FBC Preschool Enrollment

First Baptist Church Preschool, located at 501 W. Broadway, Plattsburg, is taking enrollments for the 2023-2024 school year. Enrollment will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25. A well-rounded program of development: social, ac- ademic, and Christian education. face, then if that does not work, by a phone call, and last by sending a letter informing citizens of any violations I have observed. The very last resort I have available is to have citations issued. I have been able to avoid that path to date and appreciate the cooperation I have received from the citizens.

Turn in your enrollment forms and fee to hold a place for your child for the fall.

For more information call the Preschool, 816-539-2885 or Debbie Smith, 816-592-1511.

Thank you to those I have had to contact that have understood and tried to comply with my requests. We all want to have safe and clean streets, yards, and lots, and your assistance is invaluable in that area.

We will be having a town hall meeting with aldermen and city staff, including myself, to communicate with as many citizens as possible. This meeting will be held Monday, April 24, starting at 6 p.m. at Tinnen Town Hall. We would appreciate any feedback or questions that you, as Plattsburg citizens may

Annual Lathrop Plant Sale

The Lathrop Garden Club will be hosting its annual plant and bake sale, Saturday, April 29, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am until sold out. The sale will be held at the Lathrop Antique Showgrounds, 2488 SW Hwy. 33, Lathrop, MO.

have, and will try to answer any of your questions.

A couple areas that I have dealt with most include tall grass and weeds, and vehicles, trailers, campers, boats, etc., parked on non-improved surfaces. According to city codes, an improved surface includes gravel, asphalt, or concrete. If gravel is used for this purpose, a grass/weed killer should be applied as often as necessary to ensure the surface is visible.

Another area that has appeared numerous times deals with roosters and chickens. Contrary to some beliefs, no egg-laying foul are currently allowed in residential areas. Roosters crowing seems to be the issue with the most complaints, but chickens are also an issue.

Another area of concern that I have had to deal with is citizens parking their vehicles on or over sidewalks. Again, this is against codes, and I would ask anyone that is or has been guilty of this to please ensure that you do not block a sidewalk in any fashion. Everyone would like a clean and beautiful city. This not only helps your property values stay higher, but also ensures a safe neighborhood. Tall grass, weeds and large piles of debris harbor varmints and their occupancy is neither beneficial nor healthy for the community.

If you have any questions regarding zoning or code issues, please come by city hall and ask, or call me at city hall or on my city cell, (816) 592-9249. Again, I appreciate the cooperation I have received and look forward to many of you attending the town hall meeting on April 24 at 6 p.m.

Respectfully, Jim Bonebrake Building Inspector and Code Enforcer.