Dexter, MO - The Dexter Board of Aldermen passed a resolution joining the Stoddard County Emergency Operations plan along with other cities in the county.
City attorney Yewell "Bud" Lawrence stated that this plan would only be activated should there be a county wide emergency such as a tornado, ice storm, etc.
Trevor Pulley, city administrator said the city of Dexter currently belongs to the plan, but this is an updated version. The board approved the city's inclusion to the plan unanimously.
In citizen news, a person was concerned about the police and patrolling the West Park area because of speeding. Chief Hank Trout spoke to the citizen and gave him his phone number and said to call anytime he needed assistance or had issues. Pulley also asked Trout to give the citizen the number to city hall so he could speak to him as well.
Economic Development: Dexter Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Alisha Trammell stated that Besame Wellness has been sold to a new owner and the name will now be Verts Neighborhood Dispensary. She also said that the Chamber Spring Luncheon will be held on May 5th at the Bearcat Event Center with El Cabrito catering the event. Also the first Farmers Market of 2022 will be held at its new location at West Park on May 5th and will run each Thursday from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
There will be a new business in Dexter. It will be Advanced Dermatology of Southeast Missouri and will located on Business 60 formerly occupied by Saint Francis.
Fire Department Report: Dexter fire Chief Don Seymore has smoke detectors available to install; however because of the Red Cross program the fire department has to install them. Please contact the fire dept. if you would like on to be installed.
Police Department Report: Police Chief Hank Trout said they received a $3,000 grant from Wal Mart. They will purchase five new body cameras with the grant. Also the east side of K9 Biz building will be blocked off to work on the mural and wall.
Mayor Jason Banken made several re-appointments. He re-appointed Alma Smith and Mark Snider to the Dexter Tree Board; Betty Merkle and Greg Miller to the Housing Authority and Fair Housing Commission and Mark Guethle to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The board approved all reappointments.
Banken also asked the board to approve a liquor license for the Tin Can Tavern located in the former VFW building in downtown Dexter. The board approved the license.
Dexter, MO - In preparation for spring, the Dexter Street Department will begin their annual Spring Flower Removal at the Dexter Cemetery on Friday, April 1, 2022.
If you do not wish your flowers to be discarded, you must remove them before that date
Grant Funded Traffic Enforcement Stats from Captain Benton, Dexter PD
Dexter, MO - The Dexter Board of Alderman met on Monday, February 7, 2022 in a regular meeting at city hall. The Alderman passed four new city ordinances.
At 7 p.m. Mayor Jason banken called the meeting to order.
Aldermen present: Mike Shepard, Terry Battles, Tim Aslin, Frank Killian, Larry Rogers, and Glen Robinson. Also present were city administrator Trevor Pulley, City Clerk Crystal Bishop and City Attorney Yewell Lawrence, Jr.
City Auditor's Report: C.P.A. Eddie Cato presented the financial report for December 2021. The report showed the city had nearly $7.9 million in cash and investments. In December receipts of $1,285,550.80 exceeded disbursements of $1,201,326.24 by $84,224.56.
The December Sales Tax was $167,472.58, Capital Improvement Tax was $92,973.55 and Park and Recreation Tax was $92,973.58. the receipts for the month included property, sales and use taxes and franchise tax. The disbursements for the month included 3 pay periods and capital improvements.
Ordinance #5021: This ordinance was presented by city attorney, Yewell Lawrence, Jr. and was an amendment regarding the responsibility for repairs to water lines. The ordinance states that the city is responsible for repairs to lines from the main to the property and the property owner is responsible for repairs on the property. It also states the property owner is responsible for repairs to the meter in the event of freezing or other damages. The owner is also liable for all expenses for failure to furnish a safe place for the meter.
Ordinance #5022: This ordinance allows for horse-drawn carriages or wagons on the streets of Dexter. A permit must be acquired from city hall for $25 per week or $100 per year. The carriage or wagon must be equipped with proper equipment to contain all feces and urine from the horses. In the event the waste is not completely contained, the permit holder must promptly clean up all waste.
Ordinance #5023: This ordinance corrected the permit price for the operation of a UTV in Dexter. There was an error with the price when writing up the original ordinance. The price of $50 in the ordinance was higher than allowed by the state of Missouri. The new price is $15 with a $35 processing fee, which is allowed by the state equalling $50.
Ordinance #5024: This ordinance requires resident to have functional running water in their dwelling in the city of Dexter. The ordinance states that at least one sin, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture is required to be connected to the public water system. In the event that the water service is disconnected the owner and/or resident must have the water restored within five business days.
New Water/Wastewater Supervisor: The board of Aldermen named Jimmy Overall, water dept employee, as the new water/wastewater supervisor. Tom Espey, former supervisor, retired. Overall stated in his first report that a water pump is currently out at the East Water Plant. A new pump was ordered 8 weeks ago and was expected to arrive in 16 weeks, therefore 8 more weeks to go.
Economic Development: Dexter Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alish Trammell reported on her recent trip to the Chamber Institute of Organizational Management in Arizona.
Trammell also stated that the Dexter Chamber had 313 members as of the end of 2021.
Mayor Jason Banken reappointed Mike Howard to a four-year term on the Planning and Zoning Board. Bank also appointed Dexter R-XI School District Asst. Superintendent Gavin Miller and Dexter Chamber Executive Director Alisha Trammell to the Southeast Missouri University - Sikeston Campus Advisory Board. Banken stated someone from the school district and the chamber economic development were required to be on the board. The appointments were then approved by the board.
Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout said the department has applied for multiple grants. The first is a MoDOT grant for $56,000 that would help replace the computers in all of the police vehicles. The second is a public safety grant for $8,800 to upgrade the officer body cameras. The third is a MoDOT online driving grant, which would pay for all online training for all officers. Trout said the department received a $6,592 grant for the fingerprint system.
Jimmy Kirkman was hired by the board as a Dexter PD communications officer and also appointed Justin Robey to the fire department.
Fire Chief Don Seymore reported also at the public safety committee meeting they recommend to appoint Mr. Justin Robey as a paid-on call fireman. Mayor Banken appointed Mr. Robey as a paid-on call fireman.
Seymore reported there were no incidents during the recent winter weather, but prior to the storm they had six structure fires.
City Clerk Bishop reported thirteen (13) UTV permits have been issued since February 1, 2022.
Dexter, MO - The City of Dexter will begin accepting applications for UTV registration for 2022 on February 1st.
You will need to fill out a form and return it to the City Clerk or City Administrator's office at City Hall.
You will need to provide a valid driver's license, insurance card and paid receipt for 2021 City & County taxes.
Forms can be obtained at City Hall, 301 E Stoddard Street, Dexter MO.
