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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Property at 4930 State Road HH Voluntarily Annexed into City Limits
The council considered Bill 1787, an ordinance for the voluntary annexation of property located at 4930 State Road HH into the city limits of Fulton. Councilman Washington presented the bill, and a motion was made to move it for a third reading. Following the third reading, a roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed, incorporating the territory into the city. The annexation aims to bring the property within the city's corporate limits.
Route 54 Bridge Rehabilitation Agreement Approved, Incorporating City Aesthetics
The council discussed Bill 1788, concerning bridge rehabilitation over Route 54. This ordinance authorizes the mayor to execute an agreement with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (MoDOT) for work on city right-of-way and the Route F bridge over Route 54. The agreement includes aesthetic components, such as embossing the city of Fulton's name on the bridge. While a firm timeline is not yet available, MoDOT is preparing to go out to bid. A request was made to see conceptual drawings of the rehabilitation, with assurances to discuss this with MoDOT. The bill moved through readings and was approved.
City Council Approves New 48/96 Work Schedule for Firefighters
The council approved Resolution 3613-26, an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the City of Fulton and IAFF Local 2945 (Fulton Professional Firefighters). This amendment incorporates a 48/96 work schedule for firefighters. The city administrator and union president expressed gratitude for the professional and collaborative negotiation process, highlighting that past strained relations between the city and the union are now in the past. The 48/96 schedule is expected to improve firefighter wellness, increase family time, and enhance morale, benefiting both the firefighters and the community by ensuring continued high-level service.
FY25 Budget Amendment Approved Following Annual Audit Acceptance
The council considered Bill 1789, a fiscal year 2025 budget amendment. This ordinance authorizes amendments to the city budget as outlined in Article 8 of the city charter concerning financial procedures and transfer of appropriations. The amendment is a technical adjustment to align the budget with actual expenditures from the previous year, following the acceptance of the annual audit. The bill moved through second and third readings and was approved.
Rezoning Proposal for Bill 1783 Fails Amidst Concerns of 'Island' Zoning
The council discussed Bill 1783, which proposed rezoning a property from R1 (single-family residential) to R2 (higher-density residential). Councilwoman Railton expressed concerns about creating an 'island' zone that did not align with the surrounding single-family homes and stated her intention to vote against it. Councilman West also noted concerns about spot zoning and the creation of an island. Councilman Combes found the proposal conflicting, balancing the need for more housing with respecting existing neighborhoods, and mentioned conflicting advice from planning and zoning trainings regarding spot zoning. The property owner, Fiber Corp LLC, requested the rezoning. Ultimately, the motion to move the bill for a second reading failed with a vote of four 'no's.
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