Severe Weather Outlook Late Tuesday Night

Strong to severe storms will be possible again overnight. Storms are expected to become possible mainly after midnight. Main threats will be quarter sized hail and strong winds to 60mph. Now is a great time to review severe weather plans and have a way to receive warnings.

Gutshall's to celebrate Platinum Anniversary

John and Wilma Gutshall will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on March 18th and their children would like to invite you to help celebrate with a card shower. Cards may be sent to PO Box 63 Adrian, MO 64720

Busy night for Drexel Aldermen

Unofficial Minutes from the March 11, 2021 Meeting

The Board of Aldermen of the City of Drexel, Missouri met in Regular Session on the above date, Mayor Mayfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm at the Drexel City Hall.

Citizen’s present: Rose Fink, Jessica Medus, Cory Medus, Katie Stewart, and Scott Murry

City Staff present were: Shawn Middendorf – Alliance Water, Chief Forrest Routen, Sgt. Rick Metcalf, Meghan Rhines-Assistant Clerk, and Patty Dreher-City Clerk

Roll call was taken Mayor Mayfield – present, Mayor Pro Tem Crawford – present, Alderman Eastwood – present, Alderman Deal – present, and Alderman Harris – present.

Mayor Pro Tem Crawford made a motion to Approve the Agenda; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris, with no more discussion the motion passed, with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

Patty Dreher, City Clerk pointed out a typo in the minutes, it should have said March 8 instead of March 9, where we changed the meeting from. Alderman Deal made a motion to approve the minutes with said change; it was 2nd by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford, with no more discussion the motion passed, with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

Special Reports were discussed: (Can be seen at City Hall), No changes or additions were made

City Clerk:

Police Department:

Public Works Report:

Payroll:

Warrants: Alderman Deal made a motion to approve the warrants; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

Building Permits:

Alderman Deal made a motion to approve Doug Hamilton’s building permit for a shed as long as he moved the shed in two (2) feet on the west side to meet the setbacks; it was 2nd by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

Alderman Eastwood made a motion to approve the building permit for Steve Younger & Stephanie Harmon’s house; it was 2nd by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

Old Business:

A motion was made by Alderman Eastwood to have Vance Brothers come back and finish up the streets that needed fixed under the currant contract and then put 3rd Street and Maple Street out for bid; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

New Business:

A motion was made by Alderman Deal to postpone Ordinance #714 Nuisance to a later date, with a work session prior; it was 2nd by Alderman Harris, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Crawford to postpone Ordinance #715 Nuisance to a late date, with a work session prior; it was 2nd by Alderman Eastwood, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

Alderman Deal made a motion to allocate $4000, from the Special Park Fund, to purchase a slide for the Drexel Swimming Pool, it was 2nd by Alderman Harris, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

Alderman Harris motion to postpone the workman’s comp request from the Drexel Swimming Pool until we have received their quote, it was 2nd by Alderman Deal, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 vote of the Board.

Discussion:

One of the citizen’s present, Jessica Medus, asked about Chickens within the City limits. Alderman Eastwood said if she wants to look at the ordinance in place and come back to the Board with a solution, they would discuss it.

The Board decided on March 18 at 6:00 pm to have a work session.

The next meeting will be April 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm.

Mayor Pro Tem Crawford motioned to adjourn; it was 2nd by Alderman Deal, with no more discussion the motion passed with a 4-0 voter of the Board. (8:40 pm)

Reminder: City council to meet tonight

The Butler city council will meet tonight at 7 pm on line, via Zoom. You can find the link to join on the City of Butler Facebook page; you can bet your bottom dollar the hot topic tonight will be the fate of rezoning requested by the Kansas City Beef Company. 

Last week the Butler planning commission voted no to allowing slaughter of beef cattle at the facility in south Butler, read more here https://www.midamericalive.com/2021/03/planning-commission-gives-thumbs-down.html

Obituary - Donald R Flagor

Donald R. Flagor, 81, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Don was born August 10, 1939 in Deerfield, MO to Reuben E. and Sarah E. (Lolley) Flagor. He married Jean Hammer on June 24, 1960 in Nevada and she survives of the home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Friend may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

*** Those in attendance will be asked to maintain social distancing and are asked to wear face masks to protect themselves and others.

Please be weather aware

Monday 03-15-21 4:07 PM

Here is an updated look at the radar. If you notice off to the west on the Johnson / Miami County KS line there is a Tornado warning.

This storm is moving to the Northeast at 25mph. At this time WE ARE NOT IN THE WARNING, but that could change.

Please be weather aware today and have a plan in place!

Courtesy of the Cass County Emergency Management FB Page 

Do you recognize this man and women or the vehicle?

Do you recognize this man and women or the vehicle? We would sure like to talk to them about prowling around other peoples property without permission. Homeowner spooked them out this morning from the 600 blk of SW 250.

 Help us get this shut down before they try your house! Call the Henry County Sheriffs Office 660.885.5587 or send us a message. Sheriff Oberkrom.

Obituary - Angela Marie Hubbard

Angela Hubbard, 43 of Rockville, Missouri passed away March 6, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation, with private family services at a later date. 

Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Angela Marie Hubbard was born October 22, 1977 in Jackson County Missouri to Kenneth and Barbara McInosh Coonce.

Angela is survived by her husband Donald Hubbard, daughter Angelique Hubbard, sons Brandon and Daryl Hubbard, granddaughter Jasmin Hubbard, and by her sisters Janet and Jennifer Zuber, and brother Edward Coonce. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.