The June 16, 2026 meeting of the Waverly City Council was was called to order by Richard Dodson at 6:30 p.m.

Roll call: Richard Dodson, Morgan Bishop, Ali Hostetter, Jerry Gipe, Wendy Ballenger, Crystal Faler, Stephen Phillips, Attorney Sydney Wilson, Mitch Baldwin, Becky Mueller, Lance Miller, Matthew Hyde, Carol Bristow, Brittany Boland, Fran Nold, Mike Madison, Sheree Madison. Absent: Tammy Hamblen.

Wendy Ballenger made a motion to amend the June 16, 2026, agenda to include Item #13, “Roles and Responsibilities Presentation.” Motion was seconded by Morgan Bishop. Motion carried unanimously.

Audience Concerns

Lance Miller asked whether an ordinance could be created allowing children age 16 and under to operate dirt bikes and small ATVs on city streets under parental supervision.

Mitch Baldwin reported attempting to contact Tammy Hamblen during the recent storm to obtain traffic cones, but received no response. He requested that the council consider providing him with a key to the street department shed to access cones during emergencies involving downed trees and power lines.

Approval of Minutes

Wendy Ballenger made a motion to approve May 11, 2026, regular meeting minutes. Morgan Bishop seconded. Jerry Gipe abstained. Motion carried.

Morgan Bishop made a motion to approve the May 11, 2026, executive session minutes. Ali Hostetter seconded. Jerry Gipe abstained. Motion carried.

Morgan Bishop made a motion to approve the May 18, 2026, First Budget Meeting (Police Department) Minutes. Ali Hostetter seconded. Motion carried.

Ali Hostetter made a motion to approve the June 2, 2026, Second Budget Meeting (Public Works) Minutes. Wendy Ballenger seconded. Motion carried.

Payment of Bills

Ali Hostetter made a motion to approve payment of bills. Morgan Bishop seconded. Motion carried.

Old Business

Ordinance #2691 – An ordinance to change the regular City Council meeting date and time to the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Motion to approve by Morgan Bishop, seconded by Wendy Ballenger. Motion carried unanimously.

Property and Vehicle Insurance – Discussion was tabled until updated property and vehicle values can be obtained and insurance bids secured.

New Business

Ball Association Discussion – Kellen Brandt and Brittany Boland addressed the Council regarding responsibilities for maintenance and preparation of the ball fields. The Council requested a written agreement outlining responsibilities of The Ball Association, the Waverly Jaycees and the City.

Items discussed:

• Outfield requires significant attention, including reseeding and straw application after the fair.

• Drainage issues near first base. Possible consultation with JL Waters, currently working on Blackburn projects. Zach Brown was suggested as an additional contact.

• Foul poles need resetting due to alignment issues.

• Batting cage was damaged by mowing equipment. Kellen provided a replacement quote, which was emailed to Crystal Faler.

The Ball Association requested permission to use the city refrigerator for the Fourth of July pie stand in Alma. Wendy Ballenger made a motion to allow use of the refrigerator. Morgan Bishop seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Waverly Swim Pool – Becky Mueller requested that the City allow the pool to be filled at the City’s actual cost for water purchased from Marshall. Morgan Bishop made a motion directing Sydney Wilson, city attorney to draft an ordinance establishing water rate discounts for qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. Ali Hostetter seconded. Wendy Ballenger abstained. Motion carried.

Fireworks Display – Lance Miller asked whether any additional requirements remained for the fireworks event.

Tammy Hamblen will spray the marina area using the fogging machine.

Madison Property Bank Issue Mike and Sheree Madison asked about maintenance of the bank adjacent to their property, noting that it had historically been maintained but recently has not. Richard Dodson stated that the matter would be investigated further.

Recycling Bin Program – The Council discussed the monthly cost of approximately $140 for recycling bins and budget reduction efforts. Wendy Ballenger made a motion to discontinue the recycling bin program. Jerry Gipe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance #2692 – Excess Water Rate Increase – An ordinance proposing an $0.81 increase in the excess water rate charged by Marshall was presented. The ordinance was rejected. The Council requested revisions that would phase in increases over the next three years. The updated ordinance will be presented at the next meeting.

Ordinance #2694 – Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget – Ali Hostetter made a motion to approve Ordinance #2694 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Morgan Bishop seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Department Reports

Clerk Report – Crystal Faler presented an adjustment request. The Council denied the adjustment.

Water Department Report Morgan Bishop reported a break on a two-inch water line to Cee-Kay, which Hostetter Construction repaired. Morgan also reported that pump 2 is down. Morgan also reported that Tammy Hamblen contacted Jim regarding issues with the SCADA system after it went offline.

Police Department Report Stephen Phillips reported 55 calls for service.

Mayor’s Report – Richard Dodson expressed interest in implementing a progress reporting system to establish goals and expectations moving forward.

Executive Session – Wendy Ballenger made a motion to suspend the rules and enter Executive Session pursuant to Section 610.021(3), RSMo, relating to personnel matters, at 7:58 p.m.

Morgan Bishop made a motion to reconvene into open session at 8:25 p.m. Ali Hostetter seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Presentation – Sydney Wilson presented a Roles and Responsibilities presentation.

Adjournment

Morgan Bishop made a motion to adjourn. Jerry Gipe seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned.

The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.