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New Melle adopts 2024 tax levy and annexes 64.2‑acre tract
Summary
The New Melle Board of Aldermen on Sept. 10 adopted Ordinance 486 setting the 2024 tax levy and approved Ordinance 485 to annex 64.20 acres owned by J Brothers LLC; both measures passed by roll call with Aldermen Goodman, Karrenbrock and Nelson voting aye and Alderman Schneider absent.
The New Melle Board of Aldermen voted on two ordinance measures during its Sept. 10 meeting, adopting an annual tax levy for 2024 and approving the annexation of a 64.20‑acre tract on Foristell Road.
Mayor Steve Burt presided as the Board conducted the second reading and acceptance of Bill #500, which concerns annexation of the tract owned by J Brothers LLC at 678 Foristell Road. Alderman Brian Nelson moved to accept the second reading; Alderman Trevor Goodman seconded. A roll call recorded Aldermen Trevor Goodman, Janet Karrenbrock and Brian Nelson voting aye and Alderman Gary Schneider absent. Mayor Burt declared Bill #500 approved and designated it Ordinance 485.
The Board then addressed Bill #501, establishing the city’s 2024 tax levy with a corrected tax rate. After first and second readings by title, Alderman Trevor Goodman and Alderman Janet Karrenbrock participated in motions to advance and accept the readings; a roll call again recorded Aldermen Goodman, Nelson and Karrenbrock voting aye and Alderman Schneider absent. Mayor Burt declared Bill #501 approved and designated it Ordinance 486.
Why it matters: the tax levy sets the rate at which property within city limits will be assessed for municipal revenues for 2024; annexation of the J Brothers tract brings 64.20 acres under New Melle jurisdiction, which can affect planning, service provision and future development decisions.
What happened procedurally: both ordinances were read by title and advanced through required readings during the meeting. The record shows unanimous support from those present on both final votes; Alderman Schneider was absent for both roll calls.
Next steps: the minutes record Ordinances 485 and 486 as adopted at the Sept. 10 meeting. The ordinances’ effective dates are not specified in the meeting record; the Board did not discuss implementation details or immediate regulatory changes tied to the annexation during the meeting.
