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The commission received a phone call from Jacob Cross, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, advising them he was investigating an incident in Jackson/Jamesport Townships where used motor oil had been spread on a county road. He advised the commission he would be working with the townships and the landowner to remove the contaminated road surface, test the material, and properly dispose of the contaminated soil and rock.
James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, update the commission on ongoing work. His crew is working on bridge and tube repairs this week in several townships, as well as repairing equipment in the shop. The mower is working in Marion Township as weather permits. The crew will be reinstalling the AC units at the courthouse. A small bridge on road 475 Quartz Ave in Liberty Township is to be taken out and replaced with a culvert. The job will be added to the tube replacement work list.
RaCail King, Daviess County Health Director, left word for the commission to advise them of current coronavirus cases in Daviess County. RaCail advised as of April 28 the county numbers were 677 total cases with two actives, one hospitalized, 661 out of isolation, and 14 deaths. The health department encourages everyone that wants a vaccination to call the office and get on their appointment list. May 13 will be an evening vaccination clinic for anyone that is interested.
Discussion was held regarding the lack of information available on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds partially due to the county in August-September 2021. The issue was continued.
Trudi Burton, Daviess County Historical Society, met with the commission to request funds for a yearly ad in the regional tourism magazine printed by Cameron Newspapers, Inc. David Cox made a motion to fund a full-page ad in the magazine for $600; Wayne Uthe seconded, and the motion passed, 3-0.
Wayne Uthe and David Cox will try to make roof inspection on the courthouse this week to determine what needs to be done next. Jim Ruse will work on painting the wood plaques on each side of the courthouse. This will complete the courthouse outside sealing project.
Discussion was held regarding finding one more citizen to serve on the Board of Equalization (BOE) board in July. David Cox will continue to look for someone to serve. The issue was continued.
Fred Adkins, Senator Roy Blunt’s field representative, met with the commission to advise them regarding pending legislation. He also asked what Sen. Blunt can do to help with county projects before his term is up.
Ken Wade, KC Corps of Engineers Outreach Specialist, met with the commission to discuss issues with Magill Bridge and ongoing erosion. The commission and Mr. Wade made a site inspection. Mr. Wade will follow up on a previous site study underway and get back to the commissioners. The issue was continued.
The commission approved and signed Progress Invoice 1 from McClure Vision Engineering on BRO 031(38) bridge in Colfax Township.
In the afternoon, the commission looked at roads, bridges, and brush in Union, Sheridan, and Monroe Townships.
The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.
This information is taken from the minutes of the April 28, 2021, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present.
Circuit Court
The first Daviess County jury trial since January of 2020 was held on April 28, 2021 with Judge Ryan Horsman presiding. Eighty potential jurors were mailed summons to appear at two different times for proper social distancing and safety of everyone. The first group appeared at 8:30 a.m. The jury of 12 jurors and one alternate was selected from that group and the 2nd group was dismissed from appearing. The trial for Dennis McBroom began at 1 p.m. He had been charged with DWI chronic, failure to drive on right half of roadway, no valid license, and failure to maintain financial responsibility. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
On April 28, Maria Aguinaga vs. Bradley and Hydi Sheetz was dismissed by the parties with prejudice. The case had been set for a jury trial on May 13-14.
Civil cases filed: Robert and Lisa Kaelin vs. Beverly Moore et al, petition for declaratory judgment and quiet title.
Associate Division
Suits on account: Default judgments were entered for Harrison County Community Hospital and against Robert W. Peterson et al, for Harrison County Community Hospital and against Kurt R. Davis et al, and for Citibank NA and against Robert C. Williams. Consent judgments were entered for Midland Credit Management Inc. and against Ashlee Wolf, and for MM Finance LLC and against Donald W. Quehl. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Jeremy Dutro was dismissed by the parties.
Contact/Account: A default judgment was entered for Jefferson Capital Systems LLC and against Kayla Mowre.
Administrative Review: Jerry A. King vs. Director of Revenue, State of Missouri, was dismissed by the parties.
Recorder’s Office
Marriage licenses issued: Aaron Isaiah Freestone, 21, Kearney, and Taylor Ashlyn Harper, 20, Gallatin; Daniel Jon Meyer, 37, Gallatin, and Sydney Renae Elbert, 30, both of Gallatin.
Warranty Deeds
Lake Viking lot #193 from Marna and Carl Olson, Cynthia Ayers, Melinda and Joseph Kenney, and Oliver and Julie McAfee to JT Acquisitions LLC; Lake Viking lot #247 from Joshua and Kimberly Bultmann to Kenneth and Viki Personett; tract in Grand River Township from Steven and M.
Elaine Bohannon to Jay and Brenda Benedict; tract in Jefferson Township from Jordan and Amber Frump to Aaron Glenn Piburn; Lake Viking lot #659 from Mark and Sue White to Viking Property LLC; tract in Sheridan Township from Doris Ann Kertz to Kertz Agricultural LLC; Lake Viking lot #507 from Kevin and Michelle Schneider to Kevin and Michelle Schneider, trustees of the Schneider Living Trust; tract in Salem Township from Donna and Robert Keyes to Ryan A. Lewis; Lake Viking lots #MH-150, MH-151, MH-152, MH-153, MH-154 from Richard Robbins and Peggy Woodard to Paul and Susan Schmidt.
Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust
Lake Viking lot #81 from Michele L. Guess and Ceressa L. Jackson, co-trustees of the Billie R. Dye Revocable Living Trust, to EPC, LLC.
Trustee’s Deed
Lake Viking #2540 from Galen Erisman as successor trustee of the Gerald R. Erisman First Trust, to Randy and Cindy Curtis; Lake Viking lot #507 from Kevin and Michelle Schneider, trustees of the Schneider Living Trust, to Kevin and Michelle L. Schneider.
Collector’s Deed Post Third Sale by Bid
Lake Viking lot #1096 from Lacey Corwin, Daviess County Collector of Revenue, and Edward and Betty Moore to Vinzent Cooper III; Lake Viking lot #3077 from Lacey Corwin, Daviess County Collector of Revenue, and Asgard Inc. to Staci Hagen.
Quit Claim Deeds
Lake Viking lots #1701 and #477 from Weldon Family LLC to Scott and Mackenzie Weldon, and Howard and Sherryl Weldon, as joint tenants with right of survivorship; Lake Viking lot #239 from Randy and Teresa Wilson to W.W. Banyan LLC; tract in Grand River Township from Carolyn S. Esely to Francis and Carolyn Esely, trustees of the Esely Joint Declaration of Trust; Lake Viking lot #3032 from Viking Valley Association to Dan and Melody Hutton; tract in Colfax Township from Paul and E. Geraldine Smith to Paul and E. Geraldine Smith, trustees of the Paul D. Smith and E. Geraldine Smith Joint Declaration of Trust; Lake Viking lot #2246 from Gary and Lynda Covey to Mark and Mary Mattox; Lake Viking lot #2050 from Viking Valley Association to Michael and Linda Cain; Lake Viking lot #245 from Susan J. Miller and Jason D. Jacob to Jason D. Jacob.
Beneficiary Deeds
Lake Viking lot #2050 from Michael and Linda Cain to Rhonda Lottman and Brenda Hongslo as tenants by the entirety.