The Board of Aldermen for the City of Blackburn met on June 8, 2026 at Blackburn City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.

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

The May 11, 2026, Board of Aldermen meeting minutes were presented to the Board for review. Board members discussed the contents of the minutes and came to the decision that the minutes were to be approved with amendments made. Motion by Janice Stoll to approve the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. Second by Gary Huffington. Yea: 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 May 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, Second by Gary Huffington. Yea: Stoll. Nay: None. Absent: Lane. Motion passed.

Old Business

Spraying the Lagoons – Ethan Lane sprayed the Lagoons once with old chemicals, they were found to be defective, and were then replaced and lagoons were resprayed by Ethan Lane once again. No motion is made.

Steve Brunkhorst 4th Street Steve Brunkhorst has been notified, board was told he shall notify the renters on the property and have the issue resolved. No motion is made.

New Business

Halloween -The board discussed holding an in town event for Halloween, and is currently looking for volunteers to assist in the Haunted Halloween Blackburn event and make it a fun time to all families. Money made from the event will be put back into the town of Blackburn. No motion is made.

City Mailbox – The board discussed the cities PO box needing renewal. Within the best interest of the Post office and the city, the board has decided to pay the fee for a new box and P.O number. Motion made by Janice Stoll to pay $90 fee and renew PO box. Seconded by Valerie Hall. Yea: Huffington. Nay: None. Absent: Lane. Motion passed.

Flyer for Cleanup – The board spoke on the City Cleanup event plans. After viewing the flyers, board members gave insight on regulations to put within the flyers for a clear outlining of what is and is not acceptable in the cleanup bins. Board has decided to wait until later in the year (possibly August) to begin the event. No motion is made.

Rock Asphalt pallet – The board discussed the purchase of a rock asphalt pallet to fill the cities potholes/street damages, for the price of $1,575.00. Motion made to approve purchase of pallet by Gary Huffington. Second by Janice Stoll. Yea: Hall. Nay: None. Absent: Lane. Motion passed.

Salty’s Garage Sewer Line Board found there is already a line on the property, meaning the city doesn’t need to make additional changes or tie in fees. No motion is made.

Sewer Pump quote – Alvin Moenkhoff gave the board quotes on what it would cost to replace a fully damaged sewer pump. Board discussed the insurance we currently have covering our sewer pumps, and came to an agreement that no changes were needed on our insurance amounts. No motion is made City Credit Card – The board has looked into getting a credit card for the city. Jeremy McKeage spoke with the bank; the city credit card would only be able to be under one persons name. Board decided an ordinance needs to be put into place that best fits our city and what will be the usage of the city credit card. No motion is made.

NFIP Insurance – After the board discussed, they came to an agreement to not renew/pay into the National Flood Insurance Program, as Blackburn does not commonly have flood issues. No motion is made.

Police ORI Reapplication Board discussed the approval of acquiring our new ORI number to be able to search for a police officer. Motion made by Gary Huffington to reinstate police ORI. Seconded by Janice Stoll. Yea: Hall. Nay: None. Absent: Lane. Motion passed.

Missouri Rural Water Association Legislative Assessment The board discussed the MRWA assessment. Valerie Hall had stated that we as a city do not own the rights to our water, therefore have come to a decision to deny MRWA. Motion made by Valerie Hall to deny MRWA. Seconded by Janice Stoll. Yea: Huffington. Nay: None. Absent: Lane. Motion passed.

Audit Missouri Rural Service Worker – Auditor for Missouri spoke with Jeremy McKeage about the case being put together, currently no new information. No motion is made Expenses Approval – The board discussed the needed amenities and the funds to obtain them. Items are needed for both the city hall and park. Motion is made by Valerie Hall to approve expenses up to $250. Seconded by Gary Huffington.

Adjournment

Motion by Janice Stoll to adjourn the meeting. Second by Gary Huffington. Yea: Hall. Nay: None. Absent: Lane. Motion passed.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:11 p.m.

The council moved into closed session – RSMO 610.021.

The next regular meeting of the Blackburn Board of Aldermen will be held July 13, 2026, at 7 p.m.