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The new 2019 Plat Books are available now at the Daviess County Soil & Water Conservation office on Ash Street.
James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. His crew will be working on removing snow and ice around the courthouse this week. They have been replacing boards in Lincoln Township also this week.
Eric Corwin met with the commission to advise them about an issue with the wiring for the outside dome lights. The commission will investigate as soon as it is safe to go out on the roof. Eric will work on the colored lenses that go on the lights.
The commission will attend the Northwest Commissioners Meeting March 21 at the UM Forage Systems Research Center in Linneus.
The commission contacted Austin Hibler, MoDOT, to discuss possible solutions for Magill Bridge and Saber Road in Union Township. Mr. Hibler will contact the Corps of Engineers to seek their input.
The commission had a discussion regarding replacing the common lobby area light bulbs with brighter LED bulbs. David Cox made a motion to continue using the same bulbs we currently use. Wayne Uthe seconded; motion passed.
Discussion was held regarding brush issues in the county. More work will be done as soon as the ground settles in the spring.
Joe Hegeman, Sam Graves’ office, met with the commission to update them on federal legislation that is being considered this year.
Assessor Sally Black presented her training certificate for 32 hours to the commission.
David Cox left at 2 p.m.
The above information is taken from the minutes of the Feb. 20, 2019, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Minutes from last week were approved, and bills were approved.
Circuit Court
A jury trial has been set for Salvador Hernandez from June 18-21, with the pre-trial conference scheduled for May 15. Hernandez is the Gallatin restaurant owner charged with sodomy, kidnapping, assault, rape, and patronizing prostitution.
On Feb. 25, a dissolution of marriage was granted to Jerry Pierce Jr. from Paula Jean Pierce. Her maiden name of Paula Jean TenEyck was restored.
Cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs. Scotty Eugene Kennedy, Altamont, possession of controlled substance, D felony, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, A misdemeanor; State vs. Mary Lou Browning, Coffey, two counts of stealing, D felony, and two counts of forgery, D felony;
State vs. Reuben E. Gingerich, Maryville, possession of controlled substance, D felony, and misdemeanors of possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, failure to register vehicle, and failure to maintain financial responsibility; State vs. Tara R. Hendrix, Brookfield, no valid license, E felony; State vs. Forrest Patrick Kelley, Gallatin, two counts of failure to register as sex offender, D felonies;
State vs. John E. Muller, Savannah, change of venue from Clinton County, possession of controlled substance, D felony, and two counts of distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location, A felonies.
Civil cases filed: Dirk Erp, Trenton, vs. Director of Revenue, petition requesting reinstatement of operator’s license.
Associate Division
Defendants found guilty to the Associate Division of the Circuit court of Daviess County, Missouri, 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 L. Adkins presided over the following cases:
Ronald S. Silkwood, Hamilton, driving while intoxicated, $350.
Michael C. Hamilton, Blue Springs, failed to yield right of way, $30.50.
Tyler K. White, Albany, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150.
John A. First, Jamesport, driving while intoxicated, probation violation, probation revoked, six months jail; resisting arrest, two days jail.
Ashley I. Newberry, Jameson, driving while revoked, $150; failed to display plates, $30.50.
Frances A. Groom, Gallatin, possession of drug paraphernalia, two days jail, $25.
Jacob A. Thomsen, Clarinda, IA, driving while intoxicated, probation violation, probation revoked, 20 days jail; speeding, probation violation, probation revoked, $191.50; no valid license, probation violation, probation revoked, $300.
Teena M. Hill, Williamsburg, no valid license, $300.
Alesia M. Griffine, Kansas City, speeding, $30.50; possession of marijuana, $300.
Dylan W. Ballard, St. Joseph, endangering welfare of a child amended to
misdemeanor assault 4th degree, suspended imposition of sentence, two years
probation.
John F. Pettit, Gallatin, domestic assault amended to assault 4th degree, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation.
Marriage
Hayden Edward Horinek, 26, and Kelsey Dawn Bummer, 22, both of Kidder, were married Feb. 19, 2019, by Judge Daren Adkins.
Recorder’s Office
Marriage licenses issued: Hayden Edward Horinek, 26, and Kelsey Dawn Bummer, 22, both of Kidder.
Land Transfers
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Partial lot in Gallatin from Stanley Earl Humphrey as trustee of the Stanley Earl Humphrey Revocable Trust to Main Street Medical Pharmacy LLC.
Warranty Deeds
Partial lots in Gallatin from Penny and Drexel Kramme to Bethany Vandiver; Lake Viking lots #1188 and 3076C from Carol Bunch, trustee of the Warner Bunch and Carol Bunch Revocable Trust, to Carol Bunch and W. Sue Wolfe as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common; tract in Colfax Township from Michael Ralph Renouf to Ricky and Brooke McCrary.
Quit Claim Deeds
Tract in Jamesport Township from Frederick and Tammy Dustman to Chris and Marie Gingerich, Perry and Alma Kauffman, and Steven and Verna Gingerich, an undivided one-third interest each; tract in Jamesport Township from Chris and Marie Gingerich, Perry and Alma Kauffman, and Steven and Verna Gingerich to Calvin and Roseanna Beechy; tract in Jamesport Township from Calvin and Roseanna Beechy to Frederick and Tammy Dustman; lots in Winston from Larry and Marlene Gordon to Jessie L. Carter; tract in Salem Township from Dustin and Krista Miller to Virgil and Pamela Miller; tract in Salem Township from Virgil and Pamela Miller to Warrior Systems LLC; tract in Salem Township from Warrior Systems LLC to Virgil and Pamela Miller; tracts in Liberty Township from Nina L. Allen to Eric Critten.
Beneficiary Deeds
Tract in Liberty Township from Nina L. Allen to Victor Allen Boyer, Rodney Dean Boyer, Kenny Wayne Boyer, Derrek Jay Feigly and Brady Feigly as joint tenants with the survivorship; tract in Harrison Township from George Jr. and Gladys Johnston to Shelly Darlene Salisbury and Ethan Joseph Johnston in equal undivided shares as tenants in common; tracts in Benton Township from Joe Pittsenbarger to Jeremy Joseph Pittsenbarger.