The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the City of Carrollton, will hold a free pesticide collection event later this month. All Missouri farmers and households can bring items to the collection at the parking lot behind the Carrollton City Hall at 206 West Washington Avenue June 29th from 8 o’clock to noon. […]
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Spickard Board of Aldermen tackle lengthy agenda at latest meeting
The Spickard Board of Aldermen took action on several matters at a meeting this week. One action was paying Robert Payne for three and a half hours at $10 per hour for time previously worked checking pumps and making repairs. Payne was approved to perform future sewer repairs as needed at a rate of $10 […]
Trenton City Council adopts ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana
A series of ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana were approved Monday night by the Trenton City Council. They are based on state regulations stemming from the voter-approved Amendment Two in last November’s election. In part, the ordinances allow for the location of manufacturing facilities, cultivation facilities, and dispensaries within the city of Trenton. One ordinance […]
Missouri Department of Conservation proposes new efforts to limit spread of CWD
The Missouri Department of Conservation is increasing its efforts to slow the spread of the deadly deer disease called Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) throughout Missouri by proposing new regulations that would change requirements for transporting deer carcasses and add carcass-disposal requirements for meat processors and taxidermists. If approved, the regulations would become effective Feb. 29, […]
Sewer plant upgrade in Trenton now 80% complete
One of several projects currently being worked on in Trenton is a sewer plant upgrade. City Administrator Ron Urton says the effluent disinfection project treats the water going into Muddy Creek with chlorine. The project is about 80% complete, and the work is expected to be done by July 1, however, the work may be […]
Trenton Utility Committee hears presentation on financing project at sewer plant
The Trenton City Councils’ Utility Committee heard information Tuesday evening on financing the headworks project at the sewer plant and members reviewed the Trenton Municipal Utilities financial report for April. The only action item was committee approval on the purchase of two gate valves with TMU crews installing them during the Nestle plant shutdown late […]
Trenton City Council votes to maintain current electric rates at lower Winter level
The Trenton City Council Monday night approved several ordinances; a bid to develop city-owned land for the fire training tower; agreed to keep electric rates at the current, lower, winter level; but the council had a divided vote on beginning the process toward an electric rate study. Preliminary approval was given to establish a one […]
Trenton City Council meeting agenda includes several ordinances at May 13th meeting
The Trenton City Council will consider one resolution and seven ordinances at its meeting on Monday, May 13, 2019. The meeting will be held at the Trenton City Hall at 7 o’clock. The resolution involves imposing a use tax to out-of-state vendors. A couple of ordinances would approve agreements—one with R/S Electric Utility Services for […]
Trenton Utility Committee to recommend reduction of electric rates to City Council
The newly-organized Utility Committee for the city of Trenton is recommending a reduction in electric revenues this year for TMU. The three-member committee also voted last night to request a professional study of Trenton’s electric rates. All eight city council members attended meetings last evening at Trenton City Hall that also included the election of […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen Approve Two Ordinances
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved two ordinances authorizing contracts and two quotes at its meeting on Monday evening. The contracts are with Herzog Contracting Corporation for a street resurfacing project and Legendary Lawn Care, LLC for mowing service. One of the approved bids was from Fletcher-Reinhardt for 45 LED lights and 45 photocells for […]
Trenton community-wide cleanup week set to begin April 29, 2019
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce has designated the week of April 29th through May 4th as Community Wide Clean Up Week. Chamber Ambassador Jeanie Griffin says volunteers will clean the community that week to “get rid of the dead from winter” and get it ready for visitors coming for graduations, Mother’s Day, and other […]
Trenton City Council informed wastewater project to cost almost $1M over estimate
Trenton City Council tonight, with three newly-elected members, will again consider the headworks project at the Trenton wastewater plant. Burns and McDonnell engineering is expected to review and discuss the costs of the proposed improvements. Utility Director Ron Urton has provided information to the council and media that shows the fixed cost of the headworks […]
Trenton City Council agenda includes 10 ordinances
The Trenton City Council will consider 10 ordinances at its next meeting regarding agreements and city code. The meeting will be at Trenton City Hall on Monday night, Aprill 22, at 7 o’clock. Two ordinances would approve agreements, one with Rapid Removal Disposal, Incorporated for residential solid waste collection and the other with M and […]
Missouri Department of Conservation encourages public to be “Bear Aware” this spring
An estimated 350 black bears call southern Missouri home, and as the spring season gets underway, these magnificent mammals leave their winter dens in search of food. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding Missourians to be proactive and “Be Bear Aware.” MDC Resource Scientist and Furbearer Biologist Laura Conlee said it is imperative […]
Chillicothe Fire Department called out twice on Tuesday
Chillicothe firefighters late Tuesday afternoon responded to 210 Asher Street where they found a tree stump smoldering and a small camper shell on fire which was next to a metal building. According to Fire Captain Derrick Allen, the camper was pulled away from the stump and building. An estimated 50 gallons of water was poured […]
Lawsuit dismissed against Putnam County Hospital Board, State Auditor
A judge has dismissed a case against the Missouri State Auditor’s Office and the Putnam County Hospital Board brought by Hospital Partners, Incorporated. Inc. In 2017, Galloway released an audit that found a $90 million billing scheme being perpetrated by the company at the rural hospital. The case was filed in April 2018 by Hospital […]
Trenton Fire Chief provides guide to open burning for residents
Trenton Fire Chief Brandon Gibler has provided a quick guide for open burning within the city limits of Trenton. The information for the guide comes from the Trenton city ordinance and the International Fire Code. The guide says burning in the City of Trenton is limited to organic products, such as yard waste, leaves, and […]
New Trenton City Council members sworn in; loan to cover costs at wastewater plant fails yet again
In the last meeting before five city officials were sworn in, the Trenton City Council approved six of seven ordinances on the agenda. After reports, Mayor Nick McHargue requested the agenda be re-arranged to allow the swearing in of the new Mayor and four council members before considering the ordinances. But his request died since […]
Trenton City Council agenda for Monday meeting includes seven ordinances
The Trenton City Council will consider seven ordinances at its next meeting regarding various matters, including the adoption of the budget, approving agreements, transferring of funds, and amending city code. The meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall on Monday night, April 8, 2019, at 7 o’clock. Two ordinances involving the budget would fix […]
Contentious loan to cover wastewater project tops discussion of Trenton City Council
The Trenton City Council last night took no action on a proposal to transfer two million dollars from one TMU fund to another. Members postponed the Green Hills Animal Shelter contract requesting some additional language. At the beginning of the meeting, a long-time member of the former Board of Public Works, Phil Hoffman, addressed the […]