City of Memphis, MO Minutes for November 2025
Posted: Wednesday, November 6th, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING & VOTE TO CLOSE PART OF THE MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Memphis Board of Aldermen will conduct an open meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at the Memphis City Hall, 125 W. Jefferson, Memphis, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting includes:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES/CORRECTIONS/ADDITIONS
PAYMENT OF BILLS
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Derek Webber
Batina Dodge
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Electric Rates
Employee Handbook
NEW BUSINESS
Brownfield Grant
Ordinance 24-10
Employee Wages
Linemen Contract
BILL NO. 1206 | ORDINANCE NO. 24-10
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, MISSOURI, FOR THE YEAR 2025
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. A general election of the City of Memphis, Missouri, as provided and required by law, shall be held Tuesday, April 8, 2025, for the purpose of electing the following officers of the City of Memphis, Missouri:
An Alderman to represent the East Ward of the City of Memphis, Missouri, to serve in such capacity for a term of two years.
An Alderman to represent the West Ward of the City of Memphis, Missouri, to serve in such capacity for a term of two years.
A City Marshal for a term of four years.
SECTION 2. Said election shall be held in conformity with all ordinances of the City of Memphis, Missouri, and the laws of the State of Missouri governing the conduct of elections.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to submit a sample ballot and the notice of election as required by law in a timely manner to the County Clerk, who is the election authority by provision of the State of Missouri.
SECTION 4. All qualified persons who wish that their names shall appear on the ballot as a candidate of said election shall file a declaration of candidacy in writing with the City Clerk no earlier than on December 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and no later than December 31, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The City Clerk shall then cause the names of all persons declaring their candidacy to be placed on a sample ballot showing such persons to be a candidate for the office to which they seek to be elected.
SECTION 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed insofar as they do conflict.
SECTION 6. If any clause, word, paragraph, section, or other part or portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional for any reason, the Board of Aldermen hereby declares it would nevertheless have enacted the remaining portions thereof and such remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AFTER HAVING BEEN READ BY TITLE TWO TIMES PRIOR TO PASSAGE BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, MISSOURI, THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024.
David M. Ahland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jessica Newcomer, City Clerk
REPORTS
Department Heads
City Administrator
Clerk
Attorney
Aldermen
Mayor
MISCELLANEOUS
ADJOURN
The tentative agenda of this meeting includes a vote to close part of this meeting pursuant to RSMo. 610.021(3) – hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees; RSMo. 610.021(1) – legal actions, causes of action or litigation and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body and its attorneys.
Disclaimer: Below are the unapproved minutes of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis, Missouri, from the meeting held on October 3rd, 2024. The Minutes are subject to amendment, correction, or clarification until formal approval by the Board of Aldermen.
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis met in regular session on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. in the Memphis City Hall at 125 West Jefferson Street in Memphis. Mayor Mike Ahland called the meeting to order. Aldermen present were Mike Gundy, Lane Campbell, Katie Harris, and Jenny Aldridge. Others in atendance were, Derek Weber, City Electric Department Head Jordan Fulk, Water and Sewer Head Randall Aldridge, Rode and Streer Head Roger Tinkle Parks and Rec Department Head Cecily Williams, Atorney Bret Bozarth, City Administrator Stacy Alexander, Office Clerk Jessica Newcomer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Minutes
Alderman Harris moved and Alderman Aldridge seconded to approve the minutes held on October 3rd, 2024 with the correction that the money from the playground equipment was transferred — Alderman Harris moved and Alderman Aldridge seconded to approve
Payment of Bills
Alderman Aldridge moved and Alderman Campbell second to approve payment of the monthly bills as presented. Vote: Aldridge, Harris, Campbell, Gundy, all aye
Citizen Participation
Derek Weber spoke with the council about the Brownfield Grant. Weber helped the council better understand the Brownfield Grant and what it is used for.
The Brownfield Grant is used for cleaning up old commercial or industrial properties that might have oil, fuel, lead, and other materials making it contaminated. This grant will help get these properties cleaned up and make it possible for another business or housing to be put there.
Unfinished Business
The Alderman made a motion to set the new Electric Rates.
Alderman Harris moved and Alderman Gundy seconded to approve the Electric Rates. Roll Call vote: Aldridge, Harris, Campbell, Gundy, all aye.
The Ordinance for the new Electric Rate will go into effect in January 2025.
Employee Handbook
The Alderman is giving the employees till January to look over the Employee handbook and see if they have any changes or any updates, they think need to be done to the employee handbook. The changes to the handbook will be done in January 2025.
New Business
Ordinance 24-10
BILL NO. _____1206_____ ORDINANCE NO. 24-10____
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, MISSOURI, FOR THE YEAR 2025
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. A general election of the City of Memphis, Missouri, as provided and required by law, shall be held Tuesday, April 8, 2025, for the purpose of electing the following officers of the City of Memphis, Missouri:
• An Alderman to represent the East Ward of the City of Memphis, Missouri, to serve in such capacity for a term of two years.
• An Alderman to represent the West Ward of the City of Memphis, Missouri, to serve in such capacity for a term of two years.
• A City Marshal for a term of four years.
SECTION 2. Said election shall be held in conformity with all ordinances of the City of Memphis, Missouri, and the laws of the State of Missouri governing the conduct of elections.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to submit a sample ballot and the notice of election as required by law in a timely manner to the County Clerk, who is the election authority by provision of the State of Missouri.
SECTION 4. All qualified persons who wish that their names shall appear on the ballot as a candidate of said election shall file a declaration of candidacy in writing with the City Clerk no earlier than on December 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and no later than December 31, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The City Clerk shall then cause the names of all persons declaring their candidacy to be placed on a sample ballot showing such persons to be a candidate for the office to which they seek to be elected.
SECTION 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed insofar as they do conflict.
SECTION 6. If any clause, word, paragraph, section, or other part or portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional for any reason, the Board of Aldermen hereby declares it would nevertheless have enacted the remaining portions thereof and such remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AFTER HAVING BEEN READ BY TITLE TWO TIMES PRIOR TO PASSAGE BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, MISSOURI, THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024.
David M. Ahland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jessica Newcomer, City Clerk
City Clerk Newcomer Proceeded with the first reading by the title of Bill No. 1206. Alderman Harris moved and Alderman Campbell seconded to approve the first reading. Roll call vote: Aldridge, Harris, Campbell, Gundy, all aye.
City clerk Newcomer proceeded with the second reading by the title of Bill No 1206. Alderman Aldridge moved and Alderman Gundy seconded to approve the second reading. Roll call vote: Aldridge, Harris, Campbell, Gundy, all aye.
Bill No. 1206 passed and became Ordinance No. 24-10
Employee wages
The Alderman spoke about the wages of the Linemen. The Alderman also spoke about the Linemen's contracts.
Linemen Wage
Aldermen Harris made a motion that attachment A for the budget be altered for all Linemen’s wages be raised to Thirty dollars a hour. Aldermen Gundy seconded the motion. Vote: Aldermen Harris, Aldermen Gundy Aye. Aldermen Aldridge, Aldermen Campbell, NO. Tie Vote.
Mayor Ahland broke the tie with a NO vote.
Reports
Street Department Head Roger Tinkle reported on the department's activities over the last month. The road and street crews have removed the playground equipment at Johnson Park and replaced all the mats under the swing sets so that they can put up the new equipment. They have also cut down several trees around town.
Electrical department head Jordan Fulk reported on the electrical crew’s activities over the past month. The electrical crew did locates and read in and out. The light crew also trimmed trees out of primary lines and fixed street lights around town. The light crew got all the Christmas lights out and ready to be put up for the holidays.
Water/sewer department head Randall Aldridge reported on the water/sewer activities for the month. The water/sewer crew found and fixed a leak by Gas & More. The crew also flushed dead-end hydrants and tested chlorine residuals. They also sewer jetted on the east side of town and did the problem areas on the west side. The crew also did monthly water samples and installed meters.
Parks and Pool department head Cecily Williams reported on the department's activities over the last month. Cecily helped take down the old playground equipment at Johnson Park and put up a new park sign. Cecily had nine people participate in the Golf Tournament on October 19th and five people sponsor the tournament. Cecily had the company Behle come and winterize the pipes at the pool for the winter.
Alderman Gundy had nothing to report on.
Alderman Campbell had nothing to report on.
Alderman Haris had inquired about getting a quote from Kiger for new security cameras for City Hall. Harris also had someone ask about the mowing bids.
Alderman Aldridge had someone inquire about the hay contracts.
Mayor Ahland had spoken with the council about the roof at the Water plant needing to be repaired. Mayor Ahland would like for it to be fixed soon.
City Administrator Stacy Alexander listed a couple of trucks and mowers on Purple Wave for sale. Stacy had an inspection done at the backwash pond. Stacy had the contract renewed for three more years.
Adjourn
Alderman Harris moved and Alderman Campbell seconded to adjourn into closed session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021(1) – Legal actions, causes of action or litigation and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys; RSMo. 610.021(3) – hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees Vote: Aldridge, Harris, Campbell, Gundy all aye.
The meeting adjourned into a closed session at 8:18 p.m.
The Council discussed several legal and personnel issues.
Alderman Harris moved and Alderman Aldridge second to adjourn from closed session. Vote: Aldridge, Harris, Campbell, Gundy, all aye
The closed session adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
David Micael Ahland, Mayor ATTEST:
Jessica Newcomer, City Clerk
