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County Commission
Donnie Heldenbrand, Colfax Township landowner, met with the commission regarding a bridge on Zane Avenue, #2200012. According to Daviess County records it is a Caldwell County bridge. The commission will contact the Caldwell County Commission.
Shad Mort, Lake Viking Association, met with the commission regarding the emergency plan for the lake. His plan is to have it completed by the end of the year.
Dave Allen, road department, met with the commission regarding his progress in removal of brush at culverts and bridges. He is currently working in Jamesport Township. He has finished cutting for an individual on Grate Avenue and that individual has made payment to the county.
Following further discussion of the Jefferson Township bridge, Randy Sims moved to accept the proposal from Decker Construction Services, the only contractor in the area, as recommended by Snyder and Associates. No publication was made as it is imperative to get the bridge built as soon as possible while weather permits, and there are no local contractors capable of driving piling over 30 feet. David Cox seconded. Cox – yes; Carder – yes; Sims – yes.
Carl Carder reported having inspected the reconstruction and removal of brush on 232nd Street in Harrison Township. The progress is good and it should be completed Sept. 2-3, weather permitting.
Mitch Riley and Eric Critten met with the commission regarding sewer problems outside the public restrooms on the east side of the courthouse. Also, they inspected the request for a hot water heater on the third floor and will submit an estimate.
The commission discussed CART road 504 in Liberty Township. The road will be brought up to CART road standards, brush removed and base rock applied. Central Dispatch will be notified for a street name and sign.
Ben Becerra, sheriff, filed his certificate of training for 2011.
James Lewis, bridge supervisor, met with the commission discussing equipment and ongoing projects. They have removed the brush at the intersection of Vista and 235th Street reported last week. They discussed the bridge on 105th Street in Jefferson Township.
Bills were audited and paid.
In the afternoon the commission inspected roads, brush and bridges in Liberty and Colfax Townships.
These are the unapproved minutes of Sept. 6, 2011. All commissioners were in attendance. Minutes were approved.
Sheriff’s Office
Mathew Lee, 30, St. Joseph, was arrested Sept. 4 for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He posted $750 bond.
Guri Singh, 31, Bangalore, India, was arrested Sept. 2 for misdemeanor speeding. He posted $120 bond.
John Flickinger, 45, Miami, Okla., was arrested Sept. 5 for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He posted $750 bond.
Michael Fordyce, 50, Miami, Okla.,was arrested Sept. 5 for misdemeanor no valid license. He posted $500 bond.
Harvey Duke, 34, Kansas City, was arrested Sept. 6 for failure to appear on an original charge of taking wildlife illegally. Bond was set at $250.
Bryan E. Stark, 29, Maysville, was charged Sept. 3 with misdemeanor DWI. After 12-hour detoxification, he was released with a summons.
Circuit Court
Civil cases filed: Division of Employment Security vs. Laverne W. Hostetler.
Associate Division
Brent M. Harris, Kansas City, was charged Aug. 31 with one count of felony non-support.
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 $68.50 for moving traffic violations and $116.50 in most criminal cases. Judge Daren Adkins presided over the following cases.
Ryan W. Wolf, Weatherby, take fish by illegal method, $287.50.
Ryan T. Davenport, Cameron, littering, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours community service.
Jason M. Hayes, Chillicothe, driving while intoxicated, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours community service; rear lamp not illuminated, $18.50; no seat belt, $10.
Phillip J. Williams, Lee’s Summit, assault on corrections officer, 10 days jail, $25.
Benjamin S. Lebert, Avondale, two counts of non-support, suspended imposition of sentence and two years probation on each count.
Richard H. Kerns, Stewartsville, assault, 10 days jail, $25.
Richard L. Asher, Winston, driving while intoxicated, $350.
Judge Jason Kanoy presided over the following cases:
Ernest D. Childs, Richmond, non-support, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation.
Nathn D. Wolf, Amity, take fish by illegal method, $375.
Dustin P. Bennett, Tuscan, Ariz., no valid license, $150; speeding, $48.50.
Traffic Fines
The following are traffic cases which were heard in 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 were $2942.50 for 44 cases. Total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri were $1,993.50 for 33 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: Etinee D. Mitchell, Kansas City, $28.50; Christopher S. Miljavac, Easton, $28.50; Meagan A. Rukavina, Sedalia, $28.50; Amanda M. Lake, Trenton, $28.50; Jamie L. Dunnihoo, St. Joseph, $58.50; Carolyn M. Noseworthy, Trenton, $58.50; Debra J Korell, St. Joseph, $58.50; Scott C. Adams, Kingston, $58.50; Christopher R. Kent, Columbia, $58.50; Cory N. Duncan, Bates City, $88.50; Bryant L Elder, Gilman City, $88.50; Rachel M. Hayes, Kansas City, $118.50; Alicia A Terabelian, Princeton, $148.50.
No seat belt: Joshua S. Larison, St. Joseph, $10; Carley E. Highfill, Blue Springs, $10; Lynnsey M Christie, Trenton, $10; Janice L. Borden, Trenton, $10; Elmer M. Labee, Jameson, $10; Scottie R. Hampton, Cameron, $10; Nathan T. Hampton, Chillicothe, $10; Marvin L Landes, Jameson, $10; Anthony J. Novak, Jameson, $10.
Failed to register motor vehicle with DOR: Ronald E. Hiley, Altamont, $38.50; Virgil R. White, Blue Springs, $38.50; Sarah J. Francis, Bethany, $38.50; Joshua W. Rosenbaum, Jamesport, $38.50.
Failed to display valid plates: Dennis D. Croy, Gallatin, $28.50.
Speeding amended to defective equipment: Anthony S. Gaunt, Lee’s Summit, $200; Dawn M. Schwartz, Lee’s Summit, $200; Bradley S. Reikofski Jr., Kansas City, $200.
Leon U. Miller, Jamesport, speeding $118.50 and no seat belt $10.
Rechele R. White, Lee’s Summit, following too close $103.50 and failed to register DOR $38.50.
Civil Court
Suits on account: A default judgment was entered for the New Liberty Hospital District and against Jennifer M. Shaffer. The New Liberty Hospital District vs. Donald D. Stith was dismissed by the court without prejudice.
Recorder’s Office
Marriage licenses issued: Cornelius Ray Gingerich and Ruby Fern Bontrager, both of Jamesport.
Land Transfers
Warranty Deeds
Tract in Jefferson Township from Steven and Tiffeney Cox to Gary B. Shaw and Don E. Shaw d/b/a Shaw Brothers Farms; Lake Viking lot #1635 from Howard and Cheri Curtis to Viking Valley Association.
Beneficiary Deeds
Tracts in Marion Township and Benton Township from Jerry and Sara Reynolds to Hilarie Carollo and Sara G. Reynolds as joint tenants with right of survivorship; tract in Colfax Township and tracts in Winston from Jeffrey and Linda Speaker to Jeffrey Lee Speaker and Linda Kay Speaker as trustees of the Speaker Family Living Trust; tracts in Sheridan Township from Sarah M. Dowell to Sarah M. Dowell as trustee of the Sarah M. Dowell revocable trust.
Quit Claim Deeds
Tract in Jefferson Township, one-half remainder interest, from Clark T. Twiestmeyer to Clark T. Twiestmeyer, trustee of Clark T. Twiestmeyer revocable trust; Lake Viking lot #140 from Jeffrey and Linda Speaker to Jeffrey and Linda Speaker as trustees of the Jeffrey Lee Speaker and Linda Kay Speaker joint revocable living trust; tract in Colfax Township from Jeffrey and Linda Speaker to Jeffrey and Linda Speaker as trustees of the Jeffrey Lee Speaker and Linda Kay Speaker joint revocable living trust; tract in Union Township from John B. Whitfield to Steven R. Johnson; Lake Viking lot #1243 from Viking Valley Association Inc. to Howard and Cheri Curtis; tract in Sheridan Township from Gregory J. Oberfoell to Gina R. Saunders.