Jamesport council approves siren ordinance, hears project updates

Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Shares The Jamesport City Council approved an ordinance on April 13, authorizing Daviess County Central 911 Dispatch to operate the city’s outdoor warning sirens. City Clerk Amy Kurtz reported the ordinance has been submitted to the National Weather Service office in Kansas City, which will notify Daviess County Central 911 Dispatch to activate Jamesport’s sirens when a storm threat is identified in the area. Sirens will be tested on a regular schedule, occurring on the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m., in coordination with the National Weather Service Kansas City office, weather permitting. Kurtz noted the sirens will be operated at no cost to the city. Kurtz also discussed a proposal involving Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC, which plans to conduct closed-circuit television inspections of the city’s sewer system. The council approved a resolution designating Mayor Brandon Robb as the city’s authorized representative for the project. The cost of the sewer inspection has not yet been determined. Council Member Joey Chadwick reported that a previously ordered mini excavator will not arrive until August. In response, John Deere presented an option to lease or rent a machine until delivery. The council approved renting a mini excavator and also authorized the purchase of a trailer for the equipment. Costs associated with both the excavator and trailer were not disclosed. Kurtz was approved as a designated authorized signer for the American Rescue Plan Act report. During the meeting, Kurtz administered the oath of office to Mayor Brandon Robb, North Ward Aldermen Joey Chadwick and Rob Murphy, and South Ward Alderman Kevin Hanes. The council approved new officer appointments, including Chadwick overseeing streets, Murphy serving as mayor pro tem, Genee Bontrager managing the cemetery, and Hanes handling financial responsibilities. Resident John Graber addressed the council regarding a property adjacent to city-owned land, proposing the installation of a drainage tube between the properties. Kurtz indicated additional research is required before proceeding, as the area in question includes a memorial park and is located near a fire hydrant. Ron Urton, an engineer working with Allstate on the city’s wastewater project, provided an update on infrastructure plans, including the replacement of the north pump station. The council entered into a closed session to discuss personnel matters. According to Kurtz, no actions were announced following the session. Post Views: Share this: Tweet Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Print (Opens in new window) Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Related Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Shares Shares Sharing Email this article Print this article