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Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council of the City of Poplar Bluff Regular Meeting
The City Council discussed and acted upon several legislative items, including the disposal of antiquated records from Municipal Utilities, the purchase of a lawnmower for the Regional Business Airport, and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2026 addressing the Health Insurance fund deficit and police department compensation. Workshop discussions focused on the Historic Frisco Depot restoration project, involving both a Community Development Block Grant application and an intergovernmental agreement with the Mo-Ark Regional Railroad Museum. Additionally, the Council reviewed a proposal for replacing banquet tables at the Black River Coliseum and the City Manager provided clarification regarding the local ordinance governing produce vendors.
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Poplar Bluff Building Standards Board Regular Meeting Minutes
The board conducted compliance hearings for numerous properties to address code violations and structural safety. Decisions included ordering the demolition of a fire-damaged residence at 1508 Alice Street and a property at 1520 Bethel Street. Several other properties were tabled, allowing owners additional time to demonstrate progress on repairs, sales, or remediation plans, including sites at 203 West Midland Street, 307 Euclid Avenue, 741 N. 10th Street, 1203 N. 10th Street, 830 Garfield Street, 928 W. Maud Street, 616 S. B Street, 605 Lexington Street, and 426 N. Main Street. The board removed 1331 Benton Street from the list following successful completion of renovations.
Jul 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Of The City Of Poplar Bluff Regular Meeting
The Council discussed the potential purchase of downtown trashcans, opting to defer further action, and reviewed a request from the Municipal Utilities Advisory Board regarding the disposal of antiquated records. Bids for a commercial lawnmower for the regional airport were considered. Additionally, the Council discussed an ordinance to transfer funds to reduce the health insurance fund deficit and proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including adjustments for health insurance and police department salary increases. The Council passed ordinances accepting bids for Black River Coliseum roof repairs and dissolving the Fair Housing Committee and Residential Housing Board. Finally, the City Manager provided updates on July Fourth festivities and a new Federal initiative for children's savings accounts.
Jul 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Municipal Utilities Advisory Board Regular Meeting
The board reviewed and approved check register reports for the Electric and Water-Sewer Departments, including payroll and specific expense reimbursements. Financial statements and investments for March, April, and May were presented and approved. The board finalized a new slate of officers for the upcoming term. The Fiscal Year 2025 financial audit was presented and approved following a review of asset and liability trends. The board approved the purchase of single-phase polemount transformers from Alpha Plotter NC, Inc. based on staff recommendations. Additionally, the board voted to recommend City Council approval for the disposal of antiquated records in compliance with state retention manuals, and received a general operational presentation regarding the Electric, Water, and Sewer departments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
