The Galt Board of Aldermen accepted two resignations at a meeting Saturday. The board accepted the resignations of Mayor Chris Bonnett and Alderman at Large Victor Tunnell. City Clerk Ashley Boren reports the two positions are available to be filled until the next election. She says anyone interested should contact her during office hours on […]
While it was a very light voter turnout in Grundy County for the election Tuesday, the race for the Grundy County Nursing Home District Board turned out to be very close. Three incumbents will return to the Trenton City Council. Three candidates filed for the two open seats on the nursing home district board. The […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a server and installation bid and approved an ordinance regarding electric refinancing at its meeting Monday evening. The accepted server and server installation bid was from Green Hills Communications for $9,750. Harland Technology Services also bid at a price of $13,558.08. The board approved an ordinance authorizing Gallatin to […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen met last evening with three members of the council present. Dave Dirks of Midwest Assistance Program made a presentation on board member responsibilities and council member Betty Lee mentioned looking into country ordinances regarding what she called a dog neglect problem in Spickard. Approval was given to change the name […]
As many as 25 entities in Grundy county did not have to have ballots printed for the April 4 election because they obtained the exact number of candidates filing as the number of positions to be filled. In these instances, persons who did file, automatically assume office after the election date. County Clerk / Election […]
The Laredo Board of Aldermen is to discuss possible water and sewer rate increases when it meets the night of January 9th at 6:30. Customers are being encouraged by the city to attend that meeting. The board Monday night approved giving employees Ashley Boren and Larry Marrs Christmas bonuses of $55.00. There are two/two-year aldermen […]
The city of Gallatin has received a plaque and a grant of slightly over $9,000 from the Mirma Self Insurance pool. The money is to be used to purchase a car camera and surveillance equipment for the police department, and for an electric crimper and gas detector for the utility department. The Gallatin electric department is test […]
A committee at Gallatin is in the process of obtaining a 501-C3 tax deductible designation in order to seek grants. It’s proposed to be known as the “Friends of Gallatin organization. The Gallatin Board of Aldermen was told that sub-committees would be created for special projects. Grants for purchase of equipment are available to communities […]
Several financial documents have been accepted by Gallatin Board of Aldermen as efforts continued to move toward having a new water plant. An ordinance was adopted that authorizes $3,900,000 in waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds. The ordinance states 35-year revenue bonds are with the U-S Department of Agriculture at a low-interest rate of 1.375%. […]
The Galt Board of Aldermen Tuesday night held interviews with two engineering firms for an upcoming lagoon project. The firms are McClure Engineering and Rhoades Engineering. A decision on the engineering services was tabled until the next meeting the evening of November 8th at 5:30.
Gallatin Boy Scout Justice Fry presented seven color-coded fire hydrant maps to Mayor Barb Ballew and the Board of Aldermen. Fry created the maps for an Eagle Scout project. His work also included painting 125 fire hydrants within the city limits. Tops of the fire hydrants have been painted red, orange, green, or blue based on […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week continued discussion related to plans to construct a water plant pending additional funding being secured. The board approved an ordinance to amend water rates to meet U.S. Department of Agriculture funding requirements. The rates are $33.25 cents for the first one thousand gallons and $7.25 for usage per […]
An update on the sewer project at Spickard is the topic for a special meeting August 17th. A representative of White Cloud Engineering is to be at the city hall to discuss more information on the proposed project. The Spickard town board of aldermen has scheduled the meeting for 6 o’clock that evening. During a meeting Monday evening, a […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen has authorized the city to enter into a contract with David E. Ross construction company for water plant construction, pending additional funding being secured. The board agreed to proceed with a lease- purchase arrangement through DA Davidson for about $400,000 to pay a portion of the costs for the water […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen has requested City Administrator Tony Stonecypher to work with engineers to reduce costs for the new water plant. Aldermen also ask sales tax revenue in savings be used to match the lowest bid. And, aldermen want to move forward with the lime softening plant on Rocky Road. That came after […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen has agreed to extend a contract with Rapid Removal trash service. Aldermen discussed the Rapid Removal disposal contract and whether to extend it three years or to renew. Details were not provided. The city did say Aldermen were pleased with the trash service provider. White Cloud Engineering of Maryville is […]
A bid opening meeting is Friday for Gallatin’s proposed water treatment plant. The 10 o’clock session is at the city hall. At a meeting Monday night of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen, it was reported Sinkhorn’s Tree Service completed tree trimming and will finish picking up brush this week. On another note, Gallatin employees have been installing […]
At a meeting of the Galt Board of Aldermen, three members took the oath of office. They are Victor Tunnell two year term in the north ward; George Griff two year term in the south ward; and Bill Jackson for a one year unexpired term in the south ward. A motion was made to change the […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen has approved the only bid received for trimming and/or removing overgrown trees along a circuit that feeds electricity to the school. The bid from Sinkhorn Tree Service was $19,500. Crews have been putting in manhole risers for the summer paving of Clay Street. Keller Construction has been hired for that […]
A report on the Cupola building was given at this weeks’ meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen. City Administrator Tony Stonecypher said a committee will be advertising for roof bids. Responding to a question from the Cupola building committee, aldermen stated the committees’ purpose is to provide ideas and plans to preserve the building; […]
