THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
September 23, 2025
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held on September 23, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Those in attendance were Vice President Jeff Roberts, Board Member Chris Nelson, Board Member Ryan Johnson, General Manager Dana Ulmer, Assistant General Manager Ben Stueve, Board Secretary Lauren Watson, and City Councilwoman Cheryl Blaise. President David Ausmus was absent.
Vice President Jeff Roberts called the meeting to order at 5:00pm.
1. The minutes from the previous regular meeting of the Board of Public Works were reviewed. Vice President Jeff Roberts made a motion, seconded by Board Member Chris Nelson, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting from Aug 26, 2025. The motion carried with three votes for and none against.
2. The minutes from the closed session meeting of the Board of Public Works were tabled due to not having a quorum.
Under old business
- There was no old business to discuss.
Under new business
4. Review of Financials – August 2025 – Charges for services decreased with 4 less days in the billing cycle. Expenses also decreased following Springfield, MO mutual aid in the prior month. Water and Wastewater services were lower with the change in billing cycle. Charges in services were elevated slightly due to higher gas prices. Expenses were lower than the prior month with normal trends.
5. Discussion of DA Davidson Wastewater Bond Approval Timeline – General Manager Dana Ulmer shared that DA Davidson would assist with the legal process and the voting process. They would assist with the timeline and give advice on the choices that will be made. The first item being a summary to present to the Board of Public Works, then to request a workshop to get approval. The Council is who will make the final decision.
6. Employee Retention & Recruitment – General Manager Dana Ulmer and Water Plant Supervisor Brent Orbin interviewed applicants and hired Parker Jones for the Water Treatment Plant Operator, he started Monday, September 22. All departments are fully staffed.
7. Approval of Accounts Payable- The accounts payable were submitted to the board. After review, the board members present approved all accounts payable without revision.
A motion was made by Board Member Chris Nelson and seconded by Board Member Ryan Johnson, to adjourn with the next regular board meeting set for November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm in the City Council Chambers. Motion carried with three votes for and none against.