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Beardstown City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21 at 105 W. 3rd Street in the Council Chambers
Beardstown City Council
OSHA violations at the BFD; Acting Fire Chief Hager resigns
Mayor Tim Harris announced at Beardstown City Council meeting Tuesday night he had received notification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that there were some violations at the Beardstown Fire Department. At this time, the mayor and the fire department will have to discuss the issues and determine a plan of action to correct the issues that were targeted.
Robeson retires after thirty plus years of service
At the Beardstown City Council meeting Tuesday nighy, Mayor Tim Harris announced the retirement of Randy Robeson from the Beardstown Fire/Ambulance Service. Robeson has been with the department for over thirty years.
Beardstown Council feels police department in need of help again
At the Beardstown City Council meeting held August 20th, Alderman Ron Culves brought up the coordination between the Cass County Sheriff’s Department...
Pratt honored at council meeting
Wayne Pratt was honored at the November 21st Beardstown City Council meeting for his 50 years of service on the Beardstown Rescue Squad and Volunteer Fire Department.
Mayor Tim Harris read a Resolution of Gratitude honoring Mr. Pratt. His fellow firemen also presented him with a picture collage filled with memories of their time together. Present for the presentation were several family members and fellow firefighters. Thank you, Mr. Pratt, for your service to both your community and your country, it has not gone unnoticed.
Chief Coad explains the police application process
By Michelle Carty Beardstown Police Chief Martin Coad explained the process of hiring a new police officer to the Beardstown City Council members during the… Login to continue reading Login…
City Council discusses radios for the Ambulance, Fire Departments
By Jan McGovern The Beardstown City Council heard information Tuesday night about a proposal from Motorola Solutions. The company presented a quote of $81,599.04 for… Login to continue reading Login…
B’town approves purchase of Jet/Vac truck
By Jan McGovern Beardstown City Council Tuesday evening approved the purchase of a 2010 vector International 2103 truck in the amount of $150,000 from Laverdeire… Login to continue reading Login…
Beardstown council unanimously approves lateral transfer agreement
By Jan McGovern Beardstown City Council unanimously approved Tuesday night a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)… Login to continue reading Login…
Beardstown City Council passes several ordinances
By Susan McDevitt Several new ordinances and resolutions were passed or considered at the regular meeting of Beardstown City Council. Those ordinanes and resolutions included:… Login to continue reading Login…