Local News – Monday, August 8, 2022
A special meeting of the Board of Alderman was held on Friday, July 29th. At that meeting, the board approved Resolution No. 24-2022 which authorizes the mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Salem and MPUA Resources Corporation Mutual Aid Program for weather related and/or staffing emergencies. Next was Resolution No. 25-2022 which is a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Financial Assistance Centers State ARPA Grant programs for a sub-award of federal financial assistance provided to the State of Missouri by the U.S. Department of the Treasury pursuant to Section 602 (B) of the Social Security Act, as added by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act. The Department of Natural Resources did not accept the wording of Resolution No. 18-2022. Resolution No. 25-2022 included updated wording to reflect Mayor Parkers name within the resolution. The resolution was passed. Next Carlos Lopez was recommended being added to the Parks and Recreation Board and was approved. The Board of Alderman will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening at 6:00 in the City Hall Council Chambers. After the consent agenda the board will discuss the Enhanced Enterprise Zone which is a stimulus for existing business expansion or new business development that results in creating sustainable jobs in targeted industries via local property tax abatements to eligible businesses. Next the board will go over Community Revitalization Grant applications. Next Finance Director Stacey Houston will go over the draft purchase policy. Kristen Deluca will go over the 2021 audit of the City of Salem. The board will then discuss rescheduling the September 13th meeting till September 15th. The board will hear reports from City Administrator Ray Walden, Mayor Greg Parker, Public Works Director Mark Nash, Economic Development Director Sally Burbridge and any aldermen who wish to give a report. The meeting will then be adjourned. The regular board meeting of the City of Salem Board of Aldermen is open to the public.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released a few reports for the first week of August. On Monday August 1st, a deputy responded to the 33000 block of Highway 72 for a report of a fraudulent stop payment on a check issued to a business. During the course of the investigation, a 67-year-old Salem man was advised to pay the balance of the check in full or criminal charges would be sought. The check was paid, and the case was closed. Then on Wednesday August 3rd, a deputy responded to the 200 block of East Tenth St. for a reported wanted subject. During the investigation, a 42-year-old Salem woman was arrested on an active warrant. She was transported to the Dent County Jail where she was incarcerated on the warrant. Later that day, a deputy responded to the 1100 block of South Main St. for a reported wanted subject. During the investigation, a 35-year-old Salem man was arrested on an active warrant. He was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was incarcerated on the warrant. On Friday August 5th, deputies responded to the 2200 block of East Highway 32 for a reported domestic dispute. Upon the officer’s arrival it was determined that the incident was unfounded. There was no further investigation. Please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 573-729-3241 if you have any information on any ongoing investigation.
The Dent County Fire Protection District board of directors will be meeting Tuesday evening at 6:00 at the fire station located at #2 South Main Street. After the roll call and approval of the consent agenda, the board will review the minutes of the July meeting before hearing the financial report and approving bills. Next on the agenda will be the calendar review and the monthly reimbursement report before discussion of any old business. The board will then set the tax levy for 2023 before fire chief Brad Nash gives his report to the board. Before adjourning the date will be set for the September meeting. The meeting of the Dent County Fire Protection District board of directors is open to the public.
The University of Missouri Extension will be holding a Farm Management Through Drought class this Wednesday evening, August 10th from 6:00 till 8:30 at the Wurdack Extension and Education Center located on 164 Bales Road in Cook Station. Extension specialists will go through topics that producers should be mindful of during drought situations. Topics will include livestock decisions and feeding, forage toxins, forage management, money considerations, management, and planning for future events. To register contact the Crawford County Extendion Office at 573-775-2135. This is a free class and everyone is welcome.