Bates County Commissioners Jim Wheatley, Trent Nelson and Kenny Mooney have been pouring over the some 15 applicants who are asking for their share of available funds in the second round ARPA disbursements. Here’s a peek at the list provided to Mid America Live with additional details coming soon:
Osage Valley 25% of total amount
Poindexter (enterprises) $3,000
City of Rich Hill $3,100,000
Water District #1 $266,600.00
West Central $60,500
BCMH $746,883
Water District #3 $142,575
Water District #4 $229,000
Water District #7 $185,000
Hume Fire Dept. $95,000
Water District #2 $150,000
City of Adrian $32,000
Bates Co. Food Pantry $7,728.76
Lily’s House $50,000
Adrian Senior Citizens Corp $186,675
Rich Hill schools $287,408
City of Butler $285,941
With approximately $1.5 million left in the coffers (and the above list totals much more) for the second round distributions, it is apparent the commissioners will need to carefully consider exactly who and how much will be paid out over the coming months.
Mid America Live has spoken to Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley as recently as last week regarding the matter and he stated that there is still plenty of time left to make the decisions and it will be done in a timely manner. He said currently the commission is dealing with some time critical issues at the moment including the proposed wind turbine project, among others.
Mid America Live will continue to provide details as they become available.
