The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several ordinances this week. One authorized the city entering into an equipment lease agreement with the Friends of Gallatin. Another approved an electric franchise with Farmers’ Electric Cooperative, Incorporated. A third authorized the city entering into a service contract agreement with the Missouri Rural Water Association to conduct sewer […]
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Jamesport City Council tackles light agenda at Monday meeting
The Jamesport City Council approved an update to a salary ordinance Monday, July 13th involving a raise approved last month for a utility worker. City Clerk Shelley Page reports Ray Bontrager’s pay was raised from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour. The council accepted a bid from Shuler Concrete to compete a street project […]
Trenton residents responsible for providing property numbers for emergency services
The Trenton Police Department reminds owners and/or occupants of residences and businesses that they are responsible for numbering their properties. The department notes it cannot help someone inside a residence if it cannot find that residence. Trenton City Code (500.045) states street numbers should be “sufficient size to be legible from the street, with a […]
Trenton City Council members approve infrastructure work for construction of rental cottages
Requested expenditures were approved at Monday nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. Kipp and Cara McClellan requested city funds for infrastructure work to be done at the north end of Hoover Drive where several rental cottages have been proposed. Kipp McClellan told the council there’s to be 600 feet of water line and 462 […]
Mandatory food handler training in Sullivan County to be held virtually
Sullivan County food handlers’ mandatory training for restaurant owners, employees, and food retailers will be held virtually this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sullivan County Health Department Environmentalist Brenda Stewart will teach the course the morning of July 14th at 10 o’clock and the afternoon of July 28th at 1:30. All food handlers must attend […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves increase in lunch prices
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education the evening of Thursday, July 9th approved participation in the Federal School Lunch Program for the 2020-2021 school year and set meal prices. All prices have increased by 10 cents from the previous school year. They are $2.70 for high school lunch, $2.60 for elementary lunch, $2.70 for […]
Agenda set for Monday meeting of Trenton City Council
The Trenton Administrative, Economic Development, and Finance committees will meet to elect one chairman each before the Trenton City Council meeting at the Trenton City Hall Monday, July 13th. The Administrative Committee meeting will start at 6:30 that evening. The meetings for the Finance and Economic committees will immediately follow the Administrative Committee. All of […]
Chillicothe Police Department reminds residents about ordinance on fireworks
The Chillicothe Police Department reminds the public about the fireworks ordinance and use of fireworks in Chillicothe. The ordinance allows for common fireworks to be shot or detonated July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd from 8 o’clock in the morning to 10 o’clock at night. Fireworks may be shot or detonated July 4th from 8 to […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen accept trash bid, agree to change pool hours
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a trash service bid the evening of Monday, June 22nd. Rapid Removal’s bid was for $11.74 per month per household for the first year, $12.03 for the second year, and $12.33 for the third year. Rapid Removal’s bid was the lowest of two. Advanced Disposal also submitted a bid. […]
Trenton City Council adopts ordinances, airport hangar discussion continues
Three ordinances were adopted, appointments made to committees and boards, and reports were given during last nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. One ordinance allows the Howe engineering company to coordinate plans for a larger, six-inch water main to supply potable water to the wastewater treatment plant. The cost is $33,000 for services including […]
Trenton City Council to consider ordinances at Monday meeting
The Trenton City Council will consider three ordinances next week regarding amending city code and approving work orders. A meeting will be at the Trenton City Hall the night of Monday, June 22nd at 7 o’clock. It will be open to the public and available on Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/86325324854. One of the ordinances involves amending […]
Health authorities issue guidance for visitations transitions at Missouri long-term care facilities
As the State of Missouri reopens on June 16, long-term care facilities are an important piece of this process for many Missourians. When COVID-19 first knowingly entered the United States in January, long-term care facilities quickly became one of the more vulnerable environments disease spread. In late March, health officials began seeing Missouri long-term care […]
Missouri to fully reopen on June 16th as the state enters Phase 2 of “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan
Pending expiration of Phase 1 on June 15, Governor Mike Parson announced today that Missouri will fully reopen and enter Phase 2 of its “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. “It is truly incredible to think about how far Missouri has come since March. At that time, no one knew what […]
Jamesport City Council discusses parking issue in downtown area
The Jamesport City Council Monday, June 8th discussed a parking problem on Main Street between Broadway and Grant. It was decided to put $75 hundred dollars into the upcoming budget towards an update for the area. City Clerk Shelley Page reports asphalt was laid on three streets last month, and there is a drop off […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen table ordinance
The Spickard Board of Aldermen the evening of Monday, June 8th tabled an ordinance regarding sewer hook up until the ordinance can be revised. City Clerk Amy Chapman reports the ordinance charges each customer $10 if they have water or not. The city is looking to remove the fee for non-water customers. The board approved […]
Election results certified, new council members sworn in, mowing of property not owned by city all topics of Trenton City Council meeting
Election results were certified by ordinance and the oaths of office were given to four newly-elected city councilmen. Sworn in at the city hall ceremony were Councilman Kevin Klinginsmith in First Ward; Marvin Humphreys in Second Ward; Dave Mlika in Third Ward; and Duane Urich in Fourth Ward. They join four holdover members. The council […]
Audio: Trenton City Council adopts ordinance stating intent to apply for COVID-19 funding
The Trenton City Council on Monday night adopted an ordinance stating the city of Trenton’s’ intent to apply for COVID-19 response funding under the federal CARES Act. Grundy County has been appropriated money for the CARES Act funding and plans to accept applications from local entities that seek reimbursement of eligible expenses. KTTN asked City […]
Trenton City Council agenda to include building of cottages in Trenton, discussion of airport hangar
The Trenton City Council will consider several ordinances regarding various matters next week. One of the ordinances to be discussed at the city hall the night of Monday, June 8th at 7 o’clock involves granting a conditional use permit to Kipp and Cara McClellan to allow for the development of cottages on existing property at […]
Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission approves of cottages to be constructed in north Trenton
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending approval of a conditional use permit that would lead to the construction of cottages in north Trenton. Meeting Monday evening at City Hall, the commission heard from Kipp and Cara McClellan about the project proposed for 3100 Hoover Drive. Mrs. McClellan reported it’s their intention to have […]
Governor Parson extends phase 1 of “Show-Me-Strong Recovery Plan” through June 15, 2020
Governor Mike Parson announced that Phase 1 of the state’s “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan has been extended from Sunday, May 31, 2020, through Monday, June 15, 2020. “We are very pleased with how well Phase 1 has gone so far,” Governor Parson said. “Businesses, communities, and Missourians across the state have done a great job of […]