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.
Bloomfield, MO - The Stoddard County Commissioners released their weekly minutes for Monday, April 4, 2022.
All three commissioners were present for the meeting.
Commissioner Steve Jordan made a motion to approve the minutes from Monday, March 28, 2022. Commissioner Jarrell seconds. All three vote yes to approve.
Commissioner Carol Jarrell made a most to approve the Ads and Abates for March 2022. Commissioner jordan seconds. All three vote yes to approve.
Guests who appeared during the two and 1/2 hour meeting were Carl Hefner, Sheriff, William Dowdy, Josh speakman, County Collector, Brad Clark - BRPC, Josh Ayers, Kelly Mitchell - BRPC, and Joe Koechner.
Commissioner Carol Jarrell made a motion to adjourn at 11:35 a.m. Commissioner Jordan seconds. All three vote yes to approve.
Route AA in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Maple Lane to Idalia Road in Bloomfield, Missouri
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, April 11 through Tuesday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
The work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near these areas.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT
Outer 61 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Route 51 to County Road 693, near Fisk, Missouri.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, April 11 through Thursday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT
Sparklight, a leading broadband communications provider and a member of the Cable One family of brands, has once again been named to Forbes America’s Best Mid-Sized Employers List. This is the second consecutive year Forbes has recognized Sparklight as one of the top employers in the U.S.
“We continue to focus on creating a workplace in which our associates feel valued and included, and we were honored that our team recognized that commitment through our ranking on the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsized Employers again this year,” said Julie Laulis, Cable One President and CEO. “This recognition was especially meaningful this year, given continued impacts from the pandemic and the additional challenges it places on our associates. Despite facing many uncertainties, they remained unwavering in their commitment to keeping our customers connected to what matters most. Our associates are unquestionably the heart of our company and the reason behind our behind our long-term success.”
Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to pinpoint companies rated highest by employees in an annual ranking of America’s Best Employers. Statista surveyed 60,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. Respondents were asked to rate on a scale of zero to 10 how likely they would be to recommend their employer. They were also asked to rate their companies on factors such as working conditions, development opportunities and compensation. The award is given to only 500 midsize (1,000 to 5,000 employees) employers in the United States.
Sparklight provides its associates with the opportunity for a thriving and rewarding career, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace. Current job openings can be found at www.sparklight.com/about/careers.
