Members of the Trenton City Council Monday night heard about plans for Rapid Removal Disposal to change the collection date on two of its residential routes beginning in January 2022. A safety concern was expressed by the Jewett-Norris Library Director regarding motorists not halting for the 3 way stop at Main and Crowder, and the […]
Charges have been filed against a Trenton man following his recent arrest by the Trenton Police Department. Fifty-six-year-old Randall Dean Matter has been charged with second-degree domestic assault. He is listed as a persistent assault offender. Bond was set at $50,000 cash with Matter to have no contact with the victim, be supervised by North […]
The City of Trenton is accepting bids for about 10,000 plus tons of asphalt aggregate and 9,000 plus tons of asphalt sand in compliance with Section 401 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until December 30th at 1 p.m. Contact Street Supervisor Gary Dryer […]
Trenton Police arrested 68-year-old Roger Dale Hudson following an incident on Wednesday, December 1. Hudson is charged with a misdemeanor of disorderly conduct. Bond is $250 and he’s scheduled for the city of Trenton municipal court Tuesday. Police information Hudson allegedly had refused to leave the Eastgate Dollar General Store. Court information noted his intoxicated […]
The Trenton Finance Committee will have a six-month review of financials for the City of Trenton and Trenton Municipal Utilities. The committee will meet at the Trenton City Hall on December 7, 2021, at 6 pm. The meeting will be available on Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/85799947231.
All votes were unanimous Monday night when the Trenton City Council adopted four ordinances and approved a resolution. Faced with two dozen additional, documented complaints on trash service, at least two members of the council called for a change in trash hauling companies. The city of Trenton’s contract with Rapid Removal Disposal doesn’t expire until […]
The Trenton City Council will consider four ordinances and a resolution next week. The council will meet at Trenton City Hall on November 8, 2021, at 7 p.m. The meeting can also be watched on Zoom. One ordinance deals with a general election to be April 5 to elect one city council member from each of […]
Trenton Police say an unknown motor vehicle knocked down a utility pole and street sign Sunday morning at the intersection of West 13th Court and Normal Street. A police officer’s report indicates the vehicle, which appeared to be westbound on West 13th Court, traveled off the south side of the street before leaving the scene. […]
Last week’s Higher Learning Commission’s visit was discussed at the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting on September 28. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver called it a “good visit” and said sessions were well attended by faculty, staff, and trustees. He also said a “great team” came for the visit, and it was […]
Trenton’s Administrative Committee on Tuesday night voted two to one against repealing the breed-specific dog ordinance. This recommendation will be forwarded to the Monday night meeting of the full Trenton City Council. Committee members voting to keep the current ordinance were David Mlika and Danny Brewer. Voting to repeal the ordinance was Robert Romesburg. Kevin […]
Boone Construction Company of Columbia has filed a petition against the City of Trenton related to work on the 17th Street Bridge. The petition involves five counts including breach of contract, breach of warranty ex contractu, unjust enrichment, quantum meruit, and damages and costs pursuant to the Missouri Public Prompt Payment Act. Boone requests the […]
After hearing a request from economic developer Scott Sharp of the North Missouri Development Alliance, the Trenton City Council Monday night authorized Sharp to offer parcels of the city-owned Industrial Park land for potential business and industrial development prospects. The council referred a request to the Administrative Committee on whether to repeal Trenton’s breed-specific dog […]
The City of Trenton is accepting sealed bids for the sale of property at 1002 West 14th Street. A minimum bid of $500 is required. Bids should be marked “Sealed Bid for Property” and returned to the City Clerk’s Office at 1100 Main Street by September 24th at 2 p.m. Contact City Clerk Cindy Simpson […]
The Trenton City Council Monday night reviewed a preliminary report on proposed improvements to the aging water treatment plant, including an initial discussion on how to pay for an anticipated loan to finance the projects. The council also endorsed a developer’s application seeking funding for senior citizen housing, the creation of a social district for […]
Developers of a proposed senior housing complex in Trenton are seeking support from the Trenton City Council. A resolution of support is to be presented at Monday nights’ 7 o’clock meeting at Trenton City Hall. The resolution, a tax rate public hearing, a preliminary engineering report for water plant improvements, and three ordinances are on […]
Trenton’s Utility Committee got the first look Tuesday evening at a preliminary engineering report regarding proposed improvements and probable costs for major improvements at the 55-year-old water treatment plant. Committee members also recommended bids be accepted for lime sludge removal and tree trimming services. Each of the three recommendations will advance to a meeting of […]
Brandon Tyler May, a Trenton resident, has been arrested for an alleged violation of requirements within the Missouri Sex Offender Registry. Bond is $5,000 cash for the 31-year-old May, who is scheduled to appear on August 24 in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Court documents say May failed to report to the […]
Grundy County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a boil advisory due to a main water line break. The advisory goes until further notice for the area from Northeast 80th Street to Highway 6 and from the Thompson River to Muddy Creek. The advisory excludes the City of Trenton and the Forks of […]
The Trenton City Council on Monday evening approved a $4.00 increase in the monthly cost for having an electric meter. The increased funds are designed to pay off a loan the city has due to additional energy costs incurred during the extreme cold spell in February. The council also voted to reduce by three dollars […]
Trenton City Administrator and Utility Director Ron Urton reports Trenton currently has water and electric meters that are at least 20 years old. He says it is “pretty easy” for electric meters to transfer data by radio read. The city is switching to advanced metering infrastructure. Urton explains that technology allows meters to […]
