The May 11 regular meeting of the Blackburn Board of Aldermen was called to order at 7 p.m. at Blackburn City Hall.

Roll call: Janice Stoll, Valerie Hall, Jeremy McKeage, Gary Huffington. Absent: Alderman Ethan Lane. A quorum was declared.

The April 13, 2026, Board of Aldermen meeting minutes, and the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes were presented to the Board for review. Board members discussed the contents of the minutes and confirmed that they accurately reflected the previous meeting proceedings. Motion was made by Jeremy McKeage to approve the April 13, 2026, and April 27, 2026, meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Janice Stoll. Yea: McKeage, Huffington, Hall. Nay: None. Absent: Lane. Motion passed.

The 2026 financial statements were presented to the Board of Aldermen for review and discussion. Board members reviewed the monthly financial documentation, including expenditures, receipts, and supporting records. Discussion occurred regarding recent maintenance expenses and the overall financial stability of the city. During the review of the April financial records, the Board identified no issues within the records. The Board discussed the importance of maintaining proper financial oversight and ensuring that appropriate signatures and authorizations are obtained for all city expenditures. The financial statements were accepted as presented, Motion made by Valerie Hall, seconded by Janice Stoll.

Old Business

Ken Gasson Insurance Renewal- The board discussed that the insurance was sent a check for the whole year amount. Insurance contacted City Clerk via email to discus the matter. Mayor and insurance agreed to veto old check and send new check with proper amount due totaling $3,402.60. It was also addressed that when Mr. Alvin Moenkhoff returns from vacation, we will get his input on the estimate for the replacement cost of both pump sheds if they were destroyed totally. This will give the insurance company the correct idea of the value of the pump houses.

The Board discussed the status of asphalt millings that had been previously planned for 5th Street, 1st Street, and Rea Street. The Board has discussed and found no present issues with the previous job done on the city streets. No motion was made.

The Board discussed tree trimming needs within the city. Jeremy McKeage stated that there is no current update within the subject, and will proceed to reach out to the predetermined company to update on the Tree Trimming. No motion was made.

The Board discussed the current state of the Blackburn Park. Jeremy McKeage will pick up new S hooks to fix swing sets. No motion was made.

The Board discussed a request from the Missouri State Auditor’s Office for documentation related to employee records. Valerie Hall stated that the State Auditor requested timesheets and payroll records for Kevin for the years 2024 and 2025. Jeremy McKeage stated he will follow up with Auditor and Saline County DA for progress report. No motion was made.

New Business

Jeremy McKeage stated he will reach out and find out if our locals can spray the lagoon again this year. If they are unable to, we will contact our next few options for assistance. No motion was made.

The Board discussed cold patch potholes on the roads around town. Jeremy McKeage stated that he would get into contact with Chad Meyer for any assistance in getting them filled. Jeremy McKeage also said he would put a load of gravel by the new fire station road due to a man hole cover extending out of the road too much. Board had discussed the costs of gravel for alleyways. Valerie Hall made the suggestion that the boar talk to someone about using the same machine they used on Park Street to bring up old rock and see how it fills in the after. Jeremy McKeage will contact Clevenger to see what the machine cost to run per hour for the next meeting. No motion was made.

Steve Brunkhorst Street Front-Jeremy McKeage will contact Mr. Brunkhorst. No motion was made.

The Board discussed Blackburn’s ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) number has expired. Jeremy McKeage has spoken with the Sheriff’s department about receiving a new ORI number, and a surrounding county will help us find a police officer to assist. No motion was made.

The Board reviewed the monthly bills. No issues were found within the monthly bills. Board had short discussion about the budget before moving on. Motion by Gary Huffington to approve payment of the bills, seconded by Jeremy McKeage. Yea: Huffington, McKeage, Hall. Nay: None. Absent: Lane. Motion passed.

The Board discussed sending out letters to all residents of Blackburn to inform them there will be a predetermined week in the foreseeable future for them to dispose of any trash on their property, including old or brokendown cars that the owner would like to have removed, at no charge to the residents, by the American Legion. No motion was made.

Motion was made by Janice Stoll to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Gary Huffington. Yea: McKeage, Hall. Nay: None. Absent: Lane. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:06 p.m.

The Board entered a closed meeting at 8:18 p.m. The Board then discussed the financial decision and came to an agreement to continue to allow Supply District No.2 to continue billing the cities trash and sewer for a rate of 2% via Blackburn’s current ordinance.

The next regular meeting of the Blackburn Board of Aldermen will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7 p.m.