The Chillicothe City Council unanimously approved an appointment for the Chillicothe Councilman At-Large position Tuesday evening. Chillicothe City Administrator Darin Chappell reports Mayor Reed Dupy appointed Tom Ashbrook for the position effective immediately. Chappell says Ashbrook replaces Dupy as the councilman-at-large. Dupy held the position until earlier this month when he became interim mayor after […]
The city of Trenton, Missouri is accepting bids for demolition and clean-up of as many as sixteen properties. Interested contractors can attend a bid meeting and inspection tour of properties June 6th at Trenton City Hall at 9 o’clock that morning. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main Street in Trenton until 2 […]
Two ordinances were adopted at a special meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. But there was a lengthy discussion on a third topic, one that pertains to the police officers handling investigations of nuisances. It was January of 2013 when police were assigned duties related to enforcement of Trenton’s ordinance on nuisances, such […]
The Jamesport City Council Monday evening approved an ordinance amending the water rates for Jamesport Water customers. Jamesport City Clerk Shelley Page reports the water rates increased from $20.43 for the first 1,000 gallons to $23. The cost of each additional 1,000 gallons went from $9.30 to $11. Page says the new rates went into […]
The Trenton City Council has approved additional specialized training for police officers as well as a change in zoning and a conditional use permit to allow for a food business to have a permanent location. At the request of the council last month, Police Chief Tommy Wright was asked to prepare a list of training […]
The Princeton City Council approved three service contracts at its meeting Thursday evening. Deputy City Clerk Corey Willett reports the council approved a $100 service contract for the Boy Scout Mic-O-Say dancers to perform at the Calamity Jane Days, $750 for a singing magic show, and $750 for The Real Beals one-man band show. The […]
Chillicothe Councilman at Large Reed Dupy has been appointed Chillicothe’s Mayor Pro Tem, since the death of Chillicothe Mayor Chuck Haney. Chillicothe City Clerk Roze Frampton explains the Chillicothe City Charter states that the person holding the councilman at large position assumes mayor duties if “anything happens to the mayor”. The agenda for Monday night’s […]
Two requests were heard last night by the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission which held public hearings at city hall. Earl Nance, in care of Justin Collins, sought a change in zoning and a conditional use permit that could lead to operation of a food business at 1115 Shanklin Avenue in Trenton. Planning and Zoning […]
Chillicothe Mayor Chuck Haney died Saturday at Hedrick medical center in Chillicothe, he was 81. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday evening at 5:30 at St. Columban’s Catholic Church in Chillicothe with burial in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Wheeling. A parish rosary is scheduled for Monday, May 7 at 5:30 at Lindley Funeral […]
The Trenton City Council, following an executive session last evening, agreed to rescind a previous vote on renting the airport hangar and will seek proposals from the public. At the April 23rd executive session on real estate, the council had authorized the city attorney to develop an agreement with Clay Anderson of Anderson Aviation to […]
The Princeton City Council approved the budget at a special meeting Monday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp reports the budget shows projected revenues of $1,596,458 with expenditures projected at $1,592,072. Snapp says the fund balance at the end of the current year is estimated to be $1,761,121. The city council approved renewing its contract with […]
Five ordinances were adopted last night by the Trenton City Council then a lengthy discussion ensued when it was revealed the water tower painting contractor is only working on the exterior of the two towers, not inside and outside as city officials say they believed to be the case. City Administrator Ron Urton said a […]
The Trenton City Council will consider five ordinances at its meeting tonight. The meeting will be held at the Trenton City Hall at 7 o’clock. One ordinance would approve a plan for an industrial project for Nestle USA to finance the acquisition of a manufacturing facility and certain equipment and substantial improvements to modernize and […]
The Spickard City Council at its meeting approved a proposal to close part of a street. Richard Schooler presented the proposal to close Water Street next to his property. Paperwork will be done with Grundy County to make the street closure official. The council approved signing a Special Road District Agreement. The Council also accepted […]
The public comment period continues this week regarding intentions by the city of Trenton to issue industrial revenue bonds to assist Nestle USA in its announced purchase of a building and equipment at the ConAgra plant in Trenton. Phil Tate of Gallatin serves as a consultant on behalf of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance, […]
The newly elected officers of the Galt City Council took the oath of office at the latest meeting. The terms for Mayor Chris Bonnett and Alderman at Large Tony Grindstaff are both for two years. The council voted to make current alderman Jason Grindstaff the new Mayor Pro Tem.
The Princeton City Council approved a bid for life insurance at its meeting Tuesday evening. The Mutual of Omaha rate for life insurance was going to increase to $276 per month. The council voted to approve the bid from the Farm Bureau at a rate of $139.77 per month. The council also approved Coach Thomas […]
Gary Webber from the Missouri Rural Water Association presented water survey findings during the Jamesport City Council’s meeting Monday evening. The findings suggested Jamesport Water Company needed to increase its water rates for its customers and the council approved the suggested increases. The water rate will be raised to $23 for the first 1,000 gallons […]
The Trenton City Council had a lengthy discussion with a Missouri Department of Transportation official during Monday nights’ meeting at the city hall. Topics covered details of a MoDOT proposal regarding state Highway 6 through Trenton. During the discussion, MoDOT engineer Austin Hibler revealed resurfacing on Highway 6 will be delayed due to obligating construction funds […]
On split votes Monday night, the Trenton City Council approved budgets for the city of Trenton and for Trenton Municipal Utilities for the fiscal year beginning May 1st. The city of Trenton budget passed seven to one with Councilman Brad Chumbley opposed. The TMU budget was approved five to three. Opposed were Councilmen Chumbley as well […]
