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Osborn board adopts $35 returned-check fee, approves hydrant replacement and grants 60-day RV extension
Summary
At its Feb. 11 meeting the Osborn Board adopted Ordinance 2026-02 imposing a $35 fee for returned checks, approved a $5,921 bid to replace a fire hydrant, granted a resident’s 60‑day RV-occupancy extension, heard reports including a 9.8% water-loss figure and a staff resignation, and held a closed session on personnel.
The Osborn Board of Aldermen on Feb. 11 adopted Ordinance 2026-02, authorizing a $35 fee for any returned check, approved a $5,921 bid for a fire-hydrant replacement and granted a resident’s request for a 60-day extension to allow an individual to reside in an RV on private property.
Mayor Carlena Bradford called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and the board — Aldermen Brian Stone, Dale Stinson and Norman Baumgarden — unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the February bill list and the consent agenda.
During the public-comment period, resident Jason Graeff asked the board to authorize a 60-day extension to allow an individual to reside in an RV on his property. Alderman Brian Stone moved to grant the extension; Alderman Dale Stinson seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
The board then considered Ordinance 2026-02, titled “Bad Checks,” which gives the city authority to collect a $35 fee for any returned check resulting from insufficient funds, uncollected funds or closed accounts. Alderman Brian Stone moved the ordinance to first reading by title; the subsequent motion to approve the ordinance was carried on a roll-call vote with Aldermen Norman Baumgarden, Brian Stone and Dale Stinson voting aye and Alderman Koleby McClintick absent. The ordinance was recorded as passed, signed and approved on Feb. 11, 2026.
In new business, staff read bids for a fire-hydrant replacement at a location recorded in the minutes as Platte Street; the lowest responsive bid came from F and S Excavation for $5,921.00. Alderman Stone moved to accept that bid, Alderman Stinson seconded, and the board approved the award 3-0.
Department reports noted a 9.8% water loss for the water system. Water and street employee Doug Moeller advised the board that he has resigned and that his last employment day with the city will be March 10, 2026. The city clerk, Jody Barlow, reported problems with the current vendor supplying printed water-bill cards and said staff will seek an alternative, preferably a local printer. Mayor Bradford expressed appreciation for prompt snow removal and for the Osborn Fire Department’s service.
Toward the end of the meeting the mayor called for a closed session to discuss personnel matters under the Missouri statute cited in the minutes (RSMo §610.021(13)). The board voted 3-0 to enter closed session at 6:41 p.m., returned to open session at 7:17 p.m., and adjourned at 7:20 p.m. The minutes record no public action taken as a result of the closed session.
Votes at a glance: • Ordinance 2026-02 (Bad Checks): Approved 3-0 (Aldermen Baumgarden, Stone, Stinson); Alderman McClintick absent. • Variance: 60-day RV-occupancy extension for a resident: Approved 3-0. • Fire-hydrant replacement contract (F and S Excavation, $5,921.00): Approved 3-0.
The board did not set a date for further action on personnel matters in the public minutes; city staff will proceed to identify a new printing source for billing materials and prepare for the departing employee’s March 10 personnel transition.
