Accessibility Statement for Franklin County Goverment Website
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Phone: 6365837313
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E-mail: chenderson@franklinmo.gov
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Postal Address: 400 E. Locust Union MO 63084
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Happening Now
News and opportunities that may be useful to you.
If you were impacted by the tornadoes in Franklin County and need assistance, learn more here.
The Franklin County SB40 Resource Board seeks a dedicated individual to join the board and contribute to the mission of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
With the upcoming case of State of Missouri vs. Kenneth Simpson, Judge Hellmann has issued a decorum order.
Use the carosel below to view scheduled
Public Meetings
Commission Workshop
October 9, 2025, 10:00 AM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
I. Call to Order
II. Discussion
a. Review of the Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Commission Meeting Agenda including the following Commission Order requests:
1. Lease and Maintenance Agreement with Pitney Bowes for the Health Department
2. Right of Way Acquisition for Red Oak Road Bridge for the Highway Department
3. Right of Way Acquisition for St. John’s Creek Road for the Highway Department
4. Fixing Tax Levies for 2025 for the Clerk’s Office
5. Fixing Utility Tax Levies for 2025 for the Clerk’s Office
6. Review and approve appointments to the Franklin County Building Security Committee
7. Consent Agenda:
- County Clerk Fees for September
- Building Department Fees for September
- County Collector Personal Property Tax Book charges for August
- Union Special Road District Annual Settlement Report
- Sullivan Special Road District Annual Settlement Report
- Auditor Financial Report for September
III. Other Business/Additional Discussion
IV. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 9, 2025, 10:30 AM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND CHILD SUPPORT
III. Adjournment
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
October 9, 2025, 11:30 AM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
I. Call to Order
The tentative agenda of this meeting includes a vote to close part of this meeting to discuss personnel, legal and real estate matters pursuant to Section 610.021, RSMo.
Notice is hereby given that the County Commission of the County of Franklin, Missouri, having duly voted to close its meeting, will conduct a Closed Meeting at 11:30 a.m. on October 9, 2025, in the Franklin County Commission Chambers, 400 East Locust Street, Union, Missouri 63084.
II. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 9, 2025, 1:00 PM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. TREASURER
III. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 9, 2025, 1:30 PM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
III. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 9, 2025, 2:00 PM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. COLLECTOR
III. Adjournment
Commission Meeting
October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
a. October 7, 2025
b. October 7, 2025 (budget meeting)
c. October 9, 2025
d. October 9, 2025 (budget meeting)
e. October 9, 2025 (budget meeting)
f. October 9, 2025 (budget meeting)
g. October 9, 2025 (budget meeting)
III. Public Request for Discussion/Action
IV. Action Items
a. COMMISSION ORDER 2025-293 In the matter of approving and authorizing execution of a Lease and Maintenance Agreement with Pitney Bowes
b. COMMISSION ORDER 2025-294 In the matter of approving and authorizing the purchase of certain real property from Jennifer K. Windecker and Eric S. Keebler, etal.
c. COMMISSION ORDER 2025-295 In the matter of approving and authorizing the purchase of certain real property from The Elbert Joint Revocable Trust, U/A 12/8/2022
d. COMMISSION ORDER 2025-296 In the matter of fixing tax levies for 2025
e. COMMISSION ORDER 2025-297 In the matter of fixing utility tax levies for 2025
f. COMMISSION ORDER 2025-298 In the matter of approving and authorizing appointments to the Franklin County Building Security Committee
g. COMMISSION ORDER 2025-299 In the matter of approving the Consent Agenda and all items listed thereon
V. Discussion Items and Reports
a. Elected Official and Departmental Reports (as needed)
b. Commission Discussion
VI. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 14, 2025, 11:00 AM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. ASSESSOR
III. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 14, 2025, 1:00 PM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. RECORDER OF DEEDS
III. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 16, 2025, 10:30 PM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. COUNTY CLERK
III. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 21, 2025, 10:30 AM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
III. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 21, 2025, 1:00 PM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. PLANNING & ZONING
III. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 21, 2025, 1:30 PM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. BUILDING DEPARTMENT
III. Adjournment
Budget Meeting
October 21, 2025, 2:00 PM
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
400 E. Locust, Union MO 63084
Opening
I. Call to Order
II. Budget Meeting
a. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
III. Adjournment
Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission
7 p.m. – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Second Floor Commission Chambers
Franklin County Government Center
400 East Locust Street
Union, MO 63084
I. Call to Order/Roll Call/Disclosure
II. Presentation of Meeting Procedures and Exhibits
III. Approval of Minutes Dated September 16, 2025
IV. Communications and Visitor Comments
V. Unfinished Business –
FILE 250184 BUELL, WILLIAM (tabled at the September 16, 2025, meeting)
Request: Applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit for Special Occasions, Outdoor, in the W zoning district.
Location: Property is located at 479 Brush Creek Rd, approximately 0.37 miles north of Brush Creek Rd and Mill Hill Rd, in Township 42 North, Range 1 East, Section 29, Central Township, being parcel 21-9-29.0-0-000-009.000.
FILE 250189 PLANNING & ZONING (tabled at the September 16, 2025, meeting)
Request: Applicant is seeking to amend the Unified Land-Use Regulations of Franklin County. Proposal includes amendments to Article 20: Erosion Control & Stormwater Management. A full copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained from the Planning and Zoning Department.
VI. New Business -
FILE 250203 GROSS, ED
Request: Application is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Commercial Storage in the R zoning district.
Location: Property is located at 3280 Old Highway 100, in Township 43 North, Range 1 East, Section 10, Boles Township, being parcel 18-2-10.0-0-021-003.200.
FILE 250173 GRANDVIEW LAND STRATEGY, LLC
Request: Applicant is requesting the approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 198-lot subdivision in the R zoning district.
Location: Properties are located approximately 1 mile east of the intersection of Highway 100 and Hogan Rd, in Township 43 North, Range 2 East, Sections 4 and 9, Boles Township, being parcels 19-2-09.0-0-000-002.000, 19-2-04-0-0-000-068.000 and 19-2-04.0-0-030-068.100.
FILE 250196 PLANNNING & ZONING
Request: Applicant requests, at the direction of the County Commission via Commission Order #2025-231, that the Planning & Zoning Commission consider the need for a moratorium upon the issuance of building, zoning, and other permits for newly distributed, on-site non-residential solar energy systems.
VII. Planning and Zoning Commission Forum
Discussion regarding a request for an extension to CUP File #240209 (Washington AD1, LLC/Vanguard Renewables)
VIII. Planning Director’s Report
Adjournment
Franklin County Board of Zoning Adjustment
7:00 p.m. – Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Second Floor Commission Chambers
Franklin County Government Center
400 East Locust Street
Union, MO 63084
Meeting has been canceled..
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