Proposed Landfill in Pettis County Causes Huge Concern
David Gerken, 71, of La Monte, representing Concerned Citizens of Pettis County, was the first to speak.
He said that Pettis County Development Company (not affiliated in any way with Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County (EDSPC), has conducted a geological survey for a landfill, but is referring to the business as a recycling project.
The third-generation farmer said he doesn t want to see what s coming to Pettis County.
“Our group is not opposed to recycling, however we are opposed to another landfill in our county. My anticipation is what they call a strategic location, with a vast amount of land to the west and east of what they re already purchased, which is prime farmland. They don t have railroad frontage right now, but the other two properties do have railroad frontage. They re an older generation, it s probably just a matter of time where they could buy that property, too,” Gerken said.
Sedalia Council Amends Food Truck Ordinance
The Sedalia City Council on Monday night modified provisions regarding the licensure of mobile food vendors (food trucks) operating in the City of Sedalia.
A three-day license will be offered to those who don t want to pay for an annual license. A three-day license will cost $25.
In addition, the Council in the Public Works Committee: Amended an agreement with MC Power Companies, Inc., to limit a performance bond to construction only. The amendment was requested by the bonding company. Approved a contract with MC Power Companies, Inc., for $18,804.95 to repair a starter assembly for one of the wells supplying water to the City.
Sedalia Man Arrested in Morgan County After Van Strikes Pole
A Sedalia man sustained minor injuries early Tuesday morning after the vehicle he was driving struck a utility pole in Morgan County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a northbound 2002 Ford Windstar, driven by 31-year-old John W. Washausen of Sedalia, was on Missouri 5, north of Valley Road at 3 a.m., when the vehicle crossed the center of the road and traveled off the left side of the roadway, striking a utility pole.
Washausen suffered minor injuries, and was transported to Lake Regional Hospital by Mid-Missouri Ambulance for treatment. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to the report.