County Commission
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James Lewis, bridge supervisor, met with the commission reporting that they are continuing to make repairs following the flooding in May.
Deanna Lewis, Gallatin Multi-Purpose Center, met with the commission reporting on the progress of the grant recently awarded them for expansion of services to seniors.
The commission audited and paid bills. They also discussed flood damage estimates and applications with the State Emergency Management Agency.
Wayne Shaw met with the commission to deliver his key to the Lambert Building.
Darryl Wilkinson met with the commission regarding leasing a portion of the building located at 609 South Main. A verbal agreement was made with a formal agreement to be made July 1.
At 11 a.m. as advertised, bids were opened for stripping and cleaning of the floor in the Recorder’s Office. Only one bid was submitted. It was unanimously decided to accept the bid of Blanch Archer. No bids were received for construction of a concrete block storage area at 609 South Main.
At 2 p.m. as advertised, bids were opened for an audit of the county’s finances for the years of 2005 and 2006. Two bids were received. Danny Heldenbrand moved to accept the bid from Daniel Jones & Associates at $15,000, seconded by David Holcomb. The motion was approved by Heldenbrand and Holcomb. Critten was absent.
These are the approved minutes of June 25, 2007. All commissioners were present.
Associate Circuit Court
Ashley Houser, Gilman City, was charged June 28 with passing bad checks, class C felony.
Traffic Fines
The following are traffic cases which were heard in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County involving a plea of guilty without contest and payment by mail of the standard fine plus court costs. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside outside of Missouri was $1,014.50 for 17 tickets. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri was $797 for 14 cases. Court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $56.50 for moving traffic violations. Missouri defendants, offenses and fines are listed below:
Speeding: Ronald P. Stec, Savannah, $28.50; Richard J. Morrison, Weatherby, $28.50; Arthur G. Everett, Kidder, $88.50; Dustan D. Fankhauser, Kansas City, $88.50; Zackery G. Terril, Harrisonville, $58.50; Jesse C. Wilkinson, Kansas City, $58.50; James E. Anderson, Lee’s Summit, $88.50; Shawn R. Brewer, Kansas City, $58.50; Travis C. Perry, Grain Valley, $28.50; Elizabeth M. Brenner, Agency, $88.50.
No seat belt: Loyd R. Cook, Columbia, $10; Jennifer M. Shaffer, Gallatin.
Speeding amended by prosecuting attorney to failure to equip vehicle with adequate brakes: Resnik Broja, Kansas City, $143.50.
No valid plates: Rod L. Boram, Galt, $18.50.
Municipal Division
Court costs for moving violations $32.50; non-moving $29.50.
LaToya N. Martin, Gallatin, was sentenced to five days jail for driving while suspended and fined $50 for making a prohibited U-turn.
Coltin D. Loucks, Gallatin, received a suspended imposition of sentence two years probation, and eight hours community service for assault.
Joy Landis, Cameron, was fined $100 for driving with plates of another vehicle and $200 for driving while suspended amended by prosecuting attorney to defective equipment.
Speeding: Bradley J. Leatherman, Gallatin, $42.50; Laura A. Hoyle, Gallatin, $12.50; Richardo G. Leon, Milan, $57.50; Donald R. Bridgeman, Gallatin, $12.50; Kirby B. Egger, Gallatin, $42.50; Matthew L. Davis, Kingston, $27.50.
No seat belt: Brice P. Garnett, Gallatin, $10; Michael R. Toney, Gallatin, $10; Lisa K. Tolen, Gallatin, $10.
Peace disturbance: Alicia D. Shipers, Gallatin, $100.
Driving with expired license: Roslyn M. McComas, Altamont, $27.50.
U-turn prohibited: Wyatt C. Herbst, Jamesport, $7.50.
Dog license required: Michael T. Stephens, Gallatin, $10.50.
Barking dog: Michael D. Hogan, Gallatin, $20.
Dog at large: Carla J. Craig, Gallatin, $10.50.
Civil Court
Two breach of contract suits were dismissed: Capital One Bank vs. Vickie S. Hoig, dismissed by parties; Harrison County Hospital vs. Walter Stagner, dismissed by court without prejudice.
Default judgments on four suits on accounts were entered for the plaintiffs as follows: for Elite Recovery and against Chester Dunlap; for Midwestern Health and against Melvin and Ann Nitzaschke; for Midwestern Health and against Katherine L. Cranmer; for Midwestern Health and against Randy and Jennifer R. Hisel. One suit on account was dismissed by the parties: Midwestern Health vs. Jerome L. Houghton.
Small Claims
Two suits were dismissed by the parties: City of Gallatin vs. Leo and Sherry Hogan; City of Gallatin vs. Glennie Perry.
Marriage
Craig Nelson Gottswiller and Sherry Elaine Peter were married by Daren L. Adkins on June 28, 2007.
Circuit Court
Dissolutions of marriage were granted June 26 by Judge Warren L. McElwain to Cher A. Gadd from Thomas Timothy Gadd and to Nina Lee Funke from Loren Douglas Funke.
On June 26, a default judgment was entered for the plaintiff, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, and against Terry L. Short Jr., and Rebecca L. Short for damages totaling $33,938.26 and possession of a 1997 Liberty mobile home.
The following cases were heard on Law Day, June 19, by Judge Warren McElwain:
A jury trial for Eric A. Mims, Kansas City, was set for Aug. 17, 2007, on a charge of class D felony possession of controlled substance.
A jury trial for Tyrone D. Ellis, Little Rock, Ark, was set for Aug. 22, 2007, on a charge of possession of controlled substance, class C felony.
A jury trial for Mark A. Kortz, Pattonsburg, was set for July 10, 2007, on a charge of theft/stealing, class C felony.
Criminal cases filed: State of Missouri vs. Charles A. Barlow, Excelsior Springs, three counts of non-support, class D felony.
Civil cases filed: Casey John Gienapp vs. Trina Marie, Gienapp, both of Altamont, dissolution of marriage.
Sheriff’s Department
David R. Alliet, 47, Altamont, was arrested July 1 for the class C felony of DWI, alcohol, aggravated offender. He is being held on $35,000 bond.
Jessica Holt, 25, Trenton, was charged June 30 with passing bad checks, class A misdemeanor. She is being held on $600 bond.
Recorder’s Office
Marriage licenses issued: Joel Ian Ybarra and Lee-Ann Denise Ableidinger, both of Jamesport.
Land Transfers
Beneficiary Deeds
Tract in Colfax Township from David A. Shewmaker to Leisa D. Pigg; tract in Sheridan Township and tract in Colfax Township from David A. Shewmaker to Leisa D. Pigg and Tiania Gross Shelton as joint tenants with right of survivorship; Lake Viking lot #1772 from Sammie J. Edwards to Rondi and Andrew Edwards, Jr.; tract in Union Township from Bobby Lee Hensley to Terry L. Hogan.
Trustee’s Deed
Tract in Liberty Township from Joyce Vidovich as trustee of the Joyce G. Vidovich Trust to Chad H. Henry.
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Tract in Benton Township from Debbie Nalle as trustee of the Debbie Nalle revocable living trust agreement to Matt and Wendy Nalle; tract in Benton Township and one-half interest in tracts in Benton Township from Debbie Nalle as trustee of the Debbie Nalle revocable living trust agreement to Matt and Wendy Nalle; tract in Colfax Township from John T. Riead Jr., trustee of trust agreement, to Keith and Dawn Harpster.
Warranty Deeds
Lake Viking lot #338 from Tom and Evelyn Clemons to John and Jeane Bourdow; tract in Jefferson Township from Kenneth and Colleen Brown to Ronald and Billie Kregel; tract in Monroe Township from Frank and Rebecca Balestrere to Rebecca and Frank Balestrere, trustees under the Rebecca L. Balestrere Living Trust; Lake Viking lot #346 from Bill and Carlene Bray to Jennifer Hill, trustee of the Jennifer Hill Trust; tract in Washington Township from Randall and Sonja Crump to John and Bonnie Cottrell; lot in Jamesport from Ralph and Aletta Terry and Lisa Hedrick to Wayne and Sharon Curtis; Lake Viking lot #701 from Thomas W.C. and Amy Van Doorn to Wardrip Investments LLC; tracts in Sheridan Township from Leslie Lee Kirkland to Keith and Dawn Harpster; partial lots in Gallatin from Robert and Dorothy Griggs to Keith and Dawn Harpster; tracts in Colfax Township, partial lots in Gallatin, and tract in Sheridan Township from Keith and Dawn Harpster to Keith Harpster; Lake Viking lot #234 from Randy and Shawna Pyfrom to Michael Robinson; Lake Viking lot #2308 from Stanley and Brandy DeMint to Anthony and Patricia Diibon.
Quit Claim Deeds
Lot in Jameson from Mary and Herbert Hanson to Jameson Community Betterment Association.
Collector’s Deed for Lands Sold for Delinquent Taxes at Third Sale
Lake Viking lot #2416 from Daviess County Collector Reta Rains to Janet Perry.