Archive for 2019

The Dent County Commissioners met for their regular meeting Thursday morning in the Dent County Courthouse. In the road report District One Commissioner Dennis Purcell said that grading would be done and materials would be added to Dent County Roads 5180, 4080 and 5600, while grading only would be done on county roads 2470 and 6255. He said he had a crew member continuing to prepare the area at the Road and Bridge Department for the chips for the chip and seal overlay project later this summer. District Two Commissioner Gary Larson said that he was down to one grader operator this week so grading would be done on Dent County Roads 4300 and 4290, plus if time permitted some patch grading would be done and materials would be added to county road 4060. He went on to say that material would be added to county road 4300 and brush would be cut on county roads 3210 and 2240. Larson said that he has had several people ask “when are you going to start grading?” Larson said he wants the public to realize that the County is grading all the time if it’s not too muddy or too dry. It’s all based on weather conditions and road conditions as to where the County is grading. Larson said that each district has over 325 miles to grade and they are not avoiding anyone. Commissioner Purcell noted that in a perfect world with all road conditions right they can get over all the roads in about 8 weeks. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said that he and Commissioner Purcell attended the Economic Development meeting last Thursday evening and that there was a good size crowd and a productive meeting and that the next meeting would be Thursday evening June 27th. At the last meeting of the Commission Jack Todd with Victor Heating and Cooling was in to talk about the cooling unit upstairs at the Judicial Building. He said the unit needs maintenance, plus it’s 20 year old. He said a new unit would be $3,940.00 including installation. The Commissioners vote 3-0 to replace the unit. Sheriff Bob Wells was in to visit about getting the Sheriff’ Department parking lot chip and sealed and lines painted with concrete bumper stops. Jamie Statezny with the US Forest Service came in to discuss the Forest Service proposal to join the State of Missouri in banning pursuit and taking of feral hogs on Forest Service land. Sean McGonigle with MAC came in to visit about the workman comp rates. The next meeting of the Commissioner will be Thursday morning in the Courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.

A special waste collection for electronics, appliances and tires will be held from 8:00 until noon this Saturday in the parking lot of Brewer Science at 2401 Brewer Drive in Rolla. Brewer Science and MRPC, with funding through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District (ORSWMD), are offering the collection. The collection is for household items only and no materials from businesses will be accepted. Stoves, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, and other appliances will be collected free of charge. Free electronics also include computer components, laptop computers, keyboards, hair dryers, VCR/DVD players, cell phones or anything that runs on a cord or battery. Oil and gas must be removed from tanks of any items such as push mowers, weed eaters, etc. Please note the following items will NOT be accepted: VHS & data tapes; floppy disks; transformers, capacitors or ballasts not clearly marked “No PCBs”; smoke detectors; thermostats; medical waste; gas containers such as propane, oxygen, nitrous oxide; anything leaking oil or acid, such as batteries; broken ink or toner cartridges; alkaline batteries; broken CRTS, TVs or monitors. Fees on certain items will be collected as follows: $25 for CRT TVs over 27 inches and wood console TVs, $20 for CRT TVs under 26 inches, $15 for flat screen TVs, $10 for all computer monitors and refrigerated appliances with Freon. Fees for tires are as follows: $2 each for passenger tires, $7.50 each for semi-truck tires and $35 each for tractor tires. For more information on items accepted or the fee structure, please contact Jill Hollowell at MRPC at 573-265-2993 Ext. 109 or at jhollowell@meramecregion.org. Program participants are required to unload the items themselves. The collection is open to any household in the Ozark Rivers District, including Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington counties. The solid waste district is tasked with reducing the amount of waste that ends up in a landfill by 40 percent.

Have you moved to Salem/Dent County recently? Come out to a free welcome event called “New Neighbor Night.” It is an open house at the Main Street Cafe at 508 North Main Street this afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00 to meet and mingle, ask questions, learn where to volunteer, and make new connections to residents, local leaders, and community organization representatives. Community members new and not-so-new are welcome to stop by and get to know our neighbors!

A man and woman from Boss suffered serious injuries in an accident that occurred Saturday evening at 5:50 in Texas County on Highway 63 seven miles north of Cabool. According to the highway patrol report, a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by 49-year-old Margaret DeLisle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. Both DeLisle and a passenger, 45-year-old William DeLisle, suffered serious injuries and were transported by Air Ambulance to Cox South Hospital in Springfield. According to the report, Margaret DeLisle was wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident, while William DeLisle was not. The Chevrolet was totaled and removed from the scene by Jay’s Automotive of Houston.

An accident occurred Saturday night at about 7:15 in Iron County on Iron County Road 69 at County Road 69A that left a Rolla man with moderate injuries. According to the highway patrol report, a 2012 Suzuki Vinson driven by 23-year-old Alexander Sibley, failed to negotiate a curve and ran off a low water bridge where the Suzuki overturned. Sibley suffered moderate injuries and was taken by Air Evac to St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. The Patrol Report stated that Sibley was not wearing any safety devices at the time of the accident. The Suzuki sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by the owner.

An accident happened Sunday afternoon at 2:07 in Texas County on Highway 137 about two miles south of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado driven southbound by 20-year old Zachary Krewson of Licking, traveled of the right side of the road. Krewson overcorrected and the pickup traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. Krewson suffered minor injuries in the accident and was taken by a private vehicle to the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. Krewson was not wearing a seat restraint when the accident happened. The Silverado sustained only minor damage and was towed from the scene by Jay’s Towing in Houston.

The Salem Board of Aldermen will meet tonight at 7:00 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Bids will be reviewed for employee health insurance, workman’s comp insurance, plus property and liability insurance. After the consent agenda, City Administrator Ray Walden will give his report on items concerning the city including informing the Board that the City is in receipt of a Nuisance Ordinance and the date needs to be set for a public meeting to address the ordinance. In a reading of bills and resolutions, the board will address Resolution #13-2019, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Salem and The Dent County Commons for the leasing of The Commons for the 2019 Fourth of July Fireworks Display. They will also talk about Bill #3413, which would create an ordinance to rezone Tract 1, all of lots two and three in Block A of Douglass Addition in the City at 600 South McArthur Avenue, from residential to commercial, owned by Joshua and Lorie Greenwood. In new and miscellaneous business, appointments will be made to standing committees. The board will then go into closed session to discuss contracts, real estate and personnel. The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen is open to the public.

The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday night beginning at 6:00 PM at #2 South Main. After the call to order and roll call the board will approve the consent agenda and review minutes from the previous meeting. Following the financial report and approval of bills there will be a calendar review and monthly reimbursement report then any old business and new business will be addressed. The board may vote to go into closed session if necessary. The date will then be set for the July 2nd meeting at 6:00 at the Fire Station prior to adjournment. The meeting is open to the public.

The Salem Police Department has released reports for May 23rd and 24th. On Thursday morning, May 23rd, at approximately 9:48, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of West First Street in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed a person or persons unknown took a black and green Mongoose bicycle valued at $150.00 from the yard of the residence. The report is under investigation. That same night at about 6:08, an officer located a 55-year-old female of Salem in the 1500 block of Highway 19 who had an active arrest warrant from Jefferson County, Missouri. The suspect was taken into custody on the warrant and later released with a new date to appear in court after posting bond. Still later that night at approximately 9:30, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 33 -year-old male of Summersville for driving while having his license suspended. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Friday morning, May 24th at about 12:18, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a stolen license plate. The investigation of the report revealed a person or persons unknown took a license plate valued at $13.50 from a black Chrysler 300. The report is under investigation. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 573-729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.