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County Commission
Carl Carder moved to move the sheriff’s office to the first floor in the present University Extension office and voting room and move the Extension office to the current sheriff’s office on the second floor. David Cox seconded. Cox – yes; Carder – yes; Sims – no. Motion carried.
James Lewis, bridge supervisor, met with the commission regarding a closed bridge in Lincoln Township and repairs needed to upgrade a bridge in Washington Township. They will be installing a tube in Colfax Township today, then working on the bridge construction in Jefferson Township.
Bills were audited and paid.
Melvin McFee, Jefferson Township, met with the commission regarding a culvert on 140th Street. A 30-inch pipe will be needed.
Daren Adkins, associate circuit judge, and Ben Becerra, sheriff, met with the commission discussing additional personnel and larger office space for the sheriff’s department.
At 10 a.m., as advertised, the preliminary budget hearing was held. No individuals from the public attended.
Shad Mort, Monroe Township, met with the commission regarding the purchase of a tube for private use. He was informed to contact the township.
In the afternoon, the commission inspected the construction project in Jefferson Township and the proposed installation of a tube in Colfax Township.
Carl Carder contacted Burns & McDonald, engineering firm, for a Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP) evaluation on two bridges in Washington Township and one bridge in Lincoln Township: 3960007, 0330004, and 0530001.
These are the unapproved minutes of Dec. 27, 2011. All commissioners were in attendance. Minutes were approved.
Sheriff’s Office
Ronnie Smith, 34, Altamont, was arrested Dec. 21 for the theft of 48 bales of hay from a pasture on Titan Avenue. The hay belonged to Dave Shewmaker. Smith allegedly hired two men to haul the hay to someone in Jamesport. Smith told the sheriff’s office that he had sold the hay, but that there was a mixup and that he would make it right with Dave Shewmaker. Six days later, on Dec. 16, Smith had not contacted Shewmaker or paid him for the hay. Smith posted $10,000 bond.
Candace Bonnett, 39, and Christopher Stute, 25, both of Joplin, were charged Dec. 21 with possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, class B felony. The arrests were made during a traffic stop on northbound I-35. Trooper A.K. Griffin made the stop and requested Sergeant M.A. Wilhoit and K9 Charlie. The dog alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana, a marijuana pipe, and psilocybin mushrooms. Bond for each subject was set at $50,000.
Donald Beshears, 26, Jamesport, was arrested Dec. 20 for three counts of failure to register as sex offender. He is being held on $25,000 bond.
Teneisha McAbee, 19, Kansas City, Kan., was charged Dec. 23 with failure to appear on misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. She is being held on $1,500 bond.
Michelle Martin, 34, Coffey, was arrested Dec. 24 for misdemeanor resisting arrest. She is being held on $500 bond.
Courthouse Closed
The courthouse will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of New Year’s Day.
County Clerk
Absentee ballots are now available for the February Presidential Primary.
Circuit Court
Cases bound over from the Associate Division to Circuit Court: State vs. Joseph L. Loucks, Gallatin, failure to register as sex offender.
Associate Division
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 $1,706.50 for 24 cases. Total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri were $1,967.50 for 29 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: Aaron M. Meeker, Kansas City, $28.50; Tommy A. Hogan, Raymore, $28.50; Bryon A. Oster, Battlefield, $28.50; Amanda F. Edens, Weatherby, $28.50; Christy L. Goble, Cameron, $58.50; Lacey N. Hagan-Burton, Bethany, $58.50; Nikki J. Reed, Lee’s Summit, $58.50; Scott A. Bingaman, Brunswick, $88.50; Michael J. Harris, Clarksdale, $88.50; James R. Dunaway, Kansas City, $88.50; Tyler L. Cox, Jameson, $118.50; Nathaniel S. Allen, Liberty, $148.50.
No insurance: Jennifer J. Gregory, Kansas City, $103.50.
No seat belt: Robert H. Williams, Altamont, $10; Sarah R. Seib, Jamesport, $10; Faith K. Seib, Jamesport, $10; Gary B. Allen, Trenton, $10; Dakoda D. Wright, Cainsville, $10; Brianna L. Copple, Gallatin, $10.
Failed to register motor vehicle with DOR: Lindsey A. Cameron, Stanberry, $38.50; Jerald W. Uthe, Winston, $38.50; Gary L. McFarland, Raytown, $38.50.
Vision reducing material: Kevin D. Gudermuth, Kearney, $28.50.
Speeding amended to defective equipment: Mary L. Wiedmaier, St. Joseph, $200; Steven J. McBee, Buckner, $199.50; Whitney L. Sedler, Kansas City, $200; Rene A. Brown, Galt, $200.
Roy B. Everett, Gallatin, vision reducing material, $28.50, and no seat belt, $10.
Municipal Division
Court costs for moving violation $32.50; non-moving $29.50.
Speeding: Danielle A. Myers, Coffey, $67.50; James M. Hunt, Bethany, $52.50; Jeremy J. Marrs, Independence, $67.50; Zachariah McGill, Richmond, $67.50; Joshua W. Reeter, Kansas City, $52.50.
No seat belt: Cydney J. Terry, Gallatin, $10.
Speeding amended to defective equipment: James C. Marasso, O’Fallon, $150; Braya D. Qualman, Lawson, $150.
Child restraint system: Marshall Everett, Gallatin, $67.50.
Maintaining a nuisance: Michael W. Temple, Cedar Rapids, $50.
Lori L. Johnson, Gallatin, leaving the scene of accident, $67.50.
Civil Court
Breach of contract: Capital One Bank – Peachtree vs. Christopher A. Bennett was dismissed by the parties.
Suit on account: Equable Ascent Financial vs. Aaron M. Ishmael was dismissed by the court with prejudice.
Other contract: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Kenneth Baldwin was dismissed by the court with prejudice.
Small Claims: A default judgment was entered for Vicki Parle and against Chris Bennett & Tasha Weisberger.
Recorder’s Office
Marriage licenses issued: Ryan Lee Thurman and Angela Sue Carter, both of Pattonsburg; Frank Edward Creason and Erin Leigh Croy, both of Stillwater, Okla.
Land Transfers
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Lake Viking lot #925 from Linda K. Guerry, trustee of the Linda K. Guerry revocable trust, to William and Linda Guerry.
Warranty Deeds
Lake Viking lot #925 from William and Linda Guerry to Linda K. Guerry, trustee of the Linda K. Guerry revocable trust; block in Jamesport from Judith L. O’Day to Adrian D. Gutshall; tract in Liberty Township from Travis and Christy Ford to Priscilla A. Johnson; tract in Jamesport Township from Victor and Rebecca Graber to the State of Missouri acting by and through the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission; partial lot in Union Township from BTC Bank to Roger and Dixanna Vanatta.
Quit Claim Deeds
Tracts in Jefferson Township from Donald and Suzanne Plowman to Donald and Suzanne Plowman as trustees of the Donald Wayne Plowman and Suzanne Elizabeth Plowman irrevocable trust; tract in Jamesport Township from the State of Missouri acting by and through the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to Victor and Rebecca Graber; tracts in Salem, Marion, and Grand River Townships from Chanda B. Williamson to Michael C. Williamson.
Judgment and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage
Lots in Gallatin from Russell Mobley to Tammy Curtis-Mobley.
Amended Certificate of Clerk (Small Estate)
Lots in Altamont from Estate of Melvin Turner to Melvin R. Turner Jr., Angela K. Johnson and Shelli D. Christopher.