Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening took action on 15 properties of concern – including six that were declared a nuisance – the first step in what’s usually a multi-month evaluation process. Those affected addresses are 305 East 10th Street; 3726 East 28th Street; 503 West 12th Street; 510 West Crowder Road; 1104 East […]
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Trenton City Council approves up to $75 million in bonds for use by Nestle
The Trenton City Council last night voted to issue taxable industrial development revenue bonds for use by Nestles once it officially acquires the ConAgra plant in Trenton. Up to a maximum of $75,000,000 will be made available for acquiring and to make improvements to real property and for acquiring and installing new and existing equipment. Mayor […]
Livingston County Commission to meet Tuesday and Thursday of next week
The Livingston County Commission will meet at the courthouse in Chillicothe twice next week. The meetings will be held Tuesday and Thursday starting at 9:30 each morning. Tuesday’s agenda includes a phone meeting with Darrin Smith with GovSpend at 11 o’clock, Commissioner Ed Douglas attending a Main Street Chillicothe meeting from 11:30 to 2 o’clock, […]
Spickard Board of Education to have tax levy on April ballot
During the Spickard R-2 Board of Education meeting Monday evening, it was announced a tax levy will be on the April 3rd ballot. The levy is for 68 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The board also reviewed the Title 1 evaluation and in a closed session, all tenured teachers were offered contracts. Probationary contracts […]
Gilman City Board of Education hears revision to school calendar
Gilman City R-4 Superintendent Roger Alley informed the Board of Education Thursday evening of an amendment to the Gilman City school calendar. The last day of school for the district will now be May 17th due to days missed due to inclement weather. Alley also told the board that bus inspections were completed on two […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves resignations
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved Thursday evening covering the cost of blood tests for employees not on the school’s insurance. Basic blood tests would cost $19 per employee with employees on the school insurance to have the cost covered by insurance. The board discussed exploring other possibilities for employee health insurance. Midwest […]
Trenton Board of Education denies request for waiver regarding student walkout
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education Tuesday evening denied a request for a waiver from student conduct policy. The board unanimously denied Trenton High School student Emma Gilham’s request for a waiver from Board Policy JFC in regard to a student walkout planned this Wednesday morning. Gilham told the board the walkout was to urge […]
Disabled American Veterans to hold meeting in Trenton
The Disabled American Veteran Chapter #60 will conduct a meeting on April 2 at 7 pm in the VFW hall located at 919 Washington Street, Trenton. “This meeting we will be discussing the nomination and election of our Chapter officers”, said Jorry Browning, Chapter Adjutant. “Maximum participation by chapter members is highly encouraged”. Jorry added […]
Trenton City Council split on vote to lift hiring freeze
On split votes, the Trenton City Council last night lifted the temporary hiring freeze that had been imposed at the council meeting two weeks ago. At the February 26th meeting, Councilman Brad Chumbley presented the motion to enact the hiring freeze until the next budget year begins in May. The council four to four on […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees deal with busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchasing a tractor and fitness equipment as well as renovation costs at its meeting Tuesday evening. Agriculture Instructor Rustin Jumps recommended the purchase of the new John Deere tractor to be added to the fleet at the Barton Farm Campus. It was purchased from Sydenstricker Implement […]
Street work tops list of topics at meeting of Gallatin Board of Aldermen
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a server and installation bid and approved an ordinance regarding electric refinancing at its meeting Monday evening. The accepted server and server installation bid was from Green Hills Communications for $9,750. Harland Technology Services also bid at a price of $13,558.08. The board approved an ordinance authorizing Gallatin to […]
Several attend first meeting to discuss formation of Christian school in Trenton
Several interested parents attended a meeting Saturday about possibly starting a non-denominational Christian school in Trenton. Socha Osborn tells that the meeting covered topics such as a location, student ages, dress code, curriculum, and a school board. A location has yet to be determined, but she hopes someone will sell, rent, or donate a building […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board changes status on properties
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board evaluated several properties of concern during a nearly one-hour meeting last night at City Hall. The board voted to remove three of the locations from the list after determining issues had been abated. These are at 825 West Crowder Road, owned by Bill Grubb, 1909 Carnes belonging to Rogelio Olivo and […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen meet
The Spickard Board of Aldermen met last evening with three members of the council present. Dave Dirks of Midwest Assistance Program made a presentation on board member responsibilities and council member Betty Lee mentioned looking into country ordinances regarding what she called a dog neglect problem in Spickard. Approval was given to change the name […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen have full agenda at Monday meeting
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a pay application and an invoice at its meeting Monday evening. The Ross Construction pay application was for $349,973.89 with the Snyder and Associates invoice was for $15,756.66. Charlie Zitnick of D. A. Davidson discussed refinancing Gallatin’s electric bonds at 3.38% interest, which would save the city $12,000. The […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves calendar and discusses salaries
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 school calendar at its meeting last evening. New teacher orientation for next school year will be August 15 with teacher In-Service days to be August 16th, 17th, and 20th. The first day of school will be August 21 with the last day planned to be an […]
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approves field trips
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved a bid for internet service for the 2018-2019 school year at its meeting Monday evening from Blue Bird of Columbia which will cost $104 per month after an E-rate discount. The board also approved the 2018-2019 school calendar. The first day of next school year will be August […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves hearing date
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education Monday evening approved the date of the school start date hearing. The hearing will be held a the high school in Galt the evening of March 15th at 5:45 with the regular board meeting to follow. The board also approved program evaluations for instructional effectiveness and At-Risk as […]
Trenton City Council approves employment of two police officers
The Trenton City Council last night approved employment of two police officers, two ordinances and heard reports from city officials and the Mayor. Assistant Police Chief Rex Ross reported the police personnel committee was recommending the hiring of Jeff Spencer of Trenton and Dana Quader of Columbia as police officers. Prior to voting on their employment, […]