In an executive session on Monday night, the Trenton City Council promoted a city employee to Electric Distribution Supervisor. City Administrator Ron Urton reports the council unanimously agreed to promote foreman Brad Griffin to the position, effective September 1st. Griffin will fill the Electric Distribution Supervisor position currently held by Mark Newton who will retire […]
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Trenton City Council approves third-party company to handle billing and mailing of TMU services
While all eight agenda items were eventually approved, several were decided by split votes last night of the eight-member Trenton City Council. By the end of this year, Trenton Municipal Utilities will have transitioned to having an Olathe, Kansas company provide the billing and mailing services. The change is seen by TMU officials as saving […]
Trenton Tax Increment Financing Commission and Economic Development Committee meeting report
The Trenton Tax Increment Financing Commission and Economic Development Committee both held meetings Tuesday evening. City Administrator Ron Urton reports the TIF Commission selected officers. Those elected were Rob Maloney as Chairman, Ann Constant Vice Chairman, Greg Geib Secretary, and Dale Swanton as Treasurer. The commission discussed the duties of the group and the commission […]
Trenton City Council approves development of plans for new hangars at airport
On a split vote, the Trenton City Council approved a motion last night to develop plans that could ultimately lead to the possible construction of new hangars to replace aging facilities at the airport. City Administrator Ron Urton told the council Trenton has $118,000 in Federal Aviation Administration credits that need to be committed or […]
Trenton Administrative Committee to make three recommendations to city council
Three recommendations from the Trenton Administrative Committee meeting Tuesday night will be proposed to the Trenton City Council. City Administrator Ron Urton reports one recommendation involves approval of changes to the zoning ordinances regarding permitted locations for communication towers based on height and type of use. Another involved proceeding with selecting an engineering firm for […]
Equipment in place to begin demolition of buildings for construction of new 17th Street Bridge
Machinery has been moved to the east side of the 17th Street Bridge to begin demolishing three city-owned buildings to make way for construction of a new and longer bridge. Perkins and Son Dozing of Lock Springs is the demolition contractor. City Administrator Ron Urton expects the demolition work to begin soon. He also told […]
Trenton City Council approves financing options for improvements to sewer plant
The Trenton City Council last night approved two documents by way of ordinances, authorizing long term financing of sewer plant improvements. One document involves the re-financing of the effluent disinfection project. The other is for the headworks building project. Money is to be borrowed at a lower interest rate of three point six percent; covering […]
Trenton City Council hires Assistant Codes Enforcement Officer
The Trenton City Council hired an employee during an executive session Monday evening. City Administrator Ron Urton reports the council voted unanimously to hire Wes Barone as the Assistant Codes Enforcement Officer and Airport Manager. Barone will train with current Trenton Code Enforcement Officer and Airport Manager Donnie Vandevender until he retires at the end […]
Trenton City Council hashes out financing of sewer system improvements, approves ordinances
Financing sewer system improvements at Trenton will now be divided into two loan documents rather than one. That was the advice delivered last night to the Trenton City Council by Toni Stegeman of the Gilmore and Bell law firm. But she pointed out the city will still get a favorable interest rate of three point […]
Audio: Work at Trenton Municipal Airport delayed by weather
Prior to the Trenton Airport getting flooded on two separate occasions late last month, progress was being made on improvements that a city official says was to offer extra parking for planes and the realignment of the taxiway. It was reported by the city that the flood damage at the airport included the south portion […]
Community support continues to grow for wounded Trenton police Officer Jasmine Diab
Over the weekend, friends of wounded Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab began a Facebook page to provide updates and to share support and information. The page can be found at “Helping Jasmine Diab” which now has members from not only Missouri but all over the United States and Canada. It is a public group and […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen tackle lengthy agenda at Monday meeting
Gallatin City Administrator Lance Rains reported on rate studies regarding water at the Gallatin Board of Aldermen meeting Monday. Missouri Rural Water calculated the cost of production per 1,000 gallons of water at $8.70 and People Service calculated the cost at $8.66 per 1,000 gallons. Rains requested the board’s approval to allow him to contact […]
City Administrator reports flood damage in Trenton at $325,000
The city of Trenton has reported a $325,000 estimate on preliminary damage due to recent flooding on May 25 and May 28, 2019. The estimate is based on damage at ten sites. The report compiled by City Administrator Ron Urton has been submitted to the City Council for tonight’s meeting. The process involves a request […]
Fiber cable cut during storm cleanup disables Suddenlink services in Trenton
City Administrator Ron Urton reports he received a phone call from Suddenlink Friday morning that the fiber optic cable that feeds the Trenton area was cut in two different locations by storm clean up efforts. One fiber optic line is owned by Bluebird, and the other is owned by Missouri Network Alliance. There is no […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen accept financing option for new wheel loader
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a financing option for a new Caterpillar loader for the Public Works Department Wednesday. The loader will cost $156,576.81 and be financed with seven payments at 3.75 percent. The board agreed to extend the temporary water hydrant meter contract with McBee Farms since the permanent water meter has not […]
Trenton Economic Development Committee collaborates with North Central Missouri Development Alliance
The Trenton Economic Development Committee discussed projects with the North Central Missouri Development Alliance Wednesday evening. City Administrator Ron Urton reports various ideas were shared about how to attract new businesses and help existing businesses. He says areas of possible development included Downtown Trenton, the Eastgate Shopping Center, the former Shopko building, the area around […]
Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton reports on damage assessments to city-owned properties
Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton reports damage assessments will be made to city-owned properties once flood water recedes. An engineer from Olsson Associates, Incorporated will evaluate the damage to the airport. An insurance adjuster was scheduled to arrive Wednesday to inspect damage from Sunday and Monday, but that has been postponed. Urton reports water is […]
Audio: Construction of Trenton Fire Department training tower could begin in August, 2019
Preparation is to begin this summer for the construction of a fire training tower north of the Trenton Fire Department. City Administrator Ron Urton says construction on the five-story tower is expected to begin in August or September and notes the tower will be one of a kind for Northern Missouri. Urton hopes the tower […]
Audio: City of Trenton to complete work on projects prior to 9th Street resurfacing
Bid letting will be this fall through the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highways and Transportation Commission for Highway 6 resurfacing through Trenton in 2020. Trenton has several projects it wants to take care of prior to the Highway 6 resurfacing. City Administrator Ron Urton says those include two water main projects around Adams Park Apartments […]
Audio: Details on what can and cannot be recycled sent to Trenton residents
The Trenton City Hall recently shared information via pamphlets about what can and cannot be included in the city’s curbside recycling program. City Administrator Ron Urton says this was done because some residents said they did not know Trenton had a recycling program or did not know how to participate. The city council asked Hope […]