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THURS., DEC 15, 2022
REPUBLICAN-TIMES
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Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 159th Year - No. 15
Park Board Approves Purchase of Mowers and Donation for Signs The Trenton Park Board met on Wednesday, December 7 at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Linda Crooks, Park Superintendent David Shockley, Recording Secretary Dawn Griffith and board members Curtis Crawford, Lynda Lynch, John Hamilton, Andy Cox and Mary Peterson. Scott Sharp was a guest at the meeting to discuss the NCMDA way finding signs grant initiative. The meeting was called to order by Curtis Crawford. The previous meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. Scott Sharp, on behalf of the NCMDA, met with the board to discuss a possible donation to a Tourism Grant. NCMDA and the GHRPC would like to apply for ARPA grant money to place 30 way finding signs to help direct people to amenities in Trenton. The money would also be used to have two murals and updated flower
BRIEFS Filing for City Councilman
The following person has filed for 3rd Ward Councilman for the City of Trenton. Michael L. Opitz of 1510 Nichols Street filed on December 8. The election will take place on April 4, 2023.
pots in downtown Trenton, along with new tables for Missouri Days and help in the restoration project of the Tom Brown log cabin. The minimum amount of the grant is $250,000 and there is a 50 percent match that must be pledged before you can apply. The application deadline is December 14 and as of Tuesday December 6, there has been $100,000 raised toward the 50 percent match. The money can be pledged over a two year period. Businesses and organizations who have donated so far include the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Hoover Foundation and Saint Luke’s Hospital. Mr. Sharp was asking the park board for either a pledge to help with the 50 percent match or for inkind donations to help with placement of the signs or both. The board discussed the possible donation after Mr. [See Park, Page 2]
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GRVCO Presents Winter Concert
A large crowd enjoyed the “Bells of Christmas” Winter Concert Saturday afternoon by the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra. RT-Photos Amy Morton
City Council Approves Ordinances and Accepts Resignation The Trenton City Council met on Monday, December 12, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Police Chief Rex Ross, City Clerk Cindy Simpson, City Administrator Ron Urton, City Attorney Tara Walker and councilmen David Mlika, Duane Urich, Danny Brewer and Marvin Humphreys. Mayor Linda Crooks and councilmen John Dolan, Lance Otto and Robert Romesburg joined the meeting via Zoom. Mayor Crooks called the meeting to order. Minutes and bills were approved. In reports, Duane Urich wanted to say “Thank You” to the city, street department, businesses and people of Trenton for making the town look so festive and beautiful. Mayor Crooks reported that the Park Board had voted to give $2,500 to the NCMDA for the ARPA grant. She also reported that the Dangerous Dog Ordinance will be up for approval at the council meeting in January. She is currently looking for four people to serve on an Animal Welfare Committee. She encouraged the council members if they know of anyone who would like to serve on that committee to please have them contact her. Councilman Brewer asked if there had been any word from MoDot on the agreement for street lights by Dollar General west of town. Urton said he had not heard
back from MoDot, and he would touch base with them to see where the agreement was. An ordinance was approved, granting a conditional use permit to construct a 10X20 sign at 1852 East 9th Street. The advertising sign will be bright in the day and dimmer at night and is built to withstand 150mph winds. An ordinance was passed for a sales tax request to be placed on the ballot at the April 4, 2023 election. The ordinance, if passed by voters, would allow a sales tax of three percent to be placed on retail sales of adult-use marijuana sold within the city of Trenton. Two ordinances were approved by the council for rock and sand bids. Norris Quarries will supply the city with 25,000 tons of rock at a price of $19.50 per ton. A total of 10,000 tons of sand at a price of $10.25 per ton will also be supplied by Norris Quarries. The board held a discussion on the three sand hauling bids they had received. Approval was given on the low bid of $7.25 per ton, by Jerry Hostetler as he is also a local contractor. Scott Sharp, representing the NCMDA, was present to give an update on the ARPA grant pledges. The current pledge amount [See City, Page 2] was
Administrative Committee Approves Dog Ordinance Revisions The Trenton Administrative Committee met on Monday, December 12, at City Hall. Those attending in person were Police Chief Rex Ross, Councilman David Mlika, City Clerk Cindy Simpson, City Administrator Ron Urton, City Attorney Tara Walker, Committee Members Danny Brewer and Marvin Humphreys. Mayor Linda Crooks and Committee Member John Dolan joined the meeting via Zoom. The meeting was called to order by Brewer. A discussion of the revisions of the Dangerous Dog Ordinance was held. The committee was pleased with the revisions that had been made to allow the police to declare a dog dangerous and revisions on the confinement of a dangerous dog. It was discussed that the ordinance allows for an owner to appeal to the Ani-
mal Welfare Committee. Currently there is only one person appointed on that committee and there needs to be five. The Administrative Committee made a motion to take the revised ordinance to the council meeting in January. City Attorney Tara Walker said it would be best to have the five member Animal Welfare Committee in place prior to presenting the ordinance for approval. Mayor Crooks said she would put the word out asking for people to serve on the Animal Welfare Committee. If anyone is interested in serving on this committee, please contact Mayor Linda Crooks for more information.