• Attended the Sustainable Ozarks Partnership meetings and continued to serve as a member.
• MRPC Executive Director Bonnie Prigge was elected vice president of the Missouri Association of Councils of Government.
• Attended monthly MACOG meetings.
• Held subdistrict coalition for roadway safety meetings at MRPC on Dec. 20, 2024, and April 2, 2025.
• Served on and participated in the Statewide Coalition for Roadway Safety Committee.
• Served on and participated in monthly Central District Coalition for Roadway Safety Committee meetings.
• Served as administrator for the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone (GVEZ) that coordinates the Enhanced Enterprise Zones in Maries, Gasconade and Osage counties, and assisted with fundraising. Coordinated four meetings.
• Coordinated annual meetings for Maries County Enhanced Enterprise Zone, Gasconade County Enhanced Enterprise Zone, Osage County Enhanced Enterprise Zone and Chamois Area Enhanced Enterprise Zone.
• Prepared Work Keys testing grants for Gasconade, Maries and Osage counties, which were funded. Coordinated with schools in Belle, Vienna, Owensville, Hermann, Linn and Chamois to conduct testing for 220 students and coordinated proctors from East Central College.
• Applied for and received the Office of Administration State Aid to Regional Planning Commissions grant.
• Continued to offer associate memberships to businesses and organizations in the region.
• Provided a forum for local review for federal funded programs and projects in the region through the State Clearinghouse Review process.
• Maintained memberships and/or provided representation in the Missouri Association of Councils of Government, Missouri Economic Development Council, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, National Association of Development Organizations, Missouri Municipal League, Delta Regional Authority, Missouri Press Association, Missouri Recycling Association, Owensville Area Chamber of Commerce, Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce, Steelville Chamber of Commerce, Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Development Companies, Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety Statewide Committee, Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety Central District Committee, State Solid Waste Advisory Board, Sustainable Ozarks Partnership, National Recycling Association and Missouri Conservation Federation.
• Responded to numerous requests for information via MRPC’s website and social media.
• Prepared 79 press releases for media in the region, keeping them informed about the projects and activities of MRPC and its member governments.
• Planned and coordinated 10 MRPC board meetings.
• Coordinated a presentation by Anne Freand, MRPC Planning Manager, on the 2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and a presentation by Tammy Snodgrass, MRPC Assistant Director on the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District, for the August 2024 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Stefan Herron, Missouri Dept. of Economic Development on Missouri’s Comprehensive Economic Strategy and a presentation by Anne Freand, MRPC Planning Manager, on MRPC’s CEDS, for the September 2024 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Sydney Roberts, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMS) on the RiskMap Program for floodplain maps, for the November 2024 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Kelly Sink MRPC Project Development Manager on Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), for the December 2024 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Ken Schultz, Schultz, Wood and Rapp, on MRPC’s audit for fiscal years ended June 30, 2024, and 2023.
• Invited the Meramec Region’s state legislators to MRPC’s January 2025 board meeting for an idea exchange. One legislator participated.
• Invited the Meramec Region’s federal congressional leadership to MRPC’s February 2025 board meeting for an idea exchange. One federal legislator and staff from two of the region’s congressional offices attended.
• Coordinated a presentation by Michael King, Vesper Energy, on the Vichy Solar project in Maries County, for the March 2025 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Brett Hendrix, Region I SEMA, who provided an update on disaster response and recovery for the March 14 tornado in Rolla and Phelps County, for the April 2025 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei, Missouri S&T, on the S&T Tech Hub project, for the May 2025 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Anne Freand, MRPC Planning Manager, on MRPC’s Rural Opioid Initiatives and a presentation by Linda Loughridge on the FY25-26 budget, for the June 2025 MRPC meeting.
• Completed inspection services for Wells Villa Federal Home Loan Bank grant, in partnership with Boonslick Regional Planning Commission.
• Distributed ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down’ signs to local governments and schools.
• Coordinated two Coalition for Roadway Safety subdistrict meetings to share information on fatalities in the region and to encourage ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down’ efforts.
• Researched and presented a report on state and federal legislative issues and developments for each External Relations committee and MRPC board meeting throughout the year.
• Reviewed MRPC and MRB bylaws.
• Conducted a survey of all board members and associate members on state legislative issues and followed up with a survey to prioritize those issues. Presented results to External Relations committee and full board. Used results to develop State Legislative Priorities of the Meramec Region report that was presented to state legislators on Jan. 22, 2025, in Jefferson City.
• Conducted a survey of all board members and associate members on federal legislative issues and followed up with a survey to prioritize those issues. Presented results to External Relations committee and full board. Used results to develop Federal Legislative Priorities of the Meramec Region report that was shared with federal congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. in April 2025.
• Posted available buildings and sites in the region on the Missouri LocationOne website.
• Continued ARPA administration for several cities and counties in the region.
• Coordinated six docudramas in the region.
• Recruited presenters and hosted the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District Advisory Committee on Aug. 7, 2024.
• Facilitated the Ozark Rivers SWMD annual awards program including soliciting nominations, procuring recycled content awards, and engaging members in the annual awards banquet held on Dec. 10, 2024. The six award recipients recognized were from Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, and Pulaski counties.
• Submitted and received four 2025 district-wide grants from Ozark Rivers SWMD totaling $129,555 for implementing the following environment programs: household hazardous waste collection sites in St. Robert and Rolla, special waste collection events, illegal dump cleanup, and environmental education.
• Increased awareness through social media on the importance of recycling vape products through MRPC’s household hazardous waste collection sites in St. Robert and Rolla.
• Presented nine 2025 grant applications to the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District Grant Review Committee, compiled scoring and presented results to the Ozark Rivers SWMD Executive Committee for a final grant determination. Processed five awarded grant applications totaling $143,768.17. MRPC administers projects on behalf of Ozark Rivers SWMD.
• Administered an Ozark Rivers grant awarded for Household Hazardous Waste program for residents and farms with free weekly services provided in partnership with the cities of Rolla and St. Robert.
• Administered an Ozark Rivers grant awarded for Illegal Dump Clean-up program and recycling of illegally dumped tires collected by cities/counties throughout the district.
• Administered an Ozark Rivers grant awarded for Environmental Education to increase awareness of waste reduction and proper disposal through community events. Staff also participated in the Missouri Product Stewardship Council’s initiatives for the product stewardship of paint, batteries, and tires.
• Promoted collection of holiday lights for recycling through MRPCs HHW program and local drop-off sites.
• Promoted proper disposal of pharmaceuticals through social media in partnership with the Missouri Product Stewardship Council.
• Increased collection of alkaline batteries in rural areas by engaging community collection box hosts in Crawford, Dent, Maries, Pulaski, and Washington counties.
• Assisted with finalizing regional data for a PowerPoint presentation on Missouri’s Paint Stewardship initiative.
• Received and judged 34th ORSWMD Annual Earth Day Trash Art, Poster, and Graphics Art Contest. There were 779 entries in total – posters, graphic arts and trash art.
• Coordinated a regional hazardous materials tabletop exercise with assistance from region 7 EPA for the MLEPD on July 31, 2025.
• Coordinated a meeting with state legislators and MLEPD members on the expiration of Tier II fees.
• Coordinated four MLEPD meetings (August, November, March, June).
• Completed the annual reporting on behalf of the MLEPD and submitted to the MERC by deadline.
• Completed review and update of the MLEPD hazardous materials emergency operations plan, and distributed it to all cities, counties and emergency response agencies in the region.
• Conducted a training survey of all emergency response agencies in the region and used the results to complete and submit a grant to the MERC for hazardous materials training classes for seven counties.
• Developed and submitted a grant to SEMA on behalf of the MLEPD for 15 four-gas meters and five training classes in the region.
• Provided information on the ORSWMD to Burns & McDonald which is working on a solid waste management plan for the State of Missouri.
• Attended Pipeline Association of Missouri Annual Meeting and Tabletop Exercise on behalf of the MLEPD on Oct. 17, 2025, in Rolla.
• Coordinated four meetings of the ORSWMD board, including the annual awards banquet.
• Developed agendas and coordinated 10 meetings of MRPC’s External Relations committee, Planning committee and Operations committee.
• Published Community Right-to-Know ads for the region on behalf of MLEPD.
• Provided a letter of support to the Product Stewardship Institute for a Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District grant.
• Sent grant alerts on: Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG); Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission Special Event Sponsorship Program; U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP); Louis L. & Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation Coover Regional Youth Mental Health Grant Program; Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program; EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program; Missouri Humanities Grants; Missouri 911 Service Board Cybersecurity Initiative for Next Generation 911 (NG911) Systems; Missouri Department of Public Safety State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP); Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG); Department of Interior (DOI) Office of Wildland Fire (OWF) Slip-on Tank Unit funding; Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Revolving Fund; Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Energy Loan Program; U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program; Missouri Department of Economic Development Connecting All Missourians Digital Opportunity Grant Program (Local); Missouri Humanities Semi-Quincentennial Grants program; USDA Rural Development and USDA Forest Service Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP); Lowe’s Hometowns grant program; Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Community Development Block Grants-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT); Connecting All Missourians Digital Opportunity Grant Program (Local); Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) Promoting Specialty Crops in Missouri Schools Reimbursement Program; Missouri Farmers Association (MFA) Volunteer Fire Grant; Missouri Secretary of State (SoS) Local Records Grants Program; MO911 Service Board Cybersecurity; AARP Community Challenge Grants; Ozark Solid Waste Management District (ORSWMD) grants for waste reduction, education and recycling (Osage County is not in the district and is, therefore, not included in the eligible area. If an applicant is located outside of the district, but the proposed project provides services to the seven county ORSWMD area, then the applicant may still be eligible to apply.); The Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant Program (eligible entities must be in the Steelville Telephone Exchange); Missouri Department of Transportation )MoDOT Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP); Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation; Keep America Beautiful Cigarette Litter Prevention and Recycling Program; Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); United Way of Central Missouri Community Support Grant; Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) (tax credits); Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Missouri Department of Natural Resources Scrap Tire Grant; Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program; and Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Met with East Central College to discuss grant writing assistance/ data services.
• Provided summary of opioid settlement fund uses to University of Missouri Extension seeking partners within the region.
• Sent information on resiliency planning resource to MST.
• Submitted annual and bi-annual progress reports to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for a three-year grant in 2024 and 2025.
• Submitted the three-year planning grant application to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in February 2025.
• Continued to work with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to gather local input on transportation needs and issues and provide staff support to the Road and Bridge Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), an advisory group serving as liaison between local citizens and MRPC, including the coordination of six meetings.
• Began work with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to gather local input on multimodal transportation needs and issues and provide staff support to the Multimodal Transportation Advisory Committee (MMTAC), an advisory group made up of representatives from rail, airports, transit, ports and bike/pedestrian modes, including the coordination of four meetings in September, November, February and April.
• Posted events for the region on Naturally Meramec website.
• Distributed RFP and procured a consultant for the Naturally Meramec Consortium website overhaul completed in June 2025.
• Participated in Safe Streets and Roads 4 All office hours.
• Attended monthly Safe Streets and Roads 4 All meetings with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Completed the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Meramec Region in September 2024 and submitted it to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for acceptance.
• Provided traffic counter to be used by member communities and organizations.
• Worked with Meramec Region’s Road and Bridge and Multimodal Transportation Advisory Committees (TAC & MMTAC) on Tier 1, 2, and 3 High Priority Unfunded Needs (HPUN) for road and bridge and multimodal improvements on the state system.
• Worked with Meramec Region Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) to rank off-system bridges for the BRO Program and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant applications in the Meramec region.
• Submitted MoDOT workplan for 2025-2026 and Self-Evaluation for 2025.
• Completed six MoDOT bi-monthly reports for activities and invoicing.
• Participated in a MACOG statewide meeting of RPC staff involved in HSOC activities.
• Held Region I HSOC quarterly meeting with regional partners in July and October 2024 and January and April 2025.
• Coordinated and administered Region I HSOC grant program, which benefited Region I. Four FY 24-25 grants totaling $69,169.06 were awarded in July 2024. Completed and submitted Region I HSOC progress reports to Office of Homeland Security in December and June. Represented Region I HSOC at State HSOC Chair meetings and at State Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) meetings on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinated a Region I RHSOC grant in the amount of $25,000 for the Meramec Regional Planning Commission’s Region I Work Plan.
• Coordinated a Region I RHSOC grant in the amount of $3,640.48 for the Meramec Regional Planning Commission’s Region I M & A.
• Accepted applications for RHSOC grants for FY24, established and trained reviewers and evaluated applications.
• Updated the inventory list for SEMA Region I’s Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee (RHSOC).
• Submitted Region I HSOC bi-annual reports to the Office of Homeland Security/Department of Public Safety in July and January.
• Participated in bi-monthly Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Implementation (RCORP-I) meetings with grant administrators between July 2024 and September 2024.
• Held Meramec Region Recovery Alliance Consortium meeting on Jan. 29, 2025.
• Submitted April 2024 through September 2024 Bi-annual Progress Report in September 2024 to the Health Resources and Services Administration, Rural Communities Opioid Response Program.
• Facilitated the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) by hosting eight county level meetings and one advisory committee meeting.
• Participated in online broadband stakeholder meetings with the state of Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development.
• Met with MoDOT representatives and consultants to discuss the Forward 44 study.
• Worked on two opioid workforce and education grant applications.
• Presented the results of MRPC’s various opioid grants since 2018 to the full MRPC board on June 12, 2025.
• Submitted grant information to MO Extension for three additional Active Transportation Grants in Crawford and Washington counties.
• Planned and hosted the Naturally Meramec Consortium Composting Training in August of 2025 in collaboration with the University of Missouri and RGM Farms. The training was attended by agri-business representatives from Crawford, Washington and Phelps Counties.
• Attended the Safety Countermeasures for your Rural Community training in August 2024.
• The Phelps County Public Housing Agency provided over $3.4 million in housing assistance to an average of 700 low-income households in the Meramec Region through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program. The PHA performed 976-unit inspections for the rental assistance program and conducted 24 group briefing sessions.
• Hosted housing briefings for qualified, eligible housing applicants for voucher issuance in
• James and Potosi for the months of July, August, September, and October 2024. Due to HUD budget shortfall, the agency waitlist was closed in November of 2024.
• Participated in quarterly two-year tool calls with the agency’s HUD portfolio specialist.
• Hosted four Phelps PHA Housing Advisory Board meetings on Nov. 14, 2024, Jan. 9, 2025, April 10, 2025, and June 12, 2025.
• Updated PHA agency administrative plan with proposed changes at Housing Advisory Board Meeting in
• June 2025.
• Hosted Dr. Sean Siebert Founder and CEO at Invent Yourself and he presented $50 by Friday. Three Family Self Sufficiency families and all PHA staff members attended.
• Staff participated in the Missouri Association of Regional PHAs (MARPHA) meeting held on October 10, 2024, at Bennett Springs State Park.
• Coordinated a public meeting held on March 7, 2025, for input on the agency’s annual plan.
• Provided housing and family self-sufficiency updates at the Community Awareness and Resource Exchange (CARE) meetings, the Washington County Community Partnership meetings, the Phelps County Community Conversation Coalition meetings, and the Crawford County Community Resource Coalition meetings.
• Provided county specific resource guides to housing participants addressing substance/opioid prevention and abuse.
• Participated in the HUD Mountain and Plains Network program calls in November 2024, February 2025, and May 2025.
• Participated in the HUD Office Hours seminar which was on NSPIRE Inspection Standards for Vouchers which was presented by Nann McKay in February 2025.
• Served as a hearing officer for the Shelter Plus Care program with the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
• Conducted an MRPC new board member orientation for five new board members in July 2024.
• Met with SEMA and MERC leadership to discuss MERC funding strategy.
• Participated in MACOG professional development training at Excelsior Springs, MO.
• Hosted MRPC annual dinner at Osage View at Linn.
• Served on the Show Me Zero highway safety plan development committee, helping craft the 2026-2030 plan.
• Represented region in the selection of the Central District Bridge Replacement Off-system (BRO) grants.
• Was awarded a $17 million USDOT RAISE planning grant to hire consultants to develop the preliminary engineering, prepare preliminary engineering and complete benefit-cost analysis for the entire length of the Rock Island Trail State Park across Missouri. Project was put on hold for review with change in federal administration.
• Participated in the Missouri Consolidate Plan webinar and provided written comment.
• Assisted in the development of the “Missouri Economic Development Districts Executive Directors Guide,” a project of MACOG.
• Participated in MACOG legislative calls to keep abreast of legislation; share legislative updates, via email, with board members during session.
• Participated in Missouri S&T Tech Hub committee.
• As part of the MACOG executive committee, met with leadership with MO Dept. of Natural Resources, Missouri Dept. of Economic Development and Department of Public Safety/SEMA.
• Met with CORI, virtually, to discuss Tech Hub assessment strategies.
• Represented MRPC at the High Priority Unfunded Needs discussion/project selection meeting for the Central District on May 20, 2025.
• Paid off USDA IRP Revolving Fund loan and closed out project. One loan was moved to EDA RLF program.
• Initiated and completed the decertification/voluntary withdrawal of Meramec Regional Development Corporation as an SBA 504 Certified Development Company. Loan files were boxed and shipped to SBA and electronic files were transferred. Agreement was signed on June 3, 2025. MRDC will continue to serve as a loan advisory committee for MRPC.
• Provided staff support to the Meramec Regional Community Foundation; hosted in July 2024, Sept. 2024 Oct. 2024, Nov. 2024, Feb. 2025, March 2025 and April 2025.
• Coordinated a grantmaking cycle, awarding two grants, totaling $1,500. $750 to Armed Services YMCA of Missouri Fort Leonard Wood for a lending library and $750 to Kid Sight to conduct vision screenings to 125 children in the Meramec Region.
• Coordinated the solicitation, evaluation and award of scholarships for the Jeanne and Richard Cavender Scholarship, Cole-Manon Scholarhsip, Claude and Irene Morgan Scholarship and Lange-Koch Scholarship.
• Stood up the Phelps County Disaster Relief Fund after the March 2025 tornado in Rolla and accepted donations and participated in the ‘Band Together’ fundraiser in Rolla; established a grantmaking process to distribute $104,459. Announcements were made in July 2025.
• Participated in Central District STIP meeting on Feb. 28, 2025.
• Coordinated and facilitated a virtual meeting with all local banks in the region and provided EDA RLF loan program information and how the program is designed to partner with a local bank, provide gap financing and mitigate the bank’s potential risk.
• Provided loan servicing for 20 RLF loans, one IRP loan and 11 SBA loans.
• Coordinate five Meramec Regional Development Corporation meetings.
• Attended the Show-Me Zero Conference in Columbia from Sept. 24 to Sept. 26, 2024, learning information and forming connections to benefit the region.
• Submitted content for the Missouri Solid Waste Management Board’s annual report.
• Attended the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Local Development District training in Memphis, TN.
• Participated in quarterly MACOG Transportation Planners’ meetings in Jefferson City and online.
• Participated in virtual Missouri Complete Streets Advisory Committee meetings.
• Participated in MoDOT’s statewide planning partners annual meeting in February 2025 in Jefferson City.
• Attended the 2024 National Regional Transportation Conference in Greenville, SC Summer 2024.
• Attended Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSSS) Active Transportation Training in August 2024.
• Participated in monthly Housing Choice Voucher roundtable discussions with HUD staff and other Missouri PHA’s.
• Participated in a training sponsored by HUD technical assistance covering property owner participation.
• On behalf of the Phelps County Public Housing Agency, provided Family Self-sufficiency case management services to 57 housing clients, as of June 30, 2025.
• Attended the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Leadership Institute in Cape Girardeau, MO and Jackson, MS.
• Participated in quarterly CEDS Peer Group meetings to discuss needs in each of the regions.

• Coordinated and assisted with a Mock Crash docudramas at Osceola High School on March 14, 2025, at Willow Springs High School on Oct. 15, 2024, and at Adrian High School on April 17, 2025.
• Served as chairperson of the MACOG transportation subcommittee; coordinated meetings; updated work plan criteria; coordinated self-evaluation process for RPCs/COGs, recommended funding allocation and gathered 2024/2025 workplans on behalf of MACOG.
• Coordinated six solid waste planners’ meetings in Jefferson City including developing agenda and securing speakers.
• Participated in a statewide workgroup reviewing criteria for solid waste management district grants.
• Participated in a statewide workgroup to develop a template for a solid waste management district plan and provided a draft to MDNR for review and approval. Shared template with other Solid Waste Management districts.
• Provided information to another Regional Planning Commission on ARPA obligations due December 2024.
• Assisted MACOG with a statewide grant application to provide technical assistance for energy improvement planning and projects.
• Assisted Lake Ozark Council of Governments with developing EDA Partnership Planning grant, and transportation planning activities.
• Provided contact information for grant to fire district in Jefferson County.
• Provided an asbestos inspection for the city of Stoutland, MO.
• Provided Wentzville Senior Housing with a copy of its previous FHLB application for the board to consider reapplying.
• Loaned the traffic counter to MoDOT for usage on state routes.
• Hosted WORC grant job fair for healthcare workers at Mineral Area College on April 30, 2025.
• Provided SBS 504 Green loan program information to a small business in Joplin, MO that does business in multiple states currently operating under a USDA/RD agriculture loan program seeking to expand operations.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program information and application packet to an individual looking to purchase a motel in Joplin, MO.
• Provided SCOCOG with MRPC’s salary comparison completed in fiscal year 2018-2019 and MACOG’s lates salary and benefits survey.
• Provided MTCOG GMS reporting and guidance on setting up a second set of books in GMS for the Solid Waste District, as required by its auditors.
• Provided Mo-Kan RPC with HUD Code of Conduct policy template and guidance on process, our policy and required HUD Code of Conduct statement letter.
• Provided MOKAN with MRPC’s direct solicitation list for audit services and request for proposal/qualification document.
• Provided MOKAN guidance on de minimis indirect cost rate application process, based on modified total direct costs and, if elected, must be applied to all federal awards received.
• Provided assistance to SBA 504 borrower in Webb City, MO, looking to refinance and worked with their bank to subordinate to the bank’s collateral position.
• Provided SEMCOG guidance on employee annual and holiday leave and how budgeted for and allocated to grants.
• Provided loan servicing for six SBA 504 loans on projects outside the region.
• Provided mentoring and guidance to the Lake Ozark Council of Governments as it brought on a new executive director.

• Distributed seven boxes of trash bags for cleanup efforts throughout the county.
• Conducted flood damage assessment inspections on properties and businesses in November 2024 and April 2025, completed damage assessment reports and sent letters to property owners.
• Completed the Participating Community Form on behalf of Crawford County and submitted it to SEMA.
• Developed the Floodplain Administrative Procedures Guide for Crawford County and distributed to county for review and adoption.
• Attended Crawford County Commission meeting to provide information on floodplain management and floodplain development requirements to commissioners and citizens.
• Prepared and submitted a 604b grant application for a source water protection plan for Crawford County. Grant was awarded.
• Provided information to a local agency about grant programs as potential resources to construct a new 911 dispatch facility.
• Met with individuals wanting to spur development along Historic Route 66 and offered suggestions for implementing partnerships.
• Provided ARPA information to a resident interested in county use of funds.
• Provided CDBG grant information to non-profit youth center.
• Provided resources for the county to upgrade the courthouse, roads and bridges (including equipment/vehicles).
• Provided resources to replace windows at the courthouse.
• Provided resources to a non-profit needing a walk-in cooler.
• Provided resources to an agricultural company wanting to scale a process to make livestock feed out of food waste.
• Provided potential resources for an elevator at the courthouse.
• Attended monthly Crisis Intervention Training team meetings through January 2025.
• Met with Crawford County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Oct. 22, 2024, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Updated the application for the Crawford County Opioid Disbursement Board.
• Hosted first Crawford County SS4A public meeting in Cuba on Oct. 30, 2024.
• Provided a drug take-back box to the Crawford County Coroner’s office in September 2024.
• Provided over $1.3 million in rental assistance through the housing choice voucher program to an average of 268 households. This includes the cities of Bourbon, Cuba, Leasburg, Steelville, and Sullivan and the communities of Cherryville and Cook Station.
• Participated in the Crawford County Community Resource Coalition meetings throughout the year.
• Provided loan servicing for three RLF loans and one SBA 504 loan.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the county.
• Provided eligibility guidance and administrative oversight on opioid settlement fund distribution and reporting to the county.
• On behalf of Phelps County Public Housing Agency, provided Family Self-Sufficiency management services to 28 housing clients in Crawford County, as of June 30, 2025.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

BOURBON

• Awarded a Project Graduation mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Bourbon High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• Awarded a Docudrama mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to the Bourbon Fire Protection District. They received $400 to cover expenses for its docudrama.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Bourbon Head Start on Nov. 20, 2024.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Bourbon Head Start on March 18, 2025.
• Provided a Peanut the Turtle Education Program at Bourbon Head Start on April 2, 2025.
• Completed and submitted an HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of Bourbon Fire to MERC. A Gasoline Tank Truck class was awarded.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Bourbon Fire was awarded a Lithium-ION Revolution class and a four-gas meter.
• Provided information to a local economic development organization about grant and loan programs as potential resources to rehabilitate one or more properties to use as a welcome center, museum and community building.
• Assisted Bourbon Economic Development Group with Lowes Hometown Grant nomination.
• Assisted BEDG to review and consider a Missouri Humanities grant.
• Completed work on an Active Transportation Plan for the city of Bourbon.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

CUBA

• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Cuba Head Start on Nov. 14, 2024.
• Increased alkaline battery recycling in rural areas through a collection box hosted by Cuba Library.
• Provided Peanut the Turtle Education Program at Cuba Head Start on May 1, 2025.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Cuba Fire was awarded a four-gas meter.
• Provided some grant resources that could help a parochial school.
• Provided grant resources to city for playground equipment.
• Met with city representative to discuss potential projects in town and potential resources.
• Provided information to a local food pantry about grant programs as potential resources to purchase a walk-in cooler.
• Provided information to local business about grant and loan programs as potential resources to purchase property to expand the existing parking area.
• Sent information on the LWCF grant program that included restrictions on use and regulations like ADA.
• Started work on an Active Transportation Plan for the city of Cuba by creating a public survey and an update to the sidewalk survey.
• Honored Tracy Staples with an Outstanding Contributions to a Community award at the MRPC annual dinner, held at Osage View in Linn in October 2024.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the city of Cuba.
• Coordinated and participated in a meeting between Dr. Joan Schuman and leadership from Cuba to host the MST engineering management class and helped identify possible projects for study.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Made a staff donation to the Cuba Animal Shelter at Christmas.

LEASBURG

• Increased alkaline battery recycling in rural areas through a collection box hosted by Leasburg Library.
• Discussed the possibility of work on an Active Transportation Plan for Leasburg with the MO Extension office.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

STEELVILLE

• Increased alkaline battery recycling in rural areas through a collection box hosted by Steelville Library.
• Provided information on potential funding for flood mitigation projects for Steelville at a meeting on Jan. 14, 2025.
• Started work on an Active Transportation Plan for the city of Steelville by creating a public survey and an update to the sidewalk survey.
• Sent a grant alert to city and local organizations regarding the Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant Program (Steelville Telephone Exchange service area).
• Provided resources to city alderman to share with group working on Trail of Tears.
• Continued administering a Missouri Department of Economic Development grant in the amount of $465,788 on behalf of the city of Steelville for significant upgrades to the community center to make it more efficient and functional.
• Provided reentry binders to Crawford County Jail residents in December 2024 and May 2025.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

SULLIVAN

• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to 3rd – 5th grade students at Sullivan R-3 from April 7 to April 10, 2025.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Sullivan primary school on June 12, 2025.
• Completed and submitted a HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of Sullivan Fire to MERC. An Air Monitoring for Fire Department Operations class was awarded.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Sullivan Fire was awarded two four-gas meters.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

• Provided roadway safety information at the Dent County Back to School Bash on Aug. 17, 2024.
• Completed and submitted aa HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of Dent County Fire to MERC. Handling Propane Gas Emergencies and Ignitable Liquids and Ethanol Blended Fuels classes were awarded.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Lenox Fire was awarded two four-gas meters.
• Provided information to local organization about the Energy Efficient and Conservation Block grants.
• Provided resources that could help the health center upgrade and expand.
• Provided information to a fire department about grant programs as potential resources to purchase firefighting equipment.
• Met with Scenic River Sheltered Workshop to discuss needs after a fire destroyed the facility (equipment, furnishings, building space, etc.) and provided a list of grant resources.
• Provided the county with information on the T-Mobile grant to consider for possible enhancements around the courthouse.
• Sent agency contact to a homeowner needing repairs.
• Discussed resources for county bridge replacements with engineering firm.
• Discussed resources for installing an elevator at the courthouse.
• Provided a summary of resources for an agri-business in Dent County looking to expand.
• Provided resources for the county to share with farmers on drought assistance.
• Provided resources to the hospital that could help with capacity building.
• Attended monthly Crisis Intervention Training team meetings through January 2025.
• Met with Dent County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Nov. 4, 2024, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Provided re-entry binders to Dent County jail residents.
• Met with Dent County stakeholders to discuss opioid disbursement funds on Aug. 26, 2024.
• Hosted first Dent County SS4A public meeting in Salem on Oct. 16, 2024.
• Provided $468,087 in rental assistance through the housing choice voucher program to an average of 113 households. This includes the communities of Boss, Jadwin, Lenox, and the city of Salem.
• Packaged, closed and funded a loan for a Dent County business through the Meramec Regional Development Corporation SBA504 program. This was the last loan made before voluntarily decertifying MRDC as a CDC.
• Provided SBS 504 and EDA RLF loan program information and application packet to a banker for existing collision repair business looking to expand and purchase a parts store in Dent County.
• Provided loan servicing for two RLF loans, one IRP loan and one SBA 504 loan.
• Provided eligibility guidance and administrative oversight on opioid settlement fund distribution and reporting to the county.
• On behalf of Phelps County Public Housing Agency, provided Family Self-Sufficiency management services to two housing clients in Dent County, as of June 30, 2025.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Made a staff-donated contribution to the Scenic River Industries who lost all its toy drive Christmas gifts in a fire just before Christmas.

SALEM

• Awarded a Project Graduation mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Salem High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for Salem Library Summer Reading Program on June 24, 2025.
• Conducted damage assessment inspections on properties and businesses in November 2024, completed damage assessment reports and sent letters to property owners.
• Completed the Participating Community Form on behalf of Salem and submitted it to SEMA.
• Provided grant/foundation resources to hospital.
• Provided grant resources to city/school district to help complete the new workforce training building.
• Provided information to local public service organizations about grant and loan programs as potential resources to construct a community building with office space.
• Provided information to a Scenic Rivers Sheltered Workshop about grant programs as potential resources to purchase equipment and replace a structure.
• Provided administration of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant in the amount of $790,000 from the Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED) on behalf of the city of Salem for upgrades to the wastewater treatment facility to meet effluent requirements and remain compliant with the State Operating Permit.
• Presented results of zoning map recommendations and zoning code audit to the city of Salem on Apr. 28, 2025
• Started work on an Active Transportation Plan to assess bicycle and parking needs in the City of Salem.
• Honored Bryce Mobray with an Outstanding Youth award at the MRPC annual dinner held, at Osage View in Linn in October 2024.
• Worked with borrower in Salem, MO, and partner bank to bring current EDA RLF loan obligations into compliance and provided assistance to subordinate to their refinance loan.
• Honored Stan Podorski with the Eugene E. Northern award at the MRPC annual dinner, held at Osage View in Linn in October 2024.
• Packaged and closed an SBA 504 loan for the purchase of Reed’s Cabins in Salem, MO.
• Provided EDA RLF loan information, application packet and small business grant information to an individual looking to expand their meadery business in Salem, MO.

• Prepared and submitted Work Keys testing grants on behalf of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone for Owensville and Hermann high schools in Gasconade County; was awarded and 66 students tested.
• Coordinated a Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Owensville on Nov. 19, 2024.
• Coordinated the annual meeting of the Gasconade County Enhanced Enterprise Zone board on Nov. 19, 2024.
• Planned, coordinated and attended a quarterly meeting of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Owensville on Jan. 23, 2025.
• Provided Adventures of a Plastic Bottle Summer Reading Program at the Owensville Branch of the Scenic Regional Library on July 24, 2024.
• Provided resources that could assist with home repairs to a homeowner.
• Provided housing development resources to county commission to share with a potential developer.
• Provided resources to county commission to share with fire department seeking a command center.
• Continued administration of a $750,000 grant to the county from the Missouri Department of Economic Development for PWSD #1 to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility by installing an oxidation ditch and UV disinfection.
• Continued administration of a Community Development Block (CDBG) in the amount of $529,201 from the Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED) on behalf of Gasconade County for upgrades to Old Hwy. 19, City Cemetery Road and Tappmeyer Road to improve safety and resiliency.
• Attended monthly Crisis Intervention Training team meetings through January 2025.
• Met with Gasconade County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Nov. 21, 2024, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Met with Gasconade County stakeholders to discuss opioid disbursement funds in July 2024.
• Hosted virtual Gasconade County IDA annual meeting in October 2024.
• Hosted first Gasconade County SS4A public meeting in Owensville on Nov. 13, 2024.
• Provided $123,670 in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 27 households. This includes the cities of Bland, Hermann, Owensville, and Rosebud.
• Provided a monthly update on public housing and the family self-sufficiency program at the Community Awareness and Resource Exchange (CARE) meetings.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and application packet to individual looking for working capital for rental equipment business in Gasconade County.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and application packet to individual looking for working capital for an existing scrap yard business in Gasconade County.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and application packet to a banker for a working capital and refinance project in Gasconade County.
• Provided loan servicing for two RLF loans and one SBA 504 loan.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the county.
• Provided eligibility guidance and administrative oversight on opioid settlement fund distribution and reporting to the county.
• Conducted traffic counts on Tappmeyer Road and Old Hwy. 19.
• On behalf of Phelps County Public Housing Agency, provided Family Self-Sufficiency management services to one housing client in Gasconade County, as of June 30, 2025.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

BLAND

• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Small Wonders Montessori School in Bland on March 4, 2025.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Small Wonders Montessori School in Bland on Oct. 1, 2024.
• Provided information to city about grant programs as potential resources to replace transportation signs.
• Provided administration of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $591,170 from the Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED) on behalf of the city of Bland to upgrade its main streets with drainage and pavement improvements.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the city of Bland.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

GASCONADE

• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Provided ARPA reporting assistance to the city of Gasconade.

HERMANN

• Assisted St. Paul United Church of Christ with a Community Fund request and procurement of recycling bins.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for K-8th grades at Hermann Elementary and Hermann Middle Schools on June 3, 2025.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Hermann Fire was awarded two four-gas meters.
• Provided information to a local individual about grant programs as potential resources to create a business that will provide veteran-specific services.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to provide operational support and expand existing programs.
• Sent information and workshop link to a local non-profit for the NAP program.
• Met with city, engineer, EDA, DED and local industry to discuss funding options for proposed expansion project.
• Continued work with the city of Hermann on a 10-year Comprehensive Plan and hosted an advisory committee meeting, as well as six public meetings throughout the year.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and other financing options an individual looking to start a business in Hermann, MO.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and application packet to an individual looking to purchase an existing packing company in Hermann, MO.
• Met with city officials, private company and grant agencies on a possible industry expansion on multiple occasions.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Adopted a Hermann family and provided Christmas gifts and food.

MORRISON

• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Provided ARPA reporting assistance to the city of Morrison.

OWENSVILLE

• Submitted a grant request to the State of Missouri to do Work Keys testing and cover proctoring costs for Owensville High School, which was funded; 66 students were tested.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Gasconade County Head Start in Owensville on March 11, 2025.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Gasconade County Head Start on Oct. 8, 2024.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Owensville Fall into Health Fair held on Oct. 4, 2024.
• Planned, coordinated and attended a quarterly meeting of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Owensville on Jan. 23, 2025.
• Coordinated a Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Owensville on Nov. 19, 2024.
• Coordinated the annual meeting of the Gasconade County Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board on Nov. 19, 2024.
• Planned, coordinated and attended a quarterly meeting of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Owensville on Jan. 23, 2025.
• Posted available buildings and sites in the region on the Missouri LocationOne website.
• Facilitated a partnership between Lakeside Book Company and the Gasconade County R-II School District to develop a recycling program for elementary school students. Lakeside provides Gerald and Owensville Elementary Schools 1,500 lb. capacity pallet containers for gathering recycled paper. Paper gathered and sorted by students is processed into bales along with paper waste at the Lakeside Book Company facility. The program helps children understand personal responsibility for the environment and the importance of service to their community.
• Provided a presentation and consultation on employee waste reduction initiatives for Lakeside Book Company in celebration of America Recycles Day on Nov. 18, 2024.
• Recognized Matt Dohse, Customer Service, Quality and Logistics Manager at Lakeside Book Company, for successfully implementing and expanding a school-based paper recycling program in partnership with Gasconade County R-II School District through the Ozark Rivers SWMD award program.
• Provided Peanut the Turtle Education Program at Gasconade County Head Start on April 30, 2025.
• Participated In the MoDOT ribbon cutting in the Owensville Industrial Park on Oct. 25, 2024.
• Completed and submitted an HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of Owensville Volunteer Fire and Gasconade County Health Department to MERC. Handling Propane Gas Emergencies, Hazmat Rapid Size-Up and Railroad Emergency Response trainings were awarded.
• Provided resources to upgrade athletic fields at Lions Club Park to the local athletic association.
• Submitted and was awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) on behalf of the city of Owensville to replace eight streetlights with energy efficient lights and ancillary infrastructure on Main Street from Washington Ave. to Sears Ave.
• Provided SAM traffic counter trailer to the city of Owensville in July 2024.
• Provided a monthly program update on public housing and the family self-sufficiency program at the Community Awareness and Resource Exchange (CARE) meetings.
• Honored Chrysa Niewald with an Outstanding Contribution to a Community award at the MRPC annual dinner, held at Osage View in Linn in October 2024.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

ROSEBUD

• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

• Prepared and submitted Work Keys testing grants on behalf of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone for Belle and Vienna high schools in Maries County; was awarded and 90 students were tested.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Belle Head Start on March 4, 2025.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Belle Head Start on Oct. 1, 2024.
• Coordinated and implemented a bicycle/pedestrian and traffic garden program at the Belle Elementary School from April 8 to April 11, 2025.
• Coordinated a Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Vienna on April 24, 2025.
• Coordinated the annual meeting of the Maries County Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board on Nov. 19, 2024.
• Provided a special collection for Maries County on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
• Completed the Floodplain Community Review Checklist on behalf of the county for RiskMap.
• Completed the Participating Community Form on behalf of Maries County and submitted to SEMA.
• Attended Maries County RiskMap meeting on Dec. 12, 2024.
• Coordinated and promoted an informational open house on the proposed new floodplain maps for Maries County in cooperation with SEMA on June 5, 2025.
• Provided grant resources to school district to help with playground improvements.
• Provided information to a local agricultural business about loan and grant programs as potential resources to purchase equipment for business expansion.
• Submitted and was awarded a Community Giving grant in the amount of $2,500 from Vichy Renewable Energy on behalf of Meramec Community Enhancement Corporation (MCEC) for funding to allow for the continuance of the county’s Hazardous Materials Response Plan and first responder training for hazardous materials emergencies.
• Attended monthly Crisis Intervention Training team meetings through January 2025.
• Met with Maries County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Oct. 17, 2024, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Met with Maries County Commissioners to discuss opioid disbursement funds.
• Hosted first Maries County SS4A public meeting in Owensville on Nov. 13, 2024.
• Facilitated Seeking Safety classes at Maries County Jail July 11, 2024 – Sept. 12, 2024.
• Provided $203,424 in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 42 households. This includes the communities of Brinktown and Vichy and the cities of Belle and Vienna.
• Met with a business and provided RLF information.
• Verified a request for EZZ benefit for Quaker Window for its Maries County expansion and conducted a public hearing in partnership with the Maries County Commission on May 22, 2025, to approve the request/abatement.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the county.
• Provided eligibility guidance and administrative oversight on opioid settlement fund distribution and reporting to the county.
• On behalf of Phelps County Public Housing Agency, provided Family Self-Sufficiency management services to four housing clients in Maries County, as of June 30, 2025.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Adopted a Maries County student for an Angel Tree Christmas gift.

BELLE

• Coordinated the Work Keys testing and proctoring for Belle High School where 57 students were tested.
• Coordinated and participated in student renewal interviews for the Schierloh Family Scholarship for Maries R-2.
• Attended the Maries County R-2 Schools Scholarship Committee meetings.
• Conducted a Sexual Harassment training for city employees on May 6, 2025.
• Presented the Peanut the Turtle Education Program at Belle Head Start on April 10, 2025.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for 3rd grade at Belle Elementary School on June 13, 2025.
• Provided grant resources to make improvements to Belle Community Center.
• Provided information to a youth sports organization about grant programs as potential resources to construct a playground.
• Assisted with the Maries County R-2 Schools Scholarship committee fundraiser; provided staff support at meetings as part of the Meramec Regional Community Foundation.
• Represented Meramec Regional Community Foundation at the Belle High School Scholarship awards ceremony and presented scholarships.
• On behalf of the Meramec Regional Community Foundation, awarded 12 students scholarships totaling $42,975 from the following scholarships: Mae, Grace and George Bacon Scholarship, Belle Lions Club-David Sassmann Scholarship, Dalton Newton Memorial Scholarship, Koch-Lange Family Scholarship, Ted and Edna Leffler Scholarship, Maries R-2 PTO Scholarship, Ruth and Gene Ridenhour MD Scholarship to State Tech, Ruth and Gene Ridenhour MD Scholarship #2, Alan and Yvonne Skouby Scholarship, Kaeding-Winter Scholarship, and Party-Butler Scholarship.
• Coordinated scholarship renewals for the Schierloh Family Renewable Scholarships for Maries County R-2 – Belle recipients; coordinated applications, interviews and distribution of $33,000 to eight students for the FY24-25 school year.
• Honored Ashley Harris with an Outstanding Contributions to a Community award at the MRPC annual dinner, held at Osage View in Linn in October 2024.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the city of Belle.
• Coordinated and implemented a bicycle/pedestrian and traffic garden program at the Belle Elementary School from April 8-April 11, 2025. Approximately 100 students participated in the program.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

VICHY

• Completed and submitted an HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of Vichy Volunteer Fire Dept. to MERC. Lithium-ION Revolution and HAZMAT Containers Bulk/Non-Bulk Pressure/Non-Pressure classes were awarded.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Vichy Volunteer Fire Dept. was awarded a four-gas meter.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

VIENNA

• Coordinated the Work Keys testing and proctoring for Vienna High School where 33 students were tested.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Maries R-1 Back to School Fair on Aug. 7, 2024.
• Coordinated and assisted with a bonfire docudrama at Vienna High School on March 18, 2025, and April 4, 2025.
• Awarded a Docudrama mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Vienna High School. School received $400 to cover expenses for its docudrama.
• Supported rural collection of alkaline batteries through the Soil and Water Conservation District office.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for K-5th grades at Vienna Elementary School on June 6, 2025.
• Coordinated a special collection on Sept. 28, 2024, that collected 8.08 tons of tires, appliances and e-waste.
• Met with the city council to go over the requirements of the CDBG demolition grant and strategize on how to develop a competitive proposal.
• Completed a code update in January 2025.
• Honored Ava Kloeppel with an Outstanding Youth award at the MRPC annual dinner, held at Osage View in Linn in October 2024.
• Honored the Vienna Eagles Club with an Outstanding Contributions to a Community award at the MRPC annual dinner, held at Osage View in Linn in October 2024.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information to an individual looking for working capital to purchase equipment and expand their business in Vienna, MO.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the city of Vienna.

• Prepared and submitted Work Keys testing grants on behalf of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone for Linn and Chamois high schools in Osage County; was awarded and 64 students were tested.
• Planned, coordinated and attended a quarterly meeting of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Linn on Aug. 22, 2024.
• Coordinated the annual meeting of the Osage County Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board on Nov. 19, 2024.
• Completed and submitted a HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of Osage County Health Department to MERC. An Emergency Response to Ammonia class was awarded.
• Provided some resources to county about EV charging.
• Provided resources on home repairs to the county to pass along to a resident.
• Provided information to a local agency about grant programs as potential resources to develop public health programs.
• Met with the county commission and several county departments to discuss county needs and potential grant resources.
• Sent resources to the local fairgrounds to make upgrades and improvements.
• Met with Osage County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Nov. 12, 2024, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Hosted first Osage County SS4A public meeting in Linn on Nov. 20, 2024.
• Provided traffic counter to Osage County twice in June 2025.
• Provided handouts and promotional items on various safety programs MRPC operates at the Osage County Health Department’s Annual Pool Party on June 28, 2025.
• Provided loan servicing for one RLF loan and two SBA 504 loans.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the county.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Donated two boxes of staff-donated food to the Good Shepherd Food Pantry.

ARGYLE

• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the Village of Argyle.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

CHAMOIS

• Coordinated the Work Keys testing and proctoring for Chamois High School where 19 students were tested.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to K-5 students at Chamois Elementary on Nov. 21, 2024.
• Coordinated and assisted with bonfire docudrama at Chamois High School on March 10, 2025, and March 28, 2025.
• Awarded a Docudrama mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Chamois High School. School received $400 to cover expenses for its docudrama.
• Coordinated the annual meeting of the Chamois Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board on Nov. 19, 2024.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Chamois Fire was awarded an Emergency Response to Ammonia class and a two four-gas meters.
• Provided grant resources for park improvements.
• Met with the city to discuss park improvements and potential resources.
• Continued administering a CDBG grant in the amount of $750,000 to make significant upgrades to the city’s water system, including two new wells, upgrading storage tanks and main replacement.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

FREEBURG

• Completed a code update in January 2025.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

LINN

• Coordinated the Work Keys testing and proctoring for Linn High School where 45 students were tested.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Linn Back to School Fair on Aug. 6, 2024.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Osage County Health Department Pool Party and Health Fair event on Aug. 9, 2024, and June 28, 2025.
• Provided roadway safety information at the State Technical College of Missouri Resource Fair on April 15, 2025.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Linn Head Start on Oct. 16, 2024.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Linn Head Start on March 6, 2025.
• Awarded a Project Graduation, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Linn High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• Planned, coordinated and attended a quarterly meeting of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Linn on Aug. 22, 2024.
• Coordinated the annual meeting of the Osage County Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board on Nov. 19, 2024.
• Provided information about grants as potential resources to construct a new restroom building in a park.
• Provided information to the city about grant programs as potential resources to create a connective recreational trail.
• Provided resources the city could use to upgrade its asset management software.
• Facilitated the annual Road Safety Audit in Linn on June 23, 2024, to discuss the intersection of Highway U and DD in Osage County.
• Hosted MPRC annual dinner at Osage View at Linn.
• On behalf of MRCF, participated in the selection of the Schierloh Family Renewable Scholarship for State Technical College of Missouri recipients for FY24-25.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Donated two boxes of staff-donated food to the Good Shepherd Food Pantry.

META

• Completed the Participating Community Form on behalf of Meta and submitted it to SEMA.
• Developed the Floodplain Administrative Procedures Guide for Meta and distributed to city for review and adoption.
• Participated in the RiskMap meeting for Osage County (and Meta) on Jan. 30, 2025.
• Completed and submitted a HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of Meta Fire and Rescue to MERC. A HAZMAT Rapid Size-Up class was awarded.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Meta Fire and Rescue was awarded a HazMat Containers class and a four-gas meter.
• Continued administration of a CDBG grant for storm drainage improvements.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

WESTPHALIA

• Awarded a Project Graduation mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Fatima High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• On behalf of the Meramec Regional Community Foundation awarded the Richard and Jeanne Cavender Scholarship to Kristen Robertson at Fatima High School.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

• Provided roadway safety information at the Phelps County Back to School Fair on Aug. 7, 2024.
• Provided a booth on environmental programs at the Audubon Fall Nature Festival on Sept. 14, 2024.
• Conducted damage assessment inspections on properties and businesses in November 2024, completed damage assessment reports and sent letters to property owners on results.
• Completed the Participating Community Form on behalf of Phelps County and submitted it to SEMA.
• Developed the Floodplain Administrative Procedures Guide for Phelps County and distributed to county for review and adoption.
• Met with Maramec Spring leadership and representative from CM Archer Group on floodplain requirements and a project to expand the Maramec Springs Park campground.
• Provided information to a local youth organization about grant programs as potential resources to perform renovations to buildings.
• Met with non-profit needing sewer upgrades and facility renovations, discussed options for funding.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to create a new soccer field.
• Provided grant resources to MST for proposed new Bioplex facility.
• Provided resources to a homeowner wanting to make home repairs.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to make improvements to an existing senior center.
• Provided information to a local organization about grants as potential resources to fund a one-day music camp.
• Provided procurement instructions to senior center board to hire an engineer for a building upgrade project.
• Provided information to a local individual about loan programs as potential resources to rehabilitate a fire-damaged, single-family home.
• Provided USDA contact for a homeowner needing a new roof.
• Conducted traffic counts at several locations to assist an engineering firm with a traffic study for the county.
• Met with CASA to discuss potential funding to acquire their building and renovate for expanded use.
• Met with Brewer Science to discuss potential funds to facilitate expansions.
• Provided potential resources for a local non-profit food bank to upgrade its water well.
• Sent resources to Four Rivers Health Center that could help with various projects/programs.
• Completed mold and radon inspections for CASA of South-Central Missouri.
• Provided resources to MST for acquiring a property that may need cleaned before developing into green space.
• Met with East Central College to discuss DRA funding to support new/expanding workforce development programs.
• Provided resources to rural fire department for vehicle purchase.
• Provided resources to local homeless shelter to help it acquire or construct a new shelter.
• Provided resources that could help with a generator for the first responders’ building.
• Attended monthly Crisis Intervention Training team meetings through January 2025.
• Participated in monthly prioritization meetings for the Phelps County Opioid Settlement Committee from July 2024 to June 2025.
• Hosted first Phelps County SS4A public meeting in Rolla on Oct. 2, 2024.
• Met with Phelps County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Nov. 7, 2024, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Provided a copy of the 2017 Road Safety Audit to local elected officials.
• Provided SAM traffic counter trailer to Phelps County in March 2025.
• Provided $390,019 in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 84 households. This includes the cities of Doolittle, Edgar Springs, Newburg, and St. James and the community of Jerome.
• Attended meeting on Phelps County Community Partnership Kids Win grant.
• Made a presentation on transportation planning and the new multimodal TAC to the Rolla Regional Economic Commission on May 16, 2025.
• Met with Missouri Dept. of Economic Development and RREC director on economic development projects in the Phelps County area.
• Secured a Military Installation Readiness Grant from Dept. of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Procured and hired a consultant for the review; coordinated and participated in several stakeholder meetings. Procured and hired a consultant to complete a housing study of Fort Leonard Wood region and began work coordinating stakeholder input. Project included Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede and Texas counties with involvement from St. Robert, Waynesville, Fort Leonard Wood and city of Rolla.
• Provided SBA 504 and EDA RLF loan program information and financing options for a small business start-up in Phelps County.
• Provided SBDC information and a former bookkeeper/tax preparer contact information to an individual requesting information on how to start a virtual assistance/bookkeeping business in Phelps County.
• Provided loan servicing for eight RLF loans and four SBA 504 loans.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the county.
• Planned and coordinated a tabletop exercise for the Fort Leonard Wood region that included Pulaski and Phelps counties and their cities that was held on June 18, 2025, as part of the Military Installation Resiliency Review, and prepared after action report.
• Met with MS&T professors to discuss grant applications for a Regional Innovations NSF Engines proposal in December 2024.
• Served on the Phelps County opioid committee.
• Assisted with the founding of the Community Resource Board and serve as a board member.
• Attended meetings of the Rolla Regional Economic Commission.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Rolla Rural Fire Dept. was awarded a four-gas meter.
• Served on the Phelps County Community foundation board and assisted with fundraising for various projects.
• On behalf of Phelps County Public Housing Agency, provided Family Self-Sufficiency management services to seven housing clients in Phelps County, as of June 30, 2025.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Made a staff donation to the Phelps County Animal Shelter at Christmas.

DOOLITTLE

• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Provided ARPA reporting assistance to the city of Doolittle.
• Provided information about grants as potential resources for street rehabilitation, sewer upgrades, and park improvements.
• Met with mayor and engineer to discuss sewer upgrades and funding.

EDGAR SPRINGS

• Met with the city to discuss grants for street/drainage improvements and community center.
• Joined city council meeting to discuss DRA grant for street improvements and strategy for a competitive proposal.
• Provided resources to police chief to update/improve communications software and radios.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

NEWBURG

• Consulted with the Newburg Children’s Museum on expanding their community recycling activities.
• Conducted a traffic count on Main Street (Hwy. T).
• Coordinated and participated in a meeting between Dr. Joan Schuman and leadership from Newburg to host the MST engineering management class and helped identify possible projects for study.
• Provided grant resources to help the city upgrade electric poles throughout town.
• Continued administering a MoDED grant in the amount of $750,000 on behalf of the city of Newburg to make significant improvements to the water system including new storage tank, well house and distribution lines.
• Conducted a building inspection for property owned by the city.
• Provided SAM traffic counter trailer to the city of Newburg in December 2024.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the city of Newburg.
• Coordinated and participated in a meeting between Dr. Joan Schuman and leadership from Newburg to host the MST engineering management class and helped identify possible projects for study.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

ROLLA

• Provided BUPD signs and BUPD stencils to the Rolla Rotary Club so they could install signs and paint the BUPD logos at each exit on the Rolla School Campus in July 2024.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Rolla Head Start on March 25, 2025.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Rolla Kids Safety Day event on July 20, 2024.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Rolla Head Start on Oct. 30, 2024.
• Recognized the Phelps County Dream Center for coordinating a network for food distribution through the ORSWMD awards program.
• Awarded Angi Yowell, Design Academy Instructor, Rolla Technical Institute for engaging students in designing Earth Day Art Contest posters for over 18 years for entry into the annual Ozark Rivers contest.
• Provided Trash Art Class for Rolla Outdoor Collaborative School on March 6, 2025.
• Provided Trash Art Class for Rolla Outdoor Collaborative School Teen Eco Club on March 7, 2025.
• Provided Trash Art Class for Rolla Outdoor Collaborative School on March 12, 2025.
• Participated in and assisted with planning for Missouri S&T Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2025.
• Provided the Colors of Compost education program for Rolla Outdoor Collaborative School on April 23, 2025.
• Provided Peanut the Turtle Education Program at Rolla Head Start on May 5, 2025.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for Rolla Public Library Summer Reading Program on June 11, 2025.
• Coordinated a special collection in Rolla on June 14, 2025, that collected 33.73 tons of appliances, e-waste and tires.
• Provided an overview of MRPC presentation at the Phelps County Democrats meeting on Jan. 23, 2025.
• Met with city and MST to discuss potential community improvement projects such as downtown revitalization and home repairs and identified resources that could help fund projects.
• Provided project development/grant development guidance to a local arts organization.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to create a digital catalogue of local art installations and art-related economic development activities.
• Met with and provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to expand non-profit mental health therapy services.
• Discussed CDBG downtown revitalization application strategy with city.
• Completed a Four-Factor Analysis of Limited English Proficiency needs for the city’s citizen participation requirements.
• Provided resources to help complete the new animal shelter.
• Provided home repair information to a homeowner seeking tornado insurance funds.
• Provided information to a local arts organization about a grant as a potential resource to form partnerships between artists and municipalities.
• Provided information to a local counseling business about grant programs as potential resources to subsidize fees for low-income patients.
• Provided vendor table at Rolla back to school fair Aug 7, 2024.
• Participated and served as board member of SAMHSA Steering Committee meeting with the Rolla Mission on a Recovery for those Unhoused Program initiative.
• Attended a public meeting in Rolla on the Forward I44 study.
• Secured a Military Installation Readiness Grant from Dept. of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Procured and hired a consultant for the review; coordinated and participated in several stakeholder meetings. Procured and hired a consultant to complete a housing study of Fort Leonard Wood region and began work coordinating stakeholder input. Project included Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede and Texas counties with involvement from St. Robert, Waynesville, Fort Leonard Wood and city of Rolla.
• Provided SBA 504 and EDA RLF loan program information to an individual looking for working capital to purchase equipment and expand their business in Steelville, MO.
• Provided an existing business in Rolla, MO some financing options/programs for a business expansion and referred them to the SBDC for assistance with a business plan.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and application packet to an existing business in Rolla, MO looking for working capital.
• Coordinated and administered a Region I HOSIC grant in the amount of $39,712.57 for the City of Rolla Fire and Rescue’s 2024 All Hazard Response Team.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and application packet to an individual looking for working capital and equipment to start a truck driving business in Rolla, MO.
• Participated in the Energy Resiliency Summit with MST.
• Prepared Delta Regional Authority grant for stormwater drainage improvements for city of Rolla downtown area. Grant was funded in June 2025.
• Began work on the Fort Leonard Wood Military Installation Readiness Review in June 2024 by standing up an Executive Committee, developing distributing RFP, holding interviews, finalizing consultant selection and contract for work. In January 2025 work began on the Fort Leonard Wood Region Housing Study. From August 2024 to June 2025 monthly meetings were organized and hosted by MRPC to prioritize the project scope, engage stakeholders, provide input and verify findings for the Housing Study.
• Assisted with the procurement for the yearly internet subscriptions for the City of Rolla Fire and Rescue as part of its Region I FY22 Command Post and Communications grant.
• Assisted with the procurement of two Level A Hazmat Suits including pressure test kit, a Hydrocarbon Leak Detector Kit, and incident lights for the City of Rolla Fire and Rescue as part of its Region I FY21 All Hazard Response Team grant.
• Assisted with the procurement for two Level A Hazmat Suits and a Multi Rae System Monitor for the City of Rolla Fire and Rescue as part of its Region I FY22 All Hazard Response Team grant.
• Assisted with the procurement of Stop the Bleed Kits for the City of Rolla Fire and Rescue as part of its Region I FY21 Search and Resue grant.
• Coordinated and administered a Region I HOSC grant in the amount of $39,712.57 for the City of Rolla Fire and Rescue’s 2024 All Hazard Response Team.
• Coordinated and administered a Region I HSOC grant in the amount of $11,023.80 for the City of Rolla Fire and Rescue’s 2024 Search and Rescue Team.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Adopted a Rolla family and provided Christmas gifts and food.

ST. JAMES

• Provided roadway safety information at the St. James Back-to-School Resource Fair on July 13, 2024.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the St. James Head Start on Nov. 6, 2024.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the St. James Head Start on March 20, 2025.
• Awarded a Project Graduation mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to St. James High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• Provided Peanut the Turtle Education Program at St. James Head Start on April 9, 2025.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for St. James Library Summer Reading Program on June 12, 2025.
• Completed and submitted a HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of St. James Fire to MERC. Gasoline Tank Truck Specialist and Handling Propane Emergencies classes were awarded.
• Provided a letter of support for the MDNR Scrap Tire Grant for the St. James School District.
• Provided potential resources to ambulance district for a new facility.
• Provided information to a local EMS agency about grant programs as potential resources to build a new ambulance station.
• Met with school district to discuss FEMA storm shelter funding.
• Provided information to Caring Center for an application it was submitting.
• Sent resources to a local cemetery group to help make upgrades at the cemetery including fencing.
• Provided potential resources to St. James Caring Center for projects and programs.
• Serve on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and attends monthly meetings and participates in chamber events throughout the year.
• Met with city of St. James and KVC leadership regarding wastewater regionalization grant.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information to an individual seeking to start a new business, hometown pizza place in St. James, MO and referred them to the SBDC for assistance with a business plan.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and application packet to individuals looking to start a library bar business in Rolla, MO.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and application packet to an existing winery business in St. James, MO, looking for working capital and equipment financing.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the city of St. James.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Made a staff donation to the Missouri Veterans Home for Christmas gifts for veterans.

• Provided Adventures of a Plastic Bottle Summer Reading Program at the Jesse E. McCully Memorial Library in Dixon on July 30, 2024.
• Provided a Roadway Safety booth at the Fort Leonard Wood Resiliency Fair on Oct. 22, 2024.
• Provided resources for 911 addressing/mapping.
• Provided information on CDBG programs that can assist with 911 center.
• Provided resources to a local business owner to obtain a permanent location for his food truck.
• Met with Pulaski County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Nov. 18, 2024, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Hosted first Pulaski County SS4A public meeting in Waynesville on Oct. 23, 2024.
• Secured a Military Installation Readiness Grant from Dept. of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Procured and hired a consultant for the review; coordinated and participated in several stakeholder meetings. Procured and hired a consultant to complete a housing study of Fort Leonard Wood region and began work coordinating stakeholder input. Project included Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede and Texas counties with involvement from St. Robert, Waynesville, Fort Leonard Wood and city of Rolla.
• Provided loan servicing for two RLF loans and two SBA 504 loans.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the county.
• Planned and coordinated a tabletop exercise for the Fort Leonard Wood region that included Pulaski and Phelps counties and their cities that was held on June 18, 2025, as part of the Military Installation Resiliency Review, and prepared after action report.
• Coordinated and administered a Region I HSOC grant in the amount of $25,600.00 for Pulaski County’s Emergency Management Agency.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

CROCKER

• Provided roadway safety information at the Crocker Back-to-School Fair on Aug. 8, 2024.
• Coordinated and implemented a grim reaper docudrama with Crocker High School on April 24, 2025.
• Provided assistance to an individual applying for a trail grant for the city.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Met with local non-profit serving people in recovery to discuss resources to help it expand services.

DIXON

• Provided roadway safety information at the Dixon Back-to-School Fair on Aug. 12, 2024.
• Provided car seat safety information to the Dixon Elementary PAT group on Oct. 15, 2024.
• Supported rural collection of alkaline batteries for recycling through Dixon High School.
• Provided a letter of support for the MDNR Scrap Tire Material Grant to the Dixon Area Caring Center.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for Dixon Library Summer Reading Program on June 18, 2025.
• Coordinated a special collection on March 8, 2025, that collected seven tons of tires, appliances and e-waste.
• Provided a letter of support for the MDNR Scrap Tire Material Grant to the city of Dixon for the Lion’s Club Park.
• Provided information to a local business about grant and loan programs as potential resources to construct a commercial kitchen.
• Discussed and detailed grant resources with Dixon Police Department.
• Provided information to the police department about grant programs as potential resources to purchase new body-worn cameras.
• Discussed grant needs and MRPC assistance with fire department.
• Provided cost estimates to the city on demolition of identified properties.
• Met with Gascosage Electric, providing information on the Military Readiness Report and Housing Study.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the city of Dixon.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Made a donation on behalf of staff to the Dixon Area Caring Center at Christmas.

FORT LEONARD WOOD

• Provided information on roadway safety at the Retiree Appreciation Days event on Sept. 14, 2024.
• Recognized Ronald Blevins with Fort Leonard Wood for ensuring the installation remains compliant with environmental law with outreach and awareness programs through the Ozark Rivers SWMD awards program.
• Secured a Military Installation Readiness Grant from Dept. of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation; began work on the Fort Leonard Wood Military Installation Readiness Review in June 2024 by standing up an Executive Committee, developing distributing RFP, holding interviews, finalizing consultant selection and contract for work. In January 2025 work began on the Fort Leonard Wood Region Housing Study. From August 2024 to June 2025 monthly meetings were organized and hosted by MRPC to prioritize the project scope, engage stakeholders, provide input and verify findings for the Housing Study. Project included Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede and Texas counties with involvement from St. Robert, Waynesville, Fort Leonard Wood and city of Rolla.
• Attended the Fort Leonard Wood Ready and Resiliency Fair with Roadway Safety, ACP information and Opioid Awareness program information on October 22, 2024.
• Assisted the Environmental Department in organizing and executing the FLW Region Tabletop Exercise in partnership with Fort Leonard Wood. The exercise was planned across four meetings in March, April, May and June of 2025. The exercise was held in June of 2025 in Pulaski County with 70 participants from FLW, Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede and Texas counties and respective cities.
• On behalf of the Meramec Regional Community Foundation, awarded $750 to Armed Services YMCA of Missouri Fort Leonard Wood for a lending library.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

RICHLAND

• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Richland Head Start on Oct. 29, 2024.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Richland Head Start on March 18, 2025.
• Provided Peanut the Turtle Education Program at Richland Head Start on April 8, 2025.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for K-2nd grades at Richland Elementary School on June 4, 2025.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

ST. ROBERT

• Coordinated a special collection on Oct. 26, 2024, that collected 3.17 tons of tires and e-waste.
• Secured a Military Installation Readiness Grant from Dept. of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Procured and hired a consultant for the review; coordinated and participated in several stakeholder meetings. Procured and hired a consultant to complete a housing study of Fort Leonard Wood region and began work coordinating stakeholder input. Project included Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede and Texas counties with involvement from St. Robert, Waynesville, Fort Leonard Wood and city of Rolla.
• Honored The Old Stagecoach Stop Foundation with an Outstanding Contributions to a Community award at the MRPC annual dinner, held at Osage View in Linn in October 2024.
• Began work on the Fort Leonard Wood Military Installation Readiness Review in June 2024 by standing up an Executive Committee, developing distributing RFP, holding interviews, finalizing consultant selection and contract for work. In January 2025 work began on the Fort Leonard Wood Region Housing Study. From August 2024 to June 2025 monthly meetings were organized and hosted by MRPC to prioritize the project scope, engage stakeholders, provide input and verify findings for the Housing Study.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

WAYNESVILLE

• Provided roadway safety information at the Waynesville Back-to-School Fair on Aug. 10, 2024.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Kids at the Park event in Waynesville on June 7, 2025.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Waynesville Head Start on March 13, 2025.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Waynesville Head Start on Nov. 13, 2024.
• Coordinated a special collection for tires, appliances and e-waste held on Oct. 26, 2024, in partnership with the city of St. Robert. Total tonnage collected was 2.7 tons of e-waste and 54 tires for a total landfill diversion of 3.17 tons.
• Provided a Peanut the Turtle Education Program at Waynesville Head Start on April 1, 2025.
• Conducted asbestos inspection on building for engineering firm.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for Waynesville Library Summer Reading Program on June 25, 2025.
• Provided Colors of Compost education program for Waynesville Library Summer Reading Program, Home School Group on June 26, 2025.
• Provided information to a human services organization about grant programs as potential resources to construct a building.
• Secured a Military Installation Readiness Grant from Dept. of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Procured and hired a consultant for the review; coordinated and participated in several stakeholder meetings. Procured and hired a consultant to complete a housing study of Fort Leonard Wood region and began work coordinating stakeholder input. Project included Pulaski, Phelps, Laclede and Texas counties with involvement from St. Robert, Waynesville, Fort Leonard Wood and city of Rolla.
• On behalf of Meramec Regional Community Foundation, awarded the Cole-Mahon Scholarship to Cameron Wilson and the Claude and Irene Morgan Scholarship to Siena Zuber, graduating seniors at Waynesville High School.
• Honored Dashayla Bean with an Outstanding Youth award at the MRPC annual dinner, held at Osage View in Linn in October 2024.
• Provided EDA RLG loan program information and application packet to an individual seeking to purchase a café in Waynesville, MO.
• Began work on the Fort Leonard Wood Military Installation Readiness Review in June 2024 by standing up an Executive Committee, developing distributing RFP, holding interviews, finalizing consultant selection and contract for work. In January 2025 work began on the Fort Leonard Wood Region Housing Study. From August 2024 to June 2025 monthly meetings were organized and hosted by MRPC to prioritize the project scope, engage stakeholders, provide input and verify findings for the Housing Study.
• Coordinated and administered a Region I HSOC grant in the amount of $5,976.00 for the Waynesville Police Department.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

• Cleaned illegal dumps throughout Mark Twain National Forest on March 15, 2025.
• Completed and submitted a HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of Washington County Health Department to MERC. Lithium-ION Revolution class was awarded.
• Provided resources for local farm owners wanting to make energy improvements, land improvements to the farm and house improvements.
• Met with fire department after recent flooding to discuss CDBG emergency grant.
• Provided a referral to USDA Rural Development for a business owner needing repairs.
• Provided information to a local resident on a grant received by the county to replace two bridges.
• Discussed and researched resources to replace a damaged bridge.
• Submitted and was awarded a State Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) grant in the amount of $206,000 from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) on behalf of Washington County to replace two low water crossings on Hamilton Hollow Road.
• Submitted and was awarded a Semi-Quincentennial grant in the amount of $20,650 from Missouri Humanities on behalf of Washington County for funding to host two historical performances during the Moses Austin Heritage Festival: Friday evening cultural music and storytelling; Saturday play (written in 1963) that tells the history of the area and questions and answers with humanities experts.
• Provided resources that the county could use for bridge replacements.
• Met with Washington County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Oct. 21, 2024, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Provided agenda and meeting support for the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant, which includes Washington County.
• Hosted Naturally Meramec Consortium Taste of Washington County event in Aug. 2024.
• Hosted first Washington County SS4A public meeting in Potosi on Oct. 8, 2024.
• Updated the application for the Washington County Opioid Disbursement Board.
• Provided $765,546 in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 162 households. This includes the cities of Caledonia, Irondale, Mineral Point, and Potosi and the communities of Belgrade and Cadet.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the county.
• Provided eligibility guidance and administrative oversight on opioid settlement fund distribution and reporting to the county.
• On behalf of Phelps County Public Housing Agency, provided Family Self-Sufficiency management services to 15 housing clients in Washington County, as of June 30, 2025.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

CADET

• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to 2nd and 3rd graders at Kingston K-12 on Nov. 12, 2024.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

CALEDONIA

• Provided information to city about grant programs as potential resources to perform upgrades to municipality-owned water and sewer systems.
• Provided information about grant programs as potential resources to install an emergency generator for the water system.
• Met with the city and engineer to discuss a flooding issue and how to pursue grants to fix the issue, specifically DRA and CDBG.
• Assisted the city in submitting its annual ARPA report to US Treasury.
• Completed work on an Active Transportation Plan for the village of Caledonia.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

IRONDALE

• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Irondale Fire was awarded a Handling LP Gas Emergencies class and a four-gas meter.
• Continued administration of a DRA grant for street improvements in the downtown area.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Continued administration of a grant in the amount of $611,580 from the Missouri Department of Economic Development on behalf of the city of Irondale to renovate the existing community building, as well as adding a parking area and building addition.

MINERAL POINT

• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at Mineral Point Head Start on Nov. 7, 2024.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at Mineral Point Head Start on March 12, 2025.
• Provided a Peanut the Turtle Education Program at Mineral Point Head Start on April 16, 2025.
• Began work on an Active Transportation Plan for the village of Mineral Point by creating a public survey and an update to the sidewalk survey.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

RICHWOODS

• Completed and submitted an HMEP hazardous materials training grant on behalf of Richwoods Fire to MERC. Handling Propane Gas Emergencies class was awarded.
• Completed and submitted a grant to SEMA for hazardous materials training and equipment. Richwoods Fire was awarded a four-gas meter.
• Provided letters of support to Richwoods School District for a MDNR Scrap Tire Grant.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.

POTOSI

• Awarded a Project Graduation, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Potosi High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Potosi Back to School Fair on July 27, 2024.
• Promoted MDNR’S scrap tire surface and playground award to the city of Potosi’s playground project.
• Supported rural collection of alkaline batteries through a collection box hosted by Enhancement Inc.
• Provided a review/edit of a grant request for the Police Department.
• Continued administration of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $590,550 from the Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED) on behalf of the city of Potosi for renovations to the Sayers Senior Center, including stormwater abatement, asphalt repairs, new sidewalk, pedestrian bridge, siding, windows, doors, bathrooms, and leveling of food delivery area.
• Administered a CDBG grant for the replacement of a bridge on Mine Street.
• Submitted and was awarded a Strategic Planning Grant in the amount of $80,000 from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) on behalf of Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) to update the 2004 City of Potosi Comprehensive Plan.
• Provided administration of a Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) grant in the amount of $1,017,900 on behalf of the city of Potosi to replace 6,000 feet of deficient natural gas pipeline to increase the system’s reliability, avoid an interruption in service for residents and business owners, and increase capacity for future economic growth.
• Provided police chief with research that supports drone use in opioid overdose response.
• Submitted revised proposal for a Potosi Comprehensive Plan update to the Delta Regional Authority.
• Completed a code update in March 2025.
• Provided ARPA administration and reporting assistance to the city of Potosi.
• Shared information on grant opportunities throughout the year.
• Contributed a gift basket, donated by staff, to the Potosi Elks for its Christmas fundraiser.