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Ironton aldermen approve sale of shuttle bus, open bid process for police/fire roof and review 2023 audit draft
Summary
At its Jan. 27 meeting the Ironton Board of Aldermen unanimously approved listing a surplus shuttle bus for sale, directed staff to solicit bids for a police/fire roof replacement, discussed zoning reclassifications for American Water parcels, and reviewed the draft FY2023 audit. The board recessed twice for closed sessions on litigation and personnel.
The Ironton Board of Aldermen met Jan. 27, 2026, and approved several administrative actions while reviewing capital and zoning issues. On a motion by Alderman Andrew McClanahan, seconded by Alderman Roy Logan, the board voted unanimously to list a surplus shuttle bus that needs repair for sale on the GovDeals online auction platform.
The board also reviewed an insurance coverage estimate from the Missouri Interlocal Risk Management Association (MIRMA) and a replacement estimate from Melvin Mills Roofing for the Police/Fire Department roof. Mayor Don Barzowski said the project will be written up and advertised for competitive bids for a minimum of two weeks before the board considers awarding a contract, a step the board approved to move the procurement process forward.
Amanda Neusbaum, the city’s Bike Park Director, briefed the board on park matters including possible event fees, replacing a Hummer used by the park, and proposed trail names; these items were presented for future consideration rather than as formal motions.
The board discussed zoning matters affecting the East Dent area and considered reclassifying certain American Water-owned properties into a Public Utility zoning category; the minutes record discussion but show no final zoning vote or ordinance introduction at the Jan. 27 meeting.
Members reviewed the draft fiscal year 2023 audit submitted by Beussink, Hey, Roe & Stroder, LLC. The minutes indicate the board examined the draft findings but do not record specific follow-up motions or directives tied to the audit.
The board recessed to closed session twice: first to discuss litigation under RSMo §610.021(1) and later to discuss personnel under RSMo §610.021(3). Each closure and subsequent reopening of open session was moved and seconded with recorded unanimous aye votes. The meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m. on a motion by Alderman James Layton, seconded by Alderman Roy Logan.
The meeting minutes as recorded show a submission date line reading “Submitted by: Holly Fax 1/28/24,” which conflicts with the Jan. 27, 2026 meeting date and appears to be a clerical error in the document. The minutes also show the minutes were approved Feb. 9, 2026. The board did not record any ordinances, appointments, or budget votes during this session.
