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City Council Hosts Public Hearing on April 2023 Ballot Issues Unionville Mayor Charley Bill Pittman called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council to order at 5:30 PM on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Scout Building in the City Park. All aldermen (Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill) were in attendance. The first item of business was the public hearing on the waterworks and sewerage system revenue bonds and the local use tax. In attendance for the hearing were Steve Goehl and Brock Goehl from D. A. Davidson and Darl Salisbury, Lillian Sell and Marilyn Loop. In regard to the use tax, Davis shared that according to the Missouri Municipal League the city is missing out on a projected $75,000 in tax revenue from untaxed internet sales. He added that if the use tax is approved, the funds would be split between streets, economic development, the swimming pool and a small portion to the city park. It was pointed out that the county already has a use tax in place. Steve Goel pointed out that by not passing the use tax, citizens are forgoing the benefits of keeping up infrastructure. The bond for the sewer system is to ensure the city will have the funds to meet the mandatory upgrades required by the DNR. Goehl pointed out that only the funding needed will be issued and it can only be used for sewer or water. If sufficient grant funding is received, only the amount needed to make up any shortfall will be issued. The upgrades are mandatory, and the city will have to comply or face significant fines. If the issue does not
pass, the city will lose grants and the cost of the upgrades will passed on to users through raised rates. Hill pointed out the city already has $5 million in grants approved. If passed, the state will purchase the bonds through the state revolving fund. Currently, the state interest rate is 1.9% as opposed to 5% elsewhere. In concluding the public hearing, T. J. Payne fielded questions regarding waste treatment and work being done by his department. Purdy motioned to approve the consent agenda. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. Staff reports were reviewed. Mayor Pittman reported five people (Jordan Hendee, Jennifer Heidenwith, Mary Frank, Ronnie Roof and Matt Hill) had agreed to serve on the Economic Development Committee. Purdy motioned to approve their appointment to the committee. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0 via roll call vote. Pittman next gave council members information regarding a dump truck he had located for sale. Purdy motioned to approve Resolution 3-162023 – 2023-2024 Budget. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. Purdy motioned to approve the 2022-2023 Budget Amendments. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. At 6:12, Purdy motioned to enter closed session as per RSMo 610.021 (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees … . Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
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Lincoln Days Features State Candidates
Journal Notes Annual Market on the Square meeting Putnam County Public Library, Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 p.m. Any questions contact University Extension at 660-947-2705. Let Us “Egg” Your Yard. Need help with Easter eggs? Eggs for kids & pets. Eggs Delivered the evening of April 7th or 8th. Deadline for orders are due April 4th. Email your order to FODR06@Yahoo.com or 660-342-6023. Limited to Kirksville, Unionville/Lake Thunderhead. All proceeds Benefit Project Spay/Neuter.
Candidates for state offices spoke at the annual Lincoln Days sponsored by the PC Central Republican Committee. Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, who is also a candidate for Governor, was unable to attend and sent a letter. L to R: Chris Wright, candidate for Governor; ShaneAD Schoeller, Regular candidate for Secretary of State; Curtis Shields, PC Republican ComDeadlines mittee Chairman; Jason Saseman, Adair County Republican CommitAll Classified ads & Courier ads: Fri. at tee Chairman; and State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin. Noon. Republican ads, Republican Articles & Journal Notes: Friday at Noon
Emus Focus of Beyond the Book
Cassy Gier spoke to Beyond the Book on Monday afternoon. She shared her passion for Emus with young patrons. The library appreciates the donation of Emu, Rhea and Ostrich eggs. Our young patrons will enjoy the EMU books donated by Cassy. Submitted by Dana DeVore, PC Public Library Director
Field of Dreams Animal Rescue
MU Extension Hay School Set for March 31 in Glenwood
Hay producers can learn strategies to grow, harvest, and store high quality hay at University of Missouri Extension’s upcoming Hay Production School, 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schuyler County Community Center. MU Extension specialists will teach on how to get more quality and quantity hay production during this one-day workshop, says Darla Campbell, Agri Business and Community Economic Development specialist.
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