Courthouse News: Commission to address unfiled township financial statements
Sep 30, 2020 | Courthouse News |
County Commission
James Lewis, bridge supervisor, updated the commission on ongoing work. James advised his crew will be working on repairing and replacing tubes in Salem, Harrison, and Lincoln Townships this week. James also advised the commission that the person operating the brush mower had turned in his resignation on Sept. 21, effective immediately. A job opening ad will be placed in the papers again.
Cheryl Alexander, Daviess County Health Director, spoke to the commission by phone to update them on the current COVID-19 cases. As of Sept. 23, Daviess County has 100 positive cases, with one death and four persons hospitalized.
Discussion was held regarding which townships have not yet filed their financial statements and have not yet spread their CART rock allotment for 2020. By statute, the deadline for townships to get their CART rock spread is Oct. 1. The commission must have a copy of their 2019 financial statement on file before a Notice to Proceed can be issued. Commissioners will follow up with their respective townships.
Lannie Dixon, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, met with the commission to update them on the progress with purchasing period accurate accoutrements for the Union cannon on the courthouse lawn. The organization is also completing work on a donated display of ammunition. These accoutrements and ammunition display will be put out for the enjoyment and education of Daviess County residents and visitors during events such as Chautauqua.
Jeff Conaway, Marion Township landowner, spoke to the commission by phone to discuss brush issues on 180th Street.
Shad Mort, Lake Viking Manager, met with the commission to present Lake Viking’s application for CARES Act funding.
Discussion of all CARES Act applications was postponed until next week when Jim Ruse could attend. The issue was continued.
The commission had a conversation with counsel regarding school personnel classifications.
Maryville Glass submitted an estimate of repairs to the hinges of the main courthouse entrances. The issue was continued until next week.
Howe and Company presented a letter of submission for Soft Match funds for the Jump Avenue bridge replacement in Jamesport township. David Cox and Wayne Uthe approved the submission, Jim Ruse will check and approve the submission when he returns.
In the afternoon, the commission checked roads, culverts and bridges in Lincoln, Jackson, Liberty, and Jamesport townships.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
This information is taken from the minutes of the Sept. 23, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. David Cox, 1st district commissioner, called the meeting to order. Wayne Uthe, 2nd district commissioner, was present. Jim Ruse, presiding commissioner, was absent.
Correction
The commission minutes reported in the Sept. 23 issue of the Gallatin North Missourian contained an error. Last week’s minutes reported an incorrect name and township of residence for Deb Snider.
The report should have read as follows: Deb Snider, Marion Township resident, asked about CARES funding for the Pattonsburg Senior Center. She was advised to contact the county clerk to get an application.
Circuit Court
Civil cases filed: Division of Employment Security vs. Marion Township, certificate of tax assessment; Division of Employment Security vs. Matthew Adkison, Jameson, certificate of tax assessment; Nebraska Furniture Mart vs. Ward Allen, Gallatin, affidavit of foreign judgment.
Associate Division
Sia Her of St. Paul, MN, was charged Sept. 23 with passing bad checks, E felony.
Steven R. Periman, Jamesport, was charged Sept. 23 with no valid license, third and subsequent offense, E felony.
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:
Isaiah Floress, New Hampton, speeding, suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation, 17 hours community service; no insurance, suspended imposition of sentence, one year probation; no seat belt, $10.
Ashley R. Wade, Jamesport, possession of marijuana, $300; possession of paraphernalia, $150.
Gabriella M. Enright-Buban, Helena, no valid license, $150.
James L. Benson, Independence, violation of order of protection, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation.
Clifford L. Leckliter Jr., Sweet Springs, driving while intoxicated, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours of community service
Martavis A. Wortham, Waterloo, IA, speeding (102 mph in 70 mph zone) two days jail, $250.
Alfred B. Sprouse, Gallatin, endangering welfare of a child, found guilty after trial, three months jail, suspended execution of sentence, two years probation, 4 days shock jail; two counts of assault, found guilty after trial, two days jail, suspended execution of sentence, two years probation on each count.
Eric F. Levings, Kansas City, driving while intoxicated, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours of community service.
Hunter D. Routt, Trenton, possession of illegal weapon, 10 days jail; no valid license, two days jail; possession of drug paraphernalia, $150; speeding, $155.50.
Keairra M. James, Burnsville, MN, speeding, found guilty after trial, $100.50.
Skyler Sendelbach, Evansville, WI, speeding (115 mph in 70 mph zone), two days jail, $250.
Donnie P. Zeigler, Green Castle, damage to jail property, probation violation, probation revoked, sentence executed, four years Department of Corrections.
Muchot Gebrezgabiher, Des Moines, IA, failed to drive within single lane, $60.50; no insurance, $103.50.
Civil Court
Suits on account: Default judgments were entered for LVNV Funding LLC and against Amy Rainey; and for Midwestern Health Management Inc. and against Walker Estes. Consent judgments were entered for Midwestern Health Management and against Allison M. Ward; for Wakefield and Associates and against Jennifer R. Hisel et al; for Wakefield and Associates Inc. and against Nicole R. Gutierrez; and for Midland Credit Management Inc. and against Kristen Nalle. A change of venue was granted in MM Finance LLC vs. Bobbie J. Meador.
Assessor’s Office
Representatives from the Assessor’s Office will be in the field in Liberty Township/Lake Viking area, picking up new construction and reviewing.
Land Transfers
Warranty Deeds
Lake Viking lot #1121 from Business Training Services Inc. to Randy and Laura Thornton as tenants by entirety; Lake Viking lot #1122 from Business Training Services Inc. to John M. Sandlin Jr.; tract in Gallatin Area Business Park, Union Township, from McBee Farms LC to McBee Farms LC; Lake Viking lot #309 from Daniel and Connie Weidmaier to Daniel and Connie Weidmaier, trustees of the Daniel R. Weidmaier and Connie L. Weidmaier Trust; lot in Gallatin from Martha E. Steger to Galen and Judy Haddock; partial outlot in Gallatin and an undivided one-half interest in partial outlot in Gallatin from Anne and Scott Rauth to Edward II and Cynthia Foley; tract in Monroe Township and an undivided one-half interest in partial outlot in Gallatin from Edward W. Foley II Revocable Trust to Scott and Anne Rauth Family Trust; Lake Viking lots #2915 and #2916 from James and Kelle Lawson to Anthony and Rachel Cool; tract in Union Township from Ronald and Kathy Gatton to William and Grace Carder.
Quit Claim Deeds
Lake Viking lot #500 from Scott and Jennifer Lowe to Scott C. Lowe and Jennifer C. Lowe, trustees under the Lowe Trust Agreement; tract in Union Township from John Mark Gay to Myra Jan Stout.
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Partial outlot in Gallatin from Lowell and Frankie McCulley, trustees of the McCulley Trust, to James and Kelle Lawson; tract in Lincoln Township and tracts in Jamesport Township from Dorothy M. Cox, trustee of the Dorothy M. Cox Trust, to David and Toni Cox.
Beneficiary Deeds
Tract in Liberty Township from George and Barbara Harris to Amber Harris-Taber and Lainie Blackburn.
