Three candidates filed for the Spickard Board of Aldermen’s April 3rd election. Betty Lee, Maggie George, and Frank Felder filed for the two open positions by Tuesday’s deadline. Lee and Felder are incumbents. The terms of the positions last two years each.
The Galt Board of Aldermen updated its Utility Disconnection Policy Ordinance at its meeting last week. The updated ordinance states that services will be disconnected if any balance remains unpaid on the last business day of the month. A security deposit of $100 and reconnect fees of $5 per meter will be charged to a […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved upgrading the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for the new water plant at its meeting Monday evening. The board also approved the invoice from the Department of Public Safety for the carbon dioxide testing on the pressure vessels. Approved was a pay application for Ross Construction in […]
The Laredo Board of Aldermen held an annual employee review for the city clerk Monday evening. The board voted to increase Ashley Boren’s pay by 41 cents an hour, which is a three percent increase. Her new rate will be $13.47 per hour.
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a proposal for monthly bookkeeping review at its meeting Monday evening. The proposal was for $20 per hour at three to four hours per month for 2018. Sally Eichler provided the proposal after the board reviewed the October bookkeeping review report. The board approved a pay application for Ross […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a down payment on a bucket truck at its meeting Monday evening. The payment for the vehicle will be $12,932 with the truck owned by the Friends of Gallatin. The board also approved a resolution appointing a director and alternate director to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission. […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen chose to allow employees to decide between two health insurance options for 2017-2018 at its meeting Monday evening. One plan involves a $2,000 deductible with optional employee paid dental and vision. The other involves a $3,000 deductible with an employer-paid health savings account contribution as well as optional employer paid […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a pay application and an invoice at its meeting Tuesday evening. The pay application for $366,054.86 was from Ross Construction. The invoice for $9,851.70 was from Snyder and Associates. The board discussed removing vision and dental insurance from the employee benefits package and keeping the health insurance at a […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a change order for the new water plant at its meeting Monday evening. The order will allow additional changes to the electric system. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported Ross Construction completed tying the new water plant lines to the current water line system and raw water line system. […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a pay application, an invoice, and two bills at its meeting Monday evening. The board approved the Ross Construction pay application as well as the Snyder invoice. One bill authorized the mayor to enter into a contract with John Gillum, CPA, LLC for audit services. The other established a […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved an appointment to the Dockery Park Board at its meeting Monday evening. President John Whitfield appointed Bethany Vandiver for the position. The Chautauqua Committee reported it plans to use the band truck and the committee also reported a beer garden will be located at 201 West Grand, but there […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen held a tax levy hearing and a street closing hearing prior to its regular meeting Monday evening. The tax rate totals $.6307)per $100 of assessed valuation which includes general, parks and recreation, and band funds. The board approved an ordinance adding a new article to the city code relating to […]
The Laredo Board of Aldermen set its tax levy at a hearing Monday. The tax rate totals $.9912 per $100 of assessed valuation compared to last year’s rate which was $1 per $100 of assessed valuation. The rate includes the general fund and the special street fund.
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved two ordinances and a resolution at its meeting Monday evening. One ordinance authorized the filing of applications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission on behalf of the city for waivers under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Gallatin is […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a request from the Daviess County Country Club as well as a water plant contractor’s application payment at its meeting Monday evening. The Daviess County Country Club requested a picnic license to hold an event at 201 West Grand in Gallatin during the Daviess County Chautauqua September 15th and […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved three ordinances, two appointments, and an update to the bylaws at its meeting Monday evening. One ordinance approved authorized the mayor to enter into a contract for services with the Daviess County Arts Council. Another authorized the Mayor to sign and execute the joint development agreement with Friends of […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted two ordinances at its meeting Tuesday evening. One ordinance authorized the Mayor to sign and execute the solid waste contract with Rapid Removal. The contract will be in place for three years and the monthly fee to the customer will be $13.12 per month. The second ordinance authorized the […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen heard several reports at its meeting Monday. Ralph Boots informed the board the new Regional Economic Development Board is working on bringing industry, retail, and entrepreneurs to the area. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported that street crews are clearing ditches and raising manholes on Jackson and Johnson for a […]
Commissioner Don Sager spoke at the Laredo Board of Aldermen meeting Monday evening. Sager told the board that he covers the city if there are any needs or concerns, and also informed the aldermen of the property reassessment and tax sale. Laredo’s citywide garage sales will be May 13, and citywide clean up will be […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a bill authorizing the mayor and city administrator to sign and execute an equipment lease agreement with Foley Equipment Company at its meeting Monday evening. Taryn Dustman with Gallatin R-5 High School and Middle School requested ideas for community service projects for students in fifth through 12th grade to […]
