The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Southeast District will kick-off striping operations in cities and towns in mid-July. Striping crews will restripe state routes in Jackson, Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston and Dexter, Missouri.
To help reduce the impact to traffic, striping will take place overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Weather permitting, striping operations will begin July 18, with completion anticipated in approximately three weeks.
Drivers may come upon slow-moving caravans of trucks refreshing the lines on the roadway and are encouraged to use caution. Motorists are asked to help assure the safety of MoDOT workers by paying attention to the road and not driving distracted—Buckle Up Phone Down.
Striping crews must travel slowly as they paint roadway markings to ensure a good quality line. The striping trains consist of three to five vehicles and can stretch over one-half mile while moving 8 to 12 mph. The trucks have flashing lights, boards with flashing arrows and signs that say, “SLOW VEHICLES” and “WET PAINT.”
Crisp, easy-to-see striping is a significant safety feature on roadways. MoDOT uses paint embedded with glass beads. The beads reflect headlight beams back in the direction of the motorist to make the stripes more visible, especially at night, wet road or low light conditions.
Rain or very damp conditions will cancel or cut short any striping work that is scheduled.
Safety Tips
Be patient if you come across MoDOT crews and give them the space to do their job safely.
Slow down as soon as you see the lights and signs and keep your distance until it is safe to go around the trucks.
On four-lane divided highways, pull around the striping train by merging carefully into the open lane, passing all the trucks in the train before moving back into the driving lane.
On two-lane highways, stay behind the last truck in the striping train. This vehicle is placed well behind the striping truck to give the new paint the few minutes it needs to dry. MoDOT crews will pull off the road where it is safe to do so to let congestion clear.
MoDOT uses water-based paint in all its highway operations. If you drive through wet paint, clean your car as quickly as possible with a high-powered water hose, such as those used in car washes.
The Stoddard County Commission will be accepting sealed bids for maintenance of two parking lots until 10 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021.
Bids will include asphalt repair, seal coating and line striping of the parking lots.
Parking Lot 1 is located across the street from the First Baptist Church at 201 Center Street in Bloomfield.
Parking Lot 2 is located across the street from the JUstice Center at 403 South Prairie Street in Bloomfield.
To review the project scope, bidders should contact William Dowdy at (573) 421-7741 to schedule an appointment.
Envelopes containing bids should be addressed as "Parking Lot Bid"
Sealed bids must be delivered by 10 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021 to the Stoddard County Clerk Office at 401 South Prairie Street or P.O. Box 110, Bloomfield, MO 63825; (573) 568-3339.
Stoddard County Commission reserved the right to reject any bids received.
NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Board of Equalization will be meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in the Stoddard County Commissioners' Chamber which is located in the Government Building in Bloomfield, MO.
Those wishing to appear before the Board of Equalization need to first contact the Stoddard County Assessor's Office at (573) 568-3163.
If the matter cannot be resolved with the Assessor's Office, an appointment to meet with the Board of Equalization will be set up by the County Clerk's Office.
Dexter, Missouri - The City of Dexter's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display is slated for Sunday, July 4, 2021 at dusk (around 9:00 p.m.) at East City Park. Sunset is 8:22 p.m. on July 4th for Dexter.
In case of rain on Sunday, the fireworks show will be held on Monday, July 5, 2021. The city of Dexter Fire Chief, Don Seymore, will let the ShowMe Times know if there is a cancellation or change and will be announced on Facebook and Twitter.
The event is free and open to public.
"It will be in the same spot as last year. The soccer fields and baseball/softball fields will be roped off, but there is plenty of parking at the fairgrounds, south of the ball fields, at the aquatic center, and around the levee," commented Trevor Pulley, Dexter City Administrator. "I hope everyone has a safe Independence Day and enjoys the annual fireworks show."
Just a reminder.........The city ordinance prohibits the shooting of fireworks inside the city limits however that will be waived on Sunday, July 4th to allow residents a chance to celebrate the holiday.
Fireworks are also allowed at the park prior to and after the official city display.
If rain cancels the fireworks display on the 4th residents will be able to shoot fireworks on the 5th, but only if cancelled!!!
Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 21, 2021. Four new city ordinances were passed.
Council members present were: Donna Deardorff, Pat Wilson, Tim Clary and Cecil Haley. Robin Northern, city attorney, was also present. Mayor Aslin called the meeting to order. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
Public Comments: Council agreed to allow the Bloomfield Park Board to purchase balance beams for the park. Consent Agenda: Ald. Haley moved and second by Ald. Clary to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 4-0 vote.
Unfinished Bus: Josh Speakman, Stoddard County Collector proposed that the county could take over collecting city taxes with a cost of approximately $2800 to the city. Ald. Deardorff moved to table discussion until the July meeting. Ald. Wilson second. Motion carried 4-0.
The situation concerning the alley between E. Court and E. Shawnee has been resolved.
New Bus Bill #2021-006 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 215.020, WEEDS, HIGH GRASS OTHER VEGETATION NUISANCES, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI. Read one time and a motion was made by Ald. Deardorff and second by Ald. Haley to allow a second read. Motion carried 4-0. Read a second time and Ald. Haley moved to approve Bill #2021006. Ald. Clary second the motion. Ayes – 4, Nays – 0.
Bill #2021-007 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 125.320, COURT COSTS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI, BY THE ADDITION OF A STATE AUTOMATION SURCHARGE. Read one time and a motion was made by Ald. Deardorff and second by Ald. Wilson to allow a second read. Motion carried 4-0. Read a second time and Ald. Deardorff moved to approve Bill #2021007. Ald. Clary second the motion. Ayes – 4, Nays – 0.
Bill #2021-008 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI OFFICE OF STATE COURTS ADMINISTRATOR REGARDING SERVICES RELATING TO THE SHOW ME COURTS IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS. Read one time and a motion was made by Ald. Wilson and second by Ald. Haley to allow a second read. Motion carried 4-0. Read a second time and Ald. Haley moved to approve Bill #2021008. Ald. Clary second the motion. Ayes – 4, Nays – 0.
Bill #2021-009 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS PURSUANT THERETO. Read one time and a motion was made by Ald. Deardorff and second by Ald. Wilson to allow a second read. Motion carried 4-0. Read a second time and Ald. Wilson moved to approve Bill #2021009. Ald. Haley second the motion. Ayes – 4, Nays – 0.
Other Matters: Ald. Deardorff moved to approve Kenneth Allen as a Housing Authority board member, replacing Ron Dreschel. Ald. Haley second. Motion passed 4-0.
Ald. Clary moved to not purchase property located at 806 S. Prairie. Ald. Haley second the motion. Motion passed with the votes as follows:
Clary AYE Deardorff AYE
Haley AYE Wilson abstain
Ald. Haley approved the appointment of Laranda Stanley as the municipal court clerk with an annual salary of $8500.00. Ald. Clary second. Motion passed 4-0.
With nothing further to discuss, Ald. Haley moved to adjourn. Ald. Clary second. Motion passed 4-0.
Minutes recorded by: Kari Standley, City Clerk
