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TFD Responds to Truck Fire on US 65 on Ramp
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The Trenton Fire Department responded to a call on Wednesday, June 19 of a semi truck with a log trailer full of logs on fire on the northbound on-ramp of US 65 on the east side of Trenton.
When firefighters of TFD, Grundy County Rural Fire, Grundy County EMS and Grundy County ambulance arrived at the scene, the drive axle on the passenger side of the semi was on fire with [See Fire, Page 2]
Park Board Meets in June By Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer StaffWriter@Republican-Times.com
The Trenton Park Board met at the Old Rock Barn for it’s monthly meeting June 5. Members present included President Andy Cox, Vice-President John Hamilton, Mary Peterson, Gary Schuett, Lynda Lynch, Beth Mack and Cliff Harris. Members Derek Miller and Chris Mengal were absent. Others present included Park Superintendent David Shockley, Recording Secretary Dawn Griffith, Assistant Park Superintendent Shawn McCullough and Mayor Jackie Soptic. Following the call to order and approval of May minutes, the Board moved into closed session. All present voted in favor. In New Business, the Board discussed the Wage Study, as discussed
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in closed session, and going by the City’s proposed wage scale, David Shockley’s pay was set at $59,157 and Shawn McCullough’s was set at $52,000, which was retroactive to May 1. Discussion was held regarding changing the by-laws to have the Park Board Meeting once a month on a different day that wouldn’t interfere with church activities that are always on Wednesday. The time of 5:15 worked for everyone and Tuesday evening seemed to be the best day, so Lynda Lynch moved and Gary Schuett seconded the motion to have the by-laws changed to reflect the Park Board’s meetings will now be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:15 PM beginning in July 2024. All present cast votes in favor with none opposed.
In reports, David Shockley reported that the 1st weekend at the pool was lower than the past, but it is going well. 27-family passes to date, 759 admissions, 9 single passes and 1 pool party, all averaging to about 107 a day. The pool currently employs 13-lifeguards and a new certification class is starting June 10 with currently 8-10 signups. On June 11 at 5:45, the Board did the plaque presentation to past Park Superintendent Phillip Daniels with his family at Upper Moberly Ballpark and David Burkeybile supplied the P.A. for the short ceremony. The plaque was placed on the concession building. In the Park Superintendent’s report, Shockley submitted a written report and briefly revied several items, which included the mowing of [See Park, Page 2]
City Council Accepts Hangar Renovation Bids By Mark McLaughlin Staffwriter@Republican-Times.com After some animated be carried by the city, and would be $300 to $350 a The consensus was that discussion, the Trenton then reimbursed after a month, and that the resident the new construction, while City Council voted 6-1 to period of time. pilots would not be willing an important infrastructure move ahead with funding City Councilman Mar- to pay that to house their improvement, would be of renovations and con- vin Humphreys questioned planes for that rate. aimed at future, outside instruction of new hangars at how many active pilots “So this doesn’t really dividuals commuting into the Trenton Municipal Air- there were using the airport. do anything for them at the city, and that rental rates port. Councilman Duane Urich all.”Humphreys said. still needed to be studied The discussion and con- responded that 12-13 pilots Councilman Glenn further in order to meet the tention came down to the use the airport at Trenton Briggs countered that needs of local pilots. amount of money the city representing 9-10 aircraft. “what would prospective Following a motion and would “carry” of the estiHis question was, how new businesses think when second, The Council voted mated $510,000 to build six much of this project was they come into town and 6-1, with Humphries opnew hangars at the airport, being geared towards en- see the buildings at the air- posed, to move ahead with 90% of which is to be paid hancing the facility for port falling apart?” the project. by MoDOT and the Federal those residents. “The key to economic Nail Excavating LLC Aviation, Administration, It was discussed that development is percep- has the contract to begin and $95,551, which would rental on the new hangars tion.”Briggs said. construction which could [See Council, Page 2]
NCMC Board Approves 2024 - 2025 Budgets The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees met in regular session on June 18, 2024. During the meeting, Trustees heard communication reports and took action on several items, including a bid, personnel items, the college catalog, a change to the drug testing policy, and proposed budgets. In communication reports, Sue Ewigman, Head Start Director, provided the Trustees information on enrollment, a recent leadership conference, transitioning staff and onboarding, staff training, and a one-time funding opportunity for playground improvements. Ewigman also discussed staff openings. Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice President of Academic Affairs,
provided information on the Upward Bound summer component, an upcoming dual credit/adjunct workshop, Deans Holder and Green attending the Rising Star Institute, and MOBIUS back online after an update. Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs, provided information on recent Title IX training and compliance, diplomas recently mailed, OAR sessions, Financial Aid staff attending training, and Director Kimberly Meeker being named the MASFAP President. Alley discussed an upcoming campus activities retreat and provided an end-ofyear counseling report with service numbers. Jennifer Triplett, Chief Information Officer, pro[See NCMC , Page 4]
County Commissioners Meeting The Grundy County Commissioners met in weekly regular session Tuesday June 18 at the Courthouse. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray and Associate Commissioner Don Sager were in attendance. Brad Chumbley was absent. Ray, Sager and the Road and Bridge Crew met Howe Company out at bridges on NE 122nd Street and Northeast 62nd Street for their inspections. Upon return, The Commissioners heard from Rural Fire and Ambulance Director Matt Walker with updates. Walker told the commissioners that he is going to need to send Bethany Kottman to some school for enhanced training on
billing practices, rather than just a quick refresher course. Beth Leeper told Matt that Bethany is doing exceptionally well and that she is quite pleased with her work. Both Leeper and Kottman are at a conference at Lake of the Ozarks this week. Bridge 09100101 on Northeast 62nd Street and Bridge 04900141 on [See Commission, Page 2]
Check out the Farmer’s Market at Sesquicentennial Park Saturday morning from 8 - 12.