County Officials Appointed to NACo Committees
J.T. | August 29, 2009
Harrisonville, Missouri - Several Cass County officials have been appointed by the National Association of Counties to serve on four national steering committees.
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Bond Praises Skelton
J.T. | August 28, 2009
While joining John Rooney at a recent St. Louis Cardinal’s game, Kit Bond had high praise for Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO). The discussion was on the many high-profile politicians from Missouri, such as Bond, Skelton and former U.S. President Harry Truman:
71 NB Traffic to Switch over Saturday
J.T. | August 28, 2009
trafficjamalertBELTON, Mo. - Northbound Route 71 traffic will be switched to the new bridge over 163rd Street early Saturday, which will close ramps connecting 163rd Street to northbound Route 71.
MoDOT projects in Cass County
J.T. | August 27, 2009
Cold milling and one-inch asphalt overlay operations of 52 miles of state highways in rural Cass County will begin in late September. Here is the list of projects to be done by Lake Asphalt Paving and Construction, LLC, and their proposed schedule, barring any weather delays:
Route 2 Bridge Re-opens
J.T. | August 25, 2009
The Route 2 Bridge over the Grand River east of Freeman in Cass County re-opened today. The bridge is the fourth this year to be completed in Cass County.
Belton to Vote on Park Board Status
J.T. | August 25, 2009
On Nov. 3 Belton residents will decide if the Park Board will answer to the City Council or remain an independent entity.
If voters approve Bill 2009-59, the Park Board will become an administrative board answering directly to the City Council, needing approval before making decisions.
Pleasant Hill Approves Enterprise Zone
J.T. | August 25, 2009
Last week the Pleasant Hill Council passed Bill no. 09-13, supporting an Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) and establishing the Board for northeastern Cass County.
EEZs provide tax credits to help develop new and expanding businesses. Tax credits may be provided each year for up to ten years if the business creates a certain number of jobs and spends enough money on “new investment”.
Harrisonville sets levy, says no to bonds
J.T. | August 23, 2009
After meeting for 2 days last week, the Harrisonville Board of Alderman said no to bonds for the financing of the Harrisonville Market Place (HMP) Redevelopment Project. The HMP is a 41 million dollar development at the intersection of 2 Highway and Commercial Street that includes Price Chopper, CVS, Burger King and Phillips 66 (this district has already self-imposed a 1% sales tax).
Peculiar Sets Levy, Tax Increases to be on Ballot
J.T. | August 22, 2009
The Peculiar Board of Alderman voted last week to adopt a tax levy of $.6231 for every $100 assessed property value. This means that a home valued at $100,000 will require $623.10 in property taxes. This will go into effect October 1.
Skelton Meets with County Officials
J.T. | August 21, 2009
Gary Mallory, Presiding Commissioner of Cass County, recently contacted Congressman Ike Skelton and expressed concerns about the unfunded FCC mandate to update all emergency responder radio systems. The County Commission also expressed concern about a Congressional sub-committee that tucked $160 million into the defense budget for new radio-communications for the Mexican police. The Congressman’s office immediately did research and discovered what the sub-committee had done. Soon after, the Congressman agreed to come to Cass County and discuss the issue.
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