The Friday Newsflash - October 23, 2026

The Big Takeaways from October 20
The Board met in Regular Session on Tuesday evening, and took the following action:

  • Appointed Robert Hedgecorth for Aldermen Ward II. 
  • Approved the October 6, 2026, Board of Aldermen Work Session Minutes
  • Approved the October 6, 2026, Board of Aldermen Regular Session Minutes 
  • Approved the Finance Report for September 2026
  • Approved a Resolution declaring certain property as surplus. 
  • Approved a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the MidAmerica Regional Council to participate in the regional Household Hazardous Waste Program for 2027. 
  • Approved a Resolution approving a water and wastewater leak adjustment request for Gregory Dull in the  amount of $151.15. 
  • Approved on second reading an Ordinance adopting the FY2027 annual budget for the City of Smithville, Missouri, and authorizing the expenditures of funds for municipal services.
  • Approved on first and second reading an Ordinance amending Chapter 610, Business Licenses, Of Title VI, Business And Occupations, of the municipal code relating to general business licenses in the City of Smithville. 
  • Approved on first reading an Ordinance changing the zoning classifications or districts of certain lands located in the City of Smithville, Missouri and approving a Single-Phase Final Plat and development agreement for Whispering Creek Farms subdivision.
  • Approved on first reading an  Ordinance approving the Final Plat for Davenport Farms Commercial subdivision located in the City of Smithville, Missouri. 
  • Approved on first reading Ordinance changing the zoning classifications for districts of certain lands located in the City of Smithville, Missouri. 
  • Approved a Resolution acknowledging an agreement between the City and the Smithville Chamber of Commerce. 
  • Approved a Resolution adopting amendments to the Employee Compensation Plan. 
  • Approved a  Resolution issuing a temporary liquor license to Smithville Main Street District for Winter Wine Walk and Christmas Market to be held Saturday, November 7, 2026. 
  • Approved a Resolution amending the City Employee Handbook Section 12-7 Paid Parental Leave. 
The City Administrator's Report can be found here.

The meeting materials and video can be found here. 

Dates To Remember

Community Engagement Updates
  • SPR Sponsorship Opportunities are here! For more information visit www.smithvillemo.org/sponsor
  • Sign up for our Parks & Rec monthly newsletter HERE
  • Thank you to those who participated in development of the Strategic Plan! Stay updated throughout the process by visiting the Social Pinpoint website.

Senior Services Updates 

  • Finished preparing for Harvest Social
  • Enjoyed increased attendance at New Mexican Train Dominoes
  • Thanks to Senior Board president Duane Garmeson for taking on the role of Super Bingo caller!
  • Added new Meals on Wheels clients and volunteer drivers
  • October Lunch Menu & Activity Calendar

Project Updates
Current projects can be found on our website at Smithville, MO. 

Maintenance Updates

  • Parks
    • Repaired water leak at campground site 77
    • Started leaf clean up around parks
    • Cleaned gutters at City Hall and Activity Center
    • Preparing for Haunted Campground
    • Hauled millings to tent camping road
    • Sprayed wildflower park
    • Winterized chemical sprayer
    • Winterized OK Railroad Park restroom
    • Removed all park water fountains for winter
    • Fixed door to Board room
    • Fixed activity center’s water fountain
    Streets
    • Checked town for any storm damage
    • Mowed roadsides at Old Jefferson Hwy, Eagle Pkwy, 188th St, N. Main St.
    • Fixed blown seal on hammer for mini excavator.
    • Removed curb and approach behind Activity Center for replacement.
    • Formed up curb behind activity center.
    • Formed up pad for storage container behind City Hall.
    • Filled potholes with cold mix on 13403 N. Virgina Ave and at E. Main St. in front of Grace Community Church.
    • Replaced 2 No Parking signs on Winner Ave. and called in locates to put up a third sign.
    • Hauled ¾ inch clean rock to water treatment plant.
    • Poured curb for approach at Activity Center using approx. 2 yards of concrete.
    • Poured pad behind City Hall for storage container using approx. 5 yards of concrete.  
    • Started digging out bad spots in the road on Village Lane to prepare for asphalt repairs.
    • Removed damaged curbs at 14836, 14838, 14840 and 14837 Ashmont Ln. and formed curbs to prepare for concrete.
  • Utilities
    • Total Drinking Water Production 6,942,000 gal.
    • Completed all testing required at the WTP.
    • Staff completed ground maintenance at WTP, Water Towers 
    • Conducted weekly chemical level checks at the WTP for ordering.
    • Backwashed filters 1,2,3,4 and 5 at the WTP.
    • Completed grounds maintenance at the WTP.
    • Collected and delivered 5 Bac’t samples for the water distribution system. 
    • Designing a new maintenance log for the WTP. 
    • Raised the clear well valves to ground level and installed weed mat. 
    • Completed 15 work orders
    • 45 locates completed
    • Treated 5,218,000 gallons of wastewater
    • Completed all testing required at WWTP
    • Staff completed ground maintenance at WWTP/Pump Stations
    • Completed weekly checks of all booster station and towers in the distribution system.
    • Collected and delivered 3 E-coli samples to the KCMO laboratory. 
    • Set up displays and cleaned the WTP and WWTP for the Community Engagement tours. Completed both water and wastewater plant tours on Saturday.
    • Dressed up the yard at 407 Maple Avenue and added seed and straw. Yard had settled after a water main repair. 
    • Completed bi-weekly lift station checks. 
    • Added monthly sewer chemicals. 
    • Completed and submitted the monthly WWTP DMR. 
    • Completed monthly disconnects for non-payment. 
    • Working on re-wiring the Cub Cadet lift station control panel. It currently does not work in auto.