City of Vandalia, Missouri

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September 8th Board of Aldermen Meeting agenda
09/04/2026

September 8th Board of Aldermen Meeting agenda

09/03/2026

📢 A Note About Your Electric Bill

The City of Vandalia has received several questions regarding electric bills, and we wanted to provide some helpful information for our residents.

First, it's important to understand that the City of Vandalia does not receive its electricity from Ameren. Our power is supplied through Central Electric, and the City of Vandalia operates and maintains the local electric distribution system that serves our residents and businesses.

As temperatures rise during the summer months, air conditioners and cooling systems run more frequently and for longer periods of time. This naturally results in higher electric usage and, ultimately, higher electric bills. The same applies during the winter months when electric heaters and heat pumps are working harder to keep homes warm. Simply put, the hotter or colder it is outside, the more electricity most households use.

The City of Vandalia has a base electric rate structure and a Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA). COPA is a flat charge per kilowatt-hour that reflects the City's actual wholesale power costs.

We do not increase electric rates when power costs increase. Instead, we use COPA. When the City's cost of purchasing power goes up, the COPA increases. When power costs go down, the COPA decreases. These costs are passed through to our customers at the same rate the City is charged, whether they are increasing or decreasing.

Current Residential Electric Rates (August 2026): ⚡ Base Charge: $8.00
⚡ First 50 kWh: No Energy Charge
⚡ Next 250 kWh: $0.077 per kWh
⚡ Next 300 kWh: $0.071 per kWh
⚡ Next 400 kWh: $0.065 per kWh
⚡ Remaining kWh: $0.058 per kWh
⚡ COPA: $0.0785 per kWh (changes monthly)
⚡ City Tax: $0.015
⚡ Administrative Fee: $0.0500

For reference, a 1,000 kWh residential bill is currently $163.01 including the monthly COPA charge.

We understand that utility bills can be a concern, and we are always happy to help answer questions about your account, electric usage, rates, or billing.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Vandalia City Hall at 573-594-6186. Our staff will be happy to answer any questions and help explain your bill.

📢 City of Vandalia Special Meeting Notice 📢The Vandalia Board of Aldermen will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, Augu...
08/18/2026

📢 City of Vandalia Special Meeting Notice 📢

The Vandalia Board of Aldermen will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Lange Building.

The primary purpose of this meeting is to conduct a Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2026 Tax Levy and consider an ordinance establishing the tax levy for 2026.
Residents are encouraged to attend and share their input during the public hearing. Your voice and participation are important as decisions are made that impact our community.

08/18/2026

If you lost a set of keys at TriCounty park a couple ago and still can't find them, contact City Hall at 573-594-6186 or the Audrain County Sheriffs office at 573-473-5800.

☀️ That's a wrap on the 2026 season at the Vandalia Family Aquatic Center! ☀️As summer comes to an end, we want to thank...
08/17/2026

☀️ That's a wrap on the 2026 season at the Vandalia Family Aquatic Center! ☀️

As summer comes to an end, we want to thank everyone who visited, swam, splashed, and made memories with us this year. From swimming lessons and pool parties to sunny afternoons with family and friends, it was a fantastic season because of our amazing community.
We are officially closed for the 2026 season and look forward to welcoming everyone back next summer.
Thank you for your support, smiles, and making the Vandalia Family Aquatic Center a special place all season long. Have a safe and wonderful fall and winter, and we'll see you in 2027! 💙🏊‍♀️☀️

📢 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CITY OF VANDALIA TAX LEVYThe City of Vandalia Board of Aldermen will hold a Public Hearing ...
08/13/2026

📢 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CITY OF VANDALIA TAX LEVY

The City of Vandalia Board of Aldermen will hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2026 property tax rates on:

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📍 Lange Building, Vandalia, Missouri

Citizens are encouraged to attend and provide comments on the property tax rates proposed for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed tax levy is based on the revenue required to fund city operations as outlined in the fiscal year budget.

Proposed 2026 Tax Rates (per $100 assessed valuation):

• General Fund: $0.9225
• Parks Fund: $0.1700
• Total Proposed Tax Rate: $1.0925

Proposed Revenue:

• General Fund: $209,150
• Parks Fund: $38,081
• Total Revenue: $236,580

The total assessed valuation for Tax Year 2026 is $23,544,224, compared to $22,584,329 in Tax Year 2025.

By Order of the Board of Aldermen
Brandie Gay, City Clerk
City of Vandalia, Missouri

The agenda for the Board of Aldermen meeting on August 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Lange Building, 109 E Park, Vandalia M...
08/07/2026

The agenda for the Board of Aldermen meeting on August 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Lange Building, 109 E Park, Vandalia MO 63382

The City of Vandalia would like to keep residents informed about a recent water quality notice regarding atrazine levels...
08/05/2026

The City of Vandalia would like to keep residents informed about a recent water quality notice regarding atrazine levels in our source water.

Following an unusually wet spring, increased runoff from surrounding agricultural areas flowed into the lake that serves as the city's raw water source. This runoff carried trace amounts of atrazine, a commonly used agricultural herbicide, into the lake. As a result, testing showed atrazine levels were 0.003 parts per million above the regulatory limit.

Once elevated levels were identified, the City immediately adjusted treatment operations by increasing the use of activated carbon, which is highly effective at removing atrazine from drinking water. These adjustments successfully reduced atrazine levels and ensured treated water continued to meet drinking water standards.

While the City was temporarily outside the allowable limit, we want residents to know that we acted quickly and continuously monitored water quality throughout the process. Protecting the safety and quality of Vandalia's drinking water remains our top priority.

We appreciate the community's understanding and will continue to provide updates and maintain transparency regarding our water system.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Vandalia Planning & Zoning ...
07/28/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Vandalia Planning & Zoning Commission on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lange Building across from City Hall 109 East Park Street, Vandalia, Missouri, concerning “Tiny Houses” Notice is also hereby given that a subsequent public hearing will be held by the Vandalia Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. on said permit.

Name of Petitioner: City of Vandalia
Owner of Legal Record: None
Purpose of Permit: Tiny Houses
Location: Vandalia
Zoning Classification: Residential (R-1)

Questions may be directed to Brandie Gay, City Clerk, City Hall, 573-594-6186.

ADVISORY
07/22/2026

ADVISORY

Address

200 E Park
Vandalia, MO
63382

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15735946186

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