Courthouse News: Work continues on replacing tubes in Harrison Township
Jul 20, 2020 | Courthouse News |
James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission by phone on ongoing work. James advised that they are continuing to work on repairing/replacing tubes in Harrison Township.
Commissioner David Cox reported he had some landowners that need brush bids. James will determine the cost and report back to Cox. The brush mower is working in Washington and Lincoln Townships. Discussion was held regarding some road issues around the county. Discussion was held regarding damage to a road closure barricade in Union Township. James will get the barricade repaired and back up. Commissioner Wayne Uthe discussed a road issue in Harrison Township.
Discussion was held regarding current sales tax revenues and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic might be having on collections. It appears revenues are up because residents are buying local more than going out of town to shop.
Discussion was held regarding the road closure petition for one mile of Quartz Avenue in Union Township. The commission has not been able to complete their research, therefore the issue will be continued until next week.
Discussion was held regarding the agreement with the City of Gallatin for the light poles around the courthouse square. The commission will consult with their attorney. The issue was continued until next week.
The commission discussed applications received for the custodian position. The notice will run one more week in the paper and the commission hopes to decide on July 22.
Commissioner Jim Ruse reported that he had contacted the roofing contractor and he will be coming in this week to check on the additional damages found with the roof.
Jane McKinsey, Master Gardener, sent word to the commission that she would like the Purple Heart sign moved from the front of the flower bed to the back of the bed. The commission will get a taller post and have the sign moved.
A closed session was conducted for legal matters from 9:45 to 10 a.m.
Wayne Uthe shared some information about improvements on the grounds at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab home.
The commission spoke by phone to Cheryl Alexander, County Health Director, to get updates on new COVID-19 cases. Daviess County is now up to 11 cases with 7 being active currently. Cheryl has been working with local schools to develop procedures for beginning classes in the fall.
Dr. Bryan Copple, Gallatin School Superintendent, met with the commission to discuss guidelines and rules for the CARES Act funding. The Commission discussed the application process and some of the do’s and don’ts of the U.S. Treasury guidelines. Phase II applications are now available to any businesses, non-profits, and other entities by calling the county clerk’s office.
In the afternoon, the commissioners checked roads, bridges, and culverts in Sheridan and Harrison townships.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
This information is taken from the minutes of the July 8, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. A guest, Greg Houghton, was also present until 9:45 a.m.
Circuit Court
The following cases were heard by Judge Ryan Horsman on July 8:
A dissolution of marriage was granted to Viola Curtis from Scotty Curtis, with her former name of Viola K. Martin restored.
A quiet title was granted in favor of the Brandon Wayne Eads and Jena Lyn Eads Revocable Living Trust, plaintiffs. The defendant in the case was the Estate of Mary Ella Steckman Turner.
Cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs. Jeremy Garner, Pattonsburg, three counts of C felony forgery; State vs. Ashley A. Stover, Browning, possession of controlled substance, D felony, drug paraphernalia, D misdemeanor; State vs. George L. Phelps, Altamont, DWI aggravated, D felony, no valid license, D misdemeanor, failure to maintain financial responsibility, D misdemeanor; failure to display plate on motor vehicle, infraction; State vs. Cyrus Wildman, Winston, domestic assault third degree, E felony, and domestic assault fourth degree, A misdemeanor.
Civil cases filed: Lauren Whitney vs. Adam Whitney, both of Gallatin, 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:
Michael F. Ortiz, trespassing, five days jail.
Travis O. Roberts, St. Joseph, three counts of non-support, probation violation, probation extended one year, 10 days shock jail on each count.
Gary F. Godhart, Hale, assault, two days jail.
Blaze M. Hussey Utica, speeding (103 mph in 70 mph zone), five days jail, $250; DWI, $350, $98 recoupment; possession of drug paraphernalia, two days jail, prior offender; possession of marijuana, $150.
Sawyer A. Stevens, Lee’s Summit, consumption of alcoholic beverage, $100; speeding (96 mph in 70 mph zone), two days jail.
Adam J. Culvey, Grain Valley, speeding (90mph in 70 mph zone), suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 30 hours community service.
David C.A. Travis, Spickard, speeding, $70.50; no insurance, 103.50; minor in possession of liquor, $100; displayed plates of another, $50.50.
Recorder’s Office
Marriage licenses issued: Jacob M. Slabaugh, 29, and Fannie S. Swartzentruber, 22, both of Pattonsburg; Dennis Wayne Gatewood, 48, and Loree Mae Gatewood, 54, both of Jamesport; Andrew Lee Jessen, 21, and Aubrey Dale Burns, 22, both of Lawrence, KS.
Land Transfers
Warranty Deeds
Lake Viking lot #2467 from Ryan and Courtnie Cranmer to Nasim and Courtney Hassani; Lake Viking lot #700 from Bradley and Margaret Johnson and Brian and Peggy Johnson to Christopher L. and Tiffany L. Kimball; lots in Jameson from Carolyn L. Henderson and Jeffrey and Greta Blackburn to James S. Lemes; Lake Viking lot #1031 from Stevie-Rae and Andrew Starz to Shawn and Emily Embry; Lake Viking lot #40 from Glenn and Maria Dreiling to Dana Roe; tract in Benton Township from Daniel C. Savage to Brandon and Tiffany Heath; tract in Union Township from Barbara M. Coffman to Ronald D. Huston, trustee of the Ronald D. Huston Trust Agreement; Lake Viking lot #S-125 from Howard and Ruth Thompson to Mark and Tammy Garrett; Lake Viking lot #724A from Michael and Linda Hendershot to Douglas and Jill Anderson; Lake Viking lots #1774 and #12552 from Ron and Deborah Wilson to Thomas and Jana Olsen, trustees of the tom and Jana Olsen Revocable Family Trust under Agreement; tract in Sheridan Township from Norman and Mary Yoder to Rollan and Mary Spilker; tract in Jamesport from Noah and Susan Bontrager to Noah and Susan Bontrager, trustees of the Noah R. Bontrager and Susan W. Bontrager Family Trust; Lake Viking lot #648, #649, #X-6, and #1856 from Stephen and Linda Wambold to Yan and Viktorya Zaslavsky; Lake Viking lots #12562, #12563 and #S-135 from Steven and Nancy Campbell to Steve and Sheila Puckett.
Beneficiary Deeds
Tract in Sheridan Township from Roger and Nancy Cooley to Michael C. Cooley, Roger M. Cooley Jr., and Charles F. Cooley; tract in Liberty Township from Sally Gray to Jamie L. Wilson; tract in Sheridan Township from Rolland and Mary Spilker to Jenny L. Pegler and Wendy A. Pollard, an undivided one-half interest each, as tenants in common; tract in Monroe Township from Gary and Dana Hansen to Andrew Hansen LDPS.
Deed of Personal Representative
Lake Viking lot #581 from Estate of Fred W. Gaston Jr., Wayne Cunningham, personal representative, to Kevin and Mandy Gaston.
Quit Claim Deeds
Tract in Harrison Township from Joe D. Huffman to Gordon and Loril Salyer; Lake Viking lot #12559, #12560 and #12561 from Timothy and Deanna Campbell to Nicholas and Erica Newson.
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Lots in Gallatin from Nancy Ann Terry Revocable Trust to Donald and Heather Kay; Lake Viking lot #S-134 from Ronald and Deborah Defenbaugh, co-trustees of the Defenbaugh Family Trust, to Wayne King.
