Among reports given at last night’s meeting of the Trenton City Council City Administrator Ron Urton said sealing work has been completed at the Trenton airport. The contractor is expected to return in the spring to touch up areas and seal two areas by hangars. Urton said the Trenton Street Departments’ asphalt plant has been […]
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Trenton City Council authorizes improvements at wastewater plant totalling $4.7 million
On a split vote of six to two, the Trenton City Council last night authorized an engineering company to proceed with an estimated $4,700,000 worth of improvements at the wastewater plant in Trenton. Approval came on a voice vote as the city faces a July 2019 deadline to implement disinfection at the wastewater treatment plant […]
Trenton City Council and Building and Nuisance Board scheduled to meet Monday evening
Meetings of the building and nuisance board and the Trenton City Council are Monday night at Trenton City Hall. The building and nuisance board meets first at 6 o’clock. That agenda includes discussion involving 14 addresses of concern. The list includes two locations that have been declared a nuisance; three that will be the subject of […]
Chillicothe City Council to hold workshop and meeting
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a workshop and a regular meeting Monday evening September 25. The workshop starts at 5:30 and will include a presentation of the 2016-2017 audit and city finances. The regular meeting begins at 6:30. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.
Trenton City Council receives update on 17th Street Bridge replacement
The Trenton City Council Monday night received a report on progress being made with the paperwork that eventually leads to the replacement of the 17th Street bridge. City Administrator Ron Urton Junior announced the Union Pacific Railroad has approved the conceptual plans for the bridge. The city council last night approved a funding agreement with the Missouri Department […]
Residents speak to Princeton City Council concerning Dekalb Street
Residents living on Dekalb Street in Princeton spoke to the Princeton City Council Thursday evening about concerns with the road. The residents would like some oil or chip and seal work done to the gravel road. Traffic has increased due to the dollar store, and gravel dust and rocks are being thrown into their yards. […]
Chillicothe City Council approves hiring of new employee
The Chillicothe City Council unanimously approved the hiring of a Chillicothe Street Department employee during an executive session Monday evening. Street Commissioner Barry Arthur requested the approval of full-time employment for Elizabeth Osbon. Osbon will begin her duties September 4th.
Wages for Trenton Police officers among topics of Trenton City Council meeting
Mayor Nick McHargue opened last night’s Trenton City Council meeting with a moment of silence to reflect on the life of Steven Sims and the service he provided to the city of Trenton. He was a TMU employee for more than 20 years, serving as the electric plant supervisor, who died in an off-duty accident […]
Chillicothe City Council hires 911 dispatcher and paramedic/firefighter
The Chillicothe City Council hired a 911 dispatcher and a paramedic/firefighter during an executive session following the regular council meeting Monday evening. The council employed Shawn Gott of Trenton to fill the vacancy created by Donnie Rogers retiring. Gott currently works for the Trenton Fire Department and ambulance service. Fire Chief Darrell Wright said Gott […]
Trenton City Council approves four ordinances
Four ordinances and an appointment were approved last night by the Trenton City Council and several reports also were given on continuing projects. Unanimous approval was given to setting the tax levy at $1.058 on the $100 of assessed valuation. This includes .89.3 cents for the general revenue fund which is four cents less than […]
Princeton City Council approves contracts
The Princeton City Council has approved its tax rate for the year. The total tax rate will $.9063 which includes the general fund rate of almost 82 cents ($.8173), and the band fund of nearly 9 cents ($.089). The city council also approved several service contracts in the amount of $2,050 for the Princeton Chamber […]
Trenton City Council to hold public hearing on proposed property tax rates
The Trenton City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed property tax rates during its next regular meeting. The hearing will be held at the Trenton City Hall the night of August 14th at 7 o’clock. The property tax rate proposed by the city totals $1.05.8 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The general fund […]
Chillicothe City Council reports results of executive session meeting
The Chillicothe City Council approved an employment contract for Chillicothe City Administrator and two other personnel items during its executive session Monday night. The council voted to enter into an employment contract with Darin Chappell for the Chillicothe City Administrator position. It also voted to hire Ben Davis as a full-time fire fighter and paramedic […]
Trenton City Council approves 5 ordinances
Five ordinances were approved, four of them unanimously, during a meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. On a split vote of six in favor and two opposed, the council approved an amended professional services agreement with Burns and McDonnell regarding proposed water tower work. The change modifies a previously approved contract. The company […]
Princeton City Council approves contracts
The Princeton City Council approved multiple service contracts at its meeting Tuesday evening. The council approved the band, Crouse, to play at Calamity Jane Days for $400, the band Hired Gun for $800, the marching band for Battle of the Bands for $500, and mic-o-say for $100. It also approved a service contract for Donna […]
Spickard City Council meeting report
The Spickard City Council approved ownership for an abandoned road as well as getting a mower and a door at its meeting Monday evening. The city council approved Charles Holtzclaw’s request to own the abandoned road next to his property on Fifth Street between Washington and Jefferson. Mayor Jesse Richmond and City Clerk Mary Exley […]
Trenton City Council approves several ordinances during busy session
The Trenton City Council approved several ordinances and discussed many other topics during a two-hour meeting last night at the city hall. Five councilmen were present and Brad Chumbley listened by speakerphone but was not allowed to participate in roll call votes on ordinances. Absent were Allan Quilty and Larry Porter. An ordinance was approved […]
Chillicothe City Council promotes William Hays to Street Department Foreman
The Chillicothe City Council unanimously approved a new foreman for the street department. William Hays will hold the position, which has been vacant for two and a half months since Jeff Gillespie was elevated to Assistant Street Commissioner. Street Commissioner Barry Arthur recommended Hays for the position following a request from interested current employees to […]
Trenton City Council approves curfew at Trenton Reservoir
On a split vote of six in favor and one opposed, the Trenton City Council last night approved a motion to establish a curfew at the Trenton Reservoir. It was suggested there be a midnight to 5:30 curfew just like in the parks and the city attorney was asked to develop an ordinance for the […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board to review as many as 18 locations at next meeting
As many as 18 residential locations are on the agenda for the next meeting of the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board. Members will meet Monday evening at 6 o’clock, prior to the 7 o’clock meeting of the Trenton City Council at the City Hall. The building board agenda shows eight locations for declarations of a […]