The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved budget amendments for 2020-2021 and adopted the 2021-2022 budget on June 14th. Secretary Jennifer Wilson reports revenues for 2020-2021 were down $9,396 at $3,159,279. Expenditures were up $38,609 at $3,169,588. That left a deficit of $10,309. The board approved the transfer of $100,000 from Fund 1 to […]
Trenton City Council on Monday night heard a proposal on the placement of a memorial bench downtown to honor the late longtime businessman Elvin Noel. Noel died in March of 2017 after owning and operating Howard’s for about 45 years. Although his home was in Gallatin, Noel also had been an active member of the […]
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education approved an increase in the health insurance contribution, increased some extra duty payments, and accepted multiple bids April 8th. The health insurance contribution was increased from $500 to $525 for 2021-2022. Recommendations were approved to increase extra duty payments for assistant varsity basketball and softball umpires. Superintendent David […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education Tuesday evening, January 12th approved the school calendar for 2021-2022 and determined the district would continue to follow COVID-19 guidelines. The start date for next school year for North Mercer will be August 19th for teachers and August 24th for students. The last day is scheduled for May 17th, […]
The Chillicothe City Council approved ordinances the evening of Monday, October 12th amending the police department budget and accepting a bid for a wood stove/boiler for the street barn. City Administrator Darin Chappell reports the police department budget amendment recognized the increase in revenue from the new sales tax of a quarter of a cent […]
The Grundy County Commission will hold hearings regarding the preparation of a budget amendment involving CARES Act funding and proposed property tax rates on August 18th. The hearing for preparation of a budget amendment will be at the courthouse in Trenton that morning at 8:30. The hearing is to include General Revenue and the Election […]
Graduation and prom plans were finalized at the North Mercer R-3 Board of Education meeting the evening of Monday, June 8th. Graduation will be held in the new gym the afternoon of June 27th at 2 o’clock. Social distancing will be in effect for attendees. It will also be streamed live on North Mercer School […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education renewed property insurance on Monday evening. The insurance is through CPSK in Harrisonville, and the rates for the year are $36,793, which is up $986 from last year. Budget amendments were approved and it was announced North Mercer has shown improvement in all subject areas in the past […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen took action on several matters at a meeting this week. One action was paying Robert Payne for three and a half hours at $10 per hour for time previously worked checking pumps and making repairs. Payne was approved to perform future sewer repairs as needed at a rate of $10 […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved 2018-2019 budget amendments and adopted the 2019-2020 budget at a meeting Monday evening. Budget amendments included revenues increasing by $101,651 and expenses decreasing by $1,031. The end of the fiscal year budget projects an overall increase of $47,348. The 2019-2020 budget projects revenues at $3,076,880 and expenditures […]
The Trenton City Council will consider multiple ordinances regarding amending current and enacting new sections of city code regarding marijuana at its next meeting. The council will meet at the Trenton City Hall on Monday night, June 10, 2019, at 7 o’clock. Ordinances that would amend city code regard exemptions, gross receipts, possession of marijuana […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen rescinded ordinances regarding sewer and water rates at a special meeting Wednesday evening. The sewer and water rates are to go back to what they were prior to the raise approved last month. The board hired Jennifer Roberts as a temporary city clerk with pay at $10 per hour. She […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved healthcare coverage for next year and renewed property insurance at a meeting Monday evening. Randy Arnold Insurance of Maryville was approved for health care with a total rate of $554.89 per month. That is an increase of $59 per month and an 11.9% increase. The district will […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education will discuss property and health insurance renewals Monday, December 10th. The board will meet that evening at 6 o’clock. Other items on the agenda include budget amendments, a school report card, and a superintendent evaluation.
The Trenton R-9 School District is one step closer to possibly building a performing arts center and making several renovations to district buildings. The Trenton Board of Education approved the posting of a request for qualifications for architectural services at its meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported the district will be eligible for a […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will consider budget amendments and non-certified pay dates at its meeting Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The meeting will be held at the district office Tuesday evening at 5:30. The agenda also includes board of education goals, superintendent evaluation criteria, request for qualifications for architectural services, bus routes, and Missouri […]
The Trenton City Council will consider three ordinances and discuss multiple other topics at its meeting next week at the Trenton City Hall Monday night at 7 o’clock. The ordinances would approve an agreement with Foley Equipment Company for the purchase of a Caterpillar loader, the execution of a contract renewal with Green Hills Animal […]
The Spickard Board of Education approved budget amendments at its latest meeting. The budget amounts were made to equal year to date with an expected surplus of $29,201. Quality Construction’s bid for windows was accepted in the amount of $3,726. Superintendent Burnie Schneiderheinze announced a Bobcat will be rented to finish the dirt work on […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education adopted the 2018-2019 budget at a meeting Thursday morning. Revenues are projected at $3,029,827, with expenditures projected at $3,056,898. There is a projected net loss of $27,071. The board also approved 2017-2018 budget amendments which included revenues increasing by $55,292 and expenses decreasing by $8,882. The end of […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved budget amendments, membership in the Missouri School Boards Association, and grants at its meeting Tuesday evening. The 2017-2018 budget amendments included changes to summer school salary, contracted services, supplies, and food service; high school technology, software, and communication, and professional development salary, retirement, and Medicare. The board approved […]
