City of Granby, Missouri

06/03/2020

To clarify for those that are unfamiliar, there are guidelines that the city has to follow and we are doing our best to follow these guidelines.

From RULES FOR MISSOURI FOURTH-CLASS CITIES.

Office vacancies do occur — when no one is elected, when the elected candidate doesn't qualify, when the official dies or relocates, or for whatever reason — and then "the mayor or the person exercising the duties of the mayor" must call a special meeting of the board. The mayor nominates and appoints, with board approval, a replacement to serve until the next municipal election (79.280). If the office of mayor is vacant, any board member may nominate a successor who shall be selected with the consent of a majority of the board and shall serve until the next municipal election. Once the replacement is elected, he or she serves to the end of what would have been the term of the person originally elected to the seat to maintain the rotation. If the vacancy is in an appointive office, the mayor appoints a temporary replacement to serve until a regular board meeting permanently fills the vacancy.
Resignation

Resigning from a city office requires two things: There must be an offer by the official and acceptance by a quorum. Remember, resignation doesn't relieve the official of responsibility until the quorum accepts the resignation. This is how perpetual existence of the city is maintained. Should resignations threaten the quorum, replacement(s) must be appointed before any more resignations are accepted.

06/02/2020

Five new planters have been planted! I can’t wait to see how the others turn out. 🌻🌷🌹

06/01/2020

I just want to encourage everyone to vote tomorrow.

There is some misinformation going around about the tax levy issue on the ballot. I want to clarify that this is NOT A NEW TAX. It is a continuation of a tax that was originally passed in 2002 and is renewed every four years by being placed on the ballot. This tax pays for upkeep of the cemetery. It helps to pay for mowing and w**d eating, fuel to do so and insurance. The average income from this tax is just less than $8700.00 per year; total payroll is $10,00.00 so the general fund pays any difference. The money comes from real estate taxes paid in to Newton County for the City of Granby. There will be no change on your real estate taxes, they will remain the same as far as cemetery tax is concerned. To further clarify, this money does not pay JIm Channel. The funeral homes typically pay Mr. Channel out of monies collected from the families of the deceased. When someone passes away, the family will pay for a cemetery lot and they will pay for opening and closing the grave. That money is collected at City Hall from the funeral homes, not taxes.

Please vote tomorrow, and make an informed vote. If you have any questions about what you've been told, please call us (417) 472-6556. There are several sources out there that are unreliable.

06/01/2020

Vote yes!

06/01/2020

Ok Planter Parents, I have procrastinated long enough. My planters will be done this week. We still have a few Main Street Planters available for adoption (for a $5.00 yearly adoption fee.). They were so beautiful last year. I’m excited to get this years planters full and blooming! Who’s with me???

05/29/2020

City Hall will be open to the public on Monday, June 1. We will continue to follow all guidelines regarding social distancing but look forward to seeing our Granby friends again.

05/28/2020