The Board of Aldermen met on April 20th. The following is the City Administrator’s board meeting update. Full copies are available at City Hall.

The first action item under Administration Committee is the Acceptance of the April 7, 2026, Certificate of Election (Board of Aldermen Election).

Congratulations to the elected Aldermen and Mayor: Lee Barker – Ward 1 -Two Year Term, Kellie Berry – Ward 2 – Two Year Term, Galen Tuley- Ward 3 – Two Year Term, Don Knehans Mayor – Two Year Term. The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the Aldermen at the end of Monday night’s meeting.

The City of Higginsville greatly appreciates the interest these individuals have taken in Municipal Government and City staff look forward to working with all of them.

The second action item is the 6-month Financial Report. The 2024 Sewer Bond Indebtedness as of March 31, 2026, is $14,351,937. Overall, the City of Higginsville is in good financial shape.

Under Transportation and Waste Management Committee is Bill No. 2026-18 – Airport Lease Agreement with Ashley Windsor-FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). This agreement is for a Lease Agreement with Designated Pilot Examiner Ashley Windsor to lease Office Room 6 in the airport main terminal.

It will be used to meet and work with pilot examinees. The lease will be $100 per month. We look forward to having Ms. Windsor working out of the Higginsville Municipal Airport.

Under Emergency Services Committee is Bill No. 2026-19 – Provider Agreement with MO HealthNet Division to Participate in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Uncompensated Cost Reimbursement Program. This is a voluntary, state- approved initiative allowing eligible public providers to receive federal matching funds for the difference between their actual costs and the reimbursement received for emergency Medicaid transports. This is a great program that allows the City of Higginsville to receive additional compensation on EMS calls.

The 2nd action item under Emergency Services Committee is Bill No. 202620- Administrative Fee Agreement, in order to Reimburse the DSS/MHD for the Administrative Costs of the GEMT Uncompensated Cost Reimbursement Program. This is the second part of the GEMT Agreement which addresses the administrative fee administered by this program.

There are no action items under Economic Development Committee.

Update on ARPA Funds: We received $938,991.58 in American Rescue Protection Funds (ARPA) and as of March 31, 2026, the City has spent $600,813.91, leaving a balance of $338,177.67 yet to spend. This remainder of funds is dedicated to Storm Sewer ($94,841.70), Water Plant ($68,528.83), Connectivity – Sidewalks ($134,807.14), and a City Hall Generator ($40,000). Expenditure of these funds must be completed by December 31, 2026.

Everyone is invited to attend a short reception following the regular board session in honor of our elected officials. EMS Director Kenny will have the new ambulance here for all to see. Please take some time before you leave Monday night to check it out. If you have any questions, contact Jeanette Dobson.

The next board of Aldermen meeting will be held May 4, 2026 at 6:00 at the City Hall Auditorium