City of Carthage

We have seen substantial damage across the city. The following facilities and parks are closed today for clean-up: Carthage Golf Course, Carter Park, Municipal & Central park have trees down, please use caution. Recycling center is closed for recyclables. It will be open for limb and debris drop off.

We are currently evaluating the tornado warning procedure. As we reviewed the timeline from last night’s storms the tornado warning alert was activated by the National Weather Service at 9:38pm at the same time the electric company’s computers indicated a power outage on the square at 9:38pm. At that time storm shelters were being opened at Carthage Intermediate Center, Junior High, Pleasant Valley, and Columbian. It’s unfortunate that there was no advance warning for the storm, which resulted in the storm sirens not being activated. This can sometimes happen in rapidly changing weather situations.

Currently, crews are still working on clearing debris and fixing down power lines. Use caution as you travel through the city today. If you have damage at your home and you need assistance or if you would like to help volunteer with damage clean-up from the storm, please contact Chelsea Cholley at Memorial Hall at 417-237-7050.

We are excited to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting at Carl Lewton/Rock Stadium, as it is an important piece of our history. And though some needed repairs had to be made to ensure the safety and longevity of the ballfield for future generations, overwhelmingly the majority of citizens let it be known they wanted this to remain as a ballfield. And that has always been our plan to have it remain as a ballfield. We are pleased to have the high school baseball team back on their home turf! Future use of the field will be for Little League. There have been many repairs and renovations to the field including replacement of the outfield fence, purchased and installed a new scoreboard, restored electricity to the clubhouse and also stadium lights, new bleachers, concrete, dirt, seeded the area behind the bleachers, new left field foul pole and base rock for the concrete. $150,000 was allocated out of Use Tax money to renovate the stadium and was unanimously approved on December 19, 2023. To date we have spent just over $90,000 on repairs and renovations. We are pleased to have the field safe and ready for this year’s ball season. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate!

Last night Carthage Police Department and the City of Carthage had the privilege of swearing-in 5 new officers. Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Hinojoza, Isaac Fry, Kyle Fallis, Jessica Guevara, and Michael Lane.

The Carthage Municipal Pool was originally designed in the 1930’s and a renovation was completed in the 1980’s. With significant portions of the facility being between 37 and 90 years old, the facility experiences significant maintenance challenges, such as ongoing pipe leaks. In addition, the outdated layout, features, and amenities, no longer fully serve the needs of our community. The Carthage Municipal Pool has achieved its useful life with respect to typical lifespans and needs of the community. This survey will assist the team in understanding the community needs and priorities for an updated outdoor swimming pool in Carthage. Your thoughts are important in our effort to create a facility that will meet the needs of the Carthage community. Feedback received on this survey will be used to generate the recommended plan for development of a new outdoor aquatic center. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GWVMHL3

UPDATE: We are cancelling tonight’s City Council meeting out of an abundance of caution due to the chance of more inclement weather occurring throughout the evening, along with the frigid temperatures. Everyone’s safety is our priority. The next scheduled City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd.

City offices will be closed on Monday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day.

*Expired* City Hall will be closed today from 11:30 - 1:00 for an employee event.

*Expired* City of Carthage Public Notice Community Development Block Grant Program, Downtown Revitalization Application The City of Carthage is hereby giving notice of the City’s intent to submit an application though the Missouri DED Community Development Block Grant for Downtown Revitalization to assist with efforts to: Improve the sidewalks around the historic Carthage square by making them accessible for all residents. This will be complementary to the project to redo the sidewalks on the square itself. This project is estimated to cost approximately $750,000. There will be a public hearing on December 14th at 6:00 p.m. at: City of Carthage City Hall 326 Grant St Carthage Mo 64836 For additional information, please contact Greg Dagnan at City Hall at 417-237-7000. I, Miranda Deal, certify that this Public Notice was posted to the City Hall bulletin board as well as the City’s website, for public participation on 11/30/2023 notice is to remain posted until December 15, 2023. Miranda Deal ***** Ciudad de Carthage Noticia pública Programa de subvenciones en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario, Solicitud de revitalización del centro de la ciudad Por la presente, la Ciudad de Carthage notifica su intención de presentar una solicitud a través de la Subvención en Bloque para Desarrollo Comunitario del Mo DED para la Revitalización del Centro de la Ciudad para ayudar con los esfuerzos para: Mejorar las aceras alrededor de la histórica plaza de Cartago haciéndolas accesibles para todos los residentes. Esto será complementario al proyecto de rehacer las aceras de la propia plaza. Se estima que este proyecto costará aproximadamente $750,000. Habrá una audiencia pública el 14 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m. en: Ayuntamiento de la ciudad de Carthage 326 Grant St Carthage Mo 64836 Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con Greg Dagnan en el Ayuntamiento en 417-237-7000. Yo, Miranda Deal, certifico que este Aviso público se publicó en el tablero de anuncios del Ayuntamiento, así como en el sitio web de la Ciudad, para la participación del público el , el aviso 30 dia de Noviembre 2023 permanecerá publicado hasta el 15 de Diciembre 2023. Miranda Deal

*Expired* City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23-24, in observance of Thanksgiving.

PUBLIC NOTICE OPENING AND CLOSING DATES FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE FOR CITY COUNCIL In accordance with Chapter 115 of the Laws of Missouri and Article IV & Article VIII of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Carthage, notice is hereby given that there shall be elected the following city officials at the General Municipal Election to be held April 2, 2024: One Council Member from each of the five wards to serve two-year terms. Those persons wishing to be designated on the ballot as a candidate shall file their declaration of candidacy in the office of the City Clerk, no sooner than Tuesday, December 5, 2023 beginning at 8:00 A.M. The last day to file is December 26, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. The office of the City Clerk will not be open on Saturdays and Sundays or those days designated a holiday by the City of Carthage. Petitions for Nomination of Candidates are available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 326 Grant, Carthage, Missouri. Applications should be accompanied by submitting $25.00 or a petition with 25 signatures from registered voters from the ward represented. Miranda Deal City Clerk POSTED: November 17, 2023 4:15 PM

*Expired* Carthage City Hall will be closed today from 10 am - 12 pm for employee training.

FYI - The Public Works Department would like to remind everyone that the majority of the ‘street cut repairs’ around town are related to the Gas line improvements being made by Spire Gas and are put in place by those crews. Some ‘repairs’ are temporary, so please continue to use caution in those work areas. When gas repairs are complete in an area, the Street Superintendent is notified by the gas company and a final inspection of the repair work takes place. If further repair work is needed that work is done under the supervision of the Street Superintendent. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Office at 417-237-7010.

*Expired* The Carthage Fire Department will be testing the storm sirens at 10:00 am today. Thank you.

LEAF PICK UP OPERATIONS TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK. The citywide leaf pick up program will be starting Monday, November 13th. The program runs thru December. The city is sectioned off into 4 areas and crews work in a clockwise direction through these areas. Crews will be starting in the Southwest Section. Overall, the crews typically make 2 passes throughout the city in this two-month time frame. Please rake your leaves to the back of curb or along the street, but not in the street. Bagged leaves, sticks, or other yard waste will not be picked up by the crews. In addition, crews do not pick up leaves in the alleys. If you have any questions please call the Public Works Office at 417-237-7010.

*Expired* Carthage City offices along with the Carthage City Taxi will be closed this Friday, November 10, 2023 in observance of Veterans Day.

*Expired* Maple Leaf Parade starts @ 9am on Saturday.

Due to ongoing complaints and parking issues in the downtown area, we would like to remind everyone that there is a two-hour parking ordinance in the City Code. Sec. 23-424. - Two-hour parking. (a) No person shall park any vehicle within the following listed boundaries on any public street and leave the same continuously parked for a period greater than two (2) hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday: The area bounded on the west by the east curb line of Garrison Avenue and on the north by the south curb line of Central Avenue and on the east by the east curb line of Howard Street and on the south by the north curb line of Sixth Street. (b) The police committee of the council may designate certain streets within the above bounded areas as areas in which parking is not restricted. Any such areas shall be placed on a list and a copy will be kept by the chief of police and the city clerk. The council may make changes to the list. (c) Any person guilty of violating the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) shall be subject to a fine of five dollars ($5.00) if such fine is paid within seventy-two (72) hours of the placement of a notice of violation on the vehicle, provided however, that if such person has received more than four (4) such notices of violation within a thirty (30) day period such person shall be subject to a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) if paid within seventy-two (72) hours of the placement of a notice of violation on the vehicle. If the fines mentioned above are not paid within seventy-two (72) hours and the person is found guilty of violating the provisions of subsection (a) or (b), such person shall be sentenced to a fine in accordance with the general penalty sections of the Carthage Code. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to move his motor vehicle from one (1) location on the Carthage Square or within one (1) block of the Carthage Square to another location on the Carthage Square or within one (1) block of the Carthage Square for the purpose of avoiding the two-hour parking limitation as set forth in subsection (a) above. Any person found guilty of violating this subsection shall be subject to fine not less than ten dollars ($10.00) and not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (e) No person shall be fined for violation of the two-hour parking restriction above if on the day in question he has ridden on the city operated bus tour and as a result thereof has parked for more than two (2) hours at any restricted location. It shall be the duty of such person upon receiving a notice of violation of this section to furnish proof of his riding said bus on the time and date in question. (Code 1978, § 307.010; Ord. No. 6245, § 1, 6-12-90; Ord. No. 6387, § 1, 1-29-92; Ord. No. 96-68, § I, 9-24-96; Ord. No. 17-34, § I, 8-8-17)

*Expired* The Carthage Senior Center will be closed the rest of the week to deep clean and sanitize the building. They will reopen on Monday, September 25th.