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TRENTON
THURS., JUNE 29, 2023
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City Council Discusses Public Marijuana Use Trenton City Council met on June 26th at 7 p.m to discuss bills and reports. The meeting began with discussion of a burn ban due to severe drought. There were also updates on recycling that are currently being worked out. Ten bills were discussed among the board members and all ten passed unanimously. Bill No. 30 gave permission to help services needed by the RS Electric Corp for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bill No. 31 gave permission to MidWest Injunction INC, for lime sludge removal. The Board approved bill No. 32, which allowed for a roof replacement at the Water Treatment Plant by Whitney Roofing and Guttering. Also approved was Bill No. 33 for land use of the Trenton City code. Bill No. 34 to 38 were all concerned with the public uses of marajuana. Bill No. 34 repealed section 215 concerning the disposal of medical marajuana, which then led to Bill No. 35 to re-ratify such concerns. Bill No. 35 discussed marajuana facilities to have a city license and other regulations provided by the city for these businesses. Businesses are not allowed to be in operation near schools, child day cares or churches. Bill No. 36 discussed regulations set in place for the failure to produce a marajuana license. Bill No. 37 reinforces personal use of marajuana as written under the Missouri constitution, as it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to smoke marajuana. Bill No.
38 concerned the personal use of marajuana in public places. The people of Trenton will not be allowed to smoke marajuana substances in public places such as retail establishments, parks, public right of ways, government facilities, educational facilities, health facilities and public transportation facilities. Bill No. 39 concerned the table of permissible uses by the Trenton City Code for marajuana facilities. New business was then discussed starting with new park board members. Discussion was tabled and the park board will be contacted to see if they are willing to serve. A discussion was held on whether or not Juneteenth should be added to the city’s calendar as an observed holiday. Concerns were brought up about the amount of holidays off work the city is already receiving. The bill did not pass as only three councilmen voted for the bill, including Glen Briggs, David Mlika and John Dolan. Those voting against were William Fisher, Calvin Brown, Marvin Humphreys and Timothy Meinecke. Councilman Duane Urich was absent. A proposed bid for the concrete replacement project at the Fire Department, Airport, Sewer Plant Storm Inlet and TMU warehouse was awarded to Shuler Concrete. The Board went into closed session at 7:57 p.m. with no announcements made as of press time.
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Children’s Advocacy Center Gets Facelift
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The Children’s Advocacy Center building received a bit of a facelift on Tuesday as a crew from St. Joseph Tent and Awning replaced the awning on the building. The new awning was to be placed above the building and be skinned with metal.
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MoDOT Continues Road Work
The Missouri Department of Transportation continues to make progress on road and bridge work in Grundy County. Areas affected include: Route W - Closed for a bridge replacement project at the Wolf Creek Bridge, between Routes 6 and WW, through early July. A signed detour is in place. Route W - Closed for a bridge replacement project at the Hickory Creek Bridge, between Routes WW and F, through July. A signed detour is in place. Route N - Closed for a bridge replacement project at the No Creek Bridge, northeast of Trenton, through July. Route 6 - Intersection improvement project at Route 146 and 30th Avenue through mid-September. Traffic will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals directing motorists. Access to/from 30th Avenue will be closed through early July. A 12-foot width restriction is in place.
Fly-in Breakfast at Airport
A fly-in breakfast will take place at the Trenton Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 1 from 7-11 a.m. The public is welcome to attend this eat-what-you-want, pay-whatyou-want event, and the pilots may eat for free. All proceeds will go to the Green Hills Animal Shelter. Anyone with questions may contact Wes Barone at 660-359-2013 or email wbarone@trentonmo.com
Trenton Fireworks Display
Trenton will have a fireworks display at dusk on Monday evening, July 3 at the Rock Barn. This event is sponsored by the community and donations are still being accepted. Anyone wishing to donate may do so by dropping of your contribution at the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, Farmers State Bank, Trenton Abstract & Title, or the Law Office of Tara Walker.
Rhonda Vincent in Concert
The Dream Factory of Northwest Missouri will present country music and Grand Ole Opry star Rhonda Vincent in concert on Thursday, September 7. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Trenton Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and can be purchased at Trenton Hy-Vee or Ron Dougan’s office at 903 Main St. in Trenton. Tickets may also be ordered by calling Mr. Dougan at 660-359-0100. There will be no reserved seating and no food available.
Five New Properties Declared as Nuisance by BNB at May Meeting The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met on May 22nd at 6 p.m to discuss both old and new business with the minutes of the last meeting in April approved. Under declaration of nuisance, Code Enforcement officer Wes Barone reported that work on property at 1432 Main Street, owned by Barbara Morgans, is complete. Debris is still needed to be cleaned up on the property at 403 W. 13th Street owned by Max King, however Barone reported that the walls are down. Under public hearing, on property at 302 E. 10th Street, owned by Lolo Tuiaki, Barone reported that little has been completed other than a mowed lawn. He said property at 824 Custer Street, owned by Sione Penitani, is currently still being worked on and the board agreed to grant a 30 day extension. Under finding of fact, trash and an un-mowed lawn is still left uncompleted on property at 506 Jackson Street, owned by Be sure to stop by the Farmer’s Market at Sesquicentennial Park Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mele Tuiaki, and was declared by the board a certificate of dangerous building. The board then moved on to new business. Five new properties, including 510 E. 17th Street, owned by Kim Allen; 2102 Parklane, owned by Fred and Patsy Griffin; 418 W. 13th Court, owned by Vickie Meservey; 308 S. Main, owned by Herbert and Ina Hudson; and 1615 Tindall Ave, owned by Phillip Milazzo were all declared as nuisances by the board. A hospital shed had some tin blown over by recent winds and Lakeview property needs to be mowed with holes filled. Both properties are being contacted by Barone. 712 Normal was reported containing black trash bags found on the porch and the back porch is falling off. Police Chief Ross gave his report and a motion by board member Mary Axtell was seconded by board member Gaylon McCorkle to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m.