The Rock Port Board of Aldermen met Wednesday, June 17, with Mayor Richard “JR” Chaney presiding. Board members present were Jeff Geib, Chris Roup, and Michael Graves. Kim Brake was absent. Also present were City Clerk Natasha Baruth, Utility Office Manager Ian Ingram, and Lead Laborer Topher Paris. Visitors present were Matthew Stine, Sydney Wilson, Lisa Farmer, Chris Sticken, and Haley Haynes.
Mayor Chaney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the meeting in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
The aldermen voted to amend the agenda to add a special event permit for a beer garden for Fourth of July park activities.
The May 29, 2026, minutes were approved.
City Consent Agenda
Chaney asked Sydney Wilson, city lawyer, about investment policies. Wilson stated she would look into regulations and policies.
The city consent agenda was approved.
Utility Consent Agenda
Chaney tabled until end of meeting
The utility consent agenda was approved.
Visitors
Matthew Stine was in attendance for MODOT to discuss projects and ongoing contracts and agreements. Stine will look into Skyline Drive and the agreement made regarding a cul-de-sac.
New Business
Adam Stanton is a certified building inspector at $1,250 a year. The aldermen voted unanimously to keep Adam Stanton on retainer as building inspector.
Discussion on the walk bridge was postponed until the next meeting.
Chaney brought up an option of adding a meter charge to utility billing to cover a majority of tree cutting in the future. Wilson discussed the process and suggested increasing prices instead.
Chaney stated that the water commission needed delegates and suggested Ian Ingram and Jarod Hudson. The aldermen voted unanimously to approve Ingram and Hudson as water commission delegates.
The tennis court and park parking lot estimate were discussed but no action was taken.
Old Business
A contract with Klosek’s Trash LLC was discussed. Klosek’s would like the utility office to take over billing. Utilities would add an administrative fee to cover the extra cost. A provided city-wide clean-up day was discussed in relation to the contract as well. The proposed contract was provided to Sydney Wilson. No action was taken.
Ordinance 1269 was read by Chaney and approved. Ordinance 1269 was read a second time by Chaney and approved.
Ordinance 1268 was read by Chaney and approved. Ordinance 1268 was read a second time by Chaney and approved.
Payment bonds were discussed.
Chaney presented a new form for bidders and would like the office to begin using the form.
OSHA contracts were postponed indefinitely.
Additional Reports
City Clerk Baruth spoke regarding the sheriff contract.
Lead Laborer Paris gave an update on projects.
Utility Manager Ingram gave an update on financials and rate study.
Executive Session
The aldermen voted unanimously to adjourn into executive session at 7:49 p.m.for legal matters and personnel matters pursuant for Section 610.021 (1) and (3) RSMo.
The executive session was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
(Note: Information was taken from unapproved minutes provided by Natasha Baruth, city clerk.)
