Owensville Chamber of Commerce

Owensville, Missouri

Owensville Local Government



THE CITY OF OWENSVILLE IS READY TO SERVE YOU

Visit the City of Owensville's Website:
www.cityofowensville.com

GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

The City of Owensville was incorporated in 1911 as a Fourth Class

City with a Mayor-Board of Aldermen government structure. The

Mayor and Aldermen serve two-year terms. There are two wards in the

City with two Aldermen who live in each ward as representatives.

Terms of office are staggered.

APPOINTED OFFICIALS                          ELECTED OFFICIALS

1. City Clerk                                             1. Mayor

2. City Attorney                                        2. Four Aldermen

3. Municipal Judge                                    3. Marshall (4 yr. term)

4. City Engineer                                       4. City Collector

CITY HALL

City Council meetings are held at City Hall, located at 107 W. Sears

Ave., on the first and third Monday of each month. City officials may be

reached through City Hall at (573) 437-2812. The public is invited to the city

meetings.

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Owensville Communications Department is located at 105 North

Second Street. This department provides 24 hour communication ser-

vice for the Owensville Police, Owensville Volunteer Fire Department,

and Owensville Area Ambulance District. To report an emergency call:

Police: (573) 437-2195. Fire: (573) 437-2121 . Ambulance: 911

POLICE

The Owensville Police Department provides 24 hour police protec-

tion to city residents. OPD is located at 109 N. Second Street. Phone

(573) 437-2195.

BUSINESS / MERCHANTS LICENSE

Merchants doing business within the city are required to purchase

a license through the City Collector's office.

LIQUOR LICENSE

A city liquor license is required for businesses selling alcoholic

beverages. This may be applied for through the City Clerks office.

MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

Owensville Municipal Utilities include water, sewer, and electric.

Bills are sent out the 1st of each month. Payment may be made at the

utilities office located in City Hall located at 107 West Sears Avenue.

A deposit of $100 is required before services are turned on at the

residence or business. This deposit is refunded if you move from the

city. Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, Phone: (573) 437-2812.

NATURAL GAS UTILITY

Contact (800) 303-0752 for information about natural gas service.

STREETS

City streets are maintained by the Street Department. Sidewalks

and curbing are the responsibility of the property owner.

YARDS/GRASS/WEEDS

It is the responsibility of the property owner, renter, etc. to remove

tall weeds growing on his property and to keep his grass mowed and

the land in an orderly fashion.

TRASH

Trash removal is the responsibility of the property owner or renter.

It is a violation of city ordinance to dump any garbage or refuse upon

any street, alleyway or public place within the city. Contact Swinger/

BFI at (573) 885-7596, Waste Management at (800) 359-7929 or refer

to the local telephone book for additional information.