Commission addresses road and bridge repairs

Sheriff’s Department

A truck was reported stolen from a Jamesport residence on July 22. The truck, owned by Kathy Hankemeier of Iowa City, Iowa, was taken some time between midnight and 1 a.m.

A break-in at Hightree Service in Jameson was reported July 19. A window was broken, trash dumped, and miscellaneous signs and neon lights were taken, valued at approximately $1,000.

William R. Thomas, 68, Altamont, was charged July 18 with the Class D felony of unlawful use of a weapon. He allegedly fired a gun through the door of an Altamont residence. He posted $5,000 bond. In the same incident, a 31-year-old Gallatin man was charged with two misdemeanors, assault 3rd degree and peace disturbance, as well as failure to appear on a Trenton Police Department warrant for trespassing. He was processed and turned over the Trenton Police

Department.

A 27-year-old Illinois man was charged with the misdemeanor of driving without a valid license and speeding on July 17. He posted $150 bond.

A 27-year-old Alberta, Canada, man was charged with speeding 100 mph in a 70 mph zone on July 18. He posted $350 bond.

A 27-year-old Maysville man was charged July 21 with the class B misdemeanor of DWI. He

posted $500 bond.

A 20-year-old Bethany woman was arrested for no valid license, Class B misdemeanor, on July 20, and posted $150 bond.

A 50-year-old Kansas City man was charged with DWI, class B misdemeanor, on July 20. He was released to family members after processing.

Assessor’s Office

Representatives of the assessor’s office are in the field reviewing property assessments.

County Clerk

July 31 is the last day that absentee ballots can be mailed out. Absentee voting continues in person at the county clerk’s office.

@center = Associate Circuit Court Defendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County are listed

below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $57.50 for moving traffic violations, and $72.50 in most criminal cases.

Dustin R. Teel, Gallatin, minor in possession of tobacco (cigarettes), imposition of sentence suspended, 1 year probation, 30 hours community service.

Michael Franklin Duett, Yukon, Okla., failed to drive in a single lane resulting in an accident, $500.

Jeanette A. Balcom, Galt, defective equipment, amended by prosecuting attorney from following too closely, involving an accident, $175.

Kimberly A. McCleary, Winston, no valid driver’s license, $32.50; driver failed to display valid plates, $22.50.

Ruby P. Graber, Jamesport, operated vehicle without a valid driver’s license, $57.50.

Susan M. Mullany, Trenton, passing bad checks, $25.

Melvin R. Turner, Jr., Jameson, driving while intoxicated, 2nd offense, 60 days jail, execution of sentence suspended, 2 years probation, 5 days jail shock time, board bill paid by defendant, 20

hours of community service.

Jimmy Joe Kromeich, Chillicothe, non-support, imposition of sentence suspended, 2 years probation.

Jessica M. Malott, Bethany, car followed another vehicle too closely in an accident, imposition of sentence suspended, 2 years probation.

Danny J. Graber, Jamesport, minor in possession, imposition of sentence suspended, 2 years probation, 30 hours community service.

Clara Archer, Jamesport, passing bad checks, 25 days jail, execution of sentence suspended, 2 years probation.

Mark D. Schneider, Polo, minor in possession of alcohol, imposition of sentence suspended, 2 years probation, 30 hours of community service.

Ashley B. Mathews, Albany, passing bad checks, imposition of sentence suspended, 2 years probation.

Bridget R. Bennett, Sturgeon, passing bad checks, 90 days jail, execution of sentence suspended, 2 years probation.

There were 28 traffic cases heard in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County involving a plea of guilty without contest and payment of the standard fine plus court costs. The

total fines assessed for defendants who reside outside of Missouri was $1,112.50 for 16 cases. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri was $945 for 12 cases. All of these fines

are paid by mail; defendants are not required to appear in court. Court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $47.50 for moving traffic violations. Missouri defendants, offenses and fines

are listed below:

Speeding: Kevin M. Wayne, Gallatin, $32.50; Sandra L. Bergquist, Lee’s Summit, $32.50; Kara B.

Charles, Kansas City, $57.50; Norman M. Nothnagel, Willard, $32.50.

No seat belt: Weston F. Steele, Gallatin, $10; Gary W. Hughes Jr., Winston, $10.

Speeding amended by prosecuting attorney to failed to equip vehicle with adequate muffler: Steven E. Accurso, Lee’s Summit, $202.50; Andrew J. Mathews, Trimble, $152.50; Holly D. Oswald, Kansas City, $202.50.

Car followed another vehicle too closely: Vicky L. Baker, Winston, $107.50.

Robert B. Loman, Warrensburg, was fined $87.50 for one count of speeding and no seat belt, and $17.50 for another speeding ticket.

County Commission

Daniel Lynn, bridge supervisor, and James Lewis, foreman, met with the commission reporting routine matters.

Harmon Flowers, Lincoln Township, met with the commission reporting a bridge needing repair.

Daniel Lynn will inspect.

Jason Smith met with the commission regarding his tenure as deputy coroner. Danny Heldenbrand moved to pay Jason the regular coroner pay for the month of June. David Holcomb seconded.

Carried.

Lloyd Riley, Monroe Township Trustee, recommended to the commission that Sandra Alden be appointed to fill the term of Monroe Township Collector. David Holcomb moved that the recommendation be accepted. Danny Heldenbrand seconded. Carried.

David Tolen reported having traveled to Jefferson City, along with commissioners from Caldwell and DeKalb Counties, to attend the signing of House Bill Number 1078 by Governor Holden.

David McWilliams, coroner, met with the commission regarding the funding of his office.

Danny Heldenbrand moved to appoint Nancy Tate to serve as a Serve Link board member representing Daviess County for a three-year term. David Holcomb seconded. Carried.

The commission executed agreements with the Missouri Department of Transportation for construction improvements on State Route 6 and State Route B.

In the afternoon, the commission inspected a road and culverts in Washington Township following a dispute between the township board and a landowner.

These are the approved minutes of July 15, 2002. All members were present.

Circuit Court

Criminal cases filed: State of Mo. vs. Andrew L. Giles, count 1 – DWI, Class D felony; count 2 – failed to signal, Class C misdemeanor; count 3 – failed to wear safety belt.

Civil cases filed: Michael A. Dutro etal vs. Danny J. Nalle, damages; Herman Pipes vs. State of Missouri, motion to set aside judgment; Violet M. Pulliam vs. Paul Pulliam, dissolution of marriage.

Marriage licenses issued: Stephen Russell Wade and Kimberly Jean Wiggins, both of Trenton.

Land Transfers

Quit-claim Deeds

Lake Viking lot #12566 from Viking Valley Association to Marvin and Terrolyn Millsap.

Quit-claim Deed (in lieu of foreclosure)

Partial blocks in Gallatin from Rick and Charity Curtis to Aljend Properties LLC.

Beneficiary Deed

Lots in Gallatin from Lyndell and Jean Kirkendoll to Douglas and Staci Hamilton; lots and partial lots in Gallatin from Lyndell and Jean Kirkendoll to Tony L. Kirkendoll, lineal descendants per

stirpes, and Staci L. Hamilton, lineal descendants per stirpes, an undivided 1/2 interest each as tenants in common.

Warranty Deeds

Partial blocks from Stanley and Janet Humphrey to Stanley E. Humphrey, trustee of the Stanley Earl Humphrey revocable trust dated 3/30/01; lots in Gallatin from Stanley and Janet Humphrey to

Janet G. Humphrey, trustee of the Janet Grace Humphrey revocable trust dated 3/30/01; partial lot in Gallatin from Lyndell and Jean Kirkendoll to Steve and Angela Lager; lots and partial lot in

Gallatin from True Sweatman to Roy and Mae Worrell; Lake Viking lot #MH-58 from Roberta Sandy to Wayne and Sharon Meade; Lake Viking lot #1857 from Wayne and Sharon Meade to Robert A. Sandy.