NCMC Academic All-Americans Named City Council Approves Bill 2314, Parking Prohibited and Economic Development Comm. Recomendations

Pictured (L-R): 1st Team Honorees:

Baker,

Will Heller, Lauren Krohn, Bailey Quint, Gracyn Rongey, Kyle Stratman, Carsen Sporleder. (Article on page

Twenty-Two NCMC Pirates Named NJCAA

Academic All-Americans

Trenton, Missouri –North Central Missouri College athletics proudly announces that the department had twenty-two NJCAA Academic All-Americans for the 2022-23 school year.

Baseball led all teams with nine individual honorees. Softball had seven players earn the distinction, women’s basketball and women’s golf added two each while men’s basketball and men’s golf totaled one. Nine student athletes earned 1st Team status by carrying a 4.0 GPA.

Academic All-Americans must earn at minimum a 3.60 cumulative

GPA for the school year.

“I am very proud of our student athlete’s that were able to earn this recognition. Being a student athlete is difficult, but these individuals showed what hard work can do. Here at NCMC, we emphasize the importance of academics and our coaches and North Central Missouri College employees play an intricate role in the success of our student athletes, both on and off the field,” remarked NCMC’s Athletic Director Nate Gamet.

1st Team Honorees (4.0 GPA): Caragan Baker (Softball), Chloe Bell (Softball), Will Heller (Men’s Golf), Josh Hughes (Baseball), Lauren Krohn (Softball), Bailey Quint (Baseball),

Gracyn Rongey (Softball), Carsen Sporleder (Softball), Kyle Stratman (Baseball)

2nd Team Honorees (3.80-3.99 GPA): Rawlins Brant (Baseball), Kennadie Crowe (Women’s Basketball), Justin Dameron (Baseball), Cam Dickerson (Men’s Basketball), Kennedy Dickerson (Women’s Golf), Tanner Schmidt (Baseball), Jaden Thacker (Baseball)

3rd Team Honorees (3.60-3.79 GPA): Emma Angel (Softball), Plinio Donoso (Baseball), Laydon Fields (Baseball), Brianna Filley (Women’s Golf), Maeve Lavoy (Softball), Maci Moore (Women’s Basketball)

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Unionville City Council was called to order by Mayor Charley Bill Pittman at 5:30 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2023, with all aldermen [Gary Davis, Kellie Purdy, Eric Lutz and Jason Hill] in attendance.

After review, Purdy motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Staff reports were reviewed. T. J. Payne, Water/Wastewater Dept., reported the department had raised valves, installed new meters, completing upgrades and were getting meters out of basements.

Mayor Pittman reported he had talked to University Extension and to Benton and Associates regarding an engineer and is waiting to hear back. Pittman reported that the street resurfacing is complete.

In Old Business, Purdy motioned to have Bill 2314, Parking Prohibited read twice by

General Manager

Vernon Graphic Solutions

title. Hill seconded the motion. Following City Clerk Linnette Caley’s reading of Bill 2314, Parking Prohibited twice by title, Lutz discussed amendment regarding 17th Street. Purdy motioned to approve Bill 2314, Parking Prohibited with the exception. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

City Treasurer Amy Homann presented change order for the truck bay addition. Lutz motioned to approve the final bill. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Davis discussed a proposal by a citizen regarding the possibility of addressing the council about stray cats. Issue was discussed and no action taken.

Lutz motioned to pay the Shape Shop invoice. Purdy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

In New Business, Economic Development Board President Jordan Hendee presented three applications approved by the board for approval by the council. Purdy motioned to approve. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

Homann asked for approval to use automatic drafts for the usual bills. The council had no objections.

Taxes on the Subway building were the next item of discussion. An attendee addressed the council stating that if they would forgive at least part of the taxes, he would be interested in purchasing and opening a business in the building. Discussion was held, with the council pointing out it was considered a dangerous building and recommending that he needed to have a structural engineer check it out. Following further discussion, the matter was tabled until the next meeting.

Changing the date of the August 17 meeting was discussed, but no change made.

At 6:10 PM, Purdy motioned to enter closed session as per RSMo 610.021 (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees … following a ten-minute break. Lutz seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.

The Vernon Company, an established Midwest Company of over 100 years is seeking an aggressive General Manager for their graphics subsidiary, Vernon Graphics Solutions (VGS) in Unionville, MO. VGS specializing in fleet graphics, OEM decals/graphics and POP/Point of Sale. The stateof-the-art manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 Certified with latest technology in large format flat bed and roll-to-roll digital printing, large and small format screen printing, and complete finishing and fulfillment capabilities. This position will report to the Vice President-Graphics Operation, The Vernon Company.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage sales activities of a screen printing and digital graphics imaging company to maximize profits, achieve greatest penetration of existing markets and retain Company’s customers.

• Make presentations of Company products and services as necessary and may represent Company at trade shows or association meetings.

• Coordinate sales issues with production and purchasing departments.

• Analyze sales statistics to formulate policy and assist with market planning.

• Review market analysis to determine customer needs, volume potential and price schedules. Help develop sales action plans to accommodate goals of the Company.

• Work with Account Executives on custom printing projects.

• Coordinate nationwide graphic installations as necessary.

• Create and/or review project estimates and quotes.

• Monitor costs, competition, supply and demand to eliminate unprofitable items.

• Oversee production, customer service, HR and art departments

• Ensure ISO 9000 procedures are up to date and maintained.

• Supervise internal support staff, including project coordinators, customer service, order processors. Ensure work is prepared timely and accurately.

• Developing annual budgets and maintaining cost controls.

• Coordinate semi-annual physical inventories for fiscal and tax year reporting.

Qualifications include:

• Outgoing personality and ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with all personality types.

• Possess good presentation and account development skills.

• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, detail oriented, and ability to multi-task.

• Demonstrated excellent planning and scheduling skills, along with strong desire to take initiative.

• Be persistent but also work with composure and confidentiality on client matters.

• Understanding of screen printing and wide format digital printing for OEM and Fleet customers preferred.

• Position is on-site, located in Unionville, MO.

Education/ experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field (emphasis in sales or marketing is a plus).

• 5+ years screen printing and/or digital imaging sales experience or training; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 10 years, production, or sales management.

The Vernon Company offers a competitive compensation/benefit package including a $10,000 hiring bonus.

The Vernon Company will also offer a $2,500 referral bonus for anyone referring the GM who is hired.

Please send resume to: sarahb@vernongraphicsolutions.com or mail to: Sarah Bradshaw at 2921

EOE/M/F/D/V

MO

26, 2023, The Unionville Republican