The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ava Farmers Market Gazebo, 215 E. Jefferson St. in Ava.

Those interested in putting their chili recipes to the test may enter the competition for a $20 entry fee. Cash and checks will be accepted.

The market is also seeking sponsors for the event. Sponsorships are available for $30 and will help support the local market and its activities.

Organizers are encouraging residents to mark their calendars and help spread the word as the market prepares for the fall event.

Anyone interested in entering the cook off or becoming a sponsor may contact Paul, Sarah or Matt at the market. Additional information is also available by emailing avagrowers@gmail.com or by contacting the Ava Farmers Market through its Facebook page.

Gates will open at noon for cars and pit crews, while general admission gates will open at 3 p.m. Car inspections will close at 5 p.m.

The derby will include youth compact competition for ages 9 to 14, along with bone stock, MWFA and limited weld classes.

General admission is $7, with children age 5 and younger admitted free. Pit admission is $25. Drivers are $50 and riders are $25.

Drivers must pay and sign required waivers before their vehicles will be inspected. Those seeking additional information about participating vehicles may contact Bill Davis.

Spectators are encouraged to bring chairs and enjoy the evening of demolition derby competition.

This plea resulted in Hansen’s Wright County case, 25WR-CR00214-01, for Possession of Methamphetamine to be revoked.  The court ordered the previously imposed 7-year sentence be executed pursuant to §217.362, Long Term Treatment and both cases are to run concurrently.  The Douglas County offense occurred in January of 2026 and was jointly investigated by the Ava Police Department and the Douglas County  Sheriff’s Department.    

The Junior Pro Bull Riders event will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature youth roughstock competition and barrel racing. Local contestants are welcome to participate.

Youth roughstock competitors will ride two head. Divisions include Mutton Bustin’ for ages 4 through 6, calf riding for ages 8 and under, steer riding for ages 11 and under, Pee Wee Bull Riding for ages 13 and under, Junior Bull Riding for ages 15 and under and Senior Bull Riding for ages 19 and under. Ages are determined as of Jan. 1, 2026.

Entry fees range from $50 for Mutton Bustin’ to $85 for Senior Bull Riding. All entry fees include a $5 office fee, and roughstock fees include the stock charge.

Barrel racing will consist of two runs, with divisions for ages 8 and under and ages 13 and under. Entry fees are $30 and $40, respectively. Barrel racing entry fees include a $5 timer fee and offer an 80% payback.

All contestants must call in from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at 417-677-6596. Bryan and Marla Moore are listed as contacts for the event.

Admission is $10 for adults and children ages 6 and older. Children ages 5 and younger will be admitted free. Concessions will be available during the event.

Stephanie L. Lee, 39, Ava, was sentenced to 8 years in prison for the class B felony of 1st Degree Arson and 4 years in prison for the class E felony of 1st Degree Property  Damage in case 25DG-CR00203 after a sentencing hearing was held.  Lee was found guilty by the Court after a bench trial was held on July 13, 2026.  A Sentence Assessment Report was received and after arguments were held regarding sentencing, the Court sentenced Lee to 8 years in prison for arson and 4 years in prison for the property damage and ordered the sentences to run concurrently.  Lee was also ordered to pay $140,000 in restitution as a condition of parole.  The arson occurred in May of 2025 and was investigated by the Ava Police Department.

James W. Thiemer, 34, Ozark, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the class A felony of 1st Degree Domestic Assault as a prior and persistent felony offender in case 23DG-CR00117 after a probation revocation hearing was held.  The State called two Taney County deputies, Cpl. Nathan Crosson and Dep. Kirk Dequarto, who provided testimony as well as Probation and Parole Officer Seth Miller.  After testimony and arguments were held, the Court revoked Thiemer’s probation and executed the previously imposed 15 years sentence pursuant to §559.115, the 120-Day Program within the Department of Corrections.  The original offense occurred in November of 2022 and was investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department.

William T. Hill, 59, Ava, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for the class E felony of Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid License in case 24DG-CR00380-01 after entering a plea of guilty.  Hill was also sentenced to 2 years in prison for another case of Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a  Valid License in case 24DG-CR00375-01.  Pursuant to a plea agreement for both cases, defendant was sentenced to 2 years on each case to run concurrently with each other and concurrent with Hill’s current DOC sentence.  The offense occurred in June and July of 2024 and both were investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Michael S. Isaac, 57, Mansfield, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the class D felony of Possession of Methamphetamine as a prior drug offender after entering a plea of guilty in case 26DG-CR00255-01. Pursuant to a plea agreement, the Court ordered the sentence suspended and placed Isaac on 5 years of supervised probation with the Board of Probation and Parole and ordered Isaac to complete a 1-year treatment program while on supervision.  The offense occurred in June of 2026 and was investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department.

Christian A. Adkins, 26, Mountain View, entered a guilty plea to the class D felony of Possession of Methamphetamine in case 26DG-CR00179 and pursuant to a plea agreement, was given a suspended imposition of sentence and placed on 5 years of supervised probation with the Board of Probation and Parole.  Adkins was also ordered to successfully complete a treatment program.

There were 49 criminal cases on the docket with some defendants appearing by video.  There were 4 felony guilty pleas entered.  Two defendants had their probation revoked.  One failure to appear warrant was issued.  One defendant completed probation and 2 defendants were continued on probation.

Four defendants were set for either plea or disposition. Two defendants were set for a probation revocation hearing.  One defendant was set for jury trial in 2027.

Picking, a field specialist in livestock with MU Extension, will be available from 10 a.m. to noon at the gazebo on the Ava square to answer questions about livestock production, grazing and related agricultural programs.

Topics producers may discuss with Picking include feed and hay choices, nitrate problems in livestock feed, hay and pasture, mineral supplements, multi-species grazing and toxic weeds that may affect livestock.

Picking can also provide information about several MU Extension programs and resources, including Missouri AgrAbility, the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program, Missouri Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, the MU Black Vulture Project and equine Extension programs.

Picking serves Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Taney, Texas and Wright counties as a livestock field specialist.

The event gives area farmers and livestock owners an opportunity to bring questions and speak directly with an Extension specialist while visiting the Growers Market.

For more information, contact the Douglas County Extension Center at 417-683-4409 or douglasco@missouri.edu.

THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

AGENDA

404 S JEFFERSON ST AVA, MO 65608

October 13, 2026

5:00 PM

I.       Call to Order: Mayor

II.      Roll Call of aldermen:

III.    Approve or Amend Agenda:

IV.    Approval of Minutes: September 22, 2026.

V.     Public address to the board:

VI.   Order of Business:

• Unfinished Business:

• Reports of special boards, committees, and city officers

1. Chief David Overcast

2. Fire Chief Dan Eager

3. Peggy Porter-Finance

       C.    Reading of Bills (proposed Ordinances) and Resolutions:

                Ordinance #1189-  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDING CHAPTER 110 ZONING SECTIONS 147, 148, DELETING CHAPTER 110 ZONING SECTIONS 147 AND 148 AND PLACING SECTIONS 147 AND 148 IN RESERVE AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 152, 153, 155, AND 157 TO BE REVISED.

                Ordinance #1190– AN ORDINANCE CALLING A GENERAL MUNICPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2027, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND TWO ALDERMEN- ONE FROM THE EAST WARD AND ONE FROM THE WEST WARD OF SAID CITY.

                Ordinance #- 1191– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 BUSINESSES SECTION CHAPTERS 19-21 RESERVED AND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 22 SECTION 19-21 FOR MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS

                Resolution#- 2026/10.23- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH TILLER CONSULTING GROUP INC FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPILLING DATA USED IN ACTURIAL SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF AVA’S RETIREE MEDICAL PLAN.

       D.   Mayor/Aldermen’s comments and other such matters as may come before the Board:                                

1.       Jason Brown, Boundary Adjustment

2.       Police car bids

3.       Omnigo Software

4.       Blue Shield Grant Program

5.       WRVE

6.       Trail of Treats

VII. Closed Session under RSMo 610.021: (1) Litigation (2) Real Estate (3) Personnel

VIII. Adjourn.

RESOLUTION #2026/10.23

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH TILLER CONSULTING GROUP INC FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPILING DATA USED IN ACTURIAL SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF AVA’S RETIREE MEDICAL PLAN.

WHEREAS, The City of Ava, Missouri is a fourth-class city incorporated municipality, and

WHEREAS, Missouri Revised Statutes give municipalities within the state power and

Authority to provide administrative offices for the convenience of the general

public to conduct general government propriety business activities, and

WHEREAS, The Board of Aldermen for the City of Ava has authorized the mayor to sign

a contract agreement between the City of Ava andTiller Consulting Group

Inc.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI BOARD OF ALDERMEN, that

Section 1.See Attachment A for Agreement

Section 2. This Agreement approach for a four-year Valuation is permitted under the

GASB guidance and applicable actuarial standards of practice. It shall also

be in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri.

Passed and approved this ________ day of _____________, 2026.

___________________________

Mayor Kirk Pueppke

Attest:___________________________

City Clerk Suzanne Welsh

ORDINANCE #1189

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDING CHAPTER 110 ZONING SECTIONS 147, 148, DELETING CHAPTER 110 ZONING SECTIONS 147 AND 148 AND PLACING SECTIONS 147 AND 148 IN RESERVE AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 152, 153, 155, AND 157 TO BE REVISED.

WHEREAS, The City of Ava is a fourth-class city in the State of Missouri, and

WHEREAS,RSMo 71.940 gives jurisdiction and power to fourth-class cities for the

revision of the general ordinances of the municipality, and

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THECITY OF AVA, MISSOURI, that

Section 1. That Chapter 110 Sections 147 and 148 be deleted and Section 147 and

148 be placed in Reserve.

Section 2.That Chapter 110 Sections 3, 152, 153, 155, and 157 be revised as follows:

Sec. 110-3. Classes of districts.

For the purpose of this chapter, the city is divided into the following districts in

accordance with a zoning map, included in this section and made a part of this

section by reference.

• Residence Districts:

• Single-family district, R-1;
• Two-family district, R-2;
• Multiple-family district, R-3.

• Business Districts:

• Central business district, B-2
• General business district, B-3.

• Industrial Districts:

• Light industrial district, I-1;
• Heavy industrial district, I-2’
• Planned industrial district, I-P.

• Miscellaneous Districts:

• Agricultural district, A’ and
• Parking district, P.

Sec. 110-152.- B-3 general business district; purpose.

The B-3 business district is for the conduct of retail trade and to provide personal services which, due to their character, create an increased traffic flow and higher density of land use. Because of these characteristics, less restrictive uses and requirements are made in this b-3 district than are found in a B-2 central business district.

Sec. 110-153.- Permitted uses in B-3 districts.

B-3 district permitted uses are as follows:

• All uses permitted in the B-2 central business district
• Gasoline and oil filing stations.
• Restaurants and eating establishments, including drive-ins.
• Theaters, including drive-in.
• Fruit and vegetable market.
• Garage, automobile repair and machine work.
• Used car sales, not including salvage or wrecking of any kind.
• Small animal clinics
• Self-service laundries, dry cleaning plants, or establishments doing dry cleaning.
• Subject to all regulations otherwise provided by ordinance, advertising signs, as regulated in subsection 110-223 (b) are permissible; billboards are prohibited.
• Other uses are permitted which, in the judgement of the planning commission , are of the same general character as those listed in this section and have been approved by action of the planning commission, and which will not be detrimental to the B-3 district in which located (see section 110-240).

Sec. 110-155. Business district density requirements.

Business districts density requirements are as follows:

Density requirements B-2 Central Business B-3 General Business

Minimum lot area (square feet):

Per building 6,0006000

Minimum lot width (feet):

Per building    50 50

Maximum height of building (feet):

Principal building   60 35

Accessory building    1525

Minimum front yard (feet):

Principal building    30 25

Minimum side yard (feet):

Principal building 15 feet when abutting a residential district

Minimum rear yard (feet):

Principal building     15 15

Note: Residential uses located in all business districts shall have the same front, side and rear yard requirements as those in an R-3 multifamily district.

Sec. 110-157.- Permitted uses in B-4 districts.

• Any use permitted in the B-2 central business district, or B-3 general business district.
• Agricultural or farm equipment sales storage or repair.
• Amphitheater or drive-in theater.
• Amusement park, game complex, arcade.
• Auditorium, arena or fieldhouse, convention center, museum, planetarium.
• Baking facility, bottling works and food packaging.
• Boat and boat trailer leasing, sales, service and storage.
• Commercial recreational use such as bowling alleys, billiard parlors, dance hall, skating rink, or a use of similar character.
• Furniture sales, refinishing, repair, reupholstery.
• Garden supply and display store.
• Lawn-care service establishment.
• Lumberyard and building material/supply store.
• Printing, publishing, painting and engraving services and shops.
• Professional offices.
• Recreational vehicles, travel trailers (not mobile homes), camper sales and storage, provided all units are in a usable condition.
• Rental sales and services including yard and garden supplies, trailers (not mobile homes) and other such items, provided storage is within a completely enclosed building.
• School for industrial training, trade or business training.

Section 3.This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and

approval by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Ava, Missouri. All ordinances

or parts of ordinances in conflict with the terms hereof are void and of no effect.

Passed and approved this ______ day of ________________, 2026.

Reviewed and approved as to form by City Attorney: _______________________

Larry Tyrrell

_______________________

Mayor Kirk Pueppke

Attest:_______________________

City Clerk Suzanne Welsh

ORDINANCE #1190

AN ORDINANCE CALLING A GENERAL MUNICPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2027, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND TWO ALDERMEN- ONE FROM THE EAST WARD AND ONE FROM THE WEST WARD OF SAID CITY.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.That the General Municipal Election of the City of Ava, Missouri shall

be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2027, for the purpose of electing a mayor and two

aldermen- one from the East Ward and one from the West Ward to serve regular

two-year terms.

SECTION 2.The filing for offices will open at 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

The filing deadline for candidates desiring their name to appear on the printed

on the ballots shall be 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. All candidates

must file their names with the City Clerk at City Hall located at 404 S Jefferson

St. during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM.

The final certification date is January 26, 2027.

SECTION 3.All qualified candidates must not be in arrears for any unpaid taxes within the

City and are hereby notified the statutory requirements to provide to the City

Clerk, at the time of filing, proof of identity, such as a Social Security Card,

Missouri Driver’s License or must be recognizable to the City Clerk. Any

person, after filing with the City Clerk, who wishes to withdrawal their name

from the ballot must file their notice of withdrawal with the City Clerk in the

City Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 19, 2027.

SECTION 4.That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage

and approval. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the terms

hereof are void and of no effect.

THIS ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DATE: __________________, 2026.

Reviewed and approved as to form by City Attorney:___________________________

Larry Tyrell

___________________________

Mayor Kirk Pueppke

____________________________

Attest:City Clerk Suzanne Welsh

ORDINANACE #1191

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 BUSINESSES SECTION CHAPTERS 19-21 RESERVED AND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 22 SECTION 19-21 FOR MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS

WHEREAS,            The City of Ava is a fourth-class city in the State of Missouri, and

WHEREAS,             RSMo 71.940 gives jurisdiction and power to fourth-class cities for the

                                  revision of the general ordinances of the municipality, and

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI, that

Section 1.     That Chapter 22 Sections 19-21 be revised as follows:

Sec. 22-19.  Mobile Food Vending.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to preserve and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. Promoting compatibility among land uses within the community through regulations intended to minimize the harmful or nuisance effects resulting from noise, location, and other objectionable activities associated with the Mobile Food Vending industry.

B. Definitions. For the purposes of these regulations the following terms shall be defined as follows:

MOBILE FOOD TRUCK

A licensed, motorized vehicle that includes a self-contained or attached trailer kitchen in which food is prepared, processed, or stored and such vehicle is used to sell and dispense food to the general public.

MOBILE FOOD VENDING

An individual providing for the preparation and sale of food with the use of traveling cooking equipment used for vending. Approved equipment includes motorized food trucks, tow behind trailers and cooking equipment that can be erected under a tent on a temporary basis.

C. Use Standards. A person operating a mobile food truck on private property shall be allowed subject to the following regulations:

• Mobile Food Truck Business Activity to Be Temporary. All business activity related to mobile food operations shall be of a temporary nature subject to the following requirements:

• Follow all Health Code requirements for Douglas County.
• A mobile food vendor may not operate between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.

• Any auxiliary power required for the operation of the mobile food truck shall be self-contained. Written permission is required for use of private or public utilities.
• All materials generated from a mobile food business that are to be disposed of should be disposed of legally and properly. It is illegal to discharge or dispose of any substance material, food, or waste into the storm drain system.
• All grounds utilized by a mobile food truck shall always be maintained in a clean and attractive manner. Trash and recycling containers shall be provided for use by the mobile food truck owners. All trash or debris accumulating within twenty (20) feet of any mobile operation should be collected by the vendor and deposited into a trash container.
• One (1) sign, no larger than twenty-four by thirty-six inches (24″ x 36″), shall be allowed in addition to those signs physically attached to the vehicle. Said sign shall not be placed further than ten (10) feet from the mobile food truck.
• Only one (1) mobile food truck shall be allowed on the property at any given time. Exception shall be given for events.
• The mobile food truck shall not have a drive-through.
• Lighting, activities, noise, or increased traffic associated with a mobile food truck shall not unreasonably disturb surrounding residential properties.

D. Location and Placement Requirements (Site Plan).

• Mobile food truck operations are only allowed within a Business District.
• Operations are only allowed on private property and City-owned property, subject to written approval by owner or written City permission given by the City Clerk, under the direction of the Mayor or the Board of Aldermen.

Written approval must be present on the mobile food truck and available upon request.

• Mobile food trucks must be parked so that neither the vehicle nor the customers block driveways of existing buildings or uses, or in such a manner as to create a traffic hazard.
• No mobile food trucks shall interfere with the internal parking lot circulation.
• Mobile food trucks shall not use the public right-of-way unless otherwise allowed by City Mayor or the Board of Aldermen.
• Mobile food trucks shall not be permitted to operate on the grounds of any government office, facility, public park, recreation area, or other similar public land within the City of Ava unless given written permission to do so by the Ava City Clerk, under the direction of the Mayor or Board of Aldermen.
• Mobile food vending equipment shall be subject to the above standard use.

E. Permit Requirements.

• No mobile food truck or mobile food vending operator shall operate within the boundaries of the City of Ava without first obtaining a business license from and providing a copy of Health Department inspection to the City Clerk of the City of Ava.
• A permit and current Health Department inspection shall be obtained and maintained by the owner of the mobile food truck.
• All City and County permitting, and inspections must be displayed on the mobile food truck in a place visible to customers.
• Vendors shall comply with all Federal, State, County, and City regulations regarding the sale of any item sold on the mobile food truck.
• A copy of the Missouri State Sales Tax ID will need to be provided prior to a city license.

F. Exemptions.

• Mobile food truck operators, such as an ice cream truck, shall be allowed to sell merchandise on a public right-of-way under the following conditions:

• The operator does not stop on the public ROW for a period longer than one (1) minute.
• The operator does not impede the flow of traffic.

• The Police Chief and/or designee of the City is authorized to issue an immediate cease and desist order to any party violating any regulations.

G. Violations, Penalties and Appeals.

• A business and occupation license required by this Mobile Food Truck Code may be suspended by the City Clerk, or his or her assigns, upon the violation by the holder of any of the terms of this Chapter.
• The owner, manager, or operator of a mobile vending unit that is in violation of this Chapter shall be punishable per the provisions of Section 1-11, Penalty and Delinquency. Each day that such unlawful act or violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. In addition, the City may seek recovery of costs and any other legal and equitable remedies as may be available to the City.
• Any person aggrieved by the decision of the City Clerk to suspend a license shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Aldermen. Such appeal shall be scheduled within twenty-one (21) days after notice of the suspension has been mailed to the licensee’s last-known address as shown in the City’s business licensing records, a written statement fully setting forth the grounds for the appeal. The Mayor will schedule the meeting with the Board of Aldermen shall set a place and time for hearing the appeal and notice of such hearing shall be mailed to the licensee, postage prepaid, at his or her last known address as shown in the City’s mobile vending unit licensing records, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date set for hearing. The Board of Aldermen shall have the authority to reinstate the permit, affirm the suspension, or fully revoke the permit. The decision and order of the Board of Aldermen on such appeal shall be final and conclusive.

Section 2.        That Chapter 22 Section 20-21 be placed in Reserve.

Section 3.        This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and

                           approval by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Ava, Missouri. All ordinances

                           or parts of ordinances in conflict with the terms hereof are void and of no effect.

Passed and approved this ______ day of ________________, 2026.

Reviewed and approved as to form by City Attorney:                       _______________________

                                                                                                             Larry Tyrrell

                                                                                                            _______________________

                                                                                                             Mayor Kirk Pueppke

                                                                                                Attest:  _______________________

                                                                                                             City Clerk Suzanne Welsh

According to Degase, the emails may contain malicious software that could allow someone to gain access to a victim’s computer and personal information.

Windows users who have opened a suspicious email are encouraged to check the Task Manager on their computer for unfamiliar programs or services, including those identified as “ScreenConnect” or “Phone Link.” Degase advised anyone who finds an unfamiliar program running to shut down the computer immediately.

Mac users who receive one of the suspicious emails should delete the email and any associated files or downloads without opening them. Anyone who has already opened or installed a suspicious attachment or program should seek technical assistance rather than assuming deletion alone has removed the threat.

Those who need assistance checking their computer may contact PC Express at 417-683-2022.

Degase urged residents to use caution when opening unexpected emails, even when the message appears to come from someone they know locally.

The Ava Area Chamber of Commerce will host Ava’s Fall City-Wide Yard Sale Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 1 through 3.

Numerous sales are expected throughout town during the three day event. The Chamber noted that no official yard sale maps will be available this year, and shoppers are encouraged to drive around Ava to locate participating sales.

The following week, the City of Ava will conduct its City-Wide Fall Clean-up from Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9, for residents within the city limits.

East Ward pickup will take place Monday and Tuesday, while West Ward pickup will be conducted Wednesday and Thursday. Friday will be used for a final sweep, although the city noted that a return trip to individual streets is not guaranteed.

Residents should place unwanted household and garage items at the curb and have them ready for pickup. No callbacks will be available.

The city will also collect brush and branches if they are piled separately and bundled, along with bagged leaves.

Electronics and hazardous materials will not be accepted during the cleanup.

For questions about the fall cleanup, residents may call the City of Ava at 683-5516.