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Kennett City Council Meeting - 7-7-26
Published: Jul 7, 2026
City Announces New Hires, Promotion, and Approves Grant Agreements
The city announced the hiring of one street department employee, Bryson Tilman, who also serves as a part-time firefighter. Michael Noble was promoted to training officer within the fire department, an expansion of duties for an existing role. There is one job opening in the street department and one for a police patrol officer. The city also approved TAP grant agreements for Pepper Street and College Street, with motions and seconds made for the approval of the mayor's signature.
City Council Approves Meeting Minutes, Appointments, Grant Agreements, and Hears Administrative Updates
The council reviewed and approved minutes from previous meetings, including a regular meeting and a special call meeting. They also approved the May 2026 abstract of accounts and the May statement of revenue and expenditures, with motions and seconds made and carried for each approval. The council also approved the appointment of Richard Etchington to the Board of Public Works and approved TAP grant agreements for Pepper Street and College Street, authorizing the mayor's signature on these agreements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to administrative reports, including updates on CDBG grant RFP openings, hiring and promotions within the street and fire departments, enforcement actions by the humane department, fundraising for 'Shop with a Hero', an equipment grant for the police department, and a notice regarding portable storage buildings and associated city ordinance requirements. The street department also provided an update on asphalt bids and crew arrival.
City Council Reorganizes Kennet Planning and Zoning Commission and Establishes Board Term Dates
The council discussed and passed two ordinances related to the Kennet Planning and Zoning Commission. Ordinance 3117 established the start dates for terms of members on various city boards, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, and repealed conflicting ordinances. Ordinance 3118 reduced the number of members on the Kennet Planning and Zoning Commission from 12 to 7 and removed voting privileges for the mayor, city council member, and code enforcement officer. Both ordinances were read a second time and passed following roll call votes.
CDBG Grant RFP Opening Rescheduled, Police Pursuing Equipment Grant
The opening of RFPs for CDBG grants was removed from the agenda due to mailing delays and holiday scheduling issues. Guidance has been received from CDBG on how to proceed, and the scoring session has been rescheduled for July 21st at 6 p.m. The police department is also diligently working on an equipment grant.
Police Fundraising Underway, Enforcement on Storage Buildings and Animal Cruelty, Humane Department Faces Capacity Issues
The police department is actively fundraising for 'Shop with a Hero' through events like a cornhole tournament in October. They are also working diligently on an equipment grant. The fire and code enforcement departments issued a notice regarding portable storage buildings, detailing permit and placement requirements to address violations of city ordinances. Citations have been issued for loose dogs and animal mistreatment, with significant attention given to one household with multiple issues. The humane department is at capacity and faced challenges with extreme heat affecting equipment.
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