The Trenton Tax Increment Financing Commission and Economic Development Committee both held meetings Tuesday evening. City Administrator Ron Urton reports the TIF Commission selected officers. Those elected were Rob Maloney as Chairman, Ann Constant Vice Chairman, Greg Geib Secretary, and Dale Swanton as Treasurer. The commission discussed the duties of the group and the commission […]
The Grundy County Extension Council received a check from the Heartland Foundation this week to cover expenses in providing the Prison Leadership Program in Chillicothe. University of Missouri Extension of Grundy County staff member Meridith Berry says the check was for $4,350. Expenses will be reimbursed as requested. The council approved the purchase of equipment […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved multiple items at its meeting Monday evening. The board approved the Northwest Workforce Development Board budget with total budgeted revenues and expenses for the board of $422,287, which means there is no expected surplus or deficit. Workforce Development Board Director Lisa Hostetler said this year’s budget […]
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 […]
Discussion on several topics highlighted a one-hour meeting last night of the Utility Committee to the Trenton City Council. Earlier in the evening, several members of the public attended a town hall meeting to review a new TMU policy on renter utility connections requirements. Utility committee members heard from Electric Distribution Supervisor Mark Newton discussing […]
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 […]
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors voted to increase wages for employees at its latest meeting after discussion on the 2017 Missouri minimum wage increase. Employees’ wages will be increased by five cents and the board voted to accept the resignation of Director Carol Seidel. A plaque will be presented to her […]
