DEXTER HOUSING AUTHORITY seeks to fill a position for ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Seeking person who is willing to learn and who is looking for a career.

Excellent math skills, and basic accounting knowledge required.

High standards of ethics, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism are a must.

Full-time position with paid holidays, health and life insurance,and retirement benefits.

Mail resume to P.O. Box 206,

Dexter, MO  63841

or drop off at office located at

1 Jennings Lane, Dexter, MO  63841

Dexter Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Stoddard County Public Water District is seeking either a Water Operator with a Distribution 1

Certificate or someone wishing to be trained.

Pay will be determined by experience.

Should a trainee be selected Certification would be required after the training period and paid for by the water district.

While we strive to keep a Monday through Friday schedule, emergencies sometimes do occur and may require the employee to work beyond the schedule or on a weekend.

The position does require a High School Diploma or GED.



If you are someone with a great attitude, a willingness to learn and are appreciative of an opportunity for advancement with training please give us a call.

Duties will include installing water meters, repair or installation of water pipes, and collection of water samples, and other job duties as needed. 


Our starting pay is $15 an hour, but negotiable with the right person, right experience and a Certificate.


This is currently a part time position of 24 hours a week, but my increase as we grow.



Call  (573) 568-3636 for more details. 


Stoddard County Public Water District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.

Bloomfield City Public Notice for Architect for Their CDB Grant

The Bootheel Solid Waste Management District is seeking to hire a part-time Recycling Education Consultant for this school year.

This position is responsible for promoting the overall reduce/reuse/recycle goals, the benefits of recycling, and the opportunities available around the district.

The district is looking specifically for a kid friendly candidate with demonstrable experience in effective classroom leadership, lesson organization, and electronic lesson preparation and presentation.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please see full job announcement listed on the Bootheel Regional Planning & Economic Development Commission website by clicking bootrpc.com/job-openings or Facebook page @bootrpc.

All resumes and list of references will be accepted until September 7, 2022 at 3:00 pm at the Bootheel Solid Waste Management District, Kent Luke, 105 East North Main Street, Dexter MO 63841 or electronically via email to kluke@bootrpc.com

The Bootheel Solid Waste Management District is an equal opportunity employer.

The Stoddard County Commissioner met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 15, 2022.  Bid opening sessions began at 10:00 a.m. for the county's health Insurance.

Paula Yancey asked about having a first aid kit and an AED machine hazardous materials disposal container as well as a wheelchair for the inmates, etc and for the general public,  Steve Jordan was supposed to get with Chuck Kasting, SCAD Director, to talk about getting the first aid supplies etc.    Jordan will call Kasting after today's meeting.

Dan Craig, County Assessor stated that the cameras went out in the hallway and four in his office.   One quote which is lower is made from China and the Feds do not approve that if you get federal monies.  The other bid is about $1,000 more, but approved by the Federal Government.   It was suggested that half  be paid by the assessor's office and half to be paid by the Commission since those cameras are in the hallway.  Craig contacted Talkington earlier and got two quotes for eight cameras and a new system with the possibility of adding more cameras to the system later.

Motion made by Commissioner Carol Jarrell to go with Creative Data Systems for 8 cameras at a price of $6,869.00 1/2 paid for by the Commission.  Commissioner Steve Jordan seconded the motion.  All three voted yes.

Minutes from August 8, 2022 - Time of adjournment was left on on purpose because they met from 9 am. - noon.  Talkington stated that if they go later or leave earlier he will put the time of adjournment.  Carol Jarrell motion to accept the minutes, Jordan abstained as he was out with Covid, so Talkington seconded the motion.   Danny and Carol voted yes to accept the minutes

Investment Policy from Josh Speakman, County Collector/Treasurer - "We are putting it where it is secure and using it conservatively.  I want people to understand the policy and understand we are not investing their money to lose."  Tabled until later after the commissioners have a work session.

10:00 a.m. Bid Opening for Stoddard County Health Insurance Broker:  

Bid #1 - August 11, 2022 at 8:55 a.m. - Alan Hedrick with Levitte Group/County Wide Insurance, Dexter, MO 

Bid #2 - August 11, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. - John McCarty with Arch Brokerage Inc. 

Bid #3 - August 12, 2022 at 9:13 a.m. - Billington Insurance Agency 

Bid #4 - August 12, 2022 at 12:02 p.m. - Gallagher Insurance Risk Management Consultants 

Bid #5 - August 12, 2022 at 2:54 p.m. - Swinford and Associates Inc., Jackson, MO

Bid #6 - August 12, 2022 - at 3:14 p.m. - Mitchell Insurance, Sikeston, MO  

No decision to be made today.  The Commissioners will look at the proposals and make a decision later.  "We have to notify our current provider by November 1st.  Each Broker will need a census, a copy the claims history and what the premiums are currently," Talkington stated.  We can get it down to a couple of brokers and we can schedule to go over the information at hand and do a work session.  We will make that decision on Monday, August 22, 2022.

Once they choose the brokers they will need to get quotes for premiums back by October 11th 

11:24 a.m. Bid Opening for DD#17 Ditch Clearing Opened - about 2,000 linear feet

Bid #1 August 12th at 9:09 a.m. Kinder Brothers Excavating total $30,000

Bid #2 August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Hessling Construction total $51,439.39

Low bid is Kinder Brothers Excavating with a bid of $30,000.

Other Business:

The Commission scheduled a "Work Session" for 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16th to discuss the insurance information.

A "Work Session" is set for Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2 p.m. for the Commissioners to discuss the Investment Policy with Josh Speakman, County Collector.

Speakman also provided a Direct Deposit Policy.  "I want to discuss direct deposit so I have available this packet with statistical information on how it will save the county money each month.

A "Work Session" was scheduled for Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss Direct Deposit information. No official decision will be made that day.

On Monday, August 22, 2022 the Commission will have a Public Hearing to set the 2022 tax levy for County DD's and SB 40 at 10:00 a.m.

Commissioner Jordan made the motion to adjourn at 12:05 p.m.  Commissioner Jarrell seconded it.  All three voted yes to adjourn.