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Council places 2026 budget on first reading and approves supplemental pay and 2026 pay scale
Summary
The council placed Bill No. 114 (2026 budget) on first reading and scheduled a final reading for Dec. 15, 2025; it also approved a $100 supplemental payment for city and fire employees and adopted the 2026 pay scale effective the first pay period in January 2026.
The Houston City Council placed Bill No. 114 — "An Ordinance of the City of Houston, Missouri, establishing the 2026 budget" — on first reading by title only during its Dec. 1 meeting. Alderman Don Romines moved and Alderman Fred Stottlemyre seconded the motion; council carried it with six yes votes. The record indicates the second and final reading is scheduled for Dec. 15, 2025.
Separately, the council approved a one‑time supplemental payment of $100 to city and fire department employees. The motion to approve the supplemental pay was made by Alderwoman Sheila Walker and seconded by Alderwoman Ann Tottingham; it carried with six yes votes.
The council also approved the recommended 2026 pay scale. Alderman Fred Stottlemyre moved and Alderman Don Romines seconded the motion; the council recorded that the 2026 pay scale will take effect with the first pay period in January 2026.
Next steps: Bill No. 114 will return for a second reading Dec. 15, 2025; adoption would follow council vote on that reading.
