The controversial Union Chapel Elementary School sewer construction project is on hold after the Park Hill Board of Education meeting on Thursday. Paul Kelly, assistant superintendent for business and technology, recommended the district postpone the project to install a gravity sewer because of the steep prices nearby residents would have to pay to hook into the system. Kelly explained the purpose of the project is to fix five main problems at the school: to eliminate odors in the fields and playgrounds; stop complaints from students, staff and parents about the odor going into the school; remove the age and condition issues with the plant; reduce ongoing maintenance costs, and comply with regulation changes by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The plant is located directly behind the school’s playground and has an open grate on the top.
The Platte County Commission approved a contract agreement with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company to complete the paving of East Ridgely Road. Bob Heim, capital improvements manager, said the public works department was doing preparation work along the road. Cost of the project is $314,000.
The new Spectrum Station daycare/early learning center is opening in Platte City on Monday, Oct. 6. This daycare location is the second for the company.