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Dellwood board approves routine business, special‑events permits and hears public‑safety and recreation reports
Summary
At a regular meeting the Dellwood Board of Aldermen adopted the agenda and minutes, approved warrants and two special‑events permits, approved a sign permit for Old Gatwood Market, heard a police report on recent calls and a recreation‑center update, and received public comment on upcoming school ballot measures.
The Dellwood Board of Aldermen opened its regular session by adopting the agenda and approving minutes from the Feb. 9, 2026 meeting. The board also approved warrants for February and March as stated in the meeting record (presented in the meeting as "$807.208020").
Mayor Jones delivered the mayoral report, noting attendance at a swearing‑in for Moline Acres’ new police chief, Jamal Davis, a federal funding presentation with Congressman Wesley Bell (which the mayor said included a co‑op award of $324,000 for police vehicles), several community memorials, school events and a career day at KIPP Charter School.
City Administrator Terry Wilson reported code‑enforcement activity (25 tickets issued, 16 warnings; 15 inspections with seven passing and six failing; two reinspections passed), said one city property at "10201 Dome" is listed for sale for $125,000, and described progress on business‑license renewals (down to roughly six outstanding). Wilson also provided recreation metrics: 22 new members in February, 534 total annual members, $6,603 in February revenue (year‑to‑date $14,002), ongoing youth football registration and upcoming events including a senior meeting and a kite flight in Dellwood Park.
Lieutenant Thompson gave a police report listing recent activity: two property‑damage reports, one recovered stolen vehicle, three stolen vehicles overall, 50 sick‑case calls, nine suspicious‑person reports, 11 calls of shots heard and two confirmed shootings. Thompson described a victim‑services partnership that assigns a staff person to assist victims with shelter, housing and related resources.
On motions, the board accepted two special‑events permits (for "Forging the Black Joy" at the ERG Gallery and an annual spring festival at R & R), a motion moved by Alderman Carter and seconded by Alderman Nelson; a roll call was recorded in the meeting. The board also approved a sign permit for the Old Gatwood Market (motion made by Alderman Robinson). After public comment and the presentations on ballot measures, a motion to adjourn carried.
No formal board votes on the April 7 school ballot measures were taken during this meeting; those items were presented during the public‑comment portion.
The board adjourned after the motions to close the meeting were passed.
