Board of Aldermen meeting recap

​by Cole Arndorfer
 

The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen heard a presentation over the past years audit from Troutt Beeman & Co. on Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting.

Managing partner of Troutt Beeman & Co., Butch Beeman said that the city of Grain Valley had a very good year financially. “I believe the city does an excellent job with its finances,” said Beeman after finishing his presentation over the findings of the audit with the board.

Beeman’s report was overwhelmingly positive, marking a year of growth and financial stability for the city.

Following the report, the board took action on two resolutions.

The first resolution was to adopt the 2025-2029 city Capital Improvements Plan and it included a presentation from City Engineer, Dick Tuttle.

The purpose of the plan is to provide the city with a flexible planning tool, identify needed projects and possible funding sources, and project timing. The plan includes parks and recreation projects, water and sewer projects, storm water projects, as well as vehicle and equipment replacement. The plan was approved unanimously.

The second resolution approved by the board appointed Jeff Craney to a five-year term on the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

The board then heard the second reading of an ordinance from the previous meeting in June. This bill dedicates the road right of way and trail easement along South Buckner Tarsney Road. This was approved unanimously.

To close the meeting, Mayor Todd presented his monthly report. Todd’s main point was a thank you to Police Chief Ed Turner. Todd said that the department has been doing well at enforcing the speed limits throughout town over the summer and it has been good to see.

Following this, the board adjourned into executive session. The next Board of Aldermen meeting will take place on July 22nd at 6:30pm at City Hall.