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Moberly Council approves dispatch agreement, rezoning, contracts and mid‑July appropriations
Summary
Moberly’s City Council on July 16 adopted a joint dispatch agreement with Randolph County Ambulance District, approved a rezoning for two Madison Avenue parcels, authorized multiple contracts including pool repainting and a new utility billing portal, and passed an appropriation of $759,276.08.
Moberly Mayor Ralph Chapman presided as the City Council voted July 16 to adopt a series of ordinances and resolutions covering public safety dispatching, property rezoning, city facilities work and a mid‑July appropriation.
The council took up an ordinance approving a joint central dispatch user agreement with the Randolph County Ambulance District for dispatch services through July 20, 2027 and adopted it after two readings and a roll‑call vote. A council member who introduced the measure read the ordinance and the mayor later said, “It went off without a hitch.” The council recorded its approval and the ordinance was adopted.
The council also approved an ordinance adopting the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to rezone property at 316 and 318 Madison Avenue. The rezoning passed after the second reading with no substantive council discussion.
On the consent and resolution side, the council accepted bids and authorized contracts for several routine projects, including: City Hall vinyl flooring replacement (contract with a flooring vendor), receipt of bids for 2026 street overlay and milling, and bids for repainting the Moberly Aquatic Center. Staff reported the bids were within expectations and recommended moving forward.
Staff described a resolution to authorize contracting with NvoiceCloud Incorporated to provide a new online utility bill‑payment portal. Staff explained the platform will allow customers to pay bills online and “potentially, one day, we’ll be able to add usage in other bills as well,” and said the solution should improve internal billing consistency. Council approved the resolution to proceed.
Council also approved a resolution appropriating $759,276.08 from the city treasury to pay expenses between July 2 and July 16, 2026. In certifying the resolution, the mayor noted the city treasurer, Allison Boyd, had confirmed sufficient funds.
Votes at a glance - Ordinance — Joint central dispatch user agreement (through 07/20/2027): adopted after readings and roll call. - Ordinance — Rezoning for 316 & 318 Madison Avenue: approved after second reading. - Resolution — Contract for City Hall vinyl flooring: approved. - Resolution — Contract for utility billing services (NvoiceCloud): approved. - Resolution — Appropriation of $759,276.08 for July 2–16 expenses: approved.
Why it matters The dispatch agreement formalizes a multi‑agency arrangement affecting emergency response coordination; the rezoning clears the way for development changes at two Madison Avenue parcels; the billing portal and facility contracts commit city resources to operational upgrades; and the appropriation ensures the municipality’s short‑term bills are covered.
What’s next Several items were moved forward for formal contract execution and final vendor scheduling. The council also sent some projects to the next meeting for formal consideration where staff will present contract details and timeline estimates.
