution 1511 — Special Event Permit for Winter Wine Walk & Christmas Market (Nov. 8): approved, Ayes 6, Noes 0. • Resolution 1512 — Temporary Liquor License for Winter Wine Walk & Christmas Market: approved, Ayes 6, Noes 0. • Resolution 1513 — Acknowledge emergency Change Order No. 1 for water treatment plant underdrain replacement with Ross Construction: approved, Ayes 6, Noes 0. • Resolution 1514 — Authorize snow removal services with R & S Lawn Services at up to $222/hour: approved, Ayes 6, Noes 0. • Resolution 1515 — Consent to CID board successor appointments: approved, Ayes 6, Noes 0. • Resolution 1516 — Acknowledge emergency purchase for asbestos removal with B&R Insulation: approved, Ayes 6, Noes 0.
Consent agenda: Minutes and Resolution 1507 (leak adjustment for Lois Shanks) were approved (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Abstained 1). Motions were typically moved by Alderman Marv Atkins and seconded by Alderman Dan Hartman; most votes were unanimous except the two CID/redevelopment second readings noted above.
No ordinances or resolutions failed on the agenda at this meeting.
