Jefferson County, MO

Parks and Recreation Board

The Jefferson County Board of Park Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Annex Building, 725 Maple St., Hillsboro. The agenda includes routine items (approval of minutes, officer and committee reports) and old business updates on the Rockford Park access gate, the Rockford Fish & Wildlife Grant, and 2027 budget projections. New business includes a discussion on expanding the soccer program at Eoff Memorial Park. A closed session is also scheduled.

• Rockford Park access gate update
• Rockford Fish & Wildlife Grant update
• 2027 budget projecting
• Eoff Memorial Park – expansion of soccer program
• Closed session

Public Safety Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests from property owners seeking relief from rear yard setback requirements for accessory structures. The board will also approve minutes from its June meeting, hear reports, and elect officers.

• ZB26-0005: variance for rear yard setback for accessory structure at 8430 West Shore Drive, Hillsboro (R-7 zone)
• ZB26-006: variance for rear yard setback for covered deck at 5362 Wharfside Dr., Imperial (R-10 zone)
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting
• Election of officers

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider a final plat, two zone change requests, and other business. The commission will decide on a zone change for a mixed-use development on Bear Creek Road and another for an industrial use on U.S. Hwy 61 in Festus.

• Final Plat for Twin Pines, Plat 4, at 4870 Jarvis Road
• Zone change from PUD to PR-2 for Bear Creek Mixed Use, 5700 block of Bear Creek Road
• Zone change from LR-2 to NPI for parcels at 1706 U.S. Hwy 61 S, Festus

County Council

Board of Equalization

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

County Council

County Council Work Session

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

County Council

Board of Equalization

Planning & Zoning Commission

County Council

Parks and Recreation Board

Public Safety Commission

Public Safety Commission

County Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Board of Equalization

County Council

Local Emergency Planning Commission

County Council

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Equalization

County Council

Parks and Recreation Board

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Local Emergency Planning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2026, to consider several land-use items, including a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower, a rezoning request, and subdivision plats. The meeting includes consent and consideration items, with public testimony and evidence introduction.

• Final Plat for Ridgeview Estates Plat 1, 615 Corisande Hill Rd, Fenton (PB26-0024)
• Conditional Use for telecommunication tower, 3853 Lynch Road, House Springs (PB26-0018)
• Revised Development Plan for Bella Terra Addition, Black Oak & Dogwood Dr, Imperial (PB26-0019)
• Preliminary Plat for Bella Terra Addition, same location (PB26-0020)
• Rezone from CC2 to R40, 7879 Old State RT 21 (PB26-0021)

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Program and Strategic Plan (Resolution R26-0855). The consent agenda includes 16 ordinances covering grants, contracts, and reimbursements, and a rezoning request will be considered for final passage.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Program and Strategic Plan (R26-0855)
• Rezoning parcel 24-6.0-24.0-0-000-008 from RA5 to LR2 in Council District 6 (Bill 26-08209)
• Reimbursements to Festus and Arnold under 1/2% road improvement sales tax (Bills 26-08211, 26-08212)
• Acceptance of multiple grants: JAG, EMPG, child custody, detention alternatives, delinquency prevention (Bills 26-08216 to 26-08222)
• Contract awards for appraisal services, HVAC change order, and vehicle purchase (Bills 26-08215, 26-08224, 26-08225)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zone change and development plan for a property in Imperial. The meeting also includes a work session with the County Council to review a draft of the Unified Development Order Rewrite.

• PB26-0011: Request to change 3890 Lions Den Road from R-10 and R-20 to PR-1 (Planned Single-Family Residential) for the Lionstone development
• Work session presentation of initial draft Definitions, Article 4 and 5 of the Unified Development Order Rewrite by Houseal Lavigne

Board of Zoning Adjustment

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with several ordinances, including a tax revenue sharing reimbursement to the City of Festus for road improvements, a bid award for the Flucom Road Safety Improvements project, and renewals for painting, generator, and guardrail services. The council will also consider resolutions for appointments and tax assessment corrections, introduce a rezoning application, and take final action on bills related to the Big Hollow Energy Center and a family burying ground conveyance. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal matters.

• Bill 26-08201: Reimburse City of Festus under 1/2 of 1% road improvement sales tax for capital improvements
• Bill 26-08202: Award bid for Flucom Road Safety Improvements project (STP-5445) in Council District 6
• Bill 26-08203: Lease agreement with Miguel and Mabel Hidalgo for facility at 3627 Baptist Park Road, Festus
• Bill 26-08209: Rezone parcel 24-6.0-24.0-0-000-008 from RA5 to LR2 in Council District 6
• Bill 26-07199: Final passage for road improvements supporting Big Hollow Energy Center (Ameren)

Public Safety Commission

The Task Force on Restricted Opioid Settlement Funds will hold its first meeting to discuss available funds, distribution and reimbursement processes, and consider funding applications. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management.

• Inaugural meeting of the Task Force on Restricted Opioid Settlement Funds
• Discussion of available funds and distribution/reimbursement process
• Consideration of funding applications
• Meeting location: Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management, 1409 Herculaneum Industrial Drive, Herculaneum, MO

County Council Work Session

Board of Equalization

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on a property assessment appeal for Midwest Regional Bank located at 363 Festus Centre Dr. The board previously continued the hearing on July 29, 2026, and will decide within five to seven business days after this meeting.

• Midwest Regional Bank property assessment appeal (363 Festus Centre Dr) continued from 7/29/2026

Board of Equalization

This is a procedural meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Equalization to hear property tax assessment appeals. The board will consider one new appeal (case 9-PP-26 for Nathaniel Wurmb) and may hear public comments. Decisions will be announced within five to seven business days.

• New Business: 9-PP-26 - Nathaniel Wurmb (property appeal case 575207)

The Board of Equalization heard two property value appeals and decided to make no changes to either assessment. Both motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved no change to commercial real estate property for KB Diversified Healthcare 21 St LLC (DaVita, Inc) (2-0)
• Approved no change to personal property for Nathaniel Wurmb (2-0)
• Approved agenda for July 30, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2026 (2-0)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hold a public hearing on three property assessment appeals: Lorenzo LLC (100 Little Ridge), Midwest Regional Bank (363 Festus Centre Dr), and APIF MISSOURI LLC (6035 W Outer Rd). The board will announce decisions within five to seven business days after the hearing.

• 6-C-26: Lorenzo LLC appeal for 100 Little Ridge property
• 5-C-26: Midwest Regional Bank appeal for 363 Festus Centre Dr
• 7-C-26: APIF MISSOURI LLC appeal for 6035 W Outer Rd

The Board decided to maintain the current assessment for APIF Missouri LLC. A hearing for Midwest Regional Bank was continued to a later date.

• Approved agenda for July 29, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from December 18, 2025 (2-0)
• Issued a continuance for Midwest Regional Bank (Parcel # 19-3.0-07.0-1-018-014.02) to August 3, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved no change to APIF Missouri LLC commercial real estate property (Parcel # 09-4.0-18.0-4-004-012.03) (2-0)

Local Emergency Planning Commission

The Local Emergency and Planning Committee will meet to discuss hazardous materials planning and training. The body is scheduled to approve membership for 2026-2027 and elect officers.

• Review and approval of Hazmat Plan
• Approval of 2026-2027 membership
• Officer elections
• Discussion of Hazmat training meals and tech class books
• Review of Treasurer’s Report by J. Akins

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will vote on various procurement contracts, grant acceptances, and budget amendments. The body is also discussing infrastructure support for the Big Hollow Energy Center and revised development plans for Wow Entertainment.

• Bill No. 26-07199: Infrastructure improvements for the Big Hollow Energy Center development
• Bill No. 26-07187: Lease agreement for a facility at 3627 Baptist Park Road, Festus
• Bill No. 26-07179: Revised development plan for Wow Entertainment in Council District 2
• Bill No. 26-07184 and 26-07185: Establishing attendance fees for the Board of Parks Commissioners and Code Commission
• Bill No. 26-07192: Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant Sewer Infrastructure Program

The Jefferson County Council approved the consent agenda in its entirety, which included 13 ordinances covering purchases, grants, and contracts. The council also gave final passage to seven bills, including a revised development plan for Wow Entertainment, a right-of-entry agreement for street repairs, two budget amendments, and ordinances establishing attendance fees for the Board of Parks Commissioners and the Code Commission. Two new bills were introduced and moved to perfection, including one authorizing road improvements for the Big Hollow Energy Center and one accepting a family burial ground conveyance.

• Approved consent agenda with 13 ordinances (6-0)
• Finally passed Wow Entertainment revised development plan (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Finally passed Valley Oaks Subdivision right-of-entry for street repairs (6-0)
• Finally passed budget amendment for Sheriff's drug incinerator (6-0)
• Finally passed budget amendment for Juvenile Office training program (6-0)
• Finally passed ordinance renewing conflict-of-interest disclosure procedures (6-0)
• Finally passed attendance fee for Board of Parks Commissioners (6-0)
• Finally passed attendance fee for Code Commission (6-0)

Board of Equalization

Board of Equalization

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a rezoning request in DeSoto and a development plan and preliminary plat in Imperial. A request for a telecommunication tower in House Springs has been continued to August 27, 2026.

• PB26-0019: Revised Development Plan for Bella Terra Addition at Black Oak Drive and Dogwood Drive, Imperial
• PB26-0020: Preliminary Plat for Bella Terra Addition at Black Oak Drive and Dogwood Drive, Imperial
• PB26-0022: Rezone request from Rural/Agricultural (RA5) to Large Lot Residential (LR2) at 13750 Hardin Rd, DeSoto
• PB26-0018: Conditional Use request for telecommunication tower at 3853 Lynch Road, House Springs (Continued)

Board of Equalization

Employees Merit System Commission

The Jefferson County Employees’ Merit System Commission will meet on July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room at 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. Under old business, the commission will review the Paypoint Salary Study. New business will be considered, though no specific items are listed.

• Approval of minutes for the April 08, 2026 meeting
• Review of the Paypoint Salary Study

Board of Equalization

County Council

The Master Plan / UDO Ad Hoc Committee of the Jefferson County Council will meet to discuss correspondence received from the Jefferson County Fire Districts Alliance (May 21, 2026). This is a discussion item only; no formal action is scheduled.

• Discussion of correspondence from the Jefferson County Fire Districts Alliance (May 21, 2026)

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda with five members voting Yes and two members absent. Later, the council voted to adjourn the meeting, again with five Yes votes and two absences. No other motions were decided during the session.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Safety Commission

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a consent agenda containing 11 bills, including the 2026-2030 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated 5-Year Plan and acceptance of a DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program grant. The council will also introduce new bills, among them a revised development plan for 'Wow Entertainment' in Council District 2, a right-of-entry agreement for street repairs in Valley Oaks Subdivision, and budget amendments for a Sheriff's drug incinerator and a Juvenile Office multidisciplinary training program. Resolutions include reappointments to the Board of Equalization and Public Safety Commission, and correction of erroneous assessments. A closed session is scheduled for legal discussions.

• Approval of 2026-2030 CDBG Consolidated 5-Year Plan and 2026 Action Plan (Bill 26-07170)
• Acceptance of DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program grant (Bill 26-07171)
• Introduction of revised development plan for 'Wow Entertainment' in Council District 2 (Bill 26-07179)
• Introduction of budget amendment for drug incinerator for Sheriff's Division (Bill 26-07181)
• Reappointment of Cort Dietz to Board of Equalization (Resolution R26-0738)

The Jefferson County Council approved the consent agenda, which included 11 ordinances covering contracts, grants, and purchases. It also adopted six resolutions, including board appointments and tax corrections. The council introduced and moved to perfection seven bills, including a revised development plan for Wow Entertainment, a right-of-entry agreement for street repairs, budget amendments, and attendance fees for two boards. The meeting concluded with a closed session for legal matters.

• Approved the consent agenda as a whole, including 11 ordinances for contracts, grants, and purchases.
• Adopted Resolution R26-0738 consenting to the reappointment of Cort Dietz to the Board of Equalization.
• Adopted Resolution R26-0739 consenting to the appointment of Kevin Wingbermuehle to the Public Safety Commission.
• Adopted Resolution R26-0740 consenting to the reappointment of Dr. Kenneth Kilian to the Mental Health Fund.
• Adopted Resolution R26-0741 approving payment of surplus from a delinquent tax sale to Kevin Kuelker.
• Adopted Resolutions R26-0742 and R26-0743 correcting erroneous assessments for personal and real property.
• Moved Bill 26-07179 (Wow Entertainment revised development plan) to perfection, with Council Member Groeteke abstaining.
• Moved Bills 26-07180 through 26-07185 to perfection, including budget amendments, conflict of interest ordinance, and attendance fees for the Board of Parks Commissioners and Code Commission.

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Public Safety Commission

The Jefferson County Public Safety Commission will hear reports from the Office of Emergency Management on outdoor warning sirens, the county opioid task force, continuity of operations, and evacuation maps and AEDs. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, and member reports. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the agenda.

• Outdoor Warning Sirens update
• County Opioid Task Force update
• Continuity of Operations report
• Evacuation Maps & AEDs report

Parks and Recreation Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

The June 25, 2026 meeting of the Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date. No public hearings or decisions will occur at this session.

County Council

The Jefferson County Council will consider a consent agenda containing multiple public works contracts and purchases, including bids for road projects and software renewals. A resolution to deny a zone change for the Cedar Grove development (Parcel 09-3.0-08.0-4-001-004) is scheduled for a vote. Bills to rezone a parcel from commercial to residential and to amend the sheriff's budget with JAG drug task force funds will receive final passage.

• Resolution R26-0636: Denying a zone change from PR2/R10 to PM for Cedar Grove in Council District 3
• Bill 26-06160: Awarding bid for Market Street Improvements and Fifth Street Active Transportation project (STP-5507 & TAP-5445) in District 4
• Bill 26-06161: Awarding bid for Sulphur Springs Road project (PW21085RDW) in District 4
• Bill 26-06158: Budget amendment for Sheriff's payroll/benefits from FY2023 JAG Drug Task Force funding
• Bill 26-06157: Rezoning parcel 02-1.0-11.0-3-001-012.01 from CC2 to R10 in Council District 2

The County Council failed to adopt Resolution No. R26-0636 regarding a zone change for the Cedar Grove development in District 3. Following a tie vote, the council discussed the Home Rule Charter requirements and moved to reconsider the motion.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026, Work Session Journal (7-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026, Regular Meeting Journal (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda in its entirety (7-0)
• Failed to adopt Resolution No. R26-0636 for Cedar Grove zone change (3-3-1)
• Motion to reconsider Resolution No. R26-0636 made (2-0)

Public Safety Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session with the County Council to discuss the initial draft of Articles 2 and 3 of the Unified Development Order rewrite, presented by Houseal Lavigne. The commission will also consider two final plat approvals: Whispering Pines Plat Two in High Ridge and Twin Pines Estates Plat Three in Hillsboro. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of initial draft of Article 2 and 3 of the Unified Development Order rewrite by Houseal Lavigne
• Final plat for Whispering Pines Plat Two, parcel 03-1.0-01.0-4-001-001, at 1925 Hillsboro Valley Park Road, High Ridge (Consent item PB26-0016)
• Final plat for Twin Pines Estates Plat Three, parcel 12-6.0-23.0-0-000-111, at 4870 Jarvis Road, Hillsboro (Consent item PB26-0017)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Jefferson County Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider three variance requests regarding setback requirements for structures in residential zones. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear from the public.

• Hear variance request for detached garage at 9991 State Road BB (LR-2 zone)
• Hear variance request for pool at 1786 Danridge Ln (R-40 zone)
• Hear variance request for patio/deck at 165 Harvest Grove (R-20 zone)
• Approve minutes from January 8, 2026 meeting
• Approve Board of Zoning Adjustment Orders