Earlier this month the City of Platte City filed its answer and counterclaim to Rose-Lan Contractors’ breach of contract lawsuit against the city regarding the north trunk interceptor line sewer project. In the lawsuit, Rose-Lan claims that the city misrepresented key soil conditions that would have influenced their bid, then failed to approve change order requests or to pay the company’s invoices which totaled more than $763,000. Thus immobilized by lack of operating capital, Rose-Lan claims it was put out of business by the city’s actions. Rose-Lan seeks relief from the court of $763,469 in unpaid invoices billed to the city, and also for the value of its lost business as well as interest and attorney fees.
For the 20th year, Gary Madget of New Market is providing the Christmas cheer along Hwy. 371 with his extravagant homemade lighting displays. With a 20-piece Nativity scene, Santa and his sleigh, a “moving” train, tractor and combine plus much more, Gary’s six-lot yard is a wonderland for the eyes of the young and old alike. The light show runs through Jan. 1 from dark until 11 p.m.
Between the Lines by Ivan Foley: Another area the public will notice some change in coming months is on the Platte County R-3 School Board. After two terms (six years), the only real watchdog on the board is calling it quits. Trish Stinnett confirmed this week she will not be seeking reelection.
