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Warrenton Aldermen approve consent agenda, CID reappointments and two MoDOT grant applications
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Warrenton Board of Aldermen approved the consent agenda awarding several low‑bid contracts, reappointed two members to the Warrenton Commons CID board, and voted to apply for two MoDOT enforcement grants; the meeting recessed into executive session for legal counsel.
The Warrenton Board of Aldermen on Feb. 17 approved routine business and several motions, including contract awards on the consent agenda, the reappointment of two CID board members and applications for two MoDOT enforcement grants. The board later recessed into executive session for legal counsel.
Consent agenda and procurement: The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from Feb. 3 and Feb. 10, 2026, and awards of procurement contracts: general electrician to American Electric and Data Inc. (only bid), general plumber to Hegeman Plumbing (only bid), and portable toilets to B and J Septic (low bid). The motion to approve the consent agenda was recorded as made by Alderman Schultz and seconded by Alderman Quarter; roll call vote passed 5–0 with Alderman Waite absent.
Reappointments: The board voted to reappoint Chris Klein and Franklin Sears to the Warrenton Commons CID board for terms expiring Jan. 16, 2030. The motion was moved and seconded and passed by roll call 5–0 with one absence.
MoDOT grant applications: Police Chief Larry Ellard asked the board for approval to apply to MoDOT for two enforcement grants — hazardous moving violation enforcement on Interstate 70 and a DWI saturation enforcement grant. The board approved both grant applications by roll call, each by a 5–0 vote with one absent.
Executive session: The board moved and voted to close the regular meeting and enter executive session for legal counsel; the motion passed 5–0 with 1 absent and the regular meeting was adjourned into executive session.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda (minutes, bids awarded to American Electric and Data Inc.; Hegeman Plumbing; B and J Septic): motion by Alderman Schultz; second Alderman Quarter; outcome: approved, vote 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent (Waite). - Reappointment: Chris Klein and Franklin Sears to Warrenton Commons CID board (term exp. 01/16/2030): motion moved; seconded; outcome: approved, vote 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. - MoDOT hazardous moving violation enforcement grant (Interstate 70 application): motion to apply moved; outcome: approved, vote 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. - MoDOT DWI saturation enforcement grant: motion to apply moved; outcome: approved, vote 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. - Motion to enter executive session for legal counsel: moved and seconded; outcome: approved, vote 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
What’s next: The board moved into executive session for legal counsel and did not return to take further public action during the public session; administrative items and department reports will continue to be posted and acted on in subsequent meetings as needed.
