Courthouse News: Commissioners address lighting issues, bridge, and tube repairs

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, met with the commission to update them on ongoing work.  James advised his crew will be working on repairing bridges in Union Township. The commission compiled a new tube and bridge repair list to be discussed next week.

Larry Adams, sheriff-elect, met with the commission to discuss lighting issues at the south property room. Discussion was held regarding installing cold weather ballasts and also converting the fixtures to LED bulbs. The issue was continued.

Cheryl Alexander, Daviess County Health Director, spoke to the commission by phone to advise them on ongoing Coronavirus cases in Daviess County. Cheryl advised as of Monday morning, Nov. 9, the county had 290 total cases with 82 actives, 14 in the hospital, 208 recovered, and five deaths.

Wayne Uthe joined the meeting at 9:15 am.

Discussion was held regarding a blocked road issue on 310th Street in Harrison Township. Larry Adams, sheriff-elect, joined the meeting. The sheriff’s office will address the issue.

Discussion was held regarding CARES Act funding applications received this week. No new applications were ready for approval.

The commission received notice from the Missouri DNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program that there are funds available for drinking water projects for cities, villages, and other government entities.

In the afternoon, the commission looked at culverts, bridges, and roads in Union and Harrison township.

The meeting adjourned at 2:50 pm.

This information is taken from the minutes of the Nov. 10, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present.

Circuit Court

Before Judge Brent Elliott on Nov. 13, Randy Worth pled guilty to domestic assault, D felony; operating vehicle without license, E felony; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, A misdemeanor, and two counts of property damage, B misdemeanor. A sentence assessment report was ordered.

Civil cases filed: Lindsay Walton by next friend Trevor Walton, both of Riverton, UT, vs. Larry Raymo of Jamesport, personal injury, vehicular.

Associate Division

Civil Court

Breach of contract: A default judgment was entered for Unifund CCR LLC and against Gage Phipps.

Suits on account: A default judgment was entered for CACH LLC and against Michael J. Comstock. A change of venue was granted in portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Megan E. Sgambato.

Assessor’s Office

The assessor’s office will be closed Nov. 25-27. Happy Thanksgiving from the assessor and staff!

Land Transfers

Warranty Deeds

Tract in Sheridan Township from Michael Trager to Craig and Holly Leach; lot in Gallatin from Robert and Kimberly Cornett and Sarah and Brett Butterfield to Brett and Sarah Butterfield; partial lots in Gallatin from Robert and Taylor Cornett to Robert and Taylor Cornett; partial lots in Gallatin from Steve and Katherine Hogan to Phillip Lee Wallace; tract in Jefferson Township from Terry and Cathy Claudell to Terry and Cathy Claudell; Lake Viking lot #3116 from Anthony Goldsby to Ronnie Lynn Bain; tract in Colfax Township from Frances McLaughlin to John and Lori McLaughlin; tract in Gallatin from Katie and Logan Merrigan to Logan and Katie Merrigan; Lake Viking lot #MH-66 from Richard Moulton to Anthony Castillo and Moriah Carpenter; lot and partial lots in Winston from FSB Properties LLC to Loretta G. Norton and Toni R. Poage as joint tenants with right of survivorship; lots and partial lots in Altamont from Robert Carder to Ephraim C. and S. Allex Smith; tract in Jefferson Township from Michael and Tara Lee to Lonnie Jr. and Colleen Taylor; tract in Jamesport Township from Lester Hostetler to JJG Holdings LLC; tract in Sheridan Township from John J. and Linda Enderle to Michael and Kristine Smith; Lake Viking lot #580 from Frontier Enterprise inc. to Teresa Larson.

Quit Claim Deeds

Tract in Jackson Township from Richard Dustman to Sandra Dustman; Lake Viking lot #3111 from Ronald Dickson to James and Cheryl Miller; Lake Viking lot #1243 from Wanda J. Mullikin to Linda Cosgrove; tracts in Liberty Township from Larry and Robin Wilson to Larry and Robin Wilson, trustees under the Larry R. Wilson and Robin L. Wilson Joint Declaration of Trust.

Beneficiary Deeds

Tract in Jefferson Township from Terry and Cathy Claudell to Ashley J. West, Eric J. Claudell, Alex J. Claudell and Emily Claudell per stirpes.