The Spickard Board of Aldermen on Monday evening accepted a bid for hay at the lagoon. The bid from John Wagner was for $12.68 per bale for the first cutting and $10.50 per bale for the second cutting. It was announced Rapid Removal will not do a spring clean up or bulk pick up due […]
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Gallatin Board of Aldermen address street paving, marijuana dispensary and possible electric rate change
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen on Monday evening accepted bids for cemetery mowing and repaving. The accepted mowing bid was from Michael Walker and was $150 for Lile Cemetery and $950 for Greenwood/Brown Cemetery. That bid was one of four submitted. The others ranged from $150 to $260 for Lile and $500 to $775 for […]
Community of Mercer issues “Proclamation of Emergency”
The City of Mercer has issued a resolution and “Proclamation of Emergency” regarding the Coronavirus. The proclamation provides the city with the ability to take measures to reduce exposure to the disease, control the risk, and promote the health and safety of Mercer residents. The state of emergency will remain in effect for the duration […]
Bid reviews dominate meeting of Gallatin Board of Aldermen
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several bids Monday evening. One bid was for Micro Comm’s annual support bid for the water plant supervisory control and data acquisition system for $3,500. Herzog’s bid for street work was accepted. It involved $96,096 for East and West Van Buren and $122,148 for North and South Daviess. Keller […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen approve 2020 budget, raise city clerks salary
The Laredo Board of Aldermen has approved ordinances regarding the 2020 budget and the city clerk’s salary. Regarding the budget, the total overall income is anticipated at $154,185 with expenses expected to be $152,444. That leaves a projected profit of $1,741. The budget includes general, sewer, water, street, and trash funds. The city clerk’s salary […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen adopt 2020-2021 budget
The Spickard Board of Aldermen adopted the proposed 2020-2021 budget Wednesday night. The budget projects total income of $138,770 and total expenses of $125,756. That leaves a net ordinary income of $13,014. The budget includes general, sewer, and water funds. The board approved charging residents Arthur Jackson and Cody Hughes water bills to the average […]
Gallatin Board of Alderman agree to straighten Industrial Park Road
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week accepted an offer to move and straighten Industrial Park Road. The offer came from Steve McBee, and the city agreed to pay up to $2,500 for the cost of surveying. The road will have to be built back to a 20-foot width, manhole restrictions will have to be […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen vote to move forward with Mid-States for installation of fiber optic cable
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen voted Monday evening to move forward with negotiations and drafting of a contract with Mid-States Services, LLC for fiber installation and rental of electrical poles within the City of Gallatin. Mid-States proposed using Gallatin’s electrical system poles to install the fiber throughout the city at an annual per electrical pole […]
Spickard Board of Alderman nominate Cindy Edwards to serve on board
The Spickard Board of Aldermen met Saturday addressing several items. According to information provided by Secretary Amy Chapman, Cindy Edwards was nominated and approved to serve on the board of aldermen. The purchase was approved to get one new water meter for now. The approval also was given to have Mayor Alan Tharp sign a […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen see increase of over $400,000 in grant for sewer plant
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a few purchases Monday evening. One was for the purchase of skid load tracks from Terry’s for $1,485 each. Another was for flame-resistant t-shirts for $55 each, since the purchase was budgeted. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported the quotes received for the purchase of a valve exerciser were […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen tackle busy agenda
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved recommending the Friends of Gallatin financing a five-year note with the United States Department of Agriculture at two and three-quarters percent to purchase a vacuum trailer from Ditch Witch. The vote was taken after Public Works Director Mark Morey reported the lowest bid for the vacuum trailer came from […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen informed of retirement of Larry Marrs
Laredo Maintenance/Water/Sewer Operator Larry Marrs informed the Laredo Board of Aldermen Monday of his intent to retire. City Clerk Ashley Bonnett reports the City of Laredo is accepting applications for the position until the next board meeting on February 10th. Interested parties can stop by the Laredo City Hall Monday through Thursday from 11 to […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen review investments while tackling a busy agenda
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen took action on various matters Monday evening. Certificate of deposit rates from Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and BTC Bank were reviewed. The board approved cashing out the sales tax CD that matures January 27th for $65,199.06 and purchasing a 36-month CD at the highest interest rate between Farmers and […]
Community of Spickard to pay more for water but customers rates to remain the same
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved several actions Monday evening regarding loan applications. One involved looking into a loan from the National Rural Water Association to repair the existing pump station. That vote was taken following discussion of a small borrowers loan for wastewater and drinking water needs. City Clerk Amy Chapman reports the city […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve ordinances
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved several ordinances at a meeting this week. The ordinances regarded a salt storage lease agreement with Larry Johnson, an engineering agreement for professional services with Allstate Consultants for the Gallatin Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system, and an operation and maintenance agreement with People Service, Incorporated for operation, maintenance, […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen vote not to pay city employees for holidays
The Spickard Board of Aldermen voted Monday evening to not pay city employees for holidays. The Missouri Rural Water Association, Green Hills Regional Planning Commission, and All-State Consultants were approved to continue work on a water and wastewater project for the city. The vote was taken following a discussion by Liz Grove and Gary Webber […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen pass ordinance limiting number of dogs residents may own
The Laredo Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance this week regarding dogs. City Clerk Ashley Bonnett reports the ordinance was amended from the prior ordinance to add a section regarding the number of dogs. The ordinance says kennels, hobbyist, or puppy mills will not be allowed in Laredo, and the maximum number of dogs allowed […]
Citizen requested audit finds city of Silex, Missouri in poor financial condition
A citizen-requested audit of the City of Silex, Missouri found the city is in poor financial condition and is using restricted utility funds to support the core functions of the city. The audit received an overall rating of poor. “The city is facing a dire financial situation and city officials have not done enough to […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen hold discussion on three engineering proposals
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week discussed three engineering proposals the City of Gallatin received for sewer plant clarifier repairs or replacement. Administrator Lance Rains has worked with all three firms in the past and was to schedule interviews with them. Aldermen Steve Evans and Dan Lockridge volunteered to attend the interviews. The city […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen approve purchase of new water meters
The Spickard Board of Aldermen has approved the purchase of water meters to replace dead meters. City Clerk Amy Chapman reports the board unanimously approved board member Charles Holtzclaw’s motion to purchase four meters at $63.46 each for a grand total of $253.84. Three will replace water dead meters, and one will be back up. […]