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The fire department reported one firefighter resignation (accepting a position with another protection district) and noted three applicants for the vacancy; staff said one applicant already accepted another offer and two candidates will be interviewed. Fire personnel also assisted other agencies with planning and logistics for a line‑of‑duty funeral held in the region, and staff praised their participation.

Fire leadership told the board the department currently reports incidents using the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), a system that dates to 1976 and has not been substantially updated in many years. Missouri is among the first states switching to a new national reporting program; the department expects to transition in August and anticipates clearer, more informative reports on call types.

The police report said July 4 was relatively quiet but noted an 18‑year‑old was issued a summons for fireworks after officers responded to Branca Park. The police chief also described department training and qualifications on new 9mm handguns equipped with red‑dot sights; the department’s average qualification score was 96 percent and four officers scored a perfect qualification.

No formal personnel actions were taken during the meeting; staffing changes reported were informational and recruitment is ongoing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting 07/08/25","oneSentenceSummary","Fire department reported a resignation and mutual‑aid support for a fallen firefighter’s funeral; the department will switch to a new national incident reporting system in August. Police reported a fireworks summons on July 4 and high qualification scores on new 9mm firearms with red‑dot sights.","taxTitle","Shrewsbury, St. Louis County, Missouri","taxId",72949,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6136979,"Board hears finance updates; first reading held for revision to finance director responsibilities",503,300000,803000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5604723-1b0c44516caf501af9e6ef4f456d88fd&start=300&end=803","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5604723-1b0c44516caf501af9e6ef4f456d88fd/thumbnail_300000.jpg","/articles/6136979/Shrewsbury/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Board-hears-finance-updates-first-reading-held-for-revision-to-finance-director-responsibilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6136979-6fa261d581e4745d7d8f81dcf4f235d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949885&Signature=cISsZH1fuIrfQwj22douP3UYVwDBDOZS3PYSTthnmEcJNCo~pIlZSRqlGb9XHEpMM0WugQffKcKwqtZKnQclNxegolH9dVQMNHu2eCSIlHFdk~OEBB-pCmVDzOVB0E1cIBJjkZlVWOri1Hbjy5f1w3eYDb1tvOzuwQJwrxzP5gV3uYOEwagaUftQcrqIjDyW~3rpecdhIvORvW3YPEFvz8ztf71m5od2pApzVWLMhElzLCHLfQSRiwQjd1i8cg-ABRGSR-tOHTOtAZsmGEwO4ETiV1rL4UdXkFS8v~OnRu~6ZPJtY5HuTyw8d3Rs1xQdb6J2zJY6KkaHa~T7dknq3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board heard a finance briefing and held the first reading of an ordinance to revise Chapter 130 of the Shrewsbury Municipal Code related to responsibilities of the city director of finance.

A staff presenter introduced the ordinance for its first reading; the board made a motion and recorded the first reading. No final action was taken; the ordinance will return for subsequent readings as required.

Finance staff said the annual audit is scheduled with on‑site work the week of July 21. Staff reported investment and bank account operations yielded about $1,500 in interest over a five‑day window in June and said the process will continue to be monitored for budget effects.

On budget preparation, staff described an effort to simplify the city’s 100‑plus page budget document to make key figures clearer for elected officials and the public. Staff also said liability insurance rates are expected in the coming weeks ahead of an August 1 renewal and that a meeting with their workers’ compensation carrier has been scheduled to review applicable discounts.

The board did not vote on budget or insurance items during the meeting; these were reported as operational updates.","The board held first reading on an ordinance to revise Chapter 130 of the Shrewsbury Municipal Code concerning the city director of finance and received operational updates on the upcoming financial audit, recent bank interest, budget simplification work and insurance renewals.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6136984,"Shrewsbury proclaims July Parks and Recreation Month; officials discuss storm tree loss, pool pump and aquatics tours",1016,76000,1092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5604723-1b0c44516caf501af9e6ef4f456d88fd&start=76&end=1092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5604723-1b0c44516caf501af9e6ef4f456d88fd/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/6136984/Shrewsbury/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Shrewsbury-proclaims-July-Parks-and-Recreation-Month-officials-discuss-storm-tree-loss-pool-pump-and-aquatics-tours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6136984-c4ef60d803fc68e4da7fb1a6440a5544/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949885&Signature=ToximQ5PU5ciKn-XfFV~Dscx30lCt~eF6MRBdFkrJH0~21GNmachqa3bUSn6DX2413qvu-2kjEDBdi2Wlb~9~-aXrbPDpB9839h-u9HLYHzh7br4KWDuHvG5vk8t-R5thLWLVhL4sBGq9ipj-3xV-km7B4sUga5nE9OCrDIz2-A1It-iZkhYt6C11bIplHdT44qvckM-Q2xiBYU2FMz08aS1J8c0-Z~sfv7lNpJ3-9hLyFhTnnI6dWBr10gLan0wSLOIeuAg7qBxDau6FrXE9zEk6H8p0X19SfRZr-MiGM43aFUS-L2hMpwy5vD8f06ms5EcZfKneKiMK0oRbZxB~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Mike Travalli read a proclamation at the board meeting declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month in Shrewsbury and highlighted parks’ role in public health and community life.

Parks staff reported significant storm damage from the June 27 storm that downed several trees and damaged two ballfield fences; crews cleared debris and made the parks safe. Staff said several ash trees that were dead or diseased were removed and that replacements will be planted in the fall. “We did lose several trees in the storm that we had on June 27,” a parks representative said.

Parks staff also reported an equipment issue at the municipal pool: one of two pumps serving the lazy river failed. Staff said they are gathering cost information and do not intend to recommend a replacement during the current season. “Even when we get that price, I will not be making a recommendation to replace that this year,” a parks representative told the board.

The Aquatic Exploration Committee reported it toured Webster Groves’ new aquatic center and plans another tour July 16 in Washington, Missouri, at 3 p.m. Committee members said gathered information will be shared with the board after tours are complete. Separately, staff said there is “still no word from MSD” on the submitted proposal for sports‑court work; the grant must be completed within two years and staff expects the work will likely be pushed to next spring.

Several residents during public comment urged the city to continue outreach and transparency on parks matters. One resident praised the city’s tree pickup after the storm and another requested that Parks and Recreation meetings be made available via Zoom.

Staff noted the department will plan fall plantings to replace trees removed for safety and disease, and will report back with cost estimates on pool repairs and timeline changes for the MSD grant if and when MSD responds.","Mayor Mike Travalli read a proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month. Parks staff and committee members reported storm damage to trees and ballfield fences, removal of diseased ash trees with fall replanting planned, a failed lazy‑river pump, and ongoing aquatic center tours and grant work for sports courts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":91,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":94,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6136988,"Board approves special-use permit for childcare facility at 7745 Watson Road",209,285000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5604723-1b0c44516caf501af9e6ef4f456d88fd&start=76&end=285","/articles/6136988/Shrewsbury/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Board-approves-special-use-permit-for-childcare-facility-at-7745-Watson-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6136988-e6797ba5e72a1e79d23af2fb61dcfca8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949885&Signature=bfvRHUbiY7aOfcUNh9Ccgz4qmf9JlwI61smqAj4IArb4dQwm8x8J8g~n6kUnH~o14snEptIbd4fs1TT69lbo6hwES3YXLp811SixR9PDjBcQtgFpXrj1g0m8KqaVwicShCA4zLi8srT2d0IW1lIMRKSLLHl1qdRXNev7Lp3wm0-vnweYeLk74VEpa1PAfh0TxJiCqdsocFdSQnFGnUMreZvi3hubaf2Yc5yjRG-rnR1Ngz945CzETNdr2aDz38imBh6D9kGi~x~qeVzL9xZWio3IIy27MU~cBuXAqjWOqFK39erVYM7Kjw3I6UWG3pFHWIS6CPtzdmb6xuKNiKDpxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen on a recorded roll call approved an ordinance granting a special‑use permit for a childcare facility at 7745 Watson Road.

The measure, presented as bill number 4049 at the board's meeting, cleared second reading and was moved to final passage. After a roll call, the mayor announced the motion had passed and the ordinance became number 4028.

The ordinance record identifies the applicant as Blocko Development LLC and describes the project as the construction and operation of a community childcare/daycare facility at 7745 Watson Road. The board conducted the required readings and took a formal vote; the meeting transcript records aldermen voting “aye” and the mayor declaring the motion passed.

No amendments or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes. The board did not discuss substantive operational or licensing details for the proposed facility during the recorded vote; staff and aldermen offered no further public deliberation on hours, capacity, or age ranges at the time of passage.

A final passage vote was taken by roll call; the meeting record shows the mayor asking Katie to call the roll and multiple aldermen responding in the affirmative. The motion passed and the ordinance was assigned number 4028.

The board moved on to other business after adopting the ordinance.","The Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen voted to adopt an ordinance granting a special‑use permit for a childcare facility at 7745 Watson Road; the measure passed on a roll call after the second reading and final passage vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Fire and police chiefs report staffing changes, mutual‑aid funeral support and new police firearms qualifications

Board hears finance updates; first reading held for revision to finance director responsibilities

Shrewsbury proclaims July Parks and Recreation Month; officials discuss storm tree loss, pool pump and aquatics tours

Board approves special-use permit for childcare facility at 7745 Watson Road