Board of Aldermen Regular Session
Regular MeetingOdessa, MO · April 24, 2023
Agenda
BOARD OF ALDERMAN
REGULAR AGENDA
Monday, April 24, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Community Building
601 W Main Street
Odessa, MO 64076
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stephen Wright
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Stephen Wright
ROLL CALL City Clerk Karen Findora
WELCOME TO VISITORS Mayor Stephen Wright
CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes
All matters under the Consent Agenda, are ● April 10, 2023 – Regular Session
Considered to be routine by the Aldermen
and will be enacted by one motion with no
● April 13, 2023 – Special Meeting
separate discussion. If separate discussion is
desired, that item may be removed from the Incite Design Pay & Lien Waiver
Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular
Agenda by request of a member of the Aldermen.
MAYOR’S REPORT
PROCLAMATION 54th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
April 30 – May 6, 2023
ALDERMEN REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARING Vacation of 15 ft. wide alley Russell’s Fourth Addition.
PUBLIC HEARING Amend Code of Ordinances: (I2) General Industrial District.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Hannah Spaar, Odessa Rotary
712 W Mason Street
Odessa, MO 64076
Topic: Odessa Rotary proposal project for the City Reservoir
PUBLIC COMMENT Cathy Thompson
3318 Weaver School Road
Odessa, MO 64076
Topic: Beer sales at the Odessa Rodeo
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Special Event Application Date: Friday, June 16 - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Odessa Chamber of Commerce 2023 Rodeo Begins at 8:00 p.m. both evenings.
Mutton bustin’ to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Request: Curfew to be waived June 16 & 17, 2023 for the Odessa
Chamber of Commerce Rodeo. Proposed to distribute alcohol
during the event.
Submitted by: Kelsey Legate, Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Bill No 2023-12 Introduction and readings of Bill No. 2023-12 proposed
1st Reading & 2nd Reading Ordinance approving the vacation of a 15’ Alley located in
15ft. Alley Vacation Russell’s Fourth Addition Russell’s Fourth Addition.
Shawna Davis, City Administrator
Bill No 2023-13 Introduction and readings of Bill No. 2023-13 proposed
1st Reading & 2nd Reading Ordinance approving amendments to the Code of Ordinances
Amend Code of Ordinances relating to General Industrial District (I2) Uses Permitted.
(I2) General Industrial District Shawna Davis, City Administrator
Appointments Planning Commission (4 Year Term)
Boards & Commissions Mary Bertram, Re-Appoint 2026
Bill Hunt, Appoint 2026
Board of Adjustment (5 Year Term)
William “BJ” Begeman, Re-Appoint 2027
Board of Appeals (2 Year Term)
Brandon Murry, Re-Appoint 2024
Rick Barker, Re-Appoint 2024
Parks Board (3 Year Term)
Tracy Peter, Re-Appoint 2025
Next Scheduled Meeting Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Regular Session
Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (1) Legal actions, causes of
action, litigation, or confidential attorney/client
communication
Pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (2) Real Estate Negotiations
Pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (3) Personnel
Adjourn
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Stephen Wright steve.wright@cityofodessamo.com (816) 918-6634
Ward 1 Alderwoman Mickey Starr mickey.starr@cityofodessa.com (816) 260-8448
Ward 1 Alderwoman Karla Polson karla.polson@cityofodessamo.com (816) 739-2224
Ward 2 Alderwoman Donna Ehlert donna.ehlert@cityofodessamo.com (816) 263-9559
Ward 2 Alderman Bryan Barner bryan.barner@cityofodessamo.com (816) 985-0361
Ward 3 Alderman Bob Carey bob.carey@cityofodessamo.com (805) 320-4877
Ward 3 Alderman Shawn Cramer shawn.cramer@cityofodessamo.com (816) 522-3827
Posted April 21, 2023
City Hall & City Website
Emailed to The Odessan
Karen Findora, City Clerk
PO Box 128 ∙ 125 S Second ∙ Odessa, MO 64076
Email | Phone: (816) 230-5577 | Fax: (816) 633-4985 | www.cityofodessa.com
City of Odessa, Missouri
Board of Aldermen
Odessa Community Building | 601 W. Main Street
Regular Meeting ~ April 10, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
Media Link
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Stephen Wright called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and led in the pledge of
allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Karen Findora, City Clerk called the roll and confirmed a quorum.
Mayor Stephen Wright Present Alderman Steve Lockhart Present
Alderman Mike Stevens Present Alderwoman Donna Ehlert Present
Alderman Bryan Barner Present Alderwoman Mickey Starr Present
Alderman Shawn Cramer Present
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Shawna Davis, City Administrator/Finance Kenny Snider, Wastewater
Karen Findora, City Clerk Troy Woutzke, Electric
Josh Thompson, Police Chief Darrin Lamb, Streets
Joe Lauber, Lauber Municipal Law, LLC
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
Hannah Spaar, Odessan Karla Polson, Resident
Matt Kohly, Socket Telecommunications
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes
• March 27, 2023 – Regular Session
Motion was made by Alderwoman Ehlert, seconded by Alderman Cramer, to approve the
March 27, 2023 regular meeting minutes as submitted. Motion carried 6-0
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Wright reminded everyone to sign up for the City Officials Training, hosted by
Lauber Law. Mayor Wright thanked Ron Finn for designing and installing a new sign for
the Odessa Reservoir.
ALDERMEN REPORTS
• Alderman Barner thanked everyone who came out to vote.
• Alderman Lockhart – No report
• Alderwoman Ehlert – No report
• Alderman Cramer stated that he is in need of a new trash bin. Staff informed him
to call City Hall and they will put him on the missed list. New trash bins are currently
being distributed to all residents, and residents are asked to place their old bins at
the curb for pick up. If they don’t receive a new bin, residents can call City Hall at
816-230-5577.
• Alderman Stevens – No report
• Alderwoman Starr – No report
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2023-15 - Socket Telecommunications Pole Attachment Agreement
Mayor Wright proposed a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Socket
Telecommunications, LLC Pole Attachment Agreement.
Shawna Davis, City Administrator, stated that Socket will be the first telecommunications
company to attach to cities poles.
Matt Kohly, Socket Telecommunications, LLC stated that they will pay annually for the
attachment fees. It will be monitored by the Electric department. Socket would submit
their engineering plans, and the Electric department would review the plans and sign off
on them. Over-lashing is a crossover of lines, and that is not allowed. That will protect
our infrastructure and theirs. The permit process will go through the cities Community
Development Coordinator. Alderman Lockhart asked what benefits will Socket provide
the residents of Odessa. Mr. Kohly, stated that this will provide the residents another
option for internet. Socket will pay the usage fees for the poles, and pay the license fees
as well. Cost will start at $70.00 for one-hundred mega-gig symmetric service, and $125
for one-gig symmetric service, and for $25 more all fees included, you can add phone
service. There are no other hidden fees associated, these are flat fees. Socket hasn’t
raised their fees since 2011. Mr. Kohly, thanked staff for all of their time and effort putting
the agreement together.
Motion was made by Alderwoman Ehlert, to approve Resolution 2023-15 Socket
Telecommunications, LLC Pole Attachment Agreement, seconded by Alderman Cramer.
Motion carried 6-0.
Resolution 2023-16 - Comcast Business Internet Service Order Agreement
Mayor Wright read the proposed Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to enter
into a Comcast Business Internet Service Order Agreement between the City of Odessa
and Comcast Business Internet Service.
Shawna Davis, City Administrator stated that Comcast has stated that in order for them
to install internet at the new City Hall, the City had to abandoned the current contract and
enter into a new two (2) year contract at a higher rate. Ms. Davis did increase the speed
due to the need at the new building.
Motion was made by Alderman Cramer, to approve Resolution 2023-16 Comcast
Business Internet Service Order Agreement, seconded by Alderwoman Ehlert.
Motion carried 6-0.
Special Meeting Date: Thursday, April 13, at 6:00 p.m. staff has requested a special
meeting due to the delay of getting the results for the General Election.
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, April 24, at 7:00 p.m.
Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the Board of Alderman, motion was made
by Alderman Ehlert, seconded by Alderman Barner, to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Motion carried 6-0.
Approved: CITY OF ODESSA
_______________________ ________________________________
Stephen L. Wright, Mayor
ATTEST
_______________________
Karen Findora, City Clerk
City of Odessa, Missouri
Board of Aldermen
Odessa Community Building | 601 W. Main Street
Special Election Meeting ~ April 13 | 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
Media Link
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Stephen Wright called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and led in the pledge of
allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Karen Findora, City Clerk called the roll and confirmed a quorum.
Mayor Stephen Wright Present Alderman Steve Lockhart Present
Alderman Mike Stevens Present Alderwoman Donna Ehlert Present
Alderman Bryan Barner Present Alderwoman Mickey Starr Present
Alderman Shawn Cramer Present
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Shawna Davis, City Administrator/Finance Kenny Snider, Wastewater
Karen Findora, City Clerk Darrin Lamb, Streets
Josh Thompson, Police Chief
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
Hannah Spaar, Odessan Mallory, Chiesa-Cullum
Ross Polson, Resident Raegan Clemens
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of City Treasurer / Finance Director
Mayor Wright requested a motion on the appointment of Mallory Chiesa-Cullum as City
Treasurer / Finance Director for the City of Odessa.
Motion was made by Alderwoman Ehlert, to approve the appointment of the Bill No. 2023-
10 first reading, seconded by Alderman Barner.
Motion carried 6-0.
Bill No. 2023-10 (1 reading) – General Municipal Election Question Results
st
Mayor Wright read the proposed Ordinance accepting the results of the April 4, 2023,
General Municipal Election for Question 1, as provided by the Lafayette County Clerk,
“Shall the City of Odessa, Missouri, impose a City Sales Tax of three percent (3%) on the
sale of adult use marijuana sold at retail”
Motion was made by Alderman Barner, to approve Bill No. 2023-10 first reading,
seconded by Alderman Lockhart.
Motion carried 6-0.
Bill No. 2023-10 (2 reading) – General Municipal Election Question Results
nd
Mayor Wright read the proposed Ordinance accepting the results of the April 4, 2023,
General Municipal Election for Question 1, as provided by the Lafayette County Clerk,
“Shall the City of Odessa, Missouri, impose a City Sales Tax of three percent (3%) on the
sale of adult use marijuana sold at retail”
Motion was made by Alderwoman Ehlert, to approve second reading of Bill No. 2023-10,
seconded by Alderman Cramer.
Roll call vote as follows:
Alderman Cramer yes Alderwoman Ehlert yes
Alderman Lockhart yes Alderman Stevens yes
Alderwoman Starr yes Alderman Barner yes
Motion carried 6-0.
Bill No. 2023-10 became Ordinance No. 3096
Bill No. 2023-11 (1 reading) – General Municipal Election Candidate Results
st
Mayor Wright read the proposed Ordinance accepting the results of the April 4, 2023,
General Municipal Election as provided by the Lafayette County Clerk.
Motion was made by Alderman Lockhart, to approve Bill No. 2023-11 first reading,
seconded by Alderman Barner.
Motion carried 6-0.
Bill No. 2023-11 (2nd reading) – General Municipal Election Candidate Results
Mayor Wright read the proposed Ordinance accepting the results of the April 4, 2023,
General Municipal Election as provided by the Lafayette County Clerk.
Motion was made by Alderman Cramer to approve second reading of Bill No. 2023-11,
seconded by Alderwoman Ehlert.
Roll call vote as follows:
Alderman Cramer yes Alderwoman Ehlert yes
Alderman Lockhart yes Alderman Stevens yes
Alderwoman Starr yes Alderman Barner yes
Motion carried 6-0.
Bill No. 2023-11 became Ordinance No. 3097
Recognition of Out-Going Aldermen
Mayor Wright presented Alderman Mike Stevens and Alderman Steve Lockhart with a
plaque thanking them for their dedication and service to the City of Odessa.
Adjourn Sine Die 6:08 p.m.
The Oath of Office was presented to the newly elected officials.
Alderwoman Karla Polson, Wart 1; Alderman Bryan Barner, Ward 2; and Alderman Bob
Carey, Ward 3.
ROLL CALL 6:11 p.m.
Karen Findora, City Clerk called the roll and confirmed a quorum.
Mayor Stephen Wright Present Alderwoman Karla Polson Present
Alderman Bob Carey Present Alderwoman Donna Ehlert Present
Alderman Bryan Barner Present Alderwoman Mickey Starr Present
Alderman Shawn Cramer Present
Motion of Approval – Acting President of the Board of Alderman
Motion was made by Alderwoman Ehlert, seconded by Alderwoman, to approve
Alderman Barner as Acting President of the Board of Alderman for a term of one (1) year.
Motion carried 6-0.
Motion of Approval – Auditing Committee
Mayor Wright appointed Alderwoman Polson Ward 1, Alderwoman Ehlert Ward 2, and
Alderman Carey Ward 3, to serve on the Auditing Committee for a term of one (1) year.
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, April 24, at 7:00 p.m.
Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the Board of Alderman, motion was made
by Alderman Barner, seconded by Alderman Cramer, to adjourn the meeting at 6:15
p.m. Motion carried 6-0.
Approved: CITY OF ODESSA
_______________________ ________________________________
Stephen L. Wright, Mayor
ATTEST
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Karen Findora, City Clerk
4/13/2023
Proclamation
54th ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
April 30 - May 6, 2023
Whereas, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital
part of local government exists throughout the world, and
Whereas, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public
servants, and
Whereas, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link
between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other
levels, and
Whereas, Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their
neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all.
Whereas, The Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on
functions of local government and community.
Whereas, Professional Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the
administration of the affairs of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk through
participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings
of their state, provincial, county and international professional organizations.
Whereas, It is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office
of the Professional Municipal Clerk.
Now, Therefore, I, Stephen Wright, Mayor of the City of Odessa, Missouri, do
recognize the week of April 30 through May 6, 2023, as Professional Municipal Clerks
Week, and further extend appreciation to our Professional Municipal Clerk, Karen
Findora, and to all Professional Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform
and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
Dated this 24th day of April, 2023
Attest:_______________________
________________________________
Stephen Wright, Mayor
PUBLIC NOTICE
VACATION
“Russell’s Fourth Addition 15’ Alley”
310 S First Street, Odessa, MO
Corner of South First Street & Dryden
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning & Zoning Commission
of the City of Odessa on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Dyer Park Community
Building located at 601 W Main Street, Odessa, Mo for the purpose of hearing interested parties
and citizens on a request by the applicant, The City of Odessa Municipal Corporation, property
owner, to vacate a fifteen (15) foot wide alley lying within said Block 1 of Russell’s Fourth
Addition running south to north. Interested parties may view the application materials on file by
contacting the Community Development Department via email at
christi.dickey@cityofodessamo.com or at City Hall at 125 S 2nd Street, Odessa, MO. The site is
legally described as follows:
AN ALLEY FIFTEEN (15) FEET WIDE AS SHOWN IN BLOCK 1 OF RUSSELL’S FOURTH
ADDITION, RECORDED IN THE PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 1, LOCATED IN THE WEST HALF
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 48 NORTH, RANGE 28
WEST, ODESSA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI, BEING BETWEEN THE LOTS
DESCRIBED BY THE WARRENTY DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 2009DR0946 AND
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL OF THE FIFTEEN (15) FOOT WIDE ALLEY LYING WITHIN SAID BLOCK 1 OF
RUSSELL’S FOURTH ADDITION RUNNING SOUTH TO NORTH, BEING 650 FEET MORE
OR LESS IN LENGTH AND CONTAINING 9.750 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
CITY OF ODESSA
Planning & Zoning Commission
By: Christi Dickey, Community Development Coordinator
The Board of Alderman of the City of Odessa will also hold a public hearing on the above noted
Vacation on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Dyer Park Community Building located at
610 W Main Street, Odessa to consider the application and the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
CITY OF ODESSA
Board of Alderman
PUBLISH: Thursday, April 6, 2023
E-MAIL TO THE ODESSAN: spaar@iland.net
03/30/2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Odessa Code of Ordinances Text Amendment
Zoning Uses Permitted in I2 – General Industrial District
An Ordinance amending various Sections of 50-394, Division 14, Chapter 50, Code of
Ordinances of the City of Odessa to amend and adopt Uses Permitted in General Industrial
District (I2). Striking Sec. 50-394 (5d.) and inserting Sec. 50-394 (2g.) “Cement, lime,
gypsum or plaster of paris manufacture.
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of
the City of Odessa on Monday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Dyer Park Community
Building at 601 W Main Street for the purpose of hearing interested parties and citizens on
a request by the applicant, City of Odessa, for the approval of the Code of Ordinances Text
Amendments as referenced above. Interested parties may view the application materials on
file by contacting the Community Development Department via email at
christi.dickey@cityofodessamo.com or at City Hall at 125 S 2nd Street, Odessa, MO.
CITY OF ODESSA
Planning Commission
The Board of Alderman of the City of Odessa will also hold a public hearing on the above
noted Code of Ordinances Text Amendment on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at
Dyer Park Community Building to consider the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
CITY OF ODESSA
Board of Alderman
PUBLISH: Thursday, April 6, 2023
E-MAIL TO THE ODESSAN: spaar@iland.net
03/30/2023
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This form must be submitted to the City: Clerk's Office prior to the beginning of the
Regular Alderman Meeting in order to speak at that evening's meeting.
fhe Odessa Board of Alderman meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of e�ch month at 7:00 p.m. at the Odessa Community
3uilding located at 601 W Main Street, Odessa, MO.
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1ropped off at City Hall located at 125 S Second Street by 5 :00 pJm. on the Wednesday prior to the date which you
;vant to speak at. Any documents you wish to provide to the Aldermen during Public Comment must be submitted
;vith this form.
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Jodium and state your full name and address.
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BOARD OF ALDERMEN ACTION REPORT
ISSUE: Vacate an existing fifteen (15) foot wide alley lying within said Block 1 of Russell’s
Fourth Addition running south to north.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion/Second to approve an Ordinance to vacate a fifteen (15) foot
wide Alley of Russell’s Fourth Addition.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission met on Thursday, April 20, 2023, to review and discuss the proposed
vacation of an fifteen (15) foot wide alley running south to north of the Russell’s Fourth Addition
subdivision, in Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri.
The City of Odessa, owner is requesting to vacate the fifteen (15) foot wide alley, so that the
property can be re-plated and sold.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None
ATTACHMENTS: Bill No 2023-12
Affidavit of Publication
Planning Commission Agenda Packet
PREPARED BY: ______ DATED: April 24, 2023
Karen Findora, City Clerk
Bill No. 2023-12 Ordinance No. 3098
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN EXISTING FIFTEEN (15) FOOT WIDE ALLEY LYING
WITHIN SAID BLOCK 1 OF RUSSELL’S FOURTH ADDITION RUNNING SOUTH TO NORTH,
IN ODESSA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI
WHEREAS, the plat of Russell’s Fourth Addition subdivision, approved and accepted on
August 17, 1883, contains an alley that runs south to north through said subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting to vacate the alley, so that the said subdivision can be
sold and replated; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to vacate said alley that runs south to north
of Russell’s Fourth Addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN OF THE CITY
OF ODESSA, MISSOURI, as follows:
Section 1. The Board of Aldermen of the City of Odessa hereby deems it expedient and
necessary that the alley dedicated and taken from the plat of the Russell’s Fourth
Addition subdivision, be vacated.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
Section 3. That the City shall record with the Lafayette County Recorder an instrument
evidencing the vacation of the alley that runs south to north of the Russell’s Fourth
Addition Subdivision and transfer to the property owner(s).
Section 4. All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. That the City Clerk is authorized by this ordinance to correct any scrivener’s errors
identified within this Ordinance.
PASSED by the Board of Alderman of the City of Odessa, Missouri, and approved by the
Mayor of Odessa, this 24th day of April 2023.
CITY OF ODESSA
_____________________________
Stephen Wright, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Karen Findora, City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
VACATION
“Russell’s Fourth Addition 15’ Alley”
310 S First Street, Odessa, MO
Corner of South First Street & Dryden
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning & Zoning Commission
of the City of Odessa on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Dyer Park Community
Building located at 601 W Main Street, Odessa, Mo for the purpose of hearing interested parties
and citizens on a request by the applicant, The City of Odessa Municipal Corporation, property
owner, to vacate a fifteen (15) foot wide alley lying within said Block 1 of Russell’s Fourth
Addition running south to north. Interested parties may view the application materials on file by
contacting the Community Development Department via email at
christi.dickey@cityofodessamo.com or at City Hall at 125 S 2nd Street, Odessa, MO. The site is
legally described as follows:
AN ALLEY FIFTEEN (15) FEET WIDE AS SHOWN IN BLOCK 1 OF RUSSELL’S FOURTH
ADDITION, RECORDED IN THE PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 1, LOCATED IN THE WEST HALF
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 48 NORTH, RANGE 28
WEST, ODESSA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI, BEING BETWEEN THE LOTS
DESCRIBED BY THE WARRENTY DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 2009DR0946 AND
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL OF THE FIFTEEN (15) FOOT WIDE ALLEY LYING WITHIN SAID BLOCK 1 OF
RUSSELL’S FOURTH ADDITION RUNNING SOUTH TO NORTH, BEING 650 FEET MORE
OR LESS IN LENGTH AND CONTAINING 9.750 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS.
CITY OF ODESSA
Planning & Zoning Commission
By: Christi Dickey, Community Development Coordinator
The Board of Alderman of the City of Odessa will also hold a public hearing on the above noted
Vacation on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Dyer Park Community Building located at
610 W Main Street, Odessa to consider the application and the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
CITY OF ODESSA
Board of Alderman
PUBLISH: Thursday, April 6, 2023
E-MAIL TO THE ODESSAN: spaar@iland.net
03/30/2023
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BOARD OF ALDERMEN ACTION REPORT
ISSUE: Text Amendment for General Industrial District (I2) Uses Permitted.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion/Second to approve an Ordinance amending Zoning Uses
Permitted in General Industrial Districts (I2)
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission met on Thursday, April 20, 2023, to review and discuss the proposed
amendments to the permitted uses for the General Industrial District. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the Text Amendment.
Strike: Sec. 50-394.(5d.) – Uses permitted. “Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris
manufacture.
Insert: Sec. 50-394.(2g.) – Uses permitted. “Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris
manufacture.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None
ATTACHMENTS: Bill No 2023-13
Affidavit of Publication
Planning Commission Agenda Packet
PREPARED BY: ______ DATED: April 24, 2023
Karen Findora, City Clerk
BILL NO. 2023-00 ORDINANCE NO: ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI AMENDING CERTAIN
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 50 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
ODESSA, MISSOURI RELATING TO PERMITTED USES IN THE I-2 GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City initiated its application to amend certain sections in Chapter 50, Zoning
Regulations to address for clarification and address changes in the law (“Text Amendment
Application”); and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission (“Commission”) held a
public hearing and all those interested and wishing to testify were given the opportunity; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, the Commission recommended approval of certain changes of
Chapter 50, Zoning Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen reviewed the exhibits and other information submitted to
the Commission, and held a public hearing all interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen wishes to amend Chapter 50, Zoning Regulations to reflect
the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 50-394 of the Code of Ordinances of City of Odessa, Missouri is here
by amended as follows:
Sec. 50-394. - Uses permitted.
Property and buildings in an I-2 General Industrial District shall be used for the following
purposes:
(1) Any use permitted in the I-1 Light Industrial District.
(2) Any of the following uses:
a. Building material sales yard and lumber yard, including the sale of rock, sand, gravel
and the like as an incidental part of the main business but not including a concrete
batch plant or a transit mix plant.
b. Contractor's equipment storage yard or plant or rental of equipment commonly used by
contractors.
c. Freighting or trucking yard terminal.
d. Oilfield equipment storage yard.
e. Public utility service yard or electrical receiving or transforming station.
f. Sale barn.
g. Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacture.
(3) The following uses when conducted within a completely enclosed building:
a. The manufacturer, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of such products
as bakery goods, candy, cosmetics, dairy products, drugs, perfumes, pharmaceuticals,
perfumed toilet soap, toiletries and food products.
b. The manufacturer, compounding, assembling or treatment of articles or merchandise
from the following previously prepared materials: bone, cellophane, canvas, cloth, cork,
feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, paper, plastics, precious or semi-
precious metals or stone, shell, textiles, tobacco, wood, yarn and paint not employing a
boiling process.
c. The manufacture of pottery and figurines or other similar ceramic products, using only
previously pulverized clay and kilns fired only by electricity or gas.
d. The manufacture and maintenance of electric and neon signs, commercial advertising
structures, light sheet metal products, including heating and ventilating ducts and
equipment, cornices, eaves and the like.
e. Manufacture of musical instruments, toys, novelties and rubber and metal stamps.
f. Automobile assembling, painting, upholstering, rebuilding, reconditioning, body and
fender works, truck repairing and over-hauling, tire retreading or recapping and battery
manufacturing.
g. Blacksmith shop and machine shop, excluding punch presses over 20 tons rated
capacity, drop hammers and automatic screw machines.
h. Foundry casting lightweight nonferrous metal not causing noxious fumes or odors.
i. Assembly of electrical appliances, electronic instruments and devices, radios and
phonographs, including the manufacture of small parts only, such as coils, condensers,
transformers, crystal holders and the like.
(4) Buildings, structures and uses accessory and customarily incidental to any of the above
uses. The uses permitted under this section shall be conducted in such a manner that no
noxious odor, fumes or dust will be emitted beyond the property line of the lot on which the
use is located.
(5) The following uses may be permitted on review by the city planning and zoning
commission:
a. Acid manufacture.
b. Automobile salvage or junk yard.
c. Building materials salvage yard.
d. Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacture.
e. Explosives, manufacture or wholesale storage.
f. Gas manufacture.
g. Junk or salvage yard of any kind.
h. Petroleum or its products, refining of.
i. Scrap metal storage yard.
j. Wholesale or bulk storage of gasoline, propane or butane or other petroleum products.
k. Any use not otherwise permitted in this division.
l. Military and consumer ammunition, arms, and components manufacturing, distribution,
and related integrated uses.
m. Agricultural Chemicals, manufacture or wholesale storage.
Retail sales are permitted only when incidental and accessory to a permitted principal use in
accordance with this section.
Section 2. That Section 50-394 of the Code of Ordinances of City of Odessa, Missouri is here
by amended:
Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any provision hereof is declared
invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of this ordinance.
Section 4. All ordinances conflicting in whole or in part with the provisions of this Ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the
Board of Aldermen and approval by the Mayor.
READ TWICE and passed by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Odessa, Missouri, and
approved by the Mayor of Odessa this 24th day of April, 2023.
(SEAL)
____________________________________
Stephen L. Wright, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________________________ ____________________________________
Karen Findora, City Clerk Stephen L. Wright, Mayor
PUBLIC NOTICE
Odessa Code of Ordinances Text Amendment
Zoning Uses Permitted in I2 – General Industrial District
An Ordinance amending various Sections of 50-394, Division 14, Chapter 50, Code of
Ordinances of the City of Odessa to amend and adopt Uses Permitted in General Industrial
District (I2). Striking Sec. 50-394 (5d.) and inserting Sec. 50-394 (2g.) “Cement, lime,
gypsum or plaster of paris manufacture.
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of
the City of Odessa on Monday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Dyer Park Community
Building at 601 W Main Street for the purpose of hearing interested parties and citizens on
a request by the applicant, City of Odessa, for the approval of the Code of Ordinances Text
Amendments as referenced above. Interested parties may view the application materials on
file by contacting the Community Development Department via email at
christi.dickey@cityofodessamo.com or at City Hall at 125 S 2nd Street, Odessa, MO.
CITY OF ODESSA
Planning Commission
The Board of Alderman of the City of Odessa will also hold a public hearing on the above
noted Code of Ordinances Text Amendment on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at
Dyer Park Community Building to consider the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
CITY OF ODESSA
Board of Alderman
PUBLISH: Thursday, April 6, 2023
E-MAIL TO THE ODESSAN: spaar@iland.net
03/30/2023
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
VOLUNTEER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM
Thank you for your interest in serving on one of the City’s volunteer boards or commissions. If there is not enough
space, feel free to attach a resume when submitting the application.
Name: William E. Hunt Email: dandbhunt@comcast.net
Address: 800 Opera House Lane Odessa, MO. 64076 Phone: 816-269-3704
A minimum of one year of residency in Odessa is required to be eligible for most boards/commissions.
Yes, I have been a resident of Odessa for at least one year.
I will be an Odessa resident for one year on the following date:
No, I am not an Odessa resident.
I have a business located in Odessa:
Education
High School Undergraduate College Degree Advanced College Degree
Other
Current Employment
Business Retired and working parttime in a grocery store. Position
Address
Civic and Volunteer Experience
Why do you want to serve on the board/commission you have selected?
To see the town grow in a proper manner.
What knowledge or skills do you possess that will assist you in serving on the board/commission?
Having the knowledge of owning two past businesses,
Please provide any business or property interests which may cause a conflict of interest should you be
appointed to this board/commission:
Are you related to any current member of the Board of Aldermen? Yes ■ No
Please indicate all boards/commissions for which you’d like to be considered:
Park Board
3-year term
Planning and Zoning Commission
4-year term
Board of Zoning Adjustments
5-year term
Board of Appeals
2-year term
I would be interested in serving on a City board established to address the following topic(s):
Assist in planning the development of the city and enforcing current zoning regulations established.
The information on this application is true and correct.
03/24/2023
Signature Date
Submit application form to:
City Hall: 125 S. Second Street, Odessa MO 64076
Mail: P.O. Box 128, Odessa, MO 64076
Email: Karen Findora, City Clerk
Questions? Call 816-230-5577 Ext. 6
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