Carthage, MO

General

Public Works Committee

Tree Board

The Carthage Tree Board will meet on September 1, 2025, to approve previous minutes and discuss new business. The primary agenda items involve the status of ash trees at Kellogg Lake and planning for Arbor Day 2027. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Discussion of ash trees at Kellogg Lake
• Planning for Arbor Day 2027

Public Library Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

City Council

Budget Ways & Means

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

Budget Ways & Means

Public Services Committee

Public Services Committee

Public Services Committee

Carthage Water & Electric Board

Public Safety Committee

City Council

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

Public Works Committee

Tree Board

Budget Ways & Means

Budget Ways & Means

Public Library Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

City Council

Carthage Water & Electric Board

Public Safety Committee

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

City Council

Tree Board

Public Works Committee

Budget Ways & Means

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Public Library Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

City Council

Public Safety Committee

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Carthage Water & Electric Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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Tree Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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Public Library Board

Budget Ways & Means

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Carthage Water & Electric Board

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Tree Board

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Budget Ways & Means

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Public Library Board

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Carthage Water & Electric Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

City Council

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Tree Board

Budget Ways & Means

Public Library Board

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Public Safety Committee

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Carthage Water & Electric Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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Tree Board

Budget Ways & Means

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Public Library Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

Public Safety Committee

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Carthage Water & Electric Board

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

Public Works Committee

Tree Board

Budget Ways & Means

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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Public Safety Committee

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Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

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Carthage Water & Electric Board

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General

The Carthage Police and Fire Pension Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving previous meeting minutes, receiving a quarterly investment report, reviewing changes to the Midwest Trust fee schedule, and conducting a training session. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Quarterly investment report by Travis Newman
• Review of Midwest Trust fee schedule changes
• Training session
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

General

The McCune Brooks Regional Hospital Trust board is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the UMB portfolio and financial statements, and consider a grant application from the Lutheran Church. The board will also set its next meeting date for November 25th, 2026.

• Approval of May 27th, 2026 meeting minutes
• UMB portfolio update
• Financial statements reports and review
• Grant application review from Lutheran Church
• Set next meeting date for November 25th, 2026

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the minutes from the August 11 meeting and reviewing the claims report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of August 11, 2026 minutes
• Review and approval of the claims report
• Citizens participation (with advance notice)
• Staff reports

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee approved the August 11, 2026 minutes and the claims report, both by unanimous 4-0 votes. No other formal decisions were made; updates were given on ordinance changes and software upgrades.

• Approved August 11, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims report (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed 2026 property tax rates. It will also vote on ordinances to amend the FY 2025-2026 budget, levy general taxes, and accept state transit grants. Additionally, the council will update personnel policies regarding overtime and compensatory time.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 property tax rates
• Ordinance C.B. 26-47 levying general taxes on real property for 2026
• Ordinance C.B. 26-46 amending the FY 2025-2026 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
• Ordinance C.B. 26-45 authorizing acceptance of $5,271.05 in state transit assistance
• Ordinance C.B. 26-48 amending Personnel Policy Manual sections on Overtime and Compensatory Time

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board will hold a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the CWEP Complex, 627 W. Centennial, Carthage. The board will consider bids for several vehicles and a building, a track loader lease, and a resolution authorizing a loan to the CEDC through the CWEP Revolving Loan Fund. They will also approve minutes and disbursements for July totaling $5,725,882.99.

• Consideration of bids for Articulating Telescopic Bucket Truck
• Consideration of bids for Crew Cab Truck for Water Distribution
• Consideration of bids for Vacuum Jetter Truck
• Resolution 2026.09: Authorizing a loan to the CEDC through the CWEP Revolving Loan Fund
• Approval of disbursements for July: $5,725,882.99

Public Services Committee

Public Services Committee

The Carthage Public Services Committee will meet to discuss several park-related items, including a potential Mercy Fun Run at Municipal Park, a Carter Park cleanup day and new signage, a Saddle Club grant, and the use of a park for Maple Leaf Festival events. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and citizen participation.

• Discuss potential Mercy Fun Run at Municipal Park
• Carter Park cleanup day and new signage (Vision Carthage)
• Consider and discuss Saddle Club grant
• Consider and discuss use of park for Maple Leaf Festival events

Public Safety Committee

The Carthage Public Safety Committee is meeting to consider and discuss several items, including the Rallye in the Park, Vision Carthage, the Annual Maple Leaf Festival, and the surplus of an old Animal Control box. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and staff reports from the Fire and Police Departments. No final decisions are indicated; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Rallye in the Park with Jude Champagne
• Discussion of Vision Carthage with Sally Stuart
• Discussion of Annual Maple Leaf Festival with Julie Reams
• Discussion of surplussing old Animal Control box with Chief Dininger
• Approval of 7/20/26 minutes

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Carthage City Council with a single substantive item: a vote to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters (hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees). No other business is on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Vote to close part of the meeting under Missouri law 610.021(3) to discuss employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting

The Carthage City Council met in special session and voted unanimously (8-0) to enter a closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees, citing Section 610.021 (3). The council returned to open session and adjourned without taking any public votes on substantive matters.

• Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters (8-0)
• Returned to open session (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The Carthage City Council will consider several ordinances, including the 2026 property tax levy, amendments to the FY 2025-2026 budget, and changes to the personnel policy manual. The council will also vote on claims and may enter closed session to discuss real estate.

• C.B. 26-47: Ordinance levying 2026 general property taxes for General Revenue and other purposes
• C.B. 26-46: Ordinance amending FY 2025-2026 budget for General Fund, Golf Fund, Capital Improvement Tax Fund, and South Economic Development Park Fund
• C.B. 26-45: Authorizes Mayor to apply for federal transit grants from Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
• C.B. 26-44 and C.B. 26-48: Amendments to Personnel Policy Manual on probationary period and overtime/compensatory time
• Resolution 2128: Supplemental budget adjustment to General Revenue Fund and Golf Fund

The Carthage City Council approved Ordinance 26-44 amending the probationary period in the Personnel Policy Manual (8-0) and Resolution 2128 authorizing a supplemental budget adjustment to the General Revenue and Golf Funds (8-0). They also approved $140 per employee for early detection screenings, a CPFO training contract for Miranda Deal, and accepted a claims report totaling $2,372,562.72. Several bills were introduced on first reading with no action taken, and the council entered closed session to discuss real estate matters.

• Approved Ordinance 26-44 amending probationary period (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2128 for budget adjustment (8-0)
• Approved $140 per employee for early detection screenings
• Approved CPFO training contract for Miranda Deal
• Accepted claims report of $2,372,562.72
• Approved Mariella Telles as Kellogg Lake Board Liaison
• Introduced C.B. 26-45, 26-46, 26-47, 26-48 on first reading (no action)
• Closed meeting to discuss real estate (8-0)

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will review the claims report and minutes, then discuss changes to the overtime and compensatory time policy, consider Freeman Early Detection screenings for employees, and discuss a CPFO contract for Miranda Deal. This is a discussion and consideration agenda, not final approval.

• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Changes to the Overtime and Compensatory Time Policy in the Personnel Policy Manual
• Freeman Early Detection screenings for employees
• CPFO contract for Miranda Deal

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee approved changes to the Overtime and Compensatory Time Policy to align police and fire departments with FLSA standards, approved up to $140 per employee for Freeman Early Detection screenings, and approved a contract for Miranda Deal to pursue the CPFO certification. All motions passed 4-0 and will be forwarded to the city council for final approval.

• Approved July 28, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved claims report (4-0)
• Approved overtime and compensatory time policy changes, forwarded to council (4-0)
• Approved up to $140 per employee for Freeman Early Detection screenings, forwarded to council (4-0)
• Approved CPFO contract for Miranda Deal, forwarded to council (4-0)

Public Library Board

The Carthage Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business including financial reports, a director's progress report, and committee updates. The building committee will provide an update on the parking lot. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Building Committee parking lot update
• Financial reports review
• Director's progress and service report
• Payment of bills

The Carthage Public Library Board of Trustees approved a resolution to pay Lagars over the next 20 years to cover all employee retirement costs. The board also approved paying a $54,269.07 invoice for 26% of the new parking lot work, amended bylaws to accept stock donations for immediate liquidation, and set up a brokerage account with Edward Jones. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved resolution to pay Lagars over 20 years for employee retirement (unanimous)
• Approved and paid $54,269.07 for 26% of new parking lot work (unanimous)
• Amended bylaws to accept stock donations for immediate liquidation (unanimous)
• Approved setting up brokerage account with Edward Jones for liquidated funds (unanimous)
• Amended board term limits and compensation rules per RSMo 182.190 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)

Budget Ways & Means

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee will consider and discuss accepting a state taxi grant, a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-26, and the 2026 tax levy. These items are under discussion, not final decisions, and may be acted on at a later meeting. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and citizen participation.

• Consider and discuss acceptance of State Taxi Grant
• Consider and discuss budget amendment for FY 25-26
• Consider and discuss tax levy for 2026
• Approval of July 13, 2026 minutes

The Budget Ways & Means Committee voted to forward acceptance of a $5,271.05 state taxi grant, a FY 25-26 budget amendment for year-end cleanup, and the 2026 tax levy (0.6629%) to the full council. The budget amendment passed 2-0 with Ron Wells voting no. The committee also discussed staff reports on IT, Marian Days, and the PW grader purchase.

• Forwarded acceptance of $5,271.05 state taxi grant to council (3-0)
• Forwarded FY 25-26 budget amendment to council (2-0, Wells no)
• Forwarded 2026 tax levy of 0.6629% to council (3-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

Tree Board

The Carthage Tree Board will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2025, at Kellogg Lake Pavilion to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review ash trees in Kellogg Park. The board will also discuss plans for Arbor Day 2027.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Review ash trees in Kellogg Park
• Discuss Arbor Day 2027 plans

Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee

The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings for three Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will also discuss historic guidelines.

• Façade restoration request for 116 - 118 W 4th
• Plaster installation over brick on back façade at 141 Grant St
• New awning installation on front façade at 416 Lyon St
• Discussion of Historic Guidelines

The Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Committee approved three Certificates of Appropriateness: for façade restoration at 116-118 W 4th, for plaster over brick on the back façade at 141 Grant St, and for a new awning at 416 Lyon St. All motions passed without opposition, with Philip Brown abstaining on the Lyon St item. The committee also discussed Historic District Guidelines and representation rules but took no action.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for façade restoration at 116-118 W 4th (motion by Anderson, second by Brown, passed).
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for plaster over brick on back façade at 141 Grant St (motion by Anderson, second by Stuart, passed).
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new awning at 416 Lyon St (motion by Anderson, second by Stuart, passed; Brown abstained).
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Stuart, second by Smith, passed).
• Discussed Historic District Guidelines changes regarding material use; no action taken.
• Discussed representation of applicants at PZ meetings; no action taken.

City Council

The Carthage City Council will consider an ordinance changing the probationary period in the Personnel Policy Manual, accept a $3,649.80 donation of LED lights for the Fire Department, and approve support for the 47th Annual Marian Days Celebration. The mayor will also appoint a member to the Police and Fire Pension board. Public comments will be heard during the meeting.

• Ordinance to amend Section 204 – Probationary Period of the Personnel Policy Manual
• Resolution 2126: Acceptance of an anonymous donation of LED lights valued at $3,649.80 to the Carthage Fire Department
• Resolution 2127: Authorizing city support for the 47th Annual Marian Days Celebration
• Mayor's appointment to the Police and Fire Pension board
• Approval of claims presented against the city

The City Council approved a contract for pool and electrical assessments and authorized support for the 47th Annual Marian Days Celebration. The council also accepted a donation of LED lights for the fire department and approved over $930,000 in claims.

• Approved pool and electrical assessment for $29,400 (Perkins voted no)
• Approved Resolution 2127 for 47th Annual Marian Days Celebration support (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2126 accepting anonymous donation of LED lights valued at $3,649.80 (8-0)
• Approved $930,539.91 in claims across multiple city funds
• Approved MOU with R-9 school district for 1 SRO and 2 reserve officers
• Approved closing 2nd street from Grant to Kolpin Pavilion parking lot on Oct 1, 3-10 pm
• Approved street striping across Centennial Avenue for CW&EP parking lot
• Approved $165 for employee lab work ($135 city funds, $30 insurance)

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will consider changes to the probationary period in the Personnel Policy Manual and discuss plans for an employee health fair. They will also approve the claims report and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of claims report
• Discussion of changes to Section 204 – Probationary Period of the Personnel Policy Manual
• Discussion of employee health fair

The committee approved changes to the Personnel Policy Manual to establish a uniform one-year probationary period for all employees. It also approved funding for employee health fair testing, including the use of insurance funds for A1C testing.

• Approved July 14, 2026 Minutes (4-0)
• Approved Claims Report (4-0)
• Approved changes to Section 204 - Probationary Period of the Personnel Policy Manual and forwarded to council (4-0)
• Approved $135 per person for health fair testing and use of insurance funds for $30 A1C testing (4-0)

General

The Care Leave Committee will review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a care leave request. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of a care leave request

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will review two new business items: a Soles4Paws fundraiser to be held in Municipal Park and a proposed assessment for the city pool. The committee will also receive staff reports on tourism, the Civil War Museum, Memorial Hall, golf, and parks. No formal decisions are indicated beyond discussion of the two items.

• Consider and discuss Soles4Paws fundraiser in Municipal Park
• Consider and discuss pool assessment
• Tourism, Public Information, and Civil War Museum staff report
• Memorial Hall staff report
• Golf and Parks staff reports

The Public Services Committee approved a $29,400 aquatic design and electrical assessment for the Municipal Park swimming pool, with an additional $4,400 needed beyond a previously approved $25,000 budget adjustment. The committee also voted to forward the Soles4Paws fundraiser request to the full City Council for approval to use Municipal Park on September 26, 2026. Both motions passed unanimously 4-0. The meeting also included staff reports on tourism, Memorial Hall, golf, and parks operations.

• Approved $29,400 pool assessment for Municipal Park aquatic facility (4-0)
• Forwarded Soles4Paws fundraiser request to Council for Municipal Park use (4-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

General

The Civil War Museum Advisory Board will review and approve the previous meeting minutes and receive updates on museum visitor activity, operations, and upcoming needs. The board will examine current officer positions and determine next steps for leadership following President David Armstrong’s resignation effective June 23, 2026. The agenda also includes old business, new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Museum update on visitor activity and operations
• Discuss officer positions and leadership after President David Armstrong’s resignation (effective June 23, 2026)
• Old Business
• New Business

The board appointed Chris Johnson as President and John Burgi as Vice President. Members agreed to keep the existing 1999 mission statement and discussed developing a plan for a second-floor resource center.

• Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Johnson as President (unanimous)
• Appointed John Burgi as Vice President (unanimous)
• Decided to retain existing 1999 mission statement
• Agreed to develop a plan for a second-floor resource center

General

The Carthage Redevelopment Corporation will hold elections for its Board of Directors and officers. The body will also review a redevelopment plan for the Burlingame Chaffee Building.

• Board of Directors election
• Officers election
• Redevelopment plan review for Burlingame Chaffee Building at 136 E. 4th Street

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider a request to partially close 2nd Street for a fundraiser. The body will also discuss an anonymous donation to the Fire Department.

• Request for partial closure of 2nd Street between Grant Street and Howard Street on October 1, 2026, from 3:00PM to 10:00PM
• Request for food truck parking during the McCune-Brooks Healthcare Foundation fundraiser
• Discussion regarding an anonymous donation to the Fire Department

The committee approved a partial street closure for a healthcare fundraiser and a new crosswalk for Carthage Water and Electric. Two requests, including an anonymous fire department donation and a school district MOU, were forwarded to the city council for final approval.

• Approved partial closure of 2nd Street between Grant and Howard Streets on Oct 1, 2026 (Motion passed)
• Approved food trucks for McCune-Brooks Healthcare Foundation fundraiser (Motion passed)
• Approved request for crosswalk at 627 West Centennial Ave (Motion passed)
• Forwarded anonymous Fire Department donation request to council (Motion passed)
• Forwarded Carthage R-9 MOU to council (Motion passed)

Carthage Water & Electric Board

The Carthage Water & Electric Board will approve the June 11, 2026 minutes and disbursements totaling $6,506,911.81. It will consider bids for on‑call excavation services and the completion of the Economic Development Park Access Road. The board will also consider three resolutions: amending Resolution 2026.05, amending the Revolving Loan Fund, and authorizing a loan to the CEDC.

• Approval of board minutes from June 11, 2026
• Approval of disbursements totaling $6,506,911.81
• Consideration of bids for on‑call excavation services
• Consideration of completion of Economic Development Park Access Road
• Resolution 2026.08: authorize a loan to the CEDC

The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board approved several contracts and resolutions at its July 16, 2026 meeting. It awarded a $1,140,295.00 contract to Randy Dubry Construction, LLC for the Economic Development Park Access Road, and an on-call excavation services contract to Freeman Landworx. The board also approved resolutions amending a loan to Little Lambs Childcare (reducing it from $60,000 to $30,000), amending the Revolving Loan Fund minimum from $50,000 to $30,000, and authorizing a $600,000 loan to the CEDC for a senior housing development. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,140,295.00 contract to Randy Dubry Construction, LLC for Economic Development Park Access Road (unanimous)
• Awarded on-call excavation services contract to Freeman Landworx (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026.06 amending Little Lambs Childcare loan from $60,000 to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026.07 reducing Revolving Loan Fund minimum from $50,000 to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026.08 authorizing $600,000 loan to CEDC for senior housing development (unanimous)
• Approved June disbursements of $6,506,911.81 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Public Library Board

The Carthage Public Library Board will meet to review financial reports, committee updates, and building projects. The board is scheduled to vote on revising bylaws, approving invoices, and a resolution regarding political subdivision election changes.

• Building Committee: Approve invoice from Randy Dubry Construction
• Board of Trustees: Revise By-Laws/Gifts of Corporate Stock
• Board of Trustees: Vote and Approve Resolution for Political Subdivision Election Changes
• Library Gardens: Carthage in Bloom 1st place award for best business gardens
• New Business: Compensation/Allowances

City Council

The City Council will discuss a letter of support for The Villas at Myers Park II and a budget adjustment resolution. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding open burning. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal actions or litigation.

• C.B. 26-43: Ordinance amending Section 10-2 regarding Open Burning
• Resolution 2125: Supplemental budget adjustment for General Revenue, Golf, Capital Improvement Tax, and South Economic Development Park funds
• Discussion of a letter of support for The Villas at Myers Park II

The council adopted Ordinance 26-43 amending the open‑burning code (9‑0). It authorized the mayor to sign a letter of support for the Myers Park Villas II project. Resolution 2125, a supplemental budget adjustment affecting four city funds, was adopted (9‑0). Council member Ray West submitted his resignation effective August 1.

• Approved Ordinance 26-43 amending open‑burning rules (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized mayor to sign letter of support for Myers Park Villas II (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2125 – supplemental budget adjustment for four funds (9 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved salary grade change for Assistant Parks and Recreation Director from L to M (motion carried)
• Approved salary grade change for Assistant Public Works Director from L to M and placed employee on step 5 (motion carried)
• Approved sale of larger road grader and purchase of smaller grader (motion carried)
• Accepted $3,030,788.13 claims report covering multiple city funds (motion carried)
• Council member Ray West resigned, effective August 1 (no vote required)

Insurance / Audit & Claims Committee

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee will review and approve the June 23, 2026 minutes and the Claims Report. It will consider revisions to section 2-160 regarding resignation or discharge and to the Parks Administrative Assistant job description. New business includes discussion of a salary change for the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director and a job description for the Assistant Public Works Director.

• Approval of June 23, 2026 minutes
• Review and approval of the Claims Report
• Consider changes to section 2-160 – resignation or discharge
• Consider salary change for Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
• Consider job description for Assistant Public Works Director

The Insurance/Audit and Claims Committee approved changes to the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director and Assistant Public Works Director job descriptions, moving both positions from grade L to M and placing the Public Works employee on step 5. The committee also approved the Parks Administrative Assistant job description update and tabled discussion on section 2-160 until August 11, 2026. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved June 23, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims report (3-0)
• Tabled section 2-160 resignation/discharge changes until August 11, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Parks Administrative Assistant job description update and forwarded to council (3-0)
• Approved Assistant Parks and Recreation Director salary grade change from L to M and forwarded to council (3-0)
• Approved Assistant Public Works Director grade change from L to M and placed employee on step 5 (3-0)

Budget Ways & Means

The Budget Ways & Means Committee will meet on July 13, 2026. It will approve the June 8, 2026 minutes, then consider and discuss a budget adjustment resolution for FY 2025‑2026 and priority‑based budgeting, and hear staff reports. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Approve June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consider budget adjustment resolution for FY 2025‑2026
• Discuss priority‑based budgeting
• Staff reports

The Budget Ways & Means Committee approved forwarding budget adjustment resolutions for FY 2025-2026 to the City Council. The committee also discussed transitioning to a priority-based budgeting model and requested research on how other cities implement it.

• Approved June 8, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded FY 2025-2026 budget adjustments to Council (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will first approve minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss an overhead electric easement between the City of Carthage and CWEP. The committee will also consider permit fee changes for villas at Myers Park and review a list of unfit structures. Staff reports will be presented by Josiah Bayless and Traci Cox.

• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of overhead electric easement between City of Carthage and CWEP
• Consideration of permit fee changes for villas at Myers Park
• Review of list of unfit structures
• Staff reports from Josiah Bayless and Traci Cox

The committee approved the sale of a current road grader and the purchase of a smaller, newer model. Members also voted to forward an electric easement agreement and a senior housing permit fee waiver request to City Council.

• Approved June 2, 2026, meeting minutes
• Forwarded overhead electric easement agreement to City Council
• Forwarded senior housing permit fee waiver request to City Council contingent on more information
• Approved sale of current road grader and purchase of a smaller grader
• Approved agenda amendment for road grader discussion