Local News – Monday, August 6th, 2018
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen will hold their regular meeting this evening at 7:00 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Bids are to reviewed for the following: a new Kubota Excavator for the Cemetery, the replacement of a 5.4 litre engine and the rebuilding of the transmission in a 2006 F-250, a commercial zero turn mower for the water and sewer department, two new police vehicles, a Kubota zero turn mower for the Parks Department, a rotating beacon for the airport, and diagnostic scanning tools for the maintenance department. After the consent agenda has been reviewed and approved, the board will hear from Jarred Brown, Code Enforcement Officer, about nuisance procedures followed by the reports of City Administrator Ray Walden and Mayor Brad Nash. There will be the introduction and reading of Resolution No. 3-2018, that would adopt the Dent County Multi-Jurisdiction Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan; Bill #3395 that would create an ordinance vacating an undeveloped portion of South Oak Street to the City of Salem, and Bill #3396 that would create an ordinance to allow the re-subdivision of 402, 404, 500, and 502 North Water Street. The board will then set the dates for their September meetings before going into closed session to discuss personnel. The regular meeting of the City of Salem Board of Aldermen is open to the public.
The Salem Police Department has released the following reports for Friday, July 27th. At approximately 1:51 that morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 37-year-old female of Licking for driving while having her license suspended. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. That same evening at approximately 7:26, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of East Center Street in reference to two unresponsive adults. The investigation of the report revealed that a 26-year-old female and a 28-year-old male, both of Salem, were found in the residence apparently intoxicated and passed out. Further investigation revealed the female was supposed to be caring for two young juveniles who were also at the residence and unattended. The female was taken into custody for endangering the welfare of a child and assaulting a law enforcement officer. The suspect was incarcerated pending the application of a warrant. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have information regarding an ongoing investigation.
The Missouri Department of Transportation has reported that Route PP in Reynolds and Dent Counties will be closed as MODOT work crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Highway 72 to end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, this work will take place on Tuesday from 7:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon.
The Salem High School Student Council will be holding their 1st Annual Beginner Boot Camp on August 10th this year for incoming freshmen. It will be held from 12:00-4:00 at the high school. There is no cost and lunch will be included. The Boot Camp is designed to spark the student’s school spirit through popular chants, team building activities, and information about different clubs and activities throughout the school. Interested students can sign up to attend the Boot Camp during registration at the high school. There is a form they will need to fill out with basic information such as allergies, parent contact, etc.