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TRENTON
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Trenton, MO 64683
Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 155th Year - No. 67
TRENTON CITY COUNCIL
when determining the initial cost estimations. This included structure safety concerns, electric conduit corrosion and the inability to keep items from going into the sewer system and into sludge that is eventually being spread on farmland. Barnard said the firm should have done a better job in their initial review of the project. Councilman Brad Chumbley said that the headworks “were in bad shape” and that costs were going to continue to increase the longer the city put off doing the work. “The $900,000 more that we are going to spend now is going to look pretty cheap when you look at what it might cost down the road,” he said. “We can do this now or pay a lot more money later.” Councilwoman Cathie Smith said the city could also face financial consequences in the way of fines from both the Department of Natural Resources and EPA if the work is not done. It was noted that Charlie Zitnik of DA Davidson, who has assisted the city with financing utility projects in the past, is to meet with city officials to discuss financing options for the work. It was the general concensus that at least $1 million to pay for the project would come from the
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wastewater capital fund. Combining the cost with other wastewater project payments already being made was also discussed. The council approved a bid from Perkins and Sons to abate and demolish three structures as part of the 17th Street bridge replacement project. The bid of $75,000 was the lowest of three received. The Missouri Department of Transportation will need to give final approval before work can proceed as MoDOT is providing part of the funding. A bid from R/S Electric of St. Joseph to provide technical assistance in operating the city’s SCADA system was approved by a 7-1 vote, with Glen Briggs voting no. Two bids were received with the second bidder, ProCircuit of Kansas City, being the secondary provider. On an 8-0 vote, the council approved two ordinances that officially put into place contracts the council had earlier approved. They included a five-year contract with Rapid Removal for residential solid waste collection services and a contract with M&M Utilities of Chillicothe for the Normal Street sewer rehabilitation proj-
R-9 Board Meeting The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will meet in special session at 7 a.m. on Monday at the district office. The meeting will be an executive session, closed to the public and news media, and involves personnel.
Water System Flushing Trenton Municipal Utilities will begin flushing the city water distribution system on Monday, April 29 and continue the process for approximately two weeks. This is a semi-annual requirement of the water treatment process and will be done from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays. The entire area west of the railroad tracks will be affected. The process may include some discolored water. It is recommended customers run their water for a short period of time to make sure the water is clear before doing laundry or to wait until after flushing hours. Questions can be directed to the city’s water treatment plant at 660-359-3211.
Commission Set To Meet The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday at the courthouse. Items on the announced agenda include a 10 a.m. meeting with Meridith Berry of the University of Missouri Extension and a 10:30 a.m. meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy.
World Day Of Prayer The Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance will host the “National Day of Prayer” in Trenton on Thursday, May 2. Activities will take place at noon on the west side of the Grundy County Courthouse. “Love One Another” is the theme of the event, which is open to the public.
THS Senior Recognition
Construction Plan Reviewed
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The North Central Missouri College campus of the future took a first step toward reality on Tuesday evening as college trustees were presented with a five-phase conceptual plan for campus development. Jeremy Proctor of Ellison-Auxier Architects of St. Joseph presented the plan to trustees during their regular meeting held on campus. The first phase of the plan would include a new 92-bed residence hall and parking lots while the second phase would include the demolition of the Main Street buildings and their replacement by a structure that would house a commons/dining/bookstore. The new dining facility would allow for the demolition of Selby Residence Hall, which currently contains the campus dining hall. Phase Three would involve the demolition of Ellsworth Residence Hall and the construction of another new residence hall. An addition to the Ketcham Community Center would be the focus of Phase Four, with the addition to include auxiliary gyms, flex practice areas and possibly new dressing rooms. The fifth
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Headworks Project Costs More Than Original Estimate Despite a nearly $1 million increase in costs to construct the headworks at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, members of the Trenton City Council on Monday night voted to proceed with the project. On a vote of 8-0, the council gave the Burns and McDonnell engineering firm the go-ahead to finalize the design-build work which will be done as part of improvements being made at the plant to meet state-mandated effluent treatment requirements. How to finance the $3.981 million cost has yet to be decided, although members discussed several options to be reviewed. The council reiterated that there would be no sewer rate increases at least through 2021. Jeff Barnard and Anthony Mravunac of Burns and McDonnell met with the council to discuss the project, explaining why costs had risen so much since the council originally decided over a year ago to do the headworks project and asked the firm to move forward with the design. The cost had originally been estimated at around $3 million, however, Barnard, who is serving as project manager, said engineers found several issues with the existing headworks that had not been taken into consideration
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phase would include the demolition of the Frey Administrative Building and Alexander Student Center and the construction of a new administrative/student services building. Proctor estimated each phase to cost around $5 to 6 million at today’s cost, although he noted there are many factors that would affect the cost. While there is no timetable in place for the project at this time, trustees discussed the need to move forward with construction of new residence halls as there is a waiting list for rooms every fall semester. NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver said he would like to have a new residence hall in place for the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester, something everyone agreed would be a very aggressive timeline. Proctor, who indicated there had not been a decision as to where the new residence hall might be located, said this is a really good time to bid such a project as there are not many projects available for contractors right now. As for the cost, Dr. Klaver said there would definitely have to be
The Trenton High School Key Club is again offering parents, grandparents and friends of THS seniors an opportunity to recognize their achievement with their “Kiss the Seniors Goodbye” fundraiser. For $6, persons can send a 16 ounce commemorative cup filled with Hershey kisses and best wishes for a successful future. The cups will be delivered to seniors by Key Club members on Thursday, May 9. To place an order, persons may contact Key Club sponsor Kara Helmandollar, at 359-5966 or 635-0596. Order forms can also be found on the Trenton R-9 website by going to www.trentonr9.k12.mo.us and clicking on “Kiss Cups.” Orders will be electronically transmitted and persons will be billed via PayPal with payments accepted by PayPal, credit or debit card. Orders should be placed by Tuesday, May 7. Persons are encouraged to order early. ********** THIS WEEKEND Saturday, April 27 GH Animal Shelter Fundraiser, Shelter Bldg., 8 a.m. Car Show, T&L Carquest Parking Lot, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28 GHRA Ball Pictures, Ebbe Sports Complex, 2:30 p.m. GHRA Opening Ceremonies, 3 p.m.
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Spickard R-2
Non-Certified Contracts OK’d The Spickard R-2 Board of Education met on Monday night, April 22, taking care of personnel items and hearing several reports. Superintendent Burnie Schneiderheinze reported that following an executive session, the board voted to re-employ several non-certified staff members for the 2019-20 school year, including Jennifer Roberts, Parents as Teachers; Kelli Girdner, secretary/bookkeeper; Brandy May, custodian; Jackie White, library/art/speech paraprofessional; Janice Vandevender, bus driver; and Amy Chapman, head cook. Cathie Lowrey was offered a contract to teach music one day a week. Schneiderheinze gave a financial update, telling board
members that revenues were down compared to the same time a year ago. He also updated the board on the community eligibility provision of the food service program as well as gave an update on building maintenance. The board accepted a bid from Clevenger and Associates for $5,000 to conduct the 2018-19 school audit. It was announced that new financial software would be purchased from Software Unlimited and would be used beginning on May 2, 2020. The oath of office was given to recently-elected board members and officers were elected. The next meeting of the board is scheduled for Monday, May 20 at the school.
National Weather Service There’s a good chance of rain throughout the weekend and on Monday, although skies are expected to be sunny during the day on Sunday. Highs will be in the 60s and lows ranging from the upper 30s to around 50. The high on Monday, April 22 at Trenton was 79, Tuesday’s high was 58 and Wednesday’s high was 66, the low was 55. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 64, the low was 43.
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Trenton Middle School students celebrated Earth Day on Monday by working throughout the day in the Community Garden, located at Harris Avenue and 18th Street. Students helped prepare the ground by removing weeds and sticks as well as mulching the planting areas. Tyler and Ashlen Busick coordinate the Community Garden, where residents can grow fruits and vegetables for themselves as well as share with others.
What’s Inside... It’s been a busy week for THS and TMS spring sports teams. See page 2 and 3 of today’s Republican-Times for recaps and photos from activities involving baseball, golf, tennis and track and field.
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