The Friday Newsflash - July 25, 2025

Credit Card Processing System Update - July 29
The City of Smithville will be upgrading its credit card processing system on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. During the upgrade, in-office payments will be limited to cash and checks only. Credit card payments will not be accepted in person until the upgrade is complete.

Our online payment portal will remain available throughout the upgrade. To make a payment online, please visit:
🔗 https://smithvillemo.municipalonlinepayments.com/smithvillemo

We anticipate completing the upgrade by 1:00 PM on the same day. However, please note that unexpected delays may occur, and full payment processing capabilities may be restored later than expected.

As part of this transition:

  • American Express will no longer be accepted
  • Discover will now be accepted as a new payment option

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance our payment systems and better serve our community.

Dates to Remember 

  • Board of Aldermen Meeting: August 5 in the City Hall Council Chambers
    • No Work Session
    • Regular Session: 7:00 PM
  • Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing: August 12 at 7:00 PM
  • Bulky Item Pick-Up: September 29 - October 3
  • Fall sports registration are officially open! Deadlines are approaching soon, don’t be late!!
  • Programs & Events – REGISTER HERE
    • July is Parks and Recreation Month ~ Free programs all month long!
      • *Books & Bites – Mondays in July  |  FREE
      • Sunset Yoga – Tuesdays in July  |  FREE
      • *Mini Makers – Wednesdays in July  |  FREE
      • Rockin Thursdays – Thursdays in July  |  FREE
      • *Play it Again Sports Baseball/Softball Camp – July 28-31
        • *Requires preregistration
    • Smithville’s Haunted Campground Vendor Registration: Opens August 1
    • Smithville’s Haunted Campground camping sites: Open August 1 at 8:00AM www.smithvillemo.org/campground
    • Howl-O-Ween: October 4
    • Smithville’s Haunted Campground: October 18
    • Smith’s Fork Park Closed for Managed Deer Hunt: November 22-23
    • Candy Cane Quest: December 5
    • Fall program lineup coming soon!

Smithville Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The City of Smithville has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2024 budget, marking the sixth consecutive year the City has earned this recognition. The award reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in financial reporting. Special thanks to our Finance Department for their collaborative efforts in achieving this honor.

Community Engagement Updates

Senior Center Updates

  • Due to the heat, the Thursday morning walking group is on hold until further notice and cooler temperatures.
  • 10 senior chefs got cooking and came away with some budget-friendly, healthy and delicious recipes at the first Cooking Matters class this week hosted by MU Extension.
  • BBQ cookout for lunch on Wednesday 7/30, lunch registration deadline is Tuesday 7/29 at 1:00pm

Project Updates

  • Commercial Ave Sidewalk: construction began June 17, construction ongoing
  • Water Treatment Plant Improvements: ongoing
  • 144th Pump Station and West Bypass project: construction began on June 2, work in progress along 144th St near the pump station. 
  • Sidewalk Replacement Program (Harborview): in progress
  • Diamond Crest Park Parking Lot: delayed due to water leak
  • Basin Maintenance Program: implementation began this month
  • Street Maintenance Program: Awarded to Asphaltic Surfaces. Location: Commercial Avenue (From 92 HWY to Meadow St). Work will begin after completion of Commercial Sidewalk Project. 

Maintenance Updates  


  • Parks 
    • Finishing gate installation at Smith’s Fork Park
    • Continuing to mow in all parks
    • Preparing fields for fall sports
    • Completed playground inspection repairs and ordering materials 
  • Streets
    • Routine mowing and limb pickup were completed along Bridge Street, Mount Olivet, Tillman Road, Liberty Main, and other key areas to maintain clean, safe, and accessible public spaces.
    • Pothole repairs and curb/sidewalk maintenance were carried out to enhance road conditions and improve pedestrian safety and accessibility.
    • The culvert at Rock Creek was thoroughly cleaned out and stabilized using 3 tons of Riprap rock to prevent erosion and maintain proper water flow.
    • At the Splash Pad, 234 tons of 3” base rock were hauled in, graded, and rolled to prepare the parking lot, and a large concrete straddle block was broken up and removed to improve functionality and appearance.
    • Approximately 10.5 tons of asphalt were applied on Meadow and Amesbury streets for improved drivability, and new “No Parking” and “Speed Limit” signs were installed near Summit and Commercial to support better traffic control.
  • Utilities 
    • Total Drinking Water Production 8,330,000 gal
    • Treated 6,831,000 gallons of wastewater
    • Completed 15 work orders and 60 locates
    • Completed all testing required at the WTP and WWTP
    • Painters at the water plant are prepping for sand blasting in the filter gallery.
    • Staff responded to a water main break at McBee’s Car Wash and discovered that a 12” main had split along the bottom where it rests on solid rock. Crews attempted for several hours to break through the rock but were unable to fully remove it. The affected section of main has been isolated and is not impacting water service. Repairs will be scheduled for cooler conditions.
    • Completed monthly shut-offs and turn-on’s.
    • All three VFDs at the WWTP influent pump station are intermittently tripping without sending any alarms or notifications. During the recent rain event, one employee remained onsite overnight to manually reset the VFDs as needed. Two new VFDs have been ordered and are expected to arrive within three weeks.