The Grundy County Commission accepted bids for fuel and concrete on Tuesday morning. Fuel bids were accepted from Landes Oil and MFA. Both are for five cents off the pump price for gasoline and diesel. Fischer Concrete Services, LLC’s bid was accepted for concrete. The cost will be $123 per cubic yard for six bag […]
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Grundy County Commission tackles busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The Grundy County Commission heard a report from Grundy County Ambulance Director Steve Tracy regarding a $38,000 grant Grundy County Ambulance received from the CARES Act relief fund for service payment. The grant amount is based on 2019 collected fees involving Medicare Part B. The grant funds can be used for items such as specialized […]
Grundy County Commission reviews FEMA projects related to flooding in Grundy County
The Grundy County Commission on Tuesday morning reviewed Federal Emergency Management Agency projects related to flooding last year and discussed work completed at several sites. There are 12 project locations: Northeast 64th Street, Northeast 80th Street, Southwest Aspen Lane, Northeast 37th Street, Northwest 85th Street, Northeast 25th Street, 350th Avenue, Halie Avenue, Southeast 120th Avenue, […]
Grundy County Commission accepting bids on fuel and concrete
The Grundy County Commission is accepting bids for gasoline and diesel fuel as well as concrete. The fuel will be used by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Ambulance, and Road and Bridge trucks and equipment and is to be supplied through April 2021. The contract will be awarded to one supplier for both gas and […]
Grundy County Commission tackles busy agenda on Tuesday
The Grundy County Commission accepted bids Tuesday morning for culverts. Metal Culverts Incorporated’s bid for steel corrugated tubes was accepted. The price for the steel culverts varies from $21.73 for 24-inch to $74.02 for 60-inch per linear foot. Metal Culverts was the only bid submitted for metal culverts. Owens Trenching’s bid for black N12 double […]
Grundy County Commission presented updates on COVID-19 from various agencies
The Grundy County Commission heard reports on Tuesday regarding COVID-19. Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs said Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Declaration 4490 is now open, and applications are due by April 25th. The major disaster declaration regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri was declared Thursday and involves public assistance being used to […]
Grundy County Commission approve multiple bids at latest meeting
The Grundy County Commission accepted bids for CART rock and trash service. Bids were approved from Trager Limestone and Norris Quarries for the CART rock for township and Road and Bridge Department needs. The prices range from $10.75 to $15 per ton and vary by size. Townships can choose which business to use. Advanced Disposal’s […]
Grundy County Commission declares “State of Emergency” for Grundy County
The Grundy County Commission has declared a state of emergency for Grundy County until further notice in recognizing the threat posed by COVID-19. The commission encourages everyone to do their part in lowering the curve as resources are and will continue to be limited. Under the declaration, the commission asks the public limit activity to […]
Grundy County Commission accepts bid for mowing county properties
The Grundy County Commission accepted a bid Tuesday morning for mowing at the courthouse, courthouse annex, law enforcement center, Bethel, Sires, and Wynne cemeteries and Road and Bridge lot. The bid was from K and M Mowing for $290 total for one mowing of the locations. There were five bids submitted, and K and M’s […]
Grundy County Commission appoints three to Industrial Development Authority Board
The Grundy County Commission appointed three members to the Industrial Development Authority Board on Tuesday morning. Those appointed were Scott Wilson, Brent Wyant, and Paul Cox. The ambulance office hours have been reestablished from 7 to 4 o’clock, with lunch from noon to 1 o’clock. The commission is gathering information on creating a better website […]
Grundy County Commission seeking bids on CART rock, concrete and trash services
Grundy County is requesting bids for CART rack, concrete, and trash pickup services. All sealed bids are due to the county clerks’ office by various times on Tuesday, March 24th. CART rock is distributed to the townships as well as for use by the Grundy County Road and Bridge crew. Approximately 100 to 120 cubic […]
Grundy County Commission approves bid for truck, signs Floodplain Management Ordinance
The Grundy County Commission approved a bid for a truck for the Road and Bridge Department and signed the Model Floodplain Management Ordinance Friday morning. The truck bid was from Admiral Truck Sales of Grain Valley for a 2011 Ford F-350, 4 by 4 utility truck for $18,500. It was the only bid received. Grundy […]
Grundy County Commission accepting bids for lawn mowing
The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for lawn mowing at the courthouse; courthouse annex; law enforcement center; Bethel, Sires, and Wynne cemeteries; and Road and Bridge lot. Bids must state the cost per mowing per location and equipment used. A successful bidder must supply the county with proof of liability insurance. Forms can be […]
Grundy County Emergency Medical Services takes delivery of new ambulance
Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles of Centerton, Arkansas has delivered an ambulance to Grundy County Emergency Medical Services in Trenton. Braun Ambulances built the E-450 Type 3 ambulance, which Pinnacle reports features a custom replacement front bumper/grille guard, ducted heat and air conditioning in the patient compartment, a Whelen Super-LED lighting package, and a CompX digital lock […]
Cybersecurity breach at Grundy County Courthouse may have exposed personal information of county employees
The Grundy County Commission has written a letter to be sent to county employees regarding a cybersecurity breach that occurred in January. The letter says the breach compromised several computers, network hardware, and the primary server. Personnel file information may have been exposed, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers. Affected items […]
Grundy County Commission appoints Taylor Ormsby to Grundy County Health Department Board
The Grundy County Commission made an appointment to the Grundy County Health Department Board on Tuesday morning. Taylor Ormsby was appointed to fill an unexpired term until the April 7th election. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray says the position was previously held by Bev Hooker who resigned on good terms and was no longer eligible to […]
Grundy County Commission seeking bids for construction steel
The Grundy County Commission is accepting sealed bids for construction steel for the Road and Bridge Department. The bids are to be for one-ton five-eighths inch rebar, grade 60, 60 by 20-foot sticks and 12 sheets of back wall, eight by 25 feet and three-sixteenths of an inch thick. The Commission also asked that there […]
Grundy County Commission approves bid for new ambulance
The Grundy County Commission on Tuesday morning approved the only bid received for a new ambulance. The bid was from Pinnacle Emergency Equipment for $179,112 for a 2019 Ford with a new Braun box. The ambulance is the same style as the current ambulances, and it is expected to be in Grundy County in 2020. […]
Grundy County Commission meets with health insurance representatives
The Grundy County Commission met with representatives from Lifestyles Insurance Tuesday to discuss county employees’ health insurance no longer being covered at some places, specifically with Saint Luke’s Health System. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray says new insurance cards are to be issued under the same parent company to finish out the contract until the new […]