The Gallatin Board of Aldermen on Monday evening accepted bids for cemetery mowing and repaving. The accepted mowing bid was from Michael Walker and was $150 for Lile Cemetery and $950 for Greenwood/Brown Cemetery. That bid was one of four submitted. The others ranged from $150 to $260 for Lile and $500 to $775 for […]
Trenton’s’ Finance Committee will take another look at the proposed city of Trenton budget after an ordinance to adopt the budget, failed to get enough affirmative votes during Monday nights’ city council meeting. The city budget shows deficit spending of $158,000 for the one year period from May 1st through next April 30th. The roll […]
Trenton city sales tax receipts for the current fiscal year were down more than one percent for general purposes, capital projects, the 17th Bridge replacement project, fire department needs and down a fraction for parks compared to last fiscal year. Trenton’s fiscal year runs from May through April. City sales tax income for general purposes […]
Each of the city of Trenton departments has requested a portion of the funds generated by the capital projects sales tax. The proposed city of Trenton budget includes $1.037,641 in projected capital spending for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Categories involve police, fire, streets, airport, sidewalks, and demolition. The single largest payment coming out of capital […]
The Trenton Tax Increment Financing Commission will hold a public hearing next week regarding the Orscheln Farm and Home Tax Increment Financing Plan. The hearing will be part of the commission’s meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers Monday evening at 6 o’clock. The plan involves a redevelopment project in the area of Highway 65 […]
The Grundy County Commission is accepting bids for gasoline and diesel fuel as well as concrete. The fuel will be used by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Ambulance, and Road and Bridge trucks and equipment and is to be supplied through April 2021. The contract will be awarded to one supplier for both gas and […]
It will be the first of June before demolition begins on the old 17th Street Bridge in Trenton. Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton discussed the project and was asked if the bridge project has been delayed because of the coronavirus? Boone Construction Company of Columbia was awarded the bid at $2,339,736. Once demolition […]
North 65 Center Administrator Karen Otto is asking for donations to support the meal program provided by the senior center in Trenton. The center has temporarily closed the congregate portion of its program, but it is continuing its home delivery portion. She says new clients have signed up for home delivery in the last three […]
Shopping habits and the business climate are the driving forces for sales tax revenue, especially for local communities. The city of Trenton collects on five different local sales taxes – each for a specific purpose as we review in our news stories each month. With one more month left in the current fiscal year, Trenton […]
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that the distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some seniors and others who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return […]
Because the date to file income tax returns and make tax payments has been extended to July 15th and a concern for the health of clients and staff, Sager Tax and Accounting in Trenton will close its office beginning today (March 30) until at least April 15. The business plans to re-evaluate by that time. […]
The Grand River Multipurpose Center in Chillicothe reports it is in danger of discontinuing its daily meal program and limiting its home-delivered meal program. The program provides about 410 hot meals at the center per week, and volunteers deliver about 640 meals to homebound seniors in Livingston County each week. The meals served at the […]
Grundy County Assessor Kathy Veatch has announced her office at the Courthouse in Trenton will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 24 through Friday, March 27, 2020, as a health and safety precaution for employees and the public. The assessors’ office, she said, plans to reopen on Monday, March 30th. Individuals with property tax assessments may […]
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, Governor Mike Parson and his administration are taking daily steps to respond accordingly and protect the health and well-being of Missourians. “My administration and I are committed to providing quality healthcare to those most dependent on state assistance and ensuring access to those in need of medical services or medications,” […]
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This […]
The Missouri Attorney General is urging Missourians to exercise caution before donating to charities aiding in coronavirus outreach. While there are a number of charities doing fantastic work to aid those affected by the coronavirus, there are bad actors who may try to take advantage of those wishing to donate. Although the Attorney General’s Office […]
The Grundy County Commission has declared a state of emergency for Grundy County until further notice in recognizing the threat posed by COVID-19. The commission encourages everyone to do their part in lowering the curve as resources are and will continue to be limited. Under the declaration, the commission asks the public limit activity to […]
Senator Josh Hawley unveiled the Emergency Family Relief Act of 2020 to provide families facing uncertainty during the coronavirus outbreak a guarantee of financial relief from looming economic hardship. The bill’s introduction comes in advance of Senate consideration of the House-passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a proposal requiring employers with fewer than 500 employees […]
Tonight’s (Monday, March 16, 2020) Town Hall meeting in Chillicothe has been canceled. The city clerks office cited the announcement from the Governor’s office to limit those attending public gatherings out of concern for the coronavirus. The city of Chillicothe will still be voting on a city sales tax proposal on April 7th to benefit […]
A Trenton City Council member talked about the bed tax to appear on the April 7th city election ballot at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on Thursday. Cathie Smith represents Trenton’s Third Ward and is a member of the council’s economic development committee. She said the proposed five percent tax would be paid by individuals […]
