COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
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Are you a Missouri Renter financially impacted by COVID-19?
You may be eligible for rent and utility payment relief through the SAFHR (State Assistance for Housing Relief) Grant.
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Last month I spoke about the monthly community engagement opportunity that I have started, Meeting with the Mayor, on the second Saturday of every month. Did you know that is only one of the ways to stay engaged and informed about what's going on in your community? I take the transparency of this administration very seriously. That is why we stream our Board of Alderman meetings live on YouTube. You can watch them in real-time or go back and watch them at your leisure. You are welcome to attend in person any time you would like. You can also follow me or the City of Ozark on Facebook to get updates throughout the month. My goal is to give you opportunities to know all that we are doing here in Ozark. Your local government is doing everything we can to "Make Ozark Better Every Day" and we want you there to help us make it happen. If you would like to know more about your local government, please feel free to contact me anytime at mayorjackson@ozarkmissouri.org or 417-860-9541.
February Meeting with the Mayor will be Saturday, February 12 at the Ozark Community Center from 9 -10:30 am. I hope you can join me.
Bradley A. Jackson
Mayor, Ozark Missouri
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Coming Soon to the Neal & Betty Grubaugh Park
Summer 2022!
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The City of Ozark is excited to announce a new inclusive playground coming to our Neal and Betty Grubaugh Park at 907 East Parkview, Ozark, MO, in Summer 2022. We are excited about having a place here in Ozark where “Everybody Can Play.” The playground will have an ADA-accessible Swing, specially engineered to secure children with mobility limitations safely. A large portion of the Play Structure is wheelchair accessible, with inclusive activities that a child can use both in sitting & standing positions. The Play area flooring was designed with mobility devices in mind making maneuvering the area easy for everyone.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors who have been vital in making this dream a reality! CC Links, The Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions Club of Ozark, Utopia Club, Cosmopolitan Club, 4C Sertoma, Equilibrium Therapy, Mo-Yak Fishing, and Impact 100 Ozark
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Ozark’s Citizen of the Month!
This program aims to focus on remarkable individuals or businesses in the community who reflect the essence of what it means to live, work, and give back to Ozark. Their commitment to Making Ozark Better Every Day using collaboration, compassion, and community reminds us that we all have unique opportunities every day to influence the world around us positively. Submissions need to be completed by the 20th of each month. We will review submissions received after the 20th for the following month. The City will announce the results in the Ozark monthly newsletter sent out on the 1st of every month. Ozark's Citizen of the Month will receive a framed certificate as well as have their hard work and dedication to making Ozark Better Every Day acknowledged on our social media platforms.
Nominee Requirements:
- Must be a resident, business, volunteer, or employed in Ozark.
- 14 years or older (high school age and above) *Parent/Guardian approval is required
- Nominee must demonstrate outstanding service that has benefited the City of Ozark or its resident(s)
- Nominee must demonstrate a significant amount of time or resources invested for the benefit of the community
- Nominee must demonstrate a positive impact, influence or outcome on the lives of others in and around Ozark
Nominate your neighbors!
Ozark's Citizen of the month
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February 7, 2022
Board of Aldermen Meeting
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
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February 12, 2022
Community Engagement Session - Meeting with the Mayor
Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
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February 21, 2022
City Hall Closed - President's Day
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February 22, 2022
Board of Aldermen Meeting
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
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February 28, 2022
Planning & Zoning Meeting
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
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Cant make it to the meeting? Watch them live on our YouTube channel |
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Check out February's holidays to celebrate |
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February 13
Superbowl Sunday
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February 9
National Pizza Day
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February 14
Valentines Day
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February 21
President's Day
City Hall Closed
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Let us know how you're celebrating these holidays by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram! |
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Please join the Ozark Police Department in congratulating Detective Anthony Appleton on his retirement after 21 1/2 years of service to the citizens of Ozark.
Detective Appleton began his career of service as a Reserve Police Officer for the Ozark Police Department after graduating from Drury College Police Academy in early 1999. In June 2000, Detective Appleton was assigned as a School Resource Officer, in a partnership between the Ozark Police Department and the Ozark School District. In 2004, he transferred to the Field Services Division where he worked as a patrol officer.
In 2010, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal assigned to the Field Services Division and again promoted to Sergeant in 2012. In 2016, he transferred to the Support Services Division where he was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit as a Detective. During his career, Detective Appleton also served as a Certified Crime Scene Investigator, Report Writing Instructor, Traffic Incident Management Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and Field Training Officer. Detective Appleton is a graduate of the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation Command College.
Please join us in congratulating Detective Anthony Appleton on a career dedicated to service and providing exceptional public safety to our community. He will be greatly missed, but we are excited for this new chapter in his life.
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How to register your dog with the City |
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Why Register your dog?
- The City of Ozark requires that all dogs be registered within city limits.
- Registering your dogs helps prevent the spread of Rabies in our area.
- As a way to ensure your dog gets back to you if they get out.
How much does it cost?
$2.50 for spayed or neutered dogs and
$4.00 for intact pets.
The City of Ozark does require citizens to have an updated rabies vaccination to obtain a city license and to bring in proof of current rabies vaccination.
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The Ozark Police Department is Hiring!
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In 2017, the community of Ozark voted in favor of implementing a 3/8 cent sales tax to be collected over a five (5) year period. This funding has been directly allocated to improving Ozark’s transportation network. When we say transportation improvements, we often also refer to the importance of multi-modal transportation, including enhanced bicycle and pedestrian opportunities via trails or greenways.
Our community surveys have shown that our citizens value trails for recreation and value the ability to utilize multi-modal paths to gain access to different nodes of activities. So, in 2018, the City of Ozark applied for and was awarded three (3) Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Grants. These are federally funded grants that promote connectivity to schools, parks, commercial areas, places of employment, etc.
In this case, the TAP Grants will be used to connect:
1. Ozark’s Central Corridor / HWY 14 to the OTC Richwood Valley Campus,
2. The neighborhoods of Thornhill, Walnut Crossing and Oak Hill, to Ozark South Elementary and South Street commercial areas,
3. Ozark West Elementary to Freemont Hills and future phases of the Chadwick Flyer
Public Works has a passion for constructing multi-modal projects by working with community partners such as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Ozark Transportation Organization (OTO), Christian County, Ozark School District, Ozark Special Road District, and Ozark Greenways. These partnership projects help accelerate investment within our community and ultimately enhance our quality of life. These improvements are only made possible by our Citizens’ willingness to invest in our transportation needs and the future of Ozark. So, if you have seen some dirt moving in these locations, please know that all your planning and public participation has led to these projects taking shape. Thank you, Citizens, of Ozark, for Making Ozark Better Every Day.
P.S.
Please stay tuned! In next month’s newsletter, we will be featuring another great community project. We are just waiting on the final contract documents to be signed. It is an exciting time to live, work or play in the City of Ozark.
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Join us for our annual mother and sun fun night - this year, it will be a night at the Winter Olympics! join us for Dodgeball, pizza and refreshments, rock climbing, Olympics Games, and
Date: February 26
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Cost: Annual Family Members | $20/Pair
Non-Members | $25/Pair
Additional Person(s) $5/each
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5K Run & Walk
Date(s): April 9
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Cost:
Through 2/1 | $35
Through 3/1 | $40
Through Race Day | $45
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Home School Art Classes
Date(s):
January 31 | Van Gogh Snowmen
February 28 | Clay vase
March 28 | Oil Pastel Toucan
April 25 | Paper Mache
Time: 2-3 pm
Cost: $12 per class
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Spring Break Camp
Date(s): March 14 -18
Time: 7 am - 6 pm
Cost:
All Sessions:
Annual Family Members: $95
Non-Members: $110
Daily Cost:
Annual Family Members: $22
Non-Members $25
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Swim Lessons
Location: The OC
Lessons run monthly
Start times vary according to swimmers level
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Kids Night In
Date(s):
Jan. 14 | Feb. 11 | Mar. 11 | Apr. 8
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Annual Family Members | $15
Non-Members | $20
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Kids Day Off
Date(s): February 21
Time: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Annual Family Members | $22
Non-Members | $25
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On the Road Again
Date(s): February 10 & 11
Meeting Location:
Trip Location:
Fantastic Caverns
Lunch Location:
Billy Gail's (not included)
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Cost: $40
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Summer 2022 Jobs!
Apply on our website at
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Ozark Fire Protection District |
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Congratulations Engineer Kyle Heminger! |
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Ozark's Fire District is proud to announce Kyle Heminger has completed the International Professional Designation Process, awarding the professional designation of "Fire Officer". The Designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven (7) measured components including; experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement and technical competence. |
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Our Community Risk Reduction topic: |
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February is “Burn Awareness and Prevention”. During the month on our social media, we will be discussing things that individuals can do in their own homes to prevent accidental burns. Topics will include things like, “Kitchen Fire Safety”, and “Knowing 2 Ways Out” of a home or business that you may be in.
Follow Ozark Fire Protection District's Facebook here
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Heart of Ozark Gala -
Postponed
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"A Special Meeting of the HRD Promotions Committee along with the Executive Officers was called last week to discuss the concerns about hosting the Heart of Ozark Gala on February 12. There were some concerns, especially the current surge of Covid cases in our community.
After a lot of discussions, WE decided to postpone the Heart of Ozark Gala until April 2, 2022. This date has been confirmed with Venue on Brick, the location for the Gala. The event will be called the Heart of Ozark Gala 2022 because we still want to come together as a community to share our love for Ozark and celebrate the past year's accomplishments."
Submitted by Patty Quessenberry, HRD Board of Directors & Promotions Chair
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This monthly morning networking event is designed to highlight individual member businesses and provide a relaxed networking opportunity for members. This event is held the first Friday of every month from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. Members enjoy coffee and pastries and an informal setting to meet, mingle and make contacts. Don't forget your business cards!
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Here is a copy of the Holiday Calendar for 2022 from Republic Recycling and Waste Services.
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