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County Commission
James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, reported that they are applying rip rap to bridges and culverts.
Bills were audited and paid.
Becky Simpson, Extension Council, met with the commission reporting that the Daviess-Caldwell County agreement will remain the same.
Bob Harlow, Monroe Township, met with the Commission requesting an extension to the time allowed for brush removal. Granted.
Bob Burnett, Snyder and Associates, reported that he has received the necessary deeds and offer letters for BRO 30. Matt Nalle, Grand River Township landowner, met with the commission and Mr. Snyder regarding the construction. They also discussed scheduling the next project for construction.
Reta Rains, collector, met with the commission concerning tax collections. She reported that the 2008 collections were at 92%, consistent with past years.
Robin Wood, Daviess County Nursing & Rehab, met with the Commission reporting that the new management has installed a new washer and dryer. New wallpaper will be placed this week and carpet next week. New beds and mattresses have been ordered and fourteen new employees have been hired.
In the afternoon, the commission inspected roads in Jamesport and Liberty Townships.
These are the approved minutes of April 13, 2009. All commissioners were in attendance Minutes were approved.
Circuit Court
Civil cases filed: Faith Kresco Sullivan, Gallatin, vs. Jason Davis Corley, Bronte, Texas, dissolution of marriage; Elizabeth Ann Strein, Altamont, vs. Dennis Alan Strein, Altamont, dissolution of marriage; Darren DuPriest vs. MFA Oil Company, property damage.
The following cases were heard by Judge Jason Kanoy on April 15:
Karolis J. Laucevicius plead guilty to amended charges of possession of controlled substance, class C felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor. On the felony, he received a sentence of seven years in the Department of Corrections with recommendation he be placed in ITC. On the misdemeanor, he was sentenced to time served (90 days) at defendant’s expense.
Jeffrey T. Pestock received two five-year sentences in the Department of Corrections, to run consecutively, on two counts of possession of controlled substance. The execution of sentence was suspended and he received five years probation with a special condition of serving 120 days shock time, credit for time served, at defendant’s expense.
A warrant was issued for Corey A. Hines on April 17 upon information that he has absconded. The charges are possession of controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence.
A warrant was issued for Shelah J. Breault on April 13 for probation violations. The charges are burglary and forgery.
The following cases were heard by Judge James Valbracht on April 16:
Johnny Bauman plead guilty to tampering with motor vehicle and property damage. He received a suspended imposition of sentence and five years probation.
A sentence assessment report was ordered for David D. Karstens, who plead guilty on a plea agreement to possession of controlled substance at a correction facility.
A change of venue to Livingston County was granted to Jeffery Allan Brandon for possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver.
Sheriff’s Office
Brett McKown, 27, Rochesterville, Minn., was arrested April 17 for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He posted $750 bond.
Jorge David Jimenez Garcia, 39, Oklahoma City, Okla., was arrested April 21 for no valid license and was released to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Lance Herring, 26, Braymer, was charged April 17 with felony domestic assault and three counts of misdemeanor domestic assault. He is being held on $15,000 bond.
Brent Simmons, 22, Kansas City, was arrested April 18 for misdemeanor no valid license. He posted $500 bond.
Associate Circuit
Brett W. Lang, Gallatin, was charged April 14 with one count of non-support, class D felony.
Martin A. Diaz Castillo, Milan, was charged April 17 with no valid license, third offense, class D 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 $990.50 for 18 tickets. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri was $916.50 for 17 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: Jennifer M. Lucas, Trenton, $56.50; Jason W. Allen, Trenton, $26.50; Jeffery J. Maples, Cameron, $26.50; Erica M. Freestone, Jameson, $56.50; Nancy M. Staska, Holt, $26.50; Jimmy D. Seib, Gallatin, $26.50; Dena M. Gardner, Cameron, $26.50.
No Seat Belt: Jennifer A. Smith, Bethany, $10, Jennifer A. Whitaker, Ridgeway, $10; Jennifer M. Acree, Gallatin, $10; Frances A. Stagner, Jameson, $10.
Speeding amended by Prosecuting Attorney: Michael J. Hoffman, Raymore, $200; Brian K. Lurten, Gilman City, $200; Taylor D. Porter, Gallatin, $141.50.
Failed to display valid plates: Grant D. Reid, Oak Grove, $16.50.
Failed to yield: Freddy G. Lawson, Braymer, $36.50.
Billy C. Goble Jr., Weatherby, was fined $26.50 for speeding and $10 for no seat belt.
Municipal Division
Court Cost for Moving Violation $32.50; non-moving $29.50.
Curfew violation: Jason M. Moore, Gallatin, $50.
Speeding: Seal E. Vitt-Ramirez, Milan, $27.50; Caleb J. Wayne, Gallatin, $27.50; Gerald W. Clevenger, Gallatin, $27.50.
No city dog tags: Betsy Seal, Gallatin, $11.
Failed to restrain child under 16 in seat belt; Annette K. Argyle, Gallatin, $27.50.
Disturbing the peace: Mark A. Pettit, Jamesport, 250.
Speeding amended by Prosecuting Attorney; Phillip D. Galloway, Cameron, $167.50; Jamie N. Toney, Trenton, $117.50.Jesse R. Tague, Lebanon was fined $25 for failing to show proof of insurance, $7.50 for no functioning tail lights and $47.50 for failing to register vehicle.
Courtney E. Clagett , Gallatin, assault, two days jail.
Levi J. Rainey, Gallatin, peace disturbance, two days jail, SES, eight hours community service, one year probation.
Andrew W. Rainey, Gallatin, peace disturbance, two days jail, SES, eight hours community service, one year probation.
Civil Court
Breach of contract: A consent judgment was entered for Arrow Financial Services and against Paul Hurla.
Suit on account: Missouri Gas Energy vs. Kenneth Stieh was dismissed by the court without prejudice.
Recorder’s Office
Marriage licenses issued: Alvin D. Schwartz and Linda Marie Graber, both of Jamesport.
Land Transfers
Warranty Deeds
Tract in Grand River Township from McBee Properties to McBee Farms; partial block in Jamesport from John and Lynda McCray and Mary and William Frock to Jerry and Carolyn Huston; Lake Viking lot #718 from Randy Pyfrom, Thomas Archibald and Donna Redden to Thomas Archibald and Donna Redden; Lake Viking lot #1764 from Larry and Debbie Warrent to David Parmenter Construction; tract in Liberty Township from Oak Bur Farms to Daniel and Donita Minor, Gary and Deborah Minor, Edward II and Teresa Minor, and Robert and Vicki Stroup; Lake Viking lot #2139 from Carl and Loie Lanio Thomas and Analee Lanio, and Roy Lanio to Brian McBrayer; Lake Viking lots #1118/1119 from Neal II and Susan Wells to Mark and Sherry Easter; tract in Jefferson Township from Thomas and Sarah Wehde and Thomas J. Schulte to Terry Twiestmeyer; lot in Gallatin Area Business Park from Gibson Properties LLC to Gibson MiniStorage LLC.
Beneficiary Deed
Lot in Gallatin from Marjorie Blackburn to Marcia D. Bird, Debbie Robinson, Bill Estes and Jim Cook, an undivided 1/4 interest each, LDPS.
Successor Trustee’s Deed
Lots in Altamont from Micha L. Dixon as trustee for Mike SanNicolas and Tina Knaus to Donald and Patricia Dowell.
Quit Claim Deeds
Tract in Benton Township from Shannon and Amy McCrary to Shannon McCrary; partial lot in Jamesport from Dena N. Johnson, trustee for Dena N. Johnson trust, to Dena N. Johnson; Lake Viking lot #2172 from Steve Tracy to Viking Valley Association; Lake Viking lot #X3 from Carole J. Schleicher to Viking Valley Association; Lake Viking lots #1118 and 1119 from Mark and Sherry Easter to Daly Consturction and Management; Lake Viking lot #2422 from Viking Valley Association to E. Irene Stanley, Irene S. Gorman Trus.
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Tract in Grand River Township and tracts in Liberty Township from Steven McBee, trustee of the Steven McBee trust to McBee Farms; tracts in Harrison Township from Delbert M. MIller Jr. to Delbert M. Miller Jr.
Judgment Decree Determining Heirship
Tract in Monroe Township and tracts in Union Township, an 8/63 interest, from Estate of Elizabeth Hermeling to Sandra Russell.