Election, April 2, 2019 - Who’s on the Ballot?
The Village of Airport Drive
February 2019 Volume 22, Issue 1
The Village News
Calendar of Events
Trustees Meet on
the following dates
at 7:00 p.m. * February 28
March 28
April 25
Zoning Commission
Meeting
Feb 26th at 6 pm
The Office will be
closed on the
following dates:
February 18—
Presidents’ Day
April 19—
Good Friday
Inside this issue:
Updates & Reminders
2
Republic Services & Christmas Lighting Contest Winners
2
A Word with Sgt. Roughton & VITA Tax Prepara-tion Service
3
Wisper Internet Always Buying Books
4
List of Village Businesses & Licensed Contractors
5
6
Village Contacts & Helpful Numbers
7
Zoning Meeting, Tuesday, February 26th The Zoning Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 with two items on their Agenda. The commission will continue a discussion regarding short term rental of property inside Airport Drive. The discuss began during their meeting on January 31, 2019, but the committee would like the opinion of the residents. There were many questions concerning zoning, restricted use of property, safety and definition of business. They would appreciate comments from residents.
Jill Cornett, Executive Director of the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council, will meet with the Zoning Commission to begin scheduling meetings
for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. She anticipates a Public Meeting in March to begin the process of updating the
Comprehensive Plan from 2010.
For anyone wishing to serve on the 2020 Comprehensive Planning Committee, please come to the meeting or contact
the Office at 417-623-6744 or by email [email protected].
Every April, residents of Airport Drive have the duty to vote for candidates to serve as Trustees. Trustees make important decisions for the Village regarding ordinances, maintenance, budgeting and services. The Board works as a group to make decisions that affect all of Airport Drive. Trustees are elected to a two year term and serve at large, meaning all Trustees represent the entire community.
This year we have two positions open for the Board of Trustees. The following residents have filed for candidacy and are listed in the order that they filed.
Ray Bryant, Elm Street, is a former Trustee from 2002 to 2009 and currently serves on the Zoning Commission. David Bozung, Park Circle, has served as a Trustee since 2015. Terry Myers, Leffen Lane, has served at a Trustee since 2015 and is the current Chairman Pro Tem.
Residents can vote at the Municipal Building located at 25150 Demott Drive. Polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.
All meetings for the Village of Airport Drive held at the municipal building are open to the public unless posted as Closed Session. Want to know what’s going on in Airport Drive? Come to the meetings!
The 2019 statewide tornado drill will be held on Tuesday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m. In case of severe weather on Tuesday, the back up date will be Thursday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. NOAA Weather Radios will alert listeners that a tornado drill has begun and outdoor warning sirens will sound across the state. Schools, businesses and families are encouraged to participate in the drill. Go to www.weather.gov/lsx/severeweek for more information.
Daylight Savings Time begins on
March 10, 2019
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The Village News
Updates & Reminders
Every month, Residents report to us they did not receive their sewer bill, or their bill was damaged by Post Office machinery. We can send sewer bills by email. If you would like to receive your bill by email, please contact the Office at 417-623-6744, or send us an email at [email protected].
If you notice any street light not working, call Liberty Utilities (Empire) 800-206-2300 or the Village Office. Liberty will determine ownership and repair the light.
Gene and Matt Mense from The Mense CPA Firm are working on the Audit for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Jasper County Public Water Service Dist. #1 has created a Facebook page, Jasper County PWSD #1 for news and information regarding water service.
If you have questions regarding code requirements in Airport Drive, please call the office at 623-6744, or view online at www.ecode360.com/AI3224.
Tabor Woods Christmas Lighting Contest
Winners of the 2018 Tabor Woods Lighting
Contest were announced during the December 20, 2018 Trustees Meeting.
Leroy & Patricia Farley, 6478 Park Circle,
received $75.00 for 1st Place. They were 1st Place winners in 2017 and 2nd Place
winners in 2016 and 2015.
Billy & Crystal Butler, 25217 Tabor Main Road, received $50.00 for 2nd Place.
Zach & Heather Couk received $25.00 for
3rd Place.
Thank you to all of the residents that brightened the season with lights and
awesome displays, giving us reasons to “ooh and awe” and just enjoy the sights.
Thank you to our anonymous Christmas Spirit Elf for coordinating this friendly
neighborhood competition.
We have received notice that Republic Services has increased the monthly rate for service to $10.36. Airport Drive’s contract with Republic Services states annual adjustments will be made on the anniversary date of each year, based on the Consumer Price index for Water, Sewer and Trash collection services. Republic Services is the only business allowed to provide trash service to residents of Airport Drive. Multiple housing facilities with more than two dwell-ing units and all commercial establishments are not included in the contract. Republic appreciates the partnership they have formed with Airport Drive and look forward to anoth-er successful year. They value this relationship and pride themselves in providing excellent service to the citizens of Airport Drive.
For Customer Service call 800-627-1717
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Volume 22, Issue 1
A word from Sergeant Roughton….
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $55,000.00 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assis-tance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return prepara-tion with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The VITA tax site is part of the We Care Coalition of Joplin. It is located on the second floor in the
Great Plains Federal Credit Union 2306 S. Rangeline Road, Joplin, Missouri
The office opened January 28, 2019. Their hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until April 15, 2019.
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
Sergeant Melissa Roughton
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
Here we are now in 2019. It’s crazy, the older you get, time seems to go by faster, Anyway, I hope everybody had a wonderful holiday season; and I hope 2019 will be a great year for everyone. Since the last newsletter not much has changed. We’ve had a few shoplifters at Harp’s and Walmart, but that’s par for the course. A few traffic citations were written as well. As far as the residents, things have been good. A couple of reports were taken for property damage, but nothing really serious. Spring is around the corner which I’m sure a lot of you are ready for. We still have several days of cold weather left so please continue to keep an eye out for neighbors and pets. Please report animal neglect if you see it. Not just in our area, but any-where. Also, if you notice neighbors are having is-sues or are worried about them, feel free to give us a call so we can check on them. Well, I won’t take up much of your time. Winter is a little slower but I am sure Spring will bring more activity for all. Please stay warm and safe. Never hesitate to call for any concerns. We will talk again in the Spring.
The key to successful communication
is to ask for exactly what you need. I wrote Sgt. Roughton a note
stating that “I needed her letter for the next newsletter”. Her first
submission is below.
There is one in every office……...
VITA Tax Preparation Service What to Bring: For married filing jointly, both spouses must be
present All Forms W-2 & 1099 Information for all other income, deductions/credits A copy of last year’s tax return Proof of account for direct deposit of refund Social Security Cards for everyone on return Proof of identification for yourself and/or spouse Total amount paid to daycare provider and their tax
ID # Birth dates for everyone on the return Forms 1095-A, B or C (ACA Statements) Proof of foreign status if applying for ITIN For prior year returns, copies of income transcripts
from IRS (and state, if applicable)
No appointments are made, clients are served on a first come, first serve basis. The best time to come with minimal waiting is in late February or early March.
Just a reminder, there is no hunting allowed inside the Village. According to Sections 210.840 and 210.920, it is an ordinance violation to discharge or shoot a firearm; BB or air or spring gun; crossbow or bow inside Village limits.
The Village of Airport Drive
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There is so much to information to share about Always Buying Books, in the Village since 2001. Owner Bob Wolfe’s current in-store inventory includes over 80,000 books (give or take 3 or 4). They carry paperback & hard cover, fiction & non-fiction, Christian books, popular & obscure. They have hosted book signings for over 200 local and regional authors, go to their website for announcements of upcoming events. The 2019 Favorites of the Four States poll named Always Buying Books as the Favorite Used Book Store, for the 5th consecutive year. The store was also featured in the Only In Missouri blog.
The Tabor Woods entrance sign had to be removed due to age related damage. Resident Steve Hughlett removed the sign when the bottom part of the sign became detached from the top. Subdivision signs are the responsibility of the subdivision. If residents would like to form a committee to replace the sign, please contact the Village Office. We will help residents coordinate with each other to get started. Call the office at 417-623-6744.
Spot Light on Business
According to Bob, every year, he always wins the vote by one.
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Airport Drive has entered into a lease agreement with wireless internet provider Wisper ISP, Inc., allowing them to install antenna equip-ment on the tower south of the Municipal Building. Hopefully, this will create another option for residents for internet service. This is on Wisper’s project list for 2019, but do not have a firm date for installa-tion. We will let everyone know when the installation is finished.
To learn more about Wisper Internet or check service availability call
800-765-7772 or online: www.Wisper ISP.com
Business Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed on Sundays
www.alwaysbuyingbooks.comwww.alwaysbuyingbooks.comwww.alwaysbuyingbooks.com
@AlwaysBuyingBooks
Always Buying Books has started donating books to inmates in the Jasper County Jail. With Sheriff Randee Kaiser’s approval, Sergeant Melissa Roughton delivered a donation of 100 books to the jail on February 4th. Bob has committed to donate 100 books a month to the jail, a mixture of modern day fiction, women authors, Christian fiction, classics and westerns. Jasper County will be a trial run. If they can get other counties involved, Bob will gladly donate books to them as well. Stop by and visit with Alyse and Employee of the Year Bob at Always Buying Books.
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5462 N Main St Rd 417-781-4810
5869 N Main St Rd 417-781-5721
25685 Fir Rd 417-621-0363
25117 Demott 417-208-0113
5570 N Main St Rd 417-624-0557
5898 N Main St Rd, Ste. 108 417-623-2547
5935 N Main St Rd 417-623-0400
5065 N Main St Rd 417-623-4797
5601 N Main St Rd 417-627-9365
5795 Elm St 417-782-3996
5832 N Main St Rd 417-623-7900
3817 N Main St Rd 417-499-6618
5112 N Main St Rd 417-781-6597
6151 N Main St Rd 417-781-0408
6059 N Main St Rd 417-624-6590
5898 N Main St Rd, Ste. 107 417-781-5533
5065 N Main St Rd 417-540-3333
6015 N Main St Rd 417-385-8807
6015 N Main St Rd 417-385-8807
Abernathy Roofing & Construction 417-540-4411 King Masonry 620-423-5898
Home Pro 417-782-2442 Mayberry Construction 417-624-6154
Bill's Electric 417-624-6660 Mikes Electrical Contracting 417-499-1000
CDL Electric 620-231-6420 Miller Fence 417-850-2448
CS Drywall 417-438-5264 ODOC Construction-Justin Garvin 417-434-3323
Eoff & Associates 417-863-8880 Rojas Construction 417-388-8063
Holt Electric 417-358-9414 Sun Solar 417-413-1786
JM Construction 417-667-1119 Wampler Plumbing 417-438-5157
John Cotton Roofing 417-626-8284 Z 1 - 2 Call 417-649-4822
Enlight Inn
VILLAGE OF AIRPORT DRIVE
BUSINESS LISTING Auto & Fuel Service
Banking
Childcare
Community Bank and Trust
Walmart Neighborhood Market Fuel
Harp's Fuel
Casey's General Store
Insurance
Realty
Stone's Corner Pharmacy
Mercy Clinic Family Medicine
Margie's Herb Shop
Airport Drive Express Lube
USA Mortgage
Genuine Realty, Inc.
Farmers Insurance/Mark Reynolds
Andrew Golian Am Fam Insurance
Advance Family Eyecare
Kids Downunder - Debbie Bryant
Footprints & Friends Too, LLC
Curiosity Corner Learning Center
Southwest Missouri Bank
Jennafer Johnson / Edward Jones
Health & Fitness
Licensed Contractors for 2019
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The Village of Airport Drive
5018 N Main St Rd 417-623-4497
499 W Fountain Rd 417-624-1000
6023 N Main St Rd 417-208-4268
5781 N Main St Rd 417-626-0433
5806 N Main St Rd 417-659-6070
6039 N Main St Rd 417-717-9130
24949 Demott Dr 417-624-3397
6019 N Main St Rd 417-659-8766
25124 Demott Dr 417-781-9800
5154 N Main St Rd 417-624-1100
5357 N Main St Rd 417-781-1720
5532 N Main St Rd 417-624-3977
6219 Park Circle 417-649-6886
5557 N Main St Rd 417-438-6974
5836 N Main St Rd 417-626-2168
5645 N Main St Rd 417-626-2700
5277 N Main St Rd 417-291-0777
5215 N Main St Rd 417-291-4096
5171 N Main St Rd 417-553-8142
5898 N Main St Rd 417-623-4606
5229 N Main St Rd 417-659-9466
5557 N Main St Rd 417-659-9466
5467 N Main St Rd 417-206-2057
6035 N Main St Rd 417-781-3647
25685 Fir Rd 417-621-0363
5325 N Main St Rd 620-231-2264
5201 N Main St Rd 417-782-6533
6551 N Main St Rd 417-438-7312
6465 N Main St Rd 417-396-1270
5571 N Main St Rd 417-782-1008
5361 N Main St Rd 417-623-0224
5557 M Main St Rd 417-732-6263
6027 N Main St Rd 417-626-2881
5380 N Main St Rd 417-825-1084
6465 N Main St Rd 417-396-1905
5735 N Main St Rd 417-781-1814
6450 N Main St Rd 417-827-3555
25035 Surgi Ave 417-623-7166
6031 N Main St Rd 417-659-8410
25145 Demott 417-208-0113
5885 N Main St Rd 417-626-9898
El Charro
Daylight Donuts Express
Butcher's Block Event Center
Babes Drive In
Woody's Smokehouse
Subway
Sonic
The Meat'n Place
Fat & Happy
Four State Floor Coverings II, Inc.
5 Star Food Equipment Company
Always Buying Books
Appliance King
Aquathin Pure Water
Black Market Fireworks
Country Pickins
Cutting Loose Graphics
Discount Smokes & Liquor
Etcetera
Fancy Flamingo Flea Market
Forest Park Baptist Church-North
Ryan's Cleaners
Front Page
Furniture Rescue
Good Dog Salon
Harps Food Store
Jake's Fireworks, Inc.
Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Washmaster
Restaurants & Food Services
Retail & Service
Salon 5380
Simply Irresistible
South West Grinding Co
Studio 88
Surgi Midwest Enterprise
The UPS Store
Jubilee Art Studio
Mark Daye Trucking
Metro Appliances and More
Ozark Nursery
R&S Memorial Decorations, LLC
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Respectfully, Board of Trustees And Village Clerks
A Community Growing Together
Board of Trustees Jim Paul, Chairman: 781-9736 April 2020 Terry Myers, Chairman Pro Tem: 540-2103 April 2019 David Bozung, Trustee: 649-6886 April 2019 Mark Rains, Trustee: 825-4218 April 2020 Reed Thompson, Trustee: 529-9418 April 2020
Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closings are posted. Any questions or problems after hours may be directed to any
member of the Board of Trustees. Board of Trustee Meetings are the 4th Thursday of every
month at 7:00 pm unless posted otherwise.
Emergency and Other Numbers Emergency—911 Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 417-359-9100 & Animal Control Officer Aire Internet Service 855-943-8247 Carl Junction Fire District 417-649-6062 (non-emergency) Carl Junction Post Office 417-649-7831 Carl Junction Sewer Plant 417-649-7229 City of Carl Junction Water 417-649-7237 Dig Rite (MO One Call) 800-344-7483 Empire District Electric 800-206-2300 Humane Society 417-623-3642 Jasper County Rural Water #1 417-781-8844 Joplin Post Office 417-623-6176 Mediacom 800-234-2157 MO American Water 866-430-0820 MO Dept. of Conservation 417-629-3423 (non-domestic animals) Republic Services (trash service) 800-627-1717 (Pickup on Monday) Spire (MO Gas Energy) 800-582-1234 Webb City Post Office 417-673-4346
MAILING ADDRESS:
Village of Airport Drive 25150 Demott Drive
Joplin, Missouri 64801 Phone: 417-623-6744 Fax: 417-623-7839
E-mail: [email protected]
To view the Village Code Online:
www.ecode360.com/AI3224
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Village of Airport Drive
25150 Demott Drive
Joplin, Missouri 64801
Phone: 417-623-6744
Fax: 417-623-7839
E-mail: [email protected]
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