The Friday Newsflash - November 6, 2026

The Big Takeaways - November 3, 2026
The Board of Aldermen met in Work Session on Tuesday evening. Maddi Powers Spencer with BerryDunn Consultants presented the Draft Strategic Plan for Board of Aldermen Feedback. Their feedback will be incorporated into the information presented for community review. In person meetings will be held on November 9 and November 10. The online survey will launch November 9 and end on November 20. For more details visit the Strategic Plan Website. 

The Board discussed the School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Smithville School District. The Board directed staff to bring an MOU agreement for two years. This will be brought forward at the next Board of Aldermen meeting. 

The meeting materials are linked here and the video can be viewed here. 

The Board took the following action in the regular meeting:

  • Approved the October 20, 2026, Board of Aldermen Regular Session Minutes.
  • Approved a Resolution approving a water and wastewater leak adjustment request for Romeo Homes Kansas, LLC, in the amount of $89.65. 
  • Approved a Resolution approving a Special Event Permit for the Smithville Festival Committee for Smithville Lake Festival and Carnival in Courtyard Park and the surrounding area on Thursday, June 17 through Saturday, June 19, 2027. 
  • Approved a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Axon Enterprise, Inc. Master Services and Purchasing Agreement and final quote to replace the Police Department's existing TASER devices in an amount not to exceed $64,992. 
  • Approved a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of the funds for the purchase of a Land Pride AFM4522 All-Flex Mower through the cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell in the amount of $37,697. 
  • Approved a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a lease-purchase agreement with NCL for an E60 R2-Series Bobcat Compact (Mini) Excavator for the Streets Department in the amount of $95,032.90 to be paid in annual lease payments of $23,697.12. 
  • Approved a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a zero-turn mower from Heritage Tractor in the amount of $18,500. 
  • Approved a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase of in-car video and interview recording equipment for the Smithville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $136,082. 
  • Approved on second reading an Ordinance changing the zoning classifications or districts of certain lands located in the City of Smithville, Missouri and approving a Single-Phase Final Plat and development agreement for Whispering Creek Farms subdivision.  
  • Approved on second reading an Ordinance approving the Final Plat for Davenport Farms Commercial subdivision located in the City of Smithville, Missouri.  
  • Approved on second reading an Ordinance changing the zoning classifications for districts of certain lands located in the City of Smithville, Missouri. 
  • Approved on first and second reading an Ordinance amending the FY2027 Budget to add $137,955 to the General Fund, add $283,319 to the Combined Water and Wastewater Systems Fund, and add $100,000 to the Transportation Sales Tax Fund.
  • Approved a  Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with HDR Engineering for design services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 1. 
  • Approved a Resolution consenting to the appointment of Directors for the Governance of the Fairview Crossing Community Improvement District. 
The City Administrator's Report can be viewed here. 

The meeting materials and video can be viewed here.

Dates To Remember

Community Engagement Updates
  • SPR Sponsorship Opportunities are here! For more information visit www.smithvillemo.org/sponsor
  • Sign up for our Parks & Rec monthly newsletter HERE
  • Thank you to those who participated in development of the Strategic Plan! Stay updated throughout the process by visiting the Social Pinpoint website.

Senior Services Updates 

  • Congrats to our Halloween costume contest winners and thanks to all who participated. There were some very creative costumes.
    • 1st place – RIP Van Winkle (Duane Garmeson)
    • 2nd place – Corny (Bonnie Chancellor)
    • 3rd pace – Roaring 20s Flapper (Beverly Summers)
  • Our fall pool tournament wrapped up Tuesday with Bill Jesse taking home top honors. Congrats also to Rick Hyatt (2nd) and Ken Holmer (3rd)
  • Senior program attendance continues to grow! We served a record number of 540 meals in October.
  • November | Programs & Lunch Menu

Project Updates
Current projects can be found on our website at Smithville, MO. 

Maintenance Updates

  • Parks
    • Poured foundation for new OK Railroad Park and Trail Monument Sign
    • Hung Christmas lights at courtyard park and city hall
    • Closed and winterized campground
    • Started end of year brush mowing
    Streets
    • Dug out approx. 160 feet of road on Park Dr. and used approx. 60 tons of ab3 base compacted with roller for base. 
    • Finished putting dirt in around sidewalks and curbs in Forest Oaks
    • Cut street for asphalt patch in front of driveway approach at Activity Center.
    • Filled in dirt around sidewalk repair at 208 Ashmont Ct.
    • Filled in dirt around sidewalk at 312 Fletcher Dr. that had settled from storm drain repair.
    • Put up Christmas decorations downtown banners, lights and garland on all streetlights.
    • Hauled 3 loads of ¾ inch rock to water treatment plant
    • Stockpiled base rock at lot on Park Dr to prepare for road repairs.
    • Started putting plows and spreaders on trucks to make sure they are operational also greased spreaders and changed oil in plows.
    • Removed and formed approximately 15 feet of curb, which was poured Wednesday using approximately 1 yard of concrete. An additional 46 yards of concrete were used Thursday to pour approximately 140 feet of roadway on Park Drive.
    • Cleaned up tree limb that fell on Wise Rd.
    Utilities
    • Total Drinking Water Production 6,880,000 gal.
    • Completed all testing required at the WTP.
    • Staff completed ground maintenance at WTP, Water Towers 
    • Conducted weekly chemical level checks at the WTP for ordering.
    • Backwashed filters 1,2,3,4 and 5 at the WTP.
    • Collected and delivered 5 Bac’t samples for the water distribution system. 
    • Completed grounds maintenance at the south and southwest water towers.
    • Cleaned out the north tower electrical building.
    • Staff is currently working on organizing the storage building at the WTP to make room for inventory. 
    • Completed the end of the month paperwork for the WTP.
    • Collected and delivered 5 Bac’t samples for the water distribution system. 
    • Continuing installing weed mat and rock at the WTP.
    • Continue running wires for the SCADA project. 
    • Completed 26 work orders
    • 44 locates completed
    • Treated 5,492,000 gallons of wastewater
    • Completed all testing required at WWTP
    • Staff completed ground maintenance at WWTP/Pump Stations
    • Completed weekly checks of all booster station and towers in the distribution system.
    • Collected and delivered one E-coli samples to the KCMO laboratory. This completed the testing cycle for the year. We collected a total of 81 samples for the year.
    • Completed bi-weekly lift station checks. 
    • Collected reads on 3 fire hydrant meters for billing. 
    • Removed and repaired the air relief for pump #2 at Rollins Landing lift station.
    • Completed monthly meter reads.
    • Hauled 14 loads of sludge and land applied.
    • Collected the monthly and quarterly samples for the WWTP and delivered to Pace Analytical.