Trenton City Council last night adopted eight ordinances, four of them passing by way of split votes and two police officers were hired by the city council. On a vote of six in favor and one opposed, the council adopted a change in zoning for 132 West 4th Street, changing it from one and two […]
The Trenton City Council will consider eight ordinances regarding a change in zoning, several agreements, and amending city code during its meeting next week. The meeting will be held at the Trenton City Hall Monday night at 7 o’clock. One ordinance to be considered would change the zoning of property at 132 West Fourth Street […]
City Administrator Ron Urton reports the existing change of command will be used, once Tommy Wright concludes his tenure as the Trenton Police Chief. Wright’s last day on the job is Friday, July 6th then, the second in command, Lieutenant Rex Ross will assume duties of the Police Chief, which he did in 2012 when […]
Trenton City Council last night approved a commitment to purchase a wheel loader for the street department use at the asphalt plant. A discussion was held on adding days to legally shoot fireworks within the city limits but ultimately doing nothing and not taking any vote on changing an existing ordinance at this time. Through […]
Trenton City Council, acting on a recommendation from the Building Board, selected Red Rock of Kidder for the next round of housing demolitions. Derrick Fee submitted the only bid to tear down as many as 16 structures at Trenton. Next, it will be up to the property owners if they wish to pursue demolition on […]
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 Chillicothe City Council will hold a workshop and its regular meeting Monday, June 25. The council will discuss city finances during the workshop which begins at 5:30, with the regular meeting starting at 6:30. The agenda includes ordinances accepting a bid for the demolition of a structure at 1560 Calhoun and regarding deeding property […]
The Trenton Municipal Utility Committee is recommending the city council next Monday night, accept an agreement involving phase two of projects planned at the wastewater treatment plant. At last evening’s committee meeting, engineers from Burns and McDonnell of Kansas City gave a presentation on the design-build project. The cost is not to exceed $4,900,000 and is […]
BTC Bank based in Bethany has announced plans to establish its 10th branch location in Trenton. A news release from BTC Bank reports former Trenton resident Tom Witten will relocate back to the North Central Missouri area as the new Trenton Market President. BTC Bank President Doug Fish says the bank is still in the […]
Discussion of two topics dominated a meeting last night of the Trenton City Councils’ Administrative Committee. One involved downtown buildings with the other designating one person to handle nuisance violations on behalf of the city. For the last few years, Trenton Police officers have been responsible for investigating nuisances such as tall weeds, automobile parts; […]
There was no discussion during the public portion of the Trenton City Council meeting earlier this week on the process for selecting the next chief of police at Trenton. Tommy Wright who has resigned from the police chief position effective July 6th attended the city council meeting as the police chief usually does. City Administrator Ron Urton […]
The Jamesport City Council approved Monday evening the purchase of fireworks for an entertainment and firework show. The council approved purchasing $500 worth of fireworks from Bill and Susie Bear to be used at the event July 5th. The council approved an ordinance authorizing the Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to hear municipal ordinance violations for […]
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce announces the performing bands for Music on the Bandstand during June and July. On Saturday, June 23rd, at 6 o’clock in the evening, Mac McComas and Friends will perform. Then on Saturday, July 14th, at 6 o’clock, it will be Jordan Crouse and the Lifeline band. Princeton city council has […]
The Trenton City Council last night adopted three ordinances and approved three purchases – one of which is a new asphalt plant. One of the ordinances adopted allows the water tower painting contractor, already in Trenton, to do additional work yet this year. The change order allows Ozark Applicators, LLC to paint the interior of […]
Trenton Police Chief Tommy Wright has resigned from the police department, effective July 6th and spoke briefly with KTTN, offering this message to the community. Wright says the Trenton City Council will determine the process of hiring a new police chief and believes the council will select someone “good for Trenton”. Wright states he […]
The Princeton City Council approved service contract requests, liquor licenses, and fireworks permit at its meeting Thursday evening. Deputy City Clerk Corey Willett reports the council approved the Mercer County Fair Board’s request for a service contract for the Country Style Band for $1,000. The council approved the Princeton Chamber of Commerce’s request for a […]
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance amending a section of the zoning code. The hearing will be held during the city council meeting at the Chillicothe City Hall Monday evening, June 11 at 6:30. Chillicothe City Clerk Roze Frampton reports the ordinance would eliminate prohibited uses of office space, […]
Trenton Police Chief Tommy Wright has submitted his letter of resignation from the police department. Wright’s letter of resignation states he has accepted a job in the private sector with his resignation effective at the close of business July 6th. The letter states Wright believes that providing a notice now will allow the necessary time […]
The Trenton City Council will consider three ordinances at a meeting that will be held at the Trenton City Hall Monday night, June 11 at 7 o’clock. One ordinance would authorize of the City of Trenton to enter into a lease-purchase transaction, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the costs of acquiring, […]
The Carrollton City Council will consider liquor license renewals at a meeting next week. The meeting will be held at the Carrollton City Hall Monday evening at 6 o’clock with the agenda to include updates on the Carrollton Area Economic Alliance and on 2018 street projects. A closed session is also planned.
