It’s just two weeks before the June 2nd municipal election and the Grundy County Clerks’ office reports 77 absentee ballots have been cast as of midday on Monday, May 18th. Another 21 have been requested but have not yet been voted and returned to the clerk’s office. Monday, May 25th is the Memorial Day holiday […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several ordinances at a meeting Monday evening. One added a new chapter to city code regarding regulations for medical marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transportation, and dispensaries. The board voted in April to draft a city ordinance reducing the medical marijuana dispensary distance requirement from 1,000 feet to 100 feet […]
Legislation that would create a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) is now heading to a Missouri House-Senate conference committee. While both chambers have approved PDMP, they’ve approved different versions. Scott City GOP State Representative Holly Rehder delivered a passionate floor speech on Monday, urging colleagues not to judge people “unless you’ve walked a mile in […]
The Trenton City Council Monday night adopted six ordinances, one of which continues the process leading to the eventual construction of a new Orscheln’s Farm and Home Store at 28th Street and Highway 65. Following a required public hearing, the council voted to approve the Orscheln Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan, the redevelopment area, and […]
An event scheduled for next month in Trenton, the Wheels and Wine Car Show, has been canceled for this year due to COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed. The sponsor of the event, Stevens Excavating, and Plumbing report it plans to have the car show next year, scheduled for Saturday, June 26th at the Black Silo […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education, during a special virtual meeting Wednesday evening, approved a plan for high school graduation. The graduation is now planned to be held at C. F. Russell Stadium on the afternoon of Saturday, June 6th at 2 o’clock. Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey reported he and Superintendent Mike Stegman […]
The Missouri House voted Wednesday afternoon to give final approval to a $34.9 billion state operating budget. GOP leaders say it’s a budget that’s about $146 million less than the current budget. Most House members wore masks during the debate, which got heated during a discussion about Medicaid expansion. Due to COVID-19 concerns, there were just three […]
The Missouri House is expected to give final approval to a proposed $34.9 billion state operating budget Wednesday in Jefferson City. The House will gavel-in Wednesday morning at 10, and House Budget Committee Chairman Cody Smith, R-Carthage, tells Missourinet they’ll take up the budget at that time. He notes the Legislature must approve a balanced budget by […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen Monday evening, on a split vote of three to one, approved drafting a city ordinance reducing the medical marijuana dispensary distance requirement from 1,000 feet to 100 feet from any church, school, or daycare. Board President Carol Walker was the no vote. The vote was taken after online survey results […]
Using a combination of adding some revenue and reducing some spending has resulted in an adjustment of over $42,000 on the proposed city of Trenton budget for the one year period beginning the 1st of May. Revisions are recommended in several line item categories as Trenton Finance Committee members and department heads agreed upon reductions. […]
KTTN incorrectly reported the results of three votes taken at the Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting Tuesday evening. Board Secretary Susan Leeper reports board members Corey Leeper and David Whitaker voted in favor of changing back to how hourly employees were paid before switching to annualization. Members voting against the change were Board President […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education heard several reports during on Tuesday evening’s virtual meeting. Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey recommended postponing graduation and continue to consider how the district might hold the event. The board agreed with that recommendation. Bailey acknowledged some students might not be able to attend graduation if postponed due […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen on Monday evening accepted a bid for hay at the lagoon. The bid from John Wagner was for $12.68 per bale for the first cutting and $10.50 per bale for the second cutting. It was announced Rapid Removal will not do a spring clean up or bulk pick up due […]
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved a $400 increase in the base pay for teachers at the school which raises the base salary to $29,300. The board also approved paying $500 per month on employee health insurance. Among proposals presented to the board last (Monday) evening were a two percent increase for non-certified staff […]
Each of the city of Trenton departments has requested a portion of the funds generated by the capital projects sales tax. The proposed city of Trenton budget includes $1.037,641 in projected capital spending for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Categories involve police, fire, streets, airport, sidewalks, and demolition. The single largest payment coming out of capital […]
One of the Missouri House Budget Committee’s senior members says the six-point-two billion dollar supplemental budget approved by the Legislature on Wednesday expands Medicaid to those impacted by the coronavirus and are below the poverty level. Versailles GOP State Representative David Wood chairs the Appropriations subcommittee on social services. The budget contains funding […]
The Trenton City Council last night on a split vote decided to delay by two months, implementation of a planned eight and a half percent increase in the water rates. The decision moves the rate increase to reflect water usage in June and reflected on bills customers received for July, however, the status of increasing […]
Meeting for the first time using internet technology, the Trenton City Council Monday night declared a “State of Emergency” within the city of Trenton and ordered certain measures to protect public life, health, safety, and property to limit the spread of the coronavirus or Covid-19 – the disease creating the emergency. Essentially, five members of […]
The Trenton Administrative Committee voted Tuesday night to make a recommendation to the Finance Committee regarding paying for rental inspection and nuisance services. City Administrator Ron Urton reports the recommendation was to reduce Economic Development by $20,000 on the city side and use that money to pay for a part-time code enforcement person who would […]
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission discussed, then voted to approve, two requests involving development of vacant land at 28th Street and Highway 65 as a future location for a new Orscheln’s Farm and Home store. The requests were for a conditional use permit and a final plat. Both were approved by the five members […]
