Advanced search

County Commission News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
46 results total, viewing 1 - 20
The new year began with Maries County officials who were reelected in 2020 taking their oath of office, which was administered by Maries County Judge Kerry Rowden. Pictured are Eastern District Commissioner Doug Drewel (left), Western District Commissioner Ed Fagre, Assessor Dana Simmons, Judge Kerry Rowden, Coroner David Martin, and Public Administrator Carol Jo Schulte.
Commission continues work on 2021 budget; will discuss Highway 63 project funding
VIENNA — As they work to make Maries County’s 2021 budget, at some point the Maries County Commissioners will decide whether or not to give $1,000 to help the efforts of the Highway 63 … more
|
General revenue fund to pay county, MCSO liability insurance
MARIES COUNTY — The Maries County Commissioners, after a 2-1 split vote, decided the county’s general revenue fund will pick up the entire cost of the county’s liability … more
|
County receives one-year extension to use remaining CARES Act money
VIENNA — The Maries County Commission reported last week that the recent passage of federal stimulus will result in CARES Act monies being extended through December 2021. The county will not be … more
|
County commissioners hopeful to receive another installment of CARES Act funding
VIENNA — As the year 2020 nears its end, so does the CARES Act money the federal government gave Maries County to spend. At last Thursday’s Maries County Commission meeting the … more
|
Commissioners approve more CARES Act requests: over $1 million almost gone
MARIES COUNTY— Most of the business the Maries County Commission dealt with in their two meetings last week was the nearly final decisions and distribution of the county’s CARES Act … more
County-wide mask mandate currently ‘not on the table’ for Maries County
VIENNA — At this time the Maries County Commission is not considering a mask mandate ordinance for the entire county, even though they did begin a mask mandate for persons working and coming … more
Maries County CARES Act money nearly depleted
VIENNA — Maries County is getting down to the end of its CARES Act money, with the Maries County Commissioners last week saying they may be done as what is left likely will be needed to pay … more
|
Applications for remaining $217,000 Maries County CARES Act funding due Dec. 11
MARIES COUNTY — Requests continue to come in from the public entities in Maries County requesting reimbursement for expenses they have incurred because of the COVID-19 coronavirus … more
|
County Commission orders masks to be worn in courthouse
MARIES COUNTY — Doing business at the Maries County Courthouse in Vienna will require wearing a mask. At last Thursday’s county commission meeting, the commissioners determined the new … more
|
Assessor expects GIS operations system in 2021
VIENNA — Maries County Presiding Commissioner Victor Stratman updated his fellow commissioners on the progress of geographic information system (GIS) Operations System for County Assessor Dana … more
|
Maries County applies for $240,000 grant for internet based 911 upgrade
VIENNA — The Maries County Commission last week signed a memorandum of agreement with the City of Rolla for a 911 grant they hope to obtain to bring the county’s 911 Dispatch equipment … more
|
Commissioners approve three CARES Act requests, reject request for police vehicle
VIENNA — During its meetings last week, the Maries County Commission approved three CARES Act money requests, but turned down one request for a vehicle. All four requests had been … more
Replacement of Dry Fork bridge moved to number two on Maries County transportation priority list
VIENNA — Two MRPC representatives and one county transportation advisory committee (TAC) member, along with MoDOT’s area engineer, met with the Maries County Commission last Thursday … more
|
Commissioners address use of water cooling, heating machines in courthouse jails
VIENNA — At the Maries County Commission meeting last Thursday, the commissioners nixed a request for special water cooling and heating machines in both the men’s and women’s jails … more
|
Commission receives first CARES Act business request, approves chest compression system for MOAD
The number of active Covid-19 coronavirus cases in Maries County more than doubled from the number reported last week. As of Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. a total of 18 active cases of the coronavirus were … more
|
Local surveyor speaks with Commissioners about benefits of having a county surveyor
MARIES COUNTY — The Maries County Commissioners were briefed on the benefits of having a dedicated county surveyor and will consider going forward with the idea. New business owner, Tyler … more
|
Commission receives CARES Act requests from R-1 school, City of Vienna, assessor
VIENNA — It is becoming more of the routine that each week the Maries County Commission is receiving MRPC pre-approved requests for reimbursement for COVID-19 coronavirus related … more
|
Health department encourages citizens to remain vigilant, responsible during pandemic
The Director of the Phelps-Maries Health Department last week told the Maries County Commission she thinks county residents should continue to “stay the course” by social distancing and … more
|
County school districts request reimbursement for COVID-19 related expenses, renovations
VIENNA — The Maries County Commission last Thursday had two more requests for CARES Act money to help both of the public school districts in the county pay for expenses incurred due to the … more
|
County receives first claim from MRPC for CARES Act money assistance, will hold off on hiring auditor
MARIES COUNTY — The Maries County Commissioners expressed their gratitude of having the assistance and expertise of the staff at Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) to help them wade … more
|
1 | 2 | 3 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

© Copyright 2021 Maries County Advocate |
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions