Courthouse News: New bylaws for LEPC approved by commission

Feb 5, 2020 | Headline News | 0 comments

County Commission
David Roll, Emergency Manager, introduced new bylaws for the Daviess County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for the commission to approve. He stated the changes were minor clarifications. David also updated the commission on progress on the 2020 EMP grant that is due Friday. The EMPG mini grant has also opened up and paperwork is due Feb. 14. David is looking for estimates for someone to build a cabinet for the emergency vehicle. The mini grant will fund this expense.
David Cox made a motion to approve the new bylaws for LEPC as presented by Emergency Management Director David Roll; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.
James Lewis, Bridge Supervisor, met with the Commission to update them on ongoing work. James has continued to work on bridge inspections with MODOT. The road crew have been repairing signs and cutting brush around the signs. A bridge in Salem Township was temporarily closed to repair the backing. James and the crew will continue to work in the shop on equipment at the barn.
Annie Gibson, prosecuting attorney, finalized her 2020 budget.
Discussion was held on what needs to be done for Saber Avenue in Union Township. The issue was continued.
The commission decided to accept the Howe & Co dinner invitation while at CCAM training.
Jim Ruse signed the authorization for BRO 031(34) LPA Invoice 18 to Snyder & Associates.
Wayne Uthe made a motion to approve Commission Order 2020-1 to order Pam McNeel, Collector-Treasurer, to transfer $29.50 to correct funding for 2019, and $20,705 to complete funding for 2020 from General Revenue to the Emergency Management Grant Fund; David Cox seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.
A budget hearing was held at 10 a.m. Present were the commissioners, the county clerk, and the sheriff. Ronetta Burton, chief budget officer, read the budget message that gave the state of the county. David Cox made a motion to approve the 2020 Daviess County Budget as presented; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.
A bid opening for Jump Avenue Bridge 430001.0-2 was held at 11 a.m. Present were the commissioners, the county clerk, Ron Dwiggins, Howe & Co, Steve Wolfe, Decker Construction, and Brad Parn, Brookfield Box & Bridge. Three bids were received as follows:
Engineer’s Estimate – $408,040.25; C&C Bridge and Concrete, $519,959.50; Brookfield Box and Bridge, $426,140.50; Decker Construction, $409,319.50.
The commission spoke by phone to Michael Clancy.
Sheriff Ben Becerra met with the commission to discuss increased transportation costs for prisoners at the Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail.
The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
This information is taken from the minutes of the Jan. 29, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present.
Circuit Court
Civil cases filed: Jared S. Hogan, Gallatin, vs. Kassandra M. Hogan, Jamesport, dissolution of marriage.
Associate Division
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 $74.50 for moving traffic violations and $120.50 in most criminal cases. Judge Daren L. Adkins presided over the following cases:
Jared S. Lee, Weatherby, peace disturbance, two days jail.
Trevon L. Howard, Las Vegas, NV, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150.
Jacqulyn Lurten, Bethany, speeding, suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 18 hours community service.
Juan J. Rangel, Independence, minor in possession of liquor, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours community service, Abuse and Lose Order; speeding amended to defective equipment, $200.
Blake W. Murphy, Buckner, possession of marijuana, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours of community service, Abuse and Lose Order.
Ralph W. Harris, Gallatin, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, $76.50.
Lori A. Maenhoudt, Gallatin, possession of marijuana, 10 days jail; possession of drug paraphernalia, 5 days jail.
John C. McKinney, Coffey, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, $76.50.
Noah F. Curtis, Trenton, possession of drug paraphernalia, $150.


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Civil Court
Suit on account: A consent judgment was entered for Cavalry SPV I, LLC and against Lainie Huffman.
Marriage
Thomas J. Cunningham, 37, and Kathleen Janette Briggs, 37, both of Trenton, were married Jan. 31 by Judge Daren Adkins.

Assessor’s Office
Daviess County property owners should have received their 2020 assessment sheets. Please return assessment sheets to the office by March 1 to avoid penalty. Penalties range from $15 to $105, based upon valuation of the property. These penalties are assessed by state statute.
Timely submission of your assessment sheet allows tax entities to record accurate valuations, which in turn enables tax levies to be based on the correct valuation.
The office will be open through the noon hour from January through April. Please come in or call the office if you have any questions, 660-3300 Ext. 1.

Land Transfers
Warranty Deeds
Partial lot in Jamesport from George and Dena Howell to Donald and Dianna Lloyd; tract in Jackson Township from Jacob and Martha Gingerich to Nathan C. Terry; tract in Marion Township from Vearl and Donna Garrison to Colvin Farms LLC; tract in Union Township from Steve and Ann Holcomb to Edward and Molly Kurtz; tract in Marion Township from Jack and Debra Huff and Carolyn Woodson to Jack L. Huff, Debra W. Huff and Carolyn M. Woodson as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common; tract in Jefferson Township from Theodore J. and Erin Bauer, Jessica and Jimmy taylor, and Brett P. Bauer to Stan and Lisa Holder.
Trustee’s Deed
Tract in Marion Township from Brenda Sue Oxley and Jennifer Lea Downey as successor co-trustees of the Searcy Living Trust, to Jack and Debra Huff and Carolyn Woodson.
Quit Claim Deeds
Lot and partial lot in Jamesport from Lucinda Frazier to Patrick Blixt.
Beneficiary Deeds
Lots in Jameson from Danna and Kevin Noel to Rodney A. Smith and Cory D. Smith and Stacy M. Brecht as joint tenants with right of survivorship.
Successor Trustee’s Deed
Partial lot in Jamesport from Dena N. Johnson as trustee under trust and Myrick W. Den Hartog as trustee under trust, to Federal National Mortgage Association.
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Tract in Benton Township from Daniel and Debbie Bevan, trustees of the Daniel R. Bevan and Debbie I. Bevan Revocable Trust, to Rocky and Emily Metcalfe; tract in Benton Township from Clint W. Meadows, trustee of the Clint W. Meadows Trust, to Steinert Farms LLC.

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