The Truesdale Board of Aldermen unanimously approved for the city to apply for the Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program during the board’s March 18.

The Blue Shield Program provides $50,000 for approved agencies for the purchase of equipment, training and technology for law enforcement agencies. The program was created by Gov. Mike Kehoe in 2025 and 201 communities received grant funds last year.

The board voted 4-0 to approve applying for the grant.

The board also unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the release of escrow funds in the amount of $4,930 for grading improvements for a property located at 1700 East Veterans Memorial Parkway and 300 South Spoede Lane.

The board also heard from William and Krystal Jessop who live at 549 Austin Dr. and their complaints about work going on at late hours at a Clarkson Construction Company facility behind their home. The Jessops said there is noise at all hours of the day and night including noise from dump trucks and other equipment that is keeping them up at night. Mayor Jerry Cannon said he was taking notes of their complaints and would be talking with Clarkson representatives as the company does want to be considerate of their neighbors.

In other matters, Cannon said that the playground surface at Bruer Park is nearing the end of its warranty period this month. Cannon said he is looking at possibly getting the warranty extended for the surface and possibly looking at someone to install materials for the park in advance of Railroad Days which will be held May 30.

With respect to Railroad Days, Cannon said the city has been successful getting donations for the event including first time donors to the event.