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Owensville aldermen adopt conflict-of-interest ordinance, approve updated emergency plan
Summary
The Owensville Board of Aldermen unanimously passed Ordinance No. 1479 (Bill No. 2025-16) establishing disclosure procedures for potential conflicts of interest and approved Resolution No. 2025-5 updating the Local Emergency Operations Plan.
The Owensville Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Aug. 4, 2025, to adopt Ordinance No. 1479 (Bill No. 2025-16), establishing procedures for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests for certain city officials.
The ordinance was introduced by the city attorney, read for a second time and placed on final passage. Mayor Kevin McFadden asked, “Shall Bill No 2025-16, become Ordinance No 1479?” Roll call recorded Alderman Bohl, Alderman Breeden, Alderman Kramme and Alderman Lahmeyer voting aye; the motion carried without dissent.
The ordinance creates a formal process for officials to disclose potential conflicts; the text was presented on the floor by the city attorney and enacted by the board. The board also approved Resolution No. 2025-5, adopting updates to the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP). The Emergency Management Director explained the LEOP is updated biennially and will be submitted to SEMA as required; Alderman Lahmeyer moved to approve the resolution and Alderman Bohl seconded.
Both actions carried on recorded motions with no dissent. The board’s approvals set new administrative expectations for disclosures and reaffirmed the city’s emergency-management procedures ahead of the coming fiscal year.
The board adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
