The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with Mayor Richard “JR” Chaney presiding. Board members present were Jeff Geib, Chris Roup, and Michael Graves. Kimberly Brake was present by video for executive session. Also present were Natasha Baruth, city clerk; Ian Ingram, utility office manager; Kara Riley, police officer; and Jarod Hudson, superintendent. Visitors present were Jerri Dearmont, Randy Friesen, and Sydney Wilson.
Mayor Chaney called the meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. and led the meeting in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
The aldermen voted unanimously to approve the agenda.
They also voted to approve the September 16, 2026, minutes.
The city consent agenda and the utility consent agenda were approved.
New Business
Jerri Dearmont spoke on the RFP’s for a building demolition inspector for the CDBG grant. The city received one bid from Langford Construction. The aldermen voted unanimously to accept the bid of $3,380.00 from Langford Construction.
The aldermen also voted to pay the Larson Electric invoice out of general.
Mayor Chaney gave an update on the Flock cameras and the company not following the contract. The aldermen voted unanimously to terminate the contract with Flock.
Business licenses for Westbound Arms, LLC and Stoner Midwest Realty, LLC were approved.
Utility Clerk Ingram discussed some discrepancies in the employee handbook. He will begin to work on updating it and will bring it before the board for approval.
Old Business
A survey on the walking bridge was presented. There are several structural concerns. Replacement options were discussed. Conversation was postponed until the November meeting.
A marijuana dispensary regulation ordinance was presented and discussed. The ordinance will need to go before the planning commission first.
Additional Reports
City Clerk Baruth discussed the ongoing update for the city website.
Ingram gave an update on the lift station project and the LMI survey.
Roup asked Superintendent Hudson about Liberty Lane. Hudson stated that it was scheduled for next year. Roup also asked about how a citizen should move forward about lighting concerns. Citizens should contact City Hall with any concerns or requests.
Executive Session
The aldermen voted to move into executive session at 6:50 p.m. for Personnel Matters pursuant for Section 610.021 (3) RSMo.
The executive session adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
While in executive session, Graves moved to approve a bid for $424,992.00 submitted by Gana Trucking bid for demolition of 320 S. Main pending the completion of the bid packet requirements. Graves seconded. Graves, Brake, Roup, and Geib all voted aye.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
(Note: Information was taken from unapproved minutes provided by Natasha Baruth, city clerk.)
