The Latest News
Regional Sidewalk Assessment Underway
January 2012 – The Mid-MO RPC has sent out surveys to 37 communities as part of a regional assessment to look at current conditions and future needs of sidewalks. The assessment will consist of a paper questionnaire, photos, and a map of current sidewalks in each community. Howard County and Cole County have been targeted as the first areas to be fully assessed in the spring of 2012, while the other counties are projected to be completed by summer of 2013. The Sidewalk Assessment will be included in the next update of Regional Transportation Plan and will be a useful tool in helping communities with planning activities. If you would like more information on this project, please contact Katrina Thomas.
Governor Nixon Names New Director of Dept. of Economic Development
December 30, 2011 – Gov. Jay Nixon today announced that he will name Jason Hall, executive director of the Missouri Technology Corporation, to serve as director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development. In that position, Mr. Hall will oversee continued implementation of the Missouri Strategic Initiative for Economic Growth, the five-year blueprint developed by Gov. Nixon’s administration and business leaders across Missouri over the past 18 months. To read full announcement, click here.
EDAC Meets in Callaway County at OCCI, Inc.
December 2011 – The Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) held its bi-monthly meeting on December 13, 2011, in Callaway County at OCCI Incorporated.
Ted Kettlewell, Vice President of OCCI, gave an overview of the company, discussed the recent $300,000 CDBG award for industrial infrastructure and hiring of 30 new employees, and gave a tour of the facilities.
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Cole County/Jefferson City Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Receives Final Approval
December 2011 – The update of the Cole County/Jefferson City Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan has received final approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The plan is now “current and approved” until November 9, 2016.
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Congratulations to Callaway County Commissioner Doc Kritzer
December 2011 – The Mid-MO RPC would like to congratulate Doc Kritzer on his election as President of the County Commissioners Association of Missouri. (For more on this story from The Fulton Sun, click here.) Kritzer has worked closely with the RPC as the past chair of Region F RHSOC.
Upcoming Events
RPC Office Closed
February 13, 2012 – The Mid-MO RPC office will be closed for observence of Lincoln’s Day.
Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
February 14, 2012- 9 am, Columbia Regional Airport, Building 260.
RPC Office Closed
February 20, 2012 – The Mid-MO RPC office will be closed for Washington’s Day.
Board of Directors Meeting
February 22, 2012 - Dinner at 5 pm, meeting at 5:30 pm, Mid-MO RPC Office, 206 E Broadway, Ashland (map).