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Board approves fire-authority feasibility study, insurance renewal, licenses and emergency HVAC purchase
Summary
The Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen unanimously approved two ordinances authorizing a fire authority feasibility study with Clayton and a workers' compensation renewal with OneDigital, granted liquor licenses and permits, approved a Health Insurance Opt-Out Policy and a $35,000 emergency HVAC purchase.
The Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen on April 28 unanimously approved a package of ordinances, routine licenses and an emergency facilities purchase during a work session at the Shrewsbury City Center.
Alderperson Bette Welch sponsored Bill No. 4077, approving an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Clayton to carry out a feasibility study for a regional fire authority. The board approved second reading and final passage by unanimous vote. Welch introduced the ordinance; Ben Stark moved the second-reading motion, which passed, and Welch moved final passage, seconded by John Odenwald.
The board also approved Bill No. 4078, authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Digital Insurance LLC d/b/a OneDigital to renew the city’s workers’ compensation insurance policy. That ordinance passed second reading and final passage unanimously after motions recorded in the minutes.
In routine business the board approved St. Michael’s annual liquor license and a picnic liquor license; approved the Integrated Building Permit for KinderCare at 7745 Watson Road; and approved the April 14, 2026 work session minutes. The board approved a Health Insurance Opt-Out Policy in old business.
Under new business aldermen approved an emergency purchase request for a replacement HVAC unit for the multipurpose room at the Shrewsbury City Center, not to exceed $35,000. The motion was made by Alderman John Odenwald and seconded by Alderman Jacob Riley and was recorded as approved unanimously.
Finance Director Amanda Guntrum reported that as of March 2026 the city’s overall finances remain stable, the General Fund is trending strongly, and the Capital Improvement Fund shows a cash deficit but is expected to recover under corrective actions in the 2026 budget.
The meeting moved to a closed session on an unaniminous motion and subsequently adjourned. The board’s next scheduled meeting is May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
