Cooper County Highlights

COOPER COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS

MAY 2008

The Cooper County Commission has completed and forwarded applications to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers for the excavation of gravel. Three streams sites in the county have been selected for removal of gravel, which will b used on county roads.

The Commission is now waiting to receive approval on these sites which is expected to occur around June 1^st, with work to begin mid summer.

Due to harsh weather conditions during the past winter, and now excessive spring rains roadwork is behind schedule. As weather conditions improve work on roads will be increased.

County engineers are finalizing plans for installation of 9 box culverts and 6 culvert pipes at various sites throughout the county. Selection of contractor(s) by bidding process will occur in early June with work to start soon after.

If you have questions or concerns you may call the Cooper County Commission on Monday or Thursday at (660) 882-2228.

March 20, 2008

On Tuesday, April 8^th, the voters of Cooper County will have the opportunity to once again approve a very important Road & Bridge improvement measure.

Proposition 1 reads as follows:

Shall the County of Cooper continue a county-wide sales tax at the rate of one-half (1/2) of one (1) percent, for a period of four years, ending December 31, 2012, to be used for the construction of County road system improvements including new bridges and culverts.

This measure has funded 16 new span bridges, 121 concrete box culverts, 73 pipe installations and 16 low water crossing since its approval by voters in 1997.

To continue with needed improvements such as those listed above, your vote of "YES" will allow these improvements to continue for another 4 years.

For additional information, please feel free to contact the Cooper County Commission on Monday or Thursdays at the Cooper County Courthouse or call (660) 882-2228. This may also be viewed along with other County information at http://www.mo-river.net .

December 28, 2007

The installation of new culverts was completed at the end of November. A total of 49 new culverts were installed across the county during 2007 by the Road & Bridge Department. This was an increase of 14 culverts over 2006. An additional 10 culverts and 2 low water crossings were repaired or re-built by contractors based on their bids to the county for such work.

To date over 104 miles of various county roads have received 200 tons of rock per mile. An additional 15 miles is to receive gravel as weather permits.

Winter has arrived. County crews have been busy with clearing of roads of ice, sleet and tree limbs. It is a frustrating time for all who need to travel over various roads during these extremely adverse weather conditions. It is likewise frustrating for those who must work to clear these roads. Machinery and equipment never seem to work like they should during these extreme conditions. We appreciate your patience during these times and will work to get roads cleared as soon as possible.

If you have need to call concerning road conditions, please call 660-882-8215. This number is for the Cooper County Road & Bridge maintenance building on Hwy 5 near Boonville. You may talk to a Road & Bridge employee or please leave a message.

The Cooper County Commission wishes to extend a very joyous and happy holiday season to each of you.

You may contact the Commission at the Courthouse on Monday or Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 660-882-2228.

September 10, 2007

Installation of ten large pipe culverts in various locations across the County has been completed. Additionally, construction of 3 concrete box culverts is being finalized. One low water concrete crossing has been completed with repair to another also done.

Four new road graders will soon take the place of four trade-ins. Graders coming are (2) New Holland and (2) John Deere.

A new rotary arm mower has been purchased and is now being put on the John Deere tractor purchased last year. Roadside brush will be cut and trimmed back starting this fall. With a mild winter it is hoped that this operation will continue throughout he winter months.

A contract was bid and awarded for the spreading of 104 miles of county roads. The contract called for 200 tons of 1" road rock to be spread per mile. This project is near 50% completed at this time.

It is planned to work with MODot crews to repair intersections of state and county roads. This work is planned to start after Oct 1^st.

If you have questions about county government in Cooper County; you may call the Cooper County Commission at (660) 882-2114. The Commissions meets on Mondays and Thursdays.

Cooper County Commission

The Commission meets in regular session at the Courthouse in Boonville on Monday and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or you may call 660-882-2228 or click on Cooper County Highlights at www.mo-river.net.

Cooper County Commission meet in regular session every Monday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cooper County Courthouse located at 200 Main St., RM 24, Boonville, MO 65233. The County Commissioner’s phone number is 660-882-2228.