Courthouse News: Prosecutor position part-time, for now

Discussion was held regarding Annie Gibson’s request to make the prosecutor position full-time. Annie met with the commission and was informed that the commission, at this time, would not put the issue on the November ballot. However, Ms. Gibson is free to pursue the option of securing petition signatures to put the proposition on the ballot.

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, stated his crew will be working this week in Benton Township. They will also be working on Bridge 430001.0 in Jamesport Township.

Rick Salisbury and Dick Carpenter, Harrison Township, met with the commission to discuss brush and road issues on 323rd Street.

Stan Huffman, Monroe Township, met with the commission to discuss an issue on Unity Avenue.

Melvin McFee and Don Pittsenbarger, Jefferson Township, met with the commission regarding CART rock and a clarification of the 2018 CART bid.

Wayne Uthe made a motion to appoint Jim Ruse as interim presiding commissioner. Mr. Ruse and the county received notification from the governor’s office that he was officially appointed Daviess County Presiding Commissioner on Aug. 13, 2018.  Mr. Ruse will be sworn in as soon as he receives his official appointment certificate from the Secretary of State.

David Michael, Grand River Township, met with the commission regarding an issue in Jamesport Township with Lilac Avenue.

Bills and abatements were approved.  Minutes from the last meeting were approved.

Ronetta Burton, county clerk, advised the commission on progress with the phone project. She made contact with several people from Windstream this past week and the county has been assured work will progress quickly now. Mr. Schraeder also advised the commission by phone that he is making progress on the refund from KS Communication in the form of a settlement offer.

Pam Howard, circuit clerk, presented the commission with a letter clarifying her employee’s status regarding County Employees Retirement Fund (CERF) retirement.

Pam McNeel, collector-treasurer, updated the commission on a CD that was renewed this week, and helped explain how the unclaimed funds account is handled.

Discussion was held regarding continuing the burn ban in Daviess County due to some areas receiving rain this week. The Commission decided to NOT lift the burn ban at this time, but will wait to see if we receive more rain. The issue was continued to next week.

Ronetta Burton presented the 2018-2019 Midwest Public Risk Summary of Coverage to be signed by the commission.

Sheriff Ben Becerra met with the commission to update them on recent damage to a deputy’s vehicle caused by a collision with an Amish horse and buggy.

Jon Dwiggins, Howe & Company, met with the commission regarding ongoing bridge projects. BRO 31(36) bridge is nearing completion. Final inspection should be done next week. BRO 31(37) is complete. Both of these bridges are in Jamesport Township. Mr. Dwiggins also discussed MoDOT grant opportunities and Soft Match projects.

The commission continues to work on updating the county personnel manual. The issue was continued to next week.

The meeting adjourned at 2:30 pm.

The above information is taken from the minutes of the Aug. 15, 2018, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. David Cox, acting presiding commissioner and first district commissioner, called the meeting to order. Wayne Uthe, second district commissioner, was present. Jim Ruse, the successful Republican candidate for presiding commissioner, was also present.

Circuit Court

Associate Division

Civil Court

Rent and Possession: Roger Riggs et al vs. Kameron Dingus et al was dismissed by the parties.

Small Claims over $100: In Patrick McDonald vs. Wyatt Dinwiddie, judgment was entered for the plaintiff McDonald.

Marriages

The following marriages were officiated by Judge Daren Adkins: Sang Van Nguyen, 25, Kansas City, and Thao Thi Nguyen Ho, 20, Chillicothe, on Aug. 14; George Spencer Miller Jr., 41, and Caitlin Renee Harlow, 32, both of Cameron, on Aug 14; Ross Lee Slape, 26, and Brittany Nicole Tobias, 24, both of Milan, on Aug. 16.

Assessor’s Office

If you are initiating new construction or have torn down any structures, please call the assessor’s office to report changes. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Recorder’s Office

Marriage licenses issued: Jeffrey Dale Wurtz, 26, and Sarah Michelle Waldner, 20, both of Gallatin; George Spencer Miller Jr., 41, and Caitlin Renee Harlow, 32, both of Cameron; Sang Van Nguyen, 25, Kansas City, and Thao Thi Nguyen Ho, 20, Chillicothe.

Land Transfers

Quit Claim Deeds

Lots in Winston from Marilyn S. Clark to Marilyn S. Clark and Sherri Slaughter as joint tenants with right of survivorship; Lake Viking lot #2424 from Edward and Laura Moore to Joseph and Vicki Greim; Lake Viking lot #675 from James and Susan Carney to Janet Lovick; Lake Viking lots #1005 and #1006 from Allen D. Coates to Sheri L. Coates.

Warranty Deeds

Lots in Altamont from Robert Sheppard to Tylor Periman and Steven Periman as joint tenants with right of survivorship; tract in Colfax Township from Gwen McKinley to Darren and Chandra Turner; tracts in Colfax Township from Rosella K. Rooney to Rosella Rooney or her successors in trust of the Revocable Trust Agreement of Rosella K. Rooney; tract in Jackson Township from Michael and Linda Bohannon to Larry E. Adams; tract in Jackson Township from Larry and Sandra Adams to Michael and Linda Bohannon; tract in Jefferson Township from Brian Teel to Aaron and Stephanie Mason; tract in Jackson Township from Robert Bowen and Jimmie Holyfield to Timothy and Katie Byler.

Trustee’s Deed

Tracts in Jefferson Township from First National Bank of Fort Smith, successor trustee of the Myles Friedman Trust under Declaration of Revocable Trust, to Brian Teel.

Beneficiary Deeds

Tracts in Sheridan Township, tract in Union Township, tract in Harrison Township and tracts in Liberty Township from Aaron S. and Amy Mort to Christopher B. Mort LDPS; tracts in Colfax Township from Dolly Richardson to John Richardson and Nancy VerHagen as tenants in common, LDPS.