The deadline to register to vote for the April 2nd Municipal Election is next week. Residents of Grundy and Livingston counties can register to vote at their respective county clerk’s office during regular office hours through March 6th. The Livingston County Clerk’s Office will be open that day until 5 o’clock. Residents can also change […]
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Trenton City Council informed of possible business venture interested in building at airport
Discussion on several topics dominated a 90-minute meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. Action was taken on just two items and approval was given by the seven council members present to a resolution for reimbursement to the city of over $54,000 in expenditures made since July on the new asphalt plant project. The […]
Absentee ballots for April 2nd election now available
Absentee ballots for the April 2nd Municipal Election are now available at the Grundy and Livingston County clerks offices. Registered voters needing to vote absentee may do so during regular hours at the offices. The county clerks offices will also be open for absentee voting the Saturday before the election, March 30th. The Grundy County […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities accepting bids for transformers
Trenton Municipal Utilities is accepting bids for pole and pad mount transformers. Bids will be accepted at Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of March 13th at 2 o’clock. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Electric Distribution Supervisor Mark Newton at 660-359-2315. TMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids […]
A breakdown in revenues, expenses, and profits of Trenton Municipal Utilities
Much has been said in recent months about revenues, expenses, and profits of Trenton Municipal Utilities. Information has been shared with the Utility committee that indicates December financials show a loss for the month instead of a profit. While profit is determined from revenues, minus normal operating expenses, debt payments and major construction costs are […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities completes modifications at water plant
Trenton Municipal Utilities reports that it has completed modifications at the city drinking water plant. The modifications are designed to protect private lead service lines and reduce the possibility of lead entering water used in homes with lead service lines. TMU will complete another round of lead testing in February at the 40 locations tested […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board grants extensions due to cold weather
Citing winter weather conditions, Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board last night granted several extensions of time for exterior work to be done on properties of concern. Following public hearings, 90-day extensions were granted at 409 East 19th, 812 Grant, 813 Olive, and 2002 Chicago Street. After review for the “findings of fact” phase, 90-day extensions […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities offers tips during cold weather to keep pipes from freezing
The city of Trenton and Trenton Municipal Utilities are offering some reminders during the extremely cold weather. With below freezing rigid temperatures, supply pipes, and also the pipes in customer’s homes, are more susceptible to breaking. When water mains freeze or burst, it can create a lot of problems. Frozen pipes can also create a […]
TMU shows profits of approximately $2M through December
Trenton Municipal Utilities financial information shows the electric, water, and wastewater departments all have net revenues surpassing expenses this fiscal year. Profits, following depreciation, are about $970,000 for the electric department, nearly $929,000 for the wastewater division, and slightly over $147,000 for the water department. Figures are through December 30th and include revenues minus expenses and […]
Trenton City Council approves new shut-off policy for TMU, update presented on sewer plant upgrades
Several topics related to Trenton Municipal Utilities were approved during last evening’s meeting of the Trenton City Council. The council voted six to nothing to proceed with Burns and McDonnel engineering to proceed with designing the headworks project at the sewer plant. Other improvements are underway in the design-build project at the sewer plant where […]
Three file for positions within city of Trenton
Filings continued this morning at Trenton City Hall subject to the April 2nd municipal election. Filing this morning for Mayor of Trenton was Linda A. Crooks of 105 Town and Country Lane. Filing previously for Mayor were Incumbent Nick McHargue and current 2nd ward councilman Larry Porter. The term of mayor is four years long. A […]
Galt mayor files in 2019 re-election bid
Galt City Clerk Ashley Campbell reports two current aldermen and the current mayor of Galt have filed for reelection. Jason Grindstaff and Jay Blackburn filed for the two two-year term alderman-at-large positions up for election in the April 2nd Municipal Election. Jessica Gannon filed for the two-year term as mayor. One alderman-at-large position with a […]
Candidate filings continue to roll in for positions in Chillicothe
Another candidate has filed in Chillicothe for the April 2nd Municipal Election. City Clerk Rozeanne Frampton reports John E. Plaster, Junior filed for the third ward councilman position. Others who filed in Chillicothe include Theresa Kelly and Reed Dupy for Mayor, Rozanne Frampton for city clerk, Tom Ashbrook for councilman-at-large, Dennis Albertson, Junior as first […]
Laredo Board of Education approves school audit
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved the 2017-2018 school audit Monday evening. The candidate filing period was set for the board election. Candidates may file for the April 2nd Municipal Election today (December 11th) through January 15th from 8 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. The school office will be […]
Candidates may now file for April 2nd Municipal Election
Today (Tuesday) is the first day to file for the April 2nd Municipal Election. Trenton R-9 Bookkeeper Mona Loyd reports Dorothy Taul has filed for reelection onto the Trenton Board of Education. Two board positions will be up for election in April. Trenton City Clerk Cindy Simpson reports no one has filed for a four-year […]
Trenton City Council approves financing plan for development of fire department training ground and tower
The Trenton City Council has approved employee health insurance quotes for employees of the city and Trenton Municipal Utilities. As recommended by the finance committee, the city and TMU will continue to pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for employees with coverage for dependents borne by the employee. The city’s health insurance is provided […]
Trenton Finance Committee reviews six-month financial information
After a discussion of employee health insurance Thursday evening, members of the Trenton City Council Finance Committee and other city officials reviewed six-month financial information. The current fiscal year began May 1st with information provided for the half-year period that ended October 31st. City Administrator Ron Urton reported questions were asked about various items but […]
Audio: Missouri governor’s office looking into Right to Work law for counties
Governor Mike Parson’s office has been looking into ways to impose a Right to Work law at the county level. KSDK-TV in St. Louis reports the governor’s staff members, including Policy Director Kayla Hahn, started looking at options before an August Right to Work ballot measure was rejected by voters. The TV station […]
City of Trenton to offer employees same health insurance coverage at nearly $10,000 increase
The finance committee is recommending the full Trenton City Council accept a smaller than expected increase in cost of insurance in employee health insurance for next year. Five members of the city council, plus the mayor, city administrator, city clerk, and department heads met last night with a consultant working on behalf of Missouri Intergovernmental […]
TMU issues boil advisory for portion of Trenton
Trenton Municipal Utilities has set a boil advisory for a portion of Trenton due to repairs to a water main valve. The advisory affects customers on West Ninth Street from Main to West 10th, West 10th from Cedar to Chestnut, Cedar from West 10th to West 12th, West 11th from Chestnut to Gilmore, and Gilmore […]