Your Waynesville This Week: Events, Opportunities, and Independence Day Plans

Mayor Sean Wilson shares important updates for Waynesville residents as we approach the Independence Day holiday and several community events. The weekly update covers everything from City Hall closures to opportunities for civic engagement and safety reminders.

• City Hall will be closed July 4th for Independence Day, reopening Monday, July 7th at 8am
• Several committee meetings scheduled throughout early July including Rose and Grounds, Emergency Services, Finance, Utility, Economic Development, and Park Board
• Council seeking Ward 2 resident to fill unexpired term following Councilman Ryan Hicks' resignation
• K-9 Officer Corey Hoard recognized as Waynesville Police Department Officer of the Year
• Free City of Waynesville app available on Android and iOS devices provides emergency alerts and city announcements
• City aiming for 2000 app downloads by year-end as part of communication strategy
• Fireworks permitted July 3-5 between 8am-10pm on private property or designated park areas
• Old Settlers Day 2025 scheduled for July 26-27 featuring Civil War reenactments, music, and community activities
• Reminder that placing signs in the traffic circle at Highway T and 17 is prohibited
• Safety reminders for the holiday weekend include driving slowly through neighborhoods, buckling up, and avoiding phone use while driving

Chapters

• 0:00 Mayor's Introduction
• 0:27 Holiday Closures and Public Meetings
• 1:32 Ward 2 Council Vacancy Announcement
• 2:53 Officer Recognition and City App
• 4:31 Firework Safety and Old Settlers Day
• 6:27 Traffic Signs and Safety Reminders

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Good morning. This is Sean Wilson, the Mayor of Waynesville, with your weekly update for June 30th 2025. I want to take a few moments to share several important updates and reminders as we move into a busy and exciting month for our community. With the 4th of July holiday approaching and several significant events and opportunities on the calendar, this is a great time for all of us to stay engaged and informed and connected. First, as a reminder, city Hall will be closed on Friday, july 4th in observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 7th at 8 am. I encourage all residents to take care of any necessary business prior to the holiday weekend. We also have some upcoming public meetings. I invite all the citizens to attend and participate in our upcoming committee and board meetings at City Hall. On Tuesday, july 1st, rose and Grounds Committee meeting will meet at 4 pm, and this is all at City Hall. Thursday, july 3rd Emergency Service Committee at 4 pm. Finance Committee will be at 5 pm. On Monday, july 7th, we will have the Utility Committee at 3.30 pm. Economic Development will commence at 5 pm and Thursday, july 7th, the Park Board will meet at 5 pm. Your involvement in these meetings helps shape the future of our city and your input is always welcome, so join us.

Speaker 1: 1:32

Due to the resignation of Councilman Ryan Hicks, we are currently seeking a qualified Ward 2 resident to fill the unexpired term of the Waynesville City Council. I want to personally thank Mr Hicks for his service and dedication to our community. This volunteer position will serve for the remaining 10 months of the current term. The selected candidate may also choose to run for a full two-year term in the April 2026 election. To be eligible for this opportunity, you must reside in Ward 2 at the time of appointment. To apply, please submit a volunteer application that's available at City Hall or on the city website waynesvillemodeorg, and type in in the search bar volunteer and you'll see the application. You'll provide a brief bio explaining your interest in this position and a little bit of background information about yourself. You will send these applications to mayor at waynesvillemoorg. That's mayor at waynesvillemoorg, and if you or someone you know has a heart for service and civic engagement, I encourage you to apply and please help us spread the word. We're excited to make mention also this week for Officer Corey Hoard, who was recognized at our previous city council meeting. So at last week's city council meeting we had a great honor of recognizing K-9 Officer Corey Hoard as the Waynesville Police Department Officer of the Year. Officer Hoard exemplifies the integrity, excellence and commitment that define our department. We are proud to have him serving the people of Waynesville, so we want to say congratulations to him, but not only him, but also for the sacrifices and the thank you to his family for their support.

Speaker 1: 3:33

I encourage every citizen and resident to download the free city of Waynesville app. It's available on both Android and Apple iOS devices. The app gives you real time access to our emergency alerts bull orders or road closures or flood warnings. Also, you will find the city announcements and reminders with city calendars, a live city calendar for meetings, events and holiday schedules, and you'll be notified if you choose to be notified. We currently have 11 different communication tools to keep residents informed. The app is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to stay connected and we are aiming for 2000 downloads by the end of the year. So please help us reach our goal, help us spread the word and let's stay connected, just as a friendly reminder that firework safety and the city does have ordinances that we need to follow in our community.

Speaker 1: 4:31

As we prepare for this celebration of Independence Day, please remember to follow the city ordinances regarding fireworks. The permitted dates for firework discharge is July 3rd, 4th and 5th, between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm. The permitted locations are on private property with permission. Laughlin Park designated areas in Waynesville City Park, excluding the splash pad, the playground and all structures. Children under 14 must be supervised by someone 21 years or older. Let's do all our part to celebrate safely and respectfully and I do want to reiterate please, if you do discharge fireworks in the park, please clean up the residue. It helps us keep our park clean and safe for everyone.

Speaker 1: 5:22

Just around the corner, we have a great event, so we want you to mark your calendars for the old settlers day of 2025. The dates will be july 26 and 27. This is a weekend of historic music and community fun held in the ruby dew park on saturday and sunday. This free event features the civil war reenactments, live music, exhibits, vendors and activities for all ages, for the opening ceremony to the closing remarks. It's a celebration of Waynesville heritage. You won't want to miss this.

Speaker 1: 6:09

That placing yard signs, promotional signs or event signage in the traffic circle at Highway T and 17 is prohibited by the Missouri Department of Transportation During that transition. It is considered a safety hazard. Please do not place any signs in the center of the traffic circle at 17 and Highway T. Any signs placed there will be confiscated and discarded without notice. Help us maintain safety and compliance along the highways by using permitted locations for all signage. And, as your mayor, I care deeply about the safety and well-being of every resident. I care deeply about the safety and well-being of every resident as we enjoy this 4th of July. I urge you to drive slow through neighborhoods and watch for children. Always buckle up every trip, every seat. Keep your phones down while driving. Celebrate responsibly and respectfully. Let's make this a joyful, safe and memorable holiday for for all. Thank you for your continued commitment to our community. May god bless you and may god bless the city of waynesville, and I look forward to seeing you around the town.