CITY OF RIVER BLUFF
MAYOR-COMMISSION BOARD
MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 2026
The Mayor-Commission Board for the City of River Bluff met on March 24, 2026 at Goodness Grows
Cooperative at 7:30 PM.
Residents: Marsha and John Hicks, Ben Lancaster
Board members Present: Mayor Dillon, Paulette Bryant, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer, Lee
Stanley
Board members absent: None.
Appointed Official: Katie Buhts, Clerk.
Questions/Comments from Residents
Marsha and John Hicks were unable to attend the February meeting to hear the recap of the County
meeting that took place to discuss the widening of US-42. The board members were able to provide a
brief summary of the history of this project and the proposed timeline for utility work in 2027 and milling
to begin in 2028.
Minutes of the February 24, 2026 Accepted as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report Katie Buhts provided a brief summary of the current financial reports. These were
accepted as presented.
At this time, the City is trending ahead for projected Insurance Surcharge income for the fiscal year which
is positive. Unfortunately, with the significant ice and snow this winter, the City is faced with the need to
amend the budget ordinance to reflect the additional spending on snow removal. Katie will provide an
amended budget at the April 2026 City meeting in addition to the first reading of the 2026-2027 Budget
and Taxing Ordinances.
Old Business
Community Pride
Lynn Grossman stated that Art Tobe completed the first mow of the spring season today. At this time, no
action is needed. Wave petunias will need to be ordered and planted after Derby.
Drainage
Tom Sheffer presented an overview summary of the pending, small projects along Apple Tree and Cherry
Tree. At this time, no action is needed on these projects.
The board reviewed the current Temple & Temple estimate to complete the culvert replacement at the
intersection of Creekview and River Bluff Road. This estimate will completely remove the existing culvert,
extract the roots causing the significant blockage, and re-asphalt the area where the work will be
completed.
Discussion regarding the scope of the project and the estimate took place.Tom Sheffer made a motion to accept the $6,800 project estimate and complete this project as soon as
possible. Lee Stanley seconded this motion.
The board continued the discussion regarding the expense. Historically, Temple & Temple has come in
under the estimated project cost, and provided savings to the City. Discussion regarding their reliable
work took place.
At the end of the discussion, Mayor Bryan Dillon called for a vote.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer, Lee Stanley, Paulette Bryant
Voting Nay: None.
This motion passed by unanimous vote
New Residents.
Paulette Bryant stated that at this time, the home at 13408 Apple Tree is still uninhabited. The renovation
at 13206 Creekview Road is complete and the home was listed.
Other Old Business
None at this time.
New Business
Accounts Payable
None at this time.
Widening of US-42
Lee Stanley was approached by a resident about a city-wide yard sale. This is not a function of the City,
but the Mayor recommended that Lee encourage the resident to find the date of The Weil Group’s annual
yard sale and coordinate their sale with this event.
Other New Business
None at this time.
There being no further business, Lynn Grossman made a motion to adjourn. Tom Sheffer seconded the
motion.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer, Lee Stanley, Paulette Bryant
Voting Nay: None.
This motion passed by unanimous vote