MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
5th FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS
602 S. MAIN ST. JOPLIN MO
6:00 P.M.
Call To Order
Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of America
Roll Call
Presentations
Recognition Of Keenan T. Cortez, Sr. As The 2024-2026 Mayor
Residential Trash Service Contract Presentation
Finalization Of Consent Agenda
Reports And Communications
News From The Public Information Office
Citizen Requests And Petitions
Amanda Bearden
Jen Wunder
Kaylann Loraine
Rich Thurman
Teresa McCoy
Ron Burch
Sabrina Cole
Public Hearings
Consent Agenda
Minutes Of The April 6, 2026, City Council Meeting
Minutes Of The April 13, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-121
AN ORDINANCE approving Amendment #3 to Work Authorization OLS-OC24-001 with Olsson for professional engineering consultation services in the not to exceed amount of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Three and 00/100 dollars ($136,783.00) for the 7th Street Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and, setting a date when this Ordinance shall become effective.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-122
AN ORDINANCE approving the City of Joplin to enter into a construction agreement with APAC Central, Inc. in the amount of One Million Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 02/100 Dollars, ($1,013,587.02) for the Mill and Overlay 2026 project; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin and setting a date when this Ordinance shall become effective.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-262
AN ORDINANCE approving the voluntary annexation by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, of property generally described as approximately 25 acres approximately 450 feet East of the Southeast corner of East 32nd Street and South Kodiak Rd, Newton County, Missouri.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-263
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-119, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, August 1, 2022, by removing from District R-1 (Single-Family Residential) and include in District M-2 (Heavy Industrial) property as described below and generally known as approximately 25 acres approximately 450 feet East of the Southeast corner of East 32nd St and South Kodiak Rd, Newton County, Missouri.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-264
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-119, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, August 1, 2022, by removing from District R-2 (Two-Family Residential) and include in R-2 HL (Two-Family Residential – Historic Landmark Overlay) property as described below and generally known as 612 West E Street, Jasper County, Missouri.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-265
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin to enter into an Agreement with Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc. for Professional Planning Services relating to the creation of the Active Transportation and Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan updates for the Joplin Area Transportation Planning Organization (JATSO); authorizing the City Manager to execute said Agreement for the City of Joplin; and setting a date when this Ordinance shall become effective.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-401
AN ORDINANCE approving an Agreement between the City of Joplin, Missouri, and Joplin Economic Housing Development Initiative that pertains to 2024 and 2025 HOME funds in the total amount not to exceed $310,000.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute same on behalf of the City of Joplin.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-402
AN ORDINANCE approving an Agreement between the City of Joplin, Missouri, and Joplin Economic Housing Development Initiative that pertains to 2024 and 2025 HOME funds in the total amount not to exceed $175,000.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute same on behalf of the City of Joplin.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-509
AN ORDINANCE amending the Annual Budget of the City of Joplin for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 as adopted by Ordinance 2025-143 on October 20, 2025, to adjust appropriations; and, setting a date when this Ordinance shall become effective.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-607
AN ORDINANCE approving a Purchase Order to be issued to Superion, LLC., to cover the annual support payment for the financial software and related systems the amount of $227,063.26, was budgeted and approved for FY2026 by Council during the budget process and finalized by Ordinance 2025-143 on October 20, 2025; and establishing a date when it shall become effective.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-608
AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the City of Joplin to issue a purchase order to Don Brown Chevrolet in the amount of One Hundred and Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and No Cents ($114,188.00) for the purchase of two (2) Chevy Tahoe Police vehicles; authorizing the City Manager to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin and setting an effective date.
Resolutions
Ordinances - Expedited
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-118
AN ORDINANCE approving the City of Joplin to enter into an agreement with Liberty in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 dollars ($1,411,800.00) for facility relocations required for Streetlight Installations and Underground Conductor Feeding along the 7th Street Corridor included in the MoDOT 7th Street Reconstruction Project and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; amending the Annual Budget of the City of Joplin for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 as adopted by Ordinance 2025-143 on October 20, 2025; and containing an expedited clause.
Ordinances - First Reading
COUNCIL BILL NO 2026-113
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of a Purchase Order to Central States Bus Sales Inc., in the amount of Ninety-six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($96,750.00) for the purchase of one (1) 2026 Ford Transit Van with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant lift and Q’Straint System; by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and, setting a date when this Ordinance shall become effective.
COUNCIL BILL NO 2026-119
AN ORDINANCE approving an Agreement between the City of Joplin, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, and the Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad Company, Inc. that pertains to improved warning devices at the Enterprise Avenue railroad crossing; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin and setting a date when this Ordinance shall become effective.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2026-123
AN ORDINANCE approving the City of Joplin to enter into an agreement with Masters Elevator Co. LLC in the amount of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Three Hundred Eighty- Three and 20/100 dollars ($180,383.20) for Elevator Modifications and upgrades of the Elevator located at Donald E. Clark Justice Center & an Elevator located at Fire Station #4 and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin and setting a date when this ordinance shall become effective.
5 comments:
WHO RYAN JACKSON IS?
Mr. Jackson had made comments in his own capacity with his own opinions.
Although some citizens may disagree with them, he maintains the right of freedom of speech. His interaction with KSN was made in his personal capacity and, as far as I can tell, he did not threaten the station with action by the City or the Council; his remarks, although intense, were of a personal nature as he was defending his position. Now we have citizens who object to his position on transgenderism and who object to his assertive remarks to KSN and his intent to defend his position by elevating the argument to a national level. A group of citizens have organized to remove Mr. Jackson from the Council. In my analysis he has not violated the oath of office. Removal for the above issues would likely be a 'bridge too far', especially since the transgender issue is addressed at the MO State and Federal level with laws and other policies. For example, they do not protect nor condone medical professionals who perform transgender surgeries or give permanent hormone alteration treatments. And, for legal issues, such as elections, the legal name and sex is mandated. It would be advisable, in my opinion, that Mr. Jackson offer a public statement regretting the KSN conversation and apologizing for the tenor and intensity of his remarks, but maintaining his position that election communications follow governmental guidelines for accuracy. Further he could state that his personal views are grounded in his moral, ethical and religious beliefs and he will in the future be sure to place those view in context, and to offer them with respect and with strict attention to the guidelines of public discourse that he knows are best for the City of Joplin and the interaction of the Council with the Public.
As an aside, those individuals caught up in similar emotions and swept up in the intensity of the group they identify with and organize for should also re-examine their role in this debate. Reasonable people can disagree on these issues without resort to personal threats of violence, and without the unreasonableness of mob action. Those in our community who hold positions of power, such as leaders of accessible health care institutions, most of whom receive high percentages of state and federal governmental funds, are restricted in their involvement in partisan political movements with public declarations of intense support. Step back and withdraw from this process, since governmental and institutional policies demand your first level of respect. And, if you represent the institution, have respect for the role of that entity in your community, over and above your personal heightened emotions and need to lead a group in this disagreement.
2:43 a very well, thoroughly thought out, impartial comment. Thank you!
You meant to say 8:04
2:43, it's important to point out that threatening to dox anyone is not a freedom of speech issue. I can't be certain, but attacking your constituents should definitely be a violation of that oath of office.
Additionally, I feel respect for your fellow citizen is a minimum requirement for holding office.
In closing, the fat sweaty big toe that currently resides on the council should be removed for lack of respect, poor decorum, and credible threats against citizens.
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