Trenton City Council meets Monday evening with full agenda

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An appointment by Mayor Nick McHargue to the Trenton Chamber of Commerce board did not come to a vote last night when it became apparent that it wasn’t necessary.

The Mayor had announced an appointment of Councilman Brad Chumbley to represent the city on the chamber board. He pointed out Chumbley has a family in Trenton and his business has hosted events in conjunction with the Chamber. But Chamber President Debbie Carman, who asked for and received permission to speak, reported the Chamber by-laws specify that either Trenton’s’ City Administrator or economic developer represent the city.

Ralph Boots had been the chamber-selected city representative until he left the economic development position this past spring. Micah Landes has now taken the economic development position but is not a city employee. She works for the North Central Missouri Development Alliance. That leaves City Administrator Ron Urton to continue serving on the chamber board.

Mrs. Carmen explained she was not opposed to Brad Chumbley but that the chamber by-laws specify who represents the city of Trenton on its 15 member board.

Mayor McHargue also initiated discussion on local efforts for Trenton to continue to hold a Marching Band Festival after he claimed Kirksville reportedly has shown interest. Mrs. Carmen said Mrs. Landes will encourage Kirksville to avoid the third Saturday in October if it intends to start a Marching Band Festival.

Micah Landes, who resides on a farm between Jamesport and Trenton, introduced herself as economic developer for the North Central Missouri Development Alliance.  She and Alliance Board Member and Councilman Travis Elbert reported Phil Tate will assist during the transition while working together on current projects.

Mrs. Landes plans to visit with businesses of Trenton while responding to requests from prospects and pursuing others. She thanked the city of Trenton and the council for their financial support to the position. Her priorities include retaining and recruiting business, job development and training while being a resource to help local businesses.  NCMC is donating office space in the basement level of Alexander Student Center.

The city council approved Police Chief Tommy Wrights’ recommended to hire Craig Colston as a police officer. He’s employed by Preferred Family and formerly worked law enforcement with the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department.

The council approved an updated policy involving Trenton Municipal employees who are called upon to assist other communities with storm restoration duties. The policy specifies compensation for mutual aid and city to city work.

The council endorsed a recommendation to not make any changes to the police departments’ motor vehicle towing policy.

The council was briefed on a couple of mechanical problems with the leased demonstration street sweeper. City Clerk Cindy Simpson said Trenton will get insurance money of $75, 500 as the city looks to have its own street sweeper.

It was announced the contractor is to begin surface sealing work on the airport runway this Friday.

City Administrator Urton reported a meeting with Missouri Department of Transportation has been scheduled about the 9th street or Highway 6 paving project through Trenton. This project has been budgeted by MoDOT for 2019. The meeting at Trenton City Hall is at 12 noon on October 5th.

All five generators passed capacity tests at the north substation.

Comptroller Rosetta Marsh reported 12 percent of the TMU customers have registered for online bill paying service. The actual number, she said, is 354 and she noted the signups continue to increase each month.


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