Daviess County Courthouse News (3-4-09)

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, reported that they are making culvert and bridge repairs, applying rip rap, as weather permits. They will work in Jamesport and Grand River Townships this week.

Bills were audited and paid.

The commission discussed possible grants available for energy conservation, "green" purposes.

Reta Rains, collector-treasurer, requested abatements for uncollectible personal taxes. Granted.

The commission contacted Robert Cowherd, attorney, regarding the progress of the negotiations with the care center lease.

Bob Burnett, Snyder and Associates, discussed the progress of construction on BRO 29. They also discussed the design of BRO project 31.

Becky Simpson, Extension Council, reported proposed budget cuts coming from the University of Missouri.

David McWilliams, coroner, reported that he has made application for a partial reimbursement of the costs incurred by the county with the recent murder victim.

In the afternoon, the commission inspected roads in Jamesport, Lincoln and Grand River Townships. They also continued the review of the CART maps.

These are the approved minutes of Feb. 23, 2009. All commissioners were present. Minutes were approved.

Circuit Court

Jury trials are scheduled on March 4 for Michael V. Schofield of Boonville on two misdemeanor domestic assault charges and on March 5 for Roger W. Roedel of Pattonsburg on one count of felony property damage.

In Janet Perry vs. Charles J. Kaske et al, heard Feb. 25, the petition to quiet title was sustained. Judgment was entered for the petitioner.

In City of Gallatin vs. Carla J. Arnold, probation was revoked for failure to comply with city ordinances limiting dogs. The previously imposed sentence of 90 days in the regional jail was ordered executed, with credit given for time served.

In Livingston County, on a change of venue from Daviess County, Corey Ballew was sentenced Feb. 18 to 120 days in the regional jail with credit for time served for burglary second degree, class C felony.

A dissolution of marriage was granted to Rachel Dawn Griffith from Michael Allen Griffith on March 3 by Judge Edward Manring. Maiden name of Campbell was restored.

Criminal cases filed: State vs. Arianne B. Rosenstangle, Jamesport, operated vehicle without valid license third and subsequent offense, class D felony, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor; domestic assault second degree, class C felony; burglary first degree, class B felony;

State vs. Johnny Bauman, Altamont, tampering with motor vehicle first degree, class C felony; theft/stealing, class C felony; property damage first degree, class D felony;

State vs. Blake G. Chumley, Coffey, unlawful use of weapon, class D felony; two counts of domestic assault third degree, class A misdemeanor.

Civil cases filed: Emma Marie Anderson, Gallatin, vs. Ronald Wayne Anderson, Mexico, Mo; State of Missouri ex rel vs. Daniel Fallis Froman, petition for ex parte order appointing trustee pursuant to Missouri Grain Dealer Law and Missouri Grain Warehouse Law.

Sheriff’s Office

Jaime Odom, 41, Independence, was arrested Feb. 25 on a probation violation for possession of controlled substance, class C felony. Bond was denied.

Justin A. Linhart, 27, San Antonio, Texas, was arrested Feb. 24 for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He posted $250 bond.

Dehanna Clark, 35, Kansas City, was arrested Feb. 26 for failure to appear on a misdemeanor count of DWI. He posted $1,000 bond.

Associate Circuit Court

In a jury trial held on Feb. 24 for Skylar A. Stinson, he was found guilty on a charge of DWI, prior offender. Sentencing was set for April 6. Stinson’s petition against the Director of Revenue was overruled. One traffic charge was also continued to April 6.

Michael R. Snider, Gallatin, was charged Feb. 21 with tampering with motor vehicle first degree, 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 $1,439 for 25 tickets. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri was $2,564.50 for 38 cases. Court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $58.50 for moving traffic violations. Missouri defendants, offenses and fines are listed below:

Speeding: Benjamin T. Mack, Smithville, $86.50; Tyler C. Draisey, $86.50; Tiffany A. Creighton, Warrensburg, $56.50; Kyle H. Hinson, Carrollton, $116.50; Valentine J. Ejilika, Warrensburg, $56.50; Johnathan N. Penick, Platte City, $86.50; Eric C Harmon, Harrisburg, $26.50.

Failure to register vehicle annually with DOR: Stacy M. Booth, Ridgeway, $36.50

Failure to drive on right side of roadway: Raymond E. Breer, Ridgeway,$36.50.

Careless and Imprudent: Trudy L Shull, Trenton, $46.50.

Failure to display valid plates: Terry L. Akins, Bethany, $16.50.

Failure to show proof of insurance: Channitta L. Bell, Kansas City, $101.50; Daniel J. Wilcox, Winston, $101.50; Beau Z. Watkins, Milan, $101.50.

No seatbelt: Lynn R. Gronnieger, Lee’s Summit, $10.00; Arthur D. Lawson, Winston, $10.00; Jeffrey R. Scotton, Maysville, 10.00.

Vision reducing material not in compliance: Boston R. Etherton, Gallatin, $26.50; Ronald E. Brown, Lebanon, $26.50.

Speeding amended by Prosecuting Attorney to Defective Equipment: Justin W. Campbell, Green City, $141.50; Kenneth W. Waln, Winston, $86.50; Michael G. Barnhart, Kansas City, $200.00; Jacob L. Smith, Gallatin, $141.50.

Virgil O. Damron, Kansas City was fined $101.50 for no insurance and $26.50 for failure to register vehicle annually with DOR.

Tiffany M. Ford, Jamesport, was fined $101.50 for no insurance and $36.50 for failure to register vehicle with DOR.

Sheri L. Tinsley, Boonville, was fined $28.00 for failing to secure child in safety belt and $86.50 for speeding.

Lucas J. Moore, Kansas City, was fined $26.50 for failing to stop at stop sign and $10.00 for no seat belt.

Diana L. Echevarria, Bethany, was fined $26.50 for speeding and $10.00 for no seat belt.

Nicholas L. Hanks, Kansas City, was fined $101.50 for no insurance and $10.00 for no seat belt.

Paul W. Thomas, Bethany, was fined $36.50 for failing to register trailer with DOR and $36.50 for failing to register vehicle with DOR.

Tamika M. Jackson, Kansas City, was fined $46.50 for speeding and $101.50 for no insurance.

Joshua D. Henderson, St. Joseph, was fined $58.50 for speeding and $101.50 for no insurance.

Civil Court

Breach of contract: Default judgements were entered for Midland Credit and against Tim Jeffers, and for Harrison County Hospital and against Teresa Heiber. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Charles Hogan was dismissed by the parties.

Bailey Ann Bozarth vs. Department of Revenue was dismissed by the parties.

Marriage

Timothy Robert Price and Deborah Lynn Price, both of Altamont, were married March 3, 2009, by Judge Daren Adkins.

Recorder’s Office

Land Transfers

Warranty Deeds

Lots and partial lot in Jamesport from Alfred K. Waterbury to Lou and Lydia Hatfield as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; Lake Viking lot #MH-26 from Jacquene M. Hardwick to John and Dorothy Manders; Lake Viking lot #2417 from Curtis and Julie Briggs to Janet Perry; tract in Jamesport Township from Keenan and Stephanie Critten to Samuel and Rachel Mast; tract in Sheridan Township from Keith and Dawn Harpster to Paul Christensen and Leone Montana; tract in Union Township from Shirley A. Woody to Donnie and Judy Ramsbottom; tract in Colfax Township from James and Missy Robertson to DCL Tract I LLC; tract in Union Township from Dennis and Debra Carpenter to Conrad Carder and Phyllis Lollar as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; lot and partial lots in Gallatin from Donald and Betty Masters to Nickolas and Rebecca Wayne.

Judgment to Quiet Title

Lake Viking lots #S-105, 3067, 3056, 2514, 2438, 2419, 2416, 1266, 2270, 1850, 1829, 1571, 1578, 1595, 1808, 1809, 2385, 2405, 2689, 3101-C, 3113, 3171, 3186, 3198, S143, S164, S167, S132, 2483, 2487, 1674 from Charles and Stephanie Kaske, Mart and H. Virginia Murphy, Albert Ohman, Jeffery G. Sample, Irvin and Frances Reynolds, Edward and Connie Whitton, E. Harold and V. Fern Whiteaker, Mark and Renee Collis, Christopher Watkins, Eddie and Wanda Troutwine, Arthur and Michelle Masoner, James Ewing, Tamie Musgrove, Diane Lloyd, George and Twila Nigh, D&L Truck Lines and Don Crotchett, William and Rita McGaugh, Darrell and Heidi Byfield, Theresa Binney, Cache and Stacy Davis, Madrene L. Larison as trustee, Allen and Tammy Zieber, Richard Carter, Richard Bryant, Russell and Carrie Perdue, Ralph and Lela Kelley, Katherine Gomez, Delisa Lockhart, Gary and Berdena Hanson, Jason Kochenderfer, Vickie Johnson, Robert Carpenter and Antoinette Spence-Carpenter etal to Janet Perry.

Quit Claim Deeds

Tract in Washington Township from Sharon and Junior Robertson fro Shirley and Wilbur Hartle; Lake Viking lot #1912 from John and M. Pamela Cowan to James M. Cowan; tracts in Benton Township from Deborah K. Daniel to Danny G. Daniel; lots in Gallatin from Gloria A. Spear to Darrel and Rhonda Chadwick; Lake Viking lot #147 from Robert and Pamela Boudreau to Robert C. Boudreau and Pamela C. Boudreau; Lake Viking lot #2036 from Viking Valley Association to Swope Farms LLC.

Beneficiary Deeds

Tract in Colfax Township from Raymond and Patricia Potts to Randy Potts, Rhonda Potts, Mary Potts and Ricky Potts as tenants in common.

Judgment and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage

Lot in Gallatin from Earnest Harry Horvatin to Jill Dianne Horvatin; lot in Jameson from Jill Dianne Horvatin to Earnest Harry Horvatin.