Courthouse News: County Health Director reports COVID statistics to commission
Oct 14, 2020 | Courthouse News |
County Commission
Cheryl Alexander, Daviess County Health Director, spoke to the commission by phone to update them on the current COVID-19 cases. As of Oct. 7, Daviess County had 175 positive cases, 125 active cases, with 3 deaths and 11 persons hospitalized, and with five on ventilators.
James Lewis, bridge supervisor, met with the commission to update them on ongoing work. James advised his crew will be working on repairing and replacing tubes in Colfax Township again this week. They will also be working on repairing a bridge in Washington Township.
Discussion was held regarding how much more CART rock needed to be spread before the end of the year.
The commission received a phone call from Bill Pottorf, superintendent of Pattonsburg School District, inquiring about the second round of CARES Act funding.
The commission discussed an estimate from Roberts Roofing for additional repairs to the roof of the courthouse. David Cox made a motion to accept the estimate in the amount of $2,970; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.
Jim Ruse advised the commission he had a phone call from Carl McDaniels regarding an issue in Washington Township.
Pam McNeel advised the commission she has received bids on three lots at Lake Viking. She will get them back on the tax rolls.
Jane McKinsey, recorder, notified the commission that she had received her allotment from the state in the amount of $35,946.
The commission discussed new and ongoing applications for CARES Act funding.
In the afternoon, the commission checked roads, culverts and bridges in Jackson, Union, and Colfax townships.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
This information is taken from the minutes of the Oct. 7, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present. Guests DeeAnn Fisher and Allison Ward were also present.
Circuit Court
The following cases were heard by Judge Ryan Horsman on Oct. 7:
A petition to reinstate license after 10-year denial was granted to Brett Marshall and to Roger Whitney.
A dissolution of marriage was granted to Jennifer Trevisanut from Timothy Wilson.
A hearing on a motion to vacate, set aside or correct judgment and sentence was set for Dec. 9 for Terry M. Roberts. Roberts was sentenced in January 2017 to 10 years imprisonment on each of four counts, first degree assault, second degree assault, first degree burglary, and first degree arson. The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District affirmed the conviction and sentences in October 2018. The charges originate from incidents that occurred in Altamont in 2014.
Cases bound over from the Associate Division: State vs. Lanu T. Tuumalo, Albany, non-support, E felony; State vs. Matthew R. Rouner, Jameson, stealing motor vehicle, B felony, burglary second degree, D felony, three counts of stealing firearm, D felony, and misdemeanor stealing; State vs. Tanner L. Jones, Pattonsburg, stealing motor vehicle and burglary second degree, both D felonies.
Associate Division
Municipal Court
Defendants found guilty in the municipal court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs are $32.50 for the City of Gallatin. Judge Daren Adkins presided over the following cases on Oct. 5:
Jessica Nicole Craig was fined $50.50 for animal license.
Jacob R. Miller was fined $150 for miscellaneous controlled substance.
Garrett W. Pettit was fined $167.50 for equipment violation.
Ashley M. Chadwick was fined $5050 for expired plates.
Scott G. Alexander was fined $42.50 for speeding.
Coaltrain D. Palmer was fined $60.50 for speeding.
Lee M. Simmons was fined $54.50 for failure to register vehicle.
Assessor’s Office
Daviess County Assessor Sally Black completed the required hours for assessor’s training at the state conference last week.
The assessor and staff will be working in Liberty Township picking up new construction and reviewing. From Liberty they will move to Jamesport and Union Townships.
Recorder’s Office
Marriage licenses issued: Daren Michael McLeon, 37, and Kharlie Jeanna Annistonn Tompkins, 23, both of Hamilton; James Lee Troyer, 21, and Ruby Fern Schrock, 22, both of Jamesport.
Land Transfers
Beneficiary Deeds
Tract in Marion Township from Jerry Caraway to Alissa Courtney LDPS; tract in Washington Township from Gary Ewing to Lance Tyler Ewing.
Warranty Deeds
Lake Viking lot #1763 from Drexel and Penny Kramme to Kyle Edward Jasper and Shawn Brost and Grant Foster; tract in Benton Township from Samuel and Trayce Warner to Samuel and Trayce Warner; Lake Viking lots #1055, #1056 and #1057 from Tim and Tiffany Tadlock to Brent and Lauren Hancock; unit in West Ridge Condominiums in Union Township from Nenad and Allison Dobric to Tim and Tiffany Tadlock; unit in West Ridge Condominiums in Union Township from Sue and Bill Hunt and Esther Smith to Tim and Tiffany Tadlock; tract in Marion Township from Kevin and Dianne Castle to John Joseph Sextro; tract in Marion Township from Robert and Theresa Wise to John Joseph Sextro; partial block in Gallatin from James Sr. and Nina Meals to Brenton and Kelsey Green; Lake Viking lot #1571 from Janet and Michael Van Wye to M.J.K. Valentine Family Trust; tract in Union Township from Teresa A. Cutler to Billy Eads and Hillarie Moore as tenants in common; partial lot in Jamesport from Jamesport Church of Christ to Bartholomew and Bonnie Lane; lot and partial lot in Jamesport from Jamesport Church of Christ to K. Leslie Shepherd Family Trust; Lake Viking lot #2393 from Pat and Debbie Bannon to Jeremiah and Bridget Jackson; Lake Viking lots #9 and #10 from Richard and Kelly Baxter to Ronald and Peggy Olinger; tract in Salem Township from Egg’s Land Co. LLC to Annette M. Graver, an undivided one-half tenant-in-common interest, and Gary L. Yost, an undivided one-half tenant-in-common interest; tract in Salem Township, undivided one-half interest, from Gary L. Yost to Annette M. Graver; tract in Salem Township from Joseph and Annette Graver to Joseph E. Graver and Annette M. Graver, co-trustees under the Graver Trust Agreement; lots in Jamesport from Vicki L. McKiddy to Ray and Genee Bontrager.
Collector’s Deed
Lake Viking lot #3125 from Daviess County Collector to Donald and Diane Hudson.
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Tract in Benton Township from Michael L. Netherton, Randy W. Netherton and Sheryl N. Perry, co-trustees of the Ann Netherton Trust Agreement, to Rodney and Colleen Acord; tract in Benton Township from Kenneth A. O’Hare, successor trustee of the Robert O’Hare Living Trust, to Rodney and Colleen Acord; Lake Viking lots #MH-150, MH-151, MH-152, MH-153, and MH-154 from Fredrick and Anita Jenkins, trustees of the Fredrick Everett Jenkins and Anita Ruth Jenkins Revocable Living Trust, to Richard D. Dobbins and Peggy S. Woodard; tract in Harrison Township from Lanny Dixon, Danny Dixon and Gary Dixon, successor trustees of the Dixon Family Trust, to Lanny and Gina Dixon.
Quit Claim Deeds
Lake Viking lot #1763 from Grant and Jill Foster and Kyle and Jobonna Jasper and Shawn and Lacie Brost to MamaP LLC; lots in Coffey from Allen and Amy Payne and Mary Payne to Vickie and Duane Allen; tract in Union Township from James H. Owings to Rachel C. Owings.
