• The Phelps County Public Housing Agency provided $2.9 million in housing assistance to an average of 696 low-income households per month in the Meramec Region through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program.  The PHA performed 1,163-unit inspections for the rental assistance programs and conducted 24 group housing briefing sessions at MRPC.
• Housing briefings held monthly in St. James and Potosi for qualified, eligible housing applicants for voucher issuance.
• The Housing Advisory Board met on Sept. 8 and Nov. 10, 2022, and Feb. 9, April 13, and June 8, 2023.
• Staff participated in the Missouri Association of Regional PHAs (MARPHA) meetings held on Oct. 6, 2022, at Bennett Springs State Park and on April 13, 2023, in Osage Beach, MO.
• Submitted and was awarded a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) grant in the amount of $65,941.
• Provided regular housing and family self-sufficiency updates at the Community Awareness and Resource Exchange (CARE) meetings, the Washington County Community Partnership meetings, the Phelps County Community Conversation Coalition meetings, and Crawford County Community Resource Coalition meetings.
• Provided Housing Choice Voucher participants with Affordable Connectivity Program resources to apply for assistance with broadband service and device discount.  Assisted households with the application process as needed.
• Provided county specific resource guides to participants addressing substance/opioid prevention and abuse.
• Attended the National Regional Transportation Conference in Kansas City. Planning Manager Anne Freand facilitated a session on road safety audits.
• Attended the Sustainable Ozarks Partnership meetings and continued to serve on the board.
• Participated in a meeting with Shad Burner, DED, and other RPCs in the DRA region to review DRA grant submissions.
• MRPC Executive Director Bonnie Prigge was elected secretary/treasurer of the Missouri Association of Councils of Government.
• Attended the September Rolla Regional Economic Commission and made a presentation on MRPC.
• Served on the MACOG Broadband proposal committee for MACOG’s EDA/DED grant, reviewed proposals, interviewed final two candidates and participated in the final selection.
• Attended monthly MACOG meetings.
• Held subdistrict coalition for roadway safety meetings at MRPC on Dec. 9, 2022, and April 26, 2023.
• Served on and participated in the Statewide Coalition for Roadway Safety Committee.
• Served on and participated in monthly Central District Coalition for Roadway Safety Committee meetings.
• Served as administrator for the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone (GVEZ) that coordinates the Enhanced Enterprise Zones in Maries, Gasconade and Osage counties, and assisted with fundraising. Coordinated four meetings.
• Prepared Work Keys testing grants for Gasconade, Maries and Osage counties, which were funded. Coordinated with schools in Belle, Vienna, Owensville, Hermann, Linn and Chamois to conduct testing and provided proctors from East Central College.
• Applied for and received the Office of Administration State Aid to Regional Planning Commissions grant.
• Continued to offer associate memberships to businesses and organizations in the region. As of June 30, 2023, 13 businesses and organizations held associate memberships.
• Provided a forum for local review for federal funded programs and projects in the region through the State Clearinghouse Review process.
• Maintained memberships and/or provided representation in the Missouri Association of Councils of Government, Missouri Economic Development Council, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, National Association of Development Organizations, Missouri Municipal League, Delta Regional Authority, Missouri Press Association, Missouri Recycling Association, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Owensville Area Chamber of Commerce, Vienna Chamber of Commerce, Steelville area Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Development Companies, Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety Statewide Committee, Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety Central District Committee, State Solid Waste Advisory Board, Sustainable Ozarks Partnership, National Recycling Association and Missouri Conservation Federation.
• Responded to numerous requests for information via MRPC’s website and social media.
• Prepared 54 press releases for media in the region, keeping them informed about the projects and activities of MRPC and its member governments.
• Planned and coordinated 10 MRPC board meetings.
• Coordinated a MRPC board member orientation on March 24, 2023, with 12 board members participating.
• Coordinated a presentation by Bonnie Prigge, MRPC, on MRPC’s opioid initiatives to bring those with substance use disorder back into the workforce for the August 2022 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Tammy Alsop, Sikich LLC, on MRPC’s audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, for the November MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Brian Pelcak, PGAV Destinations, who presented the recommendations from a feasibility study conducted on the creation of a national museum on Indian Removal for the December 2022 MRPC meeting.
• Invited the Meramec Region’s state legislators to MRPC’s January 2023 board meeting for an idea exchange. Three legislators participated.
• Invited the Meramec Region’s federal congressional leadership to MRPC’s February 2023 board meeting for an idea exchange. Staff from four of the region’s congressional offices participated.
• Coordinated a presentation by Nadja Karpilow, Mid-America Regional Council in Kansas City, MO, on the mission and goals of the Missouri Product Stewardship Council for the March 2023 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Steve Tripi, Sikich LLC, on MRPC’s audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
• Coordinated a presentation by Bonnie Prigge, MRPC, on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) for the April 2023 MRPC meeting.
• Coordinated a presentation by Maria Bancroft, MRPC, on the Meramec Regional Development Corporation’s (MRDC) loan programs, Small Business Administration’s 504 program and Economic Development Administrations’ Revolving Loan Fund.
• Distributed ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down’ signs to local governments and schools.
• Reviewed MRPC and MRB bylaws.
• Conducted a survey of all board members and associate members on state legislative issues and followed up with a survey to prioritize those issues. Presented results to External Relations committee and full board. Used results to develop State Legislative Priorities of the Meramec Region report that was presented to state legislators in January 2023 in Jefferson City.
• Conducted a survey of all board members and associate members on federal legislative issues and followed up with a survey to prioritize those issues. Presented results to External Relations committee and full board. Used results to develop Federal Legislative Priorities of the Meramec Region report that was presented to federal congressional leaders in Washington, D.C.  in February 2023.
• Provided Christmas food and gifts for two families in need, adopted a veteran at the St. James Veteran Home, made a basket raffle donation to Washington County, made a family game night basket for Osage Caring Projects, and donated cash and pet supplies to Phelps County Animal Rescue and Cuba Animal Shelter.
• Posted available buildings and sites in the region on the Missouri LocationOne website.
• Continued providing technical assistance to eight counties and 21 cities in handling their ARPA funds.
• Coordinated four docudramas in the region.
• Provided an Ozark Rivers SWMD grant writing workshop on July 27, 2022, for 2023 grant applicants.
• Maintained and promoted a disposal and recycling database with a search function by zip code for the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District (Ozark Rivers SWMD) website.
• Provided information on MRPC’s special collections, household hazardous waste collections and promoted trash/illegal dump prevention strategies.
• Provided consultations during the 2023 Ozark Rivers SWMD grant call to inquiring applicants and provided extensive technical assistance to new applicants.
• Provided announcements to cities, school districts and art teachers for the 2023 Earth Day Poster and Trash Art Contest, “Rescue Earth’s Resources: Become a First Responder for the Planet!”
• Provided notices and resources for MDNR’s scrap tire surface and playground grant to all cities and counties in the district.
• Coordinated Ozark Rivers SWMD 2023 grant round with the Ozark Rivers grant review committee and executive board.
• Facilitated the Ozark Rivers SWMD annual awards program including soliciting nominations, procuring recycled content awards and engaging members in the annual awards banquet held on Dec. 6, 2022. Eight award recipients were recognized from Dent, Phelps and Pulaski counties.
• Presented 10 2023 grant applications to the Ozark Rivers grant review committee, compiled scoring and presented results to the Ozark Rivers Executive Board for a final grant determination. Processed nine awarded grant applications totaling $223,388. Projects are administered by MRPC on behalf of Ozark Rivers SWMD.
• Received five 2023 district-wide grants from Ozark Rivers SWMD totaling $162,997.84 for implementing the following environmental programs: household hazardous waste collection sites in St. Robert and Rolla, special waste collection events, illegal dump clean-up, environmental education and a community fund addressing needs outside of the annual grant round.
• Administered an Ozark Rivers grant awarded for illegal dump clean-ups and recycling of illegally dumped tires collected by cities/counties throughout the district.
• Encouraged community composting and awareness through seasonal pumpkin recycling at the Rolla Recycling Center via a social media campaign.
• Promoted collection of holiday lights for recycling through MRPC’s Household Hazardous Waste program and local drop-off sites – Lowes and St. James Caring Center.
• Promoted and facilitated the collection of vape products through MRPC’s Household Hazardous Waste sites in St. Robert and Rolla.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps and Washington counties.
• Completed and submitted the annual report and Tier II CEPF grant application on behalf of the MLEPD.
• Completed and submitted the annual HMEP training grant application on behalf of the MLEPD.
• Completed the annual update of the regional Hazardous Emergency Response Plan and distributed it to all city and county governments and emergency response agencies I Crawford, dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps and Washington counties.
• Completed the THIRA update for the Region I HSOC and submitted it to the Office of Homeland Security.
• Participated in the LEPD-101 training provided by the Missouri Emergency Response Commission.
• Facilitated a $7,746 Ozark Rivers grant request from Curators of the University of Missouri for implementing a community education course, “Reducing Food Waste Through Meal Preparation.”
• Promoted proper disposal of pharmaceuticals through social media.
• Compiled educational activities for the 2023 Earth Day theme, “Rescue Earth’s Resources – Become A First Responder for the Planet” to increase student awareness of battery dangers and needs for proper battery disposal.
• Coordinated the annual MRPC Day at the Capitol by setting up appointments with 11 state legislators and providing the MRPC State Legislative Priorities Report.
• Obtained 12 sponsorships for the ORSWMD’s 32nd Annual Earth Day Poster, Trash Art and Graphic Arts Contest.
• Coordinated the collection of Earth Day Art Contest Submissions March 1-17, 2023.
• Promoted battery safety and recycling awareness through social media.
• Developed and provided a list of district waste haulers to all city and county offices.
• Worked with Ozark Rivers SWMD to pass and submit a Paint Stewardship Resolution to legislators.
• Hosted a tour of the Rolla Recycling Center for Ozarks SWMD on March 14, 2023.
• Facilitated two newspaper articles with recommendations on alternatives for waste disposal as a solution for those impacted by discontinued waste hauler services.
• Provided formal and non-formal educators with curriculum/activities, Afterlife of a Battery; Keep Waste in its Place; and Choosing to Reduce Waste, aligned with video segments from the annual Earth Day Stewardship Showcase.
• Surveyed regional waste haulers to record their areas of service and to create a resource list for municipalities and residents experiencing an unexpected loss of trash services due to the withdrawal of a waste hauler.
• Facilitated CEDS Advisory Committee meetings for Resiliency update.
• Delivered Earth Day Art Contest prizes and certificates to participating families and schools.
• Assisted Opioid Program with scheduling a room and appointments with state legislators.
• Coordinated four meetings of the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District (MLEPD).
• Coordinated scheduling of meetings with federal legislators in Washington DC during the NADO Washington Policy Conference.
• Developed a COVID Economic Impact Report for the region.
• Met with the executive director of the Missouri Emergency Response Commissioner to discuss missing CEPF funds for 2021 and 2022.
• Participated in three Missouri Emergency Response Commission meetings on behalf of the MLEPD.
• Collected 52.18 tons of tires, electronics and appliances during FY23 from 439 households throughout the ORSWMD district at collections held in Rolla, St. Robert, Belle and Dixon.
• Completed a required assessment inventory for the Ozark River Solid Waste Management District.
• Completed and submitted two grant applications to MDNR for administration and project implementation of Ozark River Solid Waste Management District.
• Coordinated three meetings of the ORSWMD Executive Board – October 2022, and March and May 2023.
• Coordinated two meetings of the Ozark Rivers SWMD Full Council – December 2022, and June 2023.
• Submitted and secured a MERC/SEMA grant with the assistance of Rolla Fire and Rescue that provided $50,000 worth of booms and pads to fire departments in the MLEPD service area and $24,000 in equipment for the Regional Homeland Security Response Team.
• Distributed 2023 Ozark Rivers SWMD grant application information to all city and county governments and provided technical assistance to those inquiring about the Ozark Rivers SWMD grant application process.
• Provided technical assistance for 29 open grant projects during 2022/2023.
• Educated the general public on the importance of attending special collections for recycling electronics, appliances and tires through events scheduled in Dixon, St. Robert, Salem and Rolla.
• Administered an Ozark Rivers grant awarded for special waste collections held throughout the district.
• Completed and submitted grant applications for ORSWMD Operations and Plan Implementation projects to MDNR.
• Advertised Community Right-to-Know information region-wide on behalf of MLEPD.
• Collected and organized Tier II reports for the region.
• Coordinated the annual state legislative priorities survey process.
• Coordinated the annual federal legislative priorities survey process.
• Developed the annual state legislative priorities report.
• Developed the annual federal legislative priorities report.
• Implemented MRPC’s residential household hazardous waste (HHW) collection grant and provided technical assistance to staff at the St. Robert and Rolla HHW sites. This free service benefited 981 households in the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District.
• Submitted annual progress report to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for a three-year grant in January 2023.
• Submitted annual GRPA report to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the CARES Act Planning grant in March 2023.
• Submitted bi-annual progress reports to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the CARES Act Planning grant in October 2022 and April 2023.
• Attended Active Living Community of Practice (ACLP) grant training in Jefferson City on Oct. 24, 2022, related to the communities of Belle, Rosebud, and Bland along the Rock Island Trail.
• Continued to work with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to gather local input on transportation needs and issues and provide staff support to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), an advisory group serving as liaison between local citizens and MRPC, including the coordination of five meetings.
• Maintained a multi-modal transportation stakeholder’s email list.
• Maintained a traffic counter trailer, which may be used by member communities and organizations.
• Worked with Meramec Region Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) on Tier 1, 2, and 3 High Priority Unfunded Needs (HPUN) for road and bridge and multimodal improvements on the state system.
• Worked with Meramec Region Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) to rank BRO Off-System Bridges and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant applications in the Meramec region.
• Submitted MoDOT workplan for 2023-2024 and Self-Evaluation for 2023.
• Completed six MoDOT bi-monthly reports for activities and invoicing.
• Completed update of the Public Transit Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan by February 2023.
• Completed a Floodplain Housing Study, funded by CDBG, for the communities of Chamois, Hermann, Waynesville, Steelville and Newburg.
• Completed a resilience update to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) in June 2023.
• Participated in a MACOG statewide meeting of RPC staff involved in HSOC activities.
• Coordinated the Naturally Meramec Consortium by working with agriculture, tourism, and culinary businesses across the region. Facilitated monthly meetings, hosted training events, visited businesses, gathered data, set up day-trip trials and marketed the businesses through the Naturally Meramec website and Facebook page, all in an effort to expand markets for producers and encourage agritourism opportunities.
• Maintained Naturally Meramec website, including update of Places page, email addresses, Events and any necessary additions/deletions of businesses.
• Posted events on the Naturally Meramec website and Facebook page.
• Held Naturally Meramec Consortium meetings on Feb. 28 and March 28, 2023.
• Completed the following trail updates for placement on the Naturally Meramec website: Pumpkin Patch Trail and Fall Trails.
• Submitted the final annual report for the Farmers Market Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) to USDA in December 2022.
• Met with eight counties within the Meramec region to discuss unfunded transportation needs.
• Held Region I HSOC quarterly meeting with regional partners in July and October 2022 and January and April 2023.
• Coordinated and administered Region I HSOC grant program, which benefited Region I. Four FY 22-23 grants totaling $75,985.11 were awarded in July 2022. Completed and submitted Region I HSOC progress reports to Office of Homeland Security in December and July. Represented Region I HSOC at State HSOC Chair meetings and at State Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) meetings on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinated a Region I RHSOC grant in the amount of $25,000 for the Meramec Regional Planning Commission’s Region I Work Plan.
• Accepted Applications for RHSOC grants, coordinated review and managed awards for the following: Pulaski County E911, Pulaski County Emergency Management Agency, City of Rolla Fire and Rescue, St. James Ambulance District and Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District.
• Coordinated a Region I RHSOC grant in the amount of $12,000 for the Meramec Regional Planning Commission’s planning and training activities.
• Coordinated a Region I RHSOC grant in the amount of $3,999.21 for the Meramec Regional Planning Commission’s Region I M & A.
• Updated the inventory list for SEMA Region I’s Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee (RHSOC).
• Completed three THIRA planning meetings on behalf of Region I HSOC.
• Submitted and updated HSOC Region I THIRA in October 2022.
• Submitted Region I HSOC bi-annual reports to the Office of Homeland Security/Department of Public Safety in July and January.
• Updated the inventory list for SEMA Region I’s Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee (RHSOC).
• Participated in monthly Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) meetings with grant administrators between July 2022 and June 2023.
• Held Meramec Region’s Opioid Affected Youth Initiative consortium meetings on Aug. 17, Sept. 15, and Nov. 10, 2022, and Jan. 26, March 23, and May 18, 2023.
• Held Meramec Region Recovery Alliance Consortium meetings on July 29 and Nov. 2, 2022, and Jan. 18 and April 26, 2023.
• Submitted April 2022 through September 2022 Bi-annual Progress Report in November 2022 and October 2022 through March 2023 Bi-annual Progress Report in April 2023 to the Health Resources and Services Administration, Rural Communities Opioid Response Program.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC (Meramec Region’s HRSA sub-grantee) to provide a regionwide Community Conversation in July 2022 providing an open forum for discussing the opioid epidemic with providers, law enforcement and jail administration in the region.
• Hosted a Black Balloon Day event in March 2023, a remembrance of all those lost to an opioid overdose.
• Assisted with and participated in planning conversations with IIR for the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI) Shindig on July 26, 2022.
• Received $124,645 two-year grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to provide commercial composting training, GAP certifications, Naturally Meramec Consortium support and day trips in October 2023.
• Co-chaired quarterly MACOG Transportation Planners’ meetings in September and December 2022.
• Participated in virtual Missouri Complete Streets Advisory Committee meetings.
• Contacted Law Enforcement Agencies in the Meramec Region to discuss data collection on July 29, 2022.
• Worked with Invent Yourself, LLC on a youth awareness event in August 2022.
• Participated in Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Implementation (RCORP) data collaborative Zoom calls in July and August 2022.
• Hosted a Youth SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) subcommittee meeting on Feb. 17, 2023, with members of the community and youth to determine action plans for future opioid education, diversion methods and prevention. A follow-up meeting was held with Rep. Tara Peters on April 7, 2023.
• Provided the OAYI technical team with information to discuss Seeking Safety tips with other grantees in April 2023.
• Participated in virtual broadband information sessions with the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband in October and December 2022 and February, April and June 2023.
• Completed an After-Action Report for the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) pandemic update.
• Hosted bi-weekly broadband digital inclusion and FCC map challenge virtual meetings with regional stakeholders on Dec. 5 and Dec. 19, 2022, and Jan. 11, 2023.
• Sent grant alerts on: Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District (ORSWMD) grant program, ARPA Broadband Infrastructure grant program, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Bus Grant Program, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) 2022 Governor’s Transportation Cost Share Program, Missouri Department of Public Safety’s Enhancing Community Preparedness and Resilience (ECPR) and Enhancing Cybersecurity Local Preparedness (ECSLP) grants, Coover Foundation’s Celebration of Public Spaces grant, Missouri Department of Economic Development (MO-DED) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Small Business Grants and Community Revitalization Grants, Missouri S&T’s Educational Class: Legal Planning for Small Businesses, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Crunch-Off/Promoting Specialty Crops in Missouri Schools Grant Program,  Missouri Department of Economic Development’s ARPA Local Tourism Asset Development Grant program, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and AAA Missouri Buckle Up Phone Down High School Showdown Grant program, Missouri Farmer Association (MFA) Volunteer Fire Grant, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP), Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ 2022 Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant program, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks 2023 Recreation Trails Program (RTP), Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Humanities Council Major Grant Program, Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) Tax Credits, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors, Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation, Office of Broadband Development’s Digital Demonstration Projects Grant program, Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Entertainment Industry Grant Program (public input), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program, Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Non-Profit Grant Program (public input), Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Services to Victims Fund (SSVF), Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) (tax credits), Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Missouri Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance Program (MEHTAP) and the State Transit Assistance (STA) program, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Energy Loan Program, the Federal Home Loan Bank Competitive Affordable Housing Program, 2024 State Services to Victims Fund (SSVF) Funding Opportunity (FO), the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Non-Playground & Playground Scrap Tire Material Grants, Department of Economic Development (DED) Cell Towers Grant Program, FY2024 Military Community Reinvestment Grant, The Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation Grant program, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Regional Bridge Program, U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, U.S. Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program (CHP), United Way of Central Missouri Community Support Grants, Union Pacific Foundation Community Ties Giving Program, U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) and Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, Fidelity Communications Charitable Giving Fund, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant Program and Community Connect Grant Program, Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, Missouri Humanities Mini Grants Program, Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Strategic Planning Program, Missouri Housing Development Commission’s Shelter Operation Support Pilot Program, State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Counter Terrorism Officer (CTO) Equipment Grant and the Protection of Soft Targets/Crowded Places (PSTCP).
• Presented on grants for the Rock Island Trail at DHSS Active Transportation training in Jefferson City.
• Alerted counties to the availability of additional funds through ARPA that could be requested: Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds is a general revenue enhancement program that provides additional assistance to eligible revenue sharing counties.
• Presented to the Missouri Public Utility Alliance on Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) and preparing for grants.
• Sent information on Delta Regional Authority (DRA) funded projects in the region to an educator.
• Attended the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Local Development District training in Memphis.

• Attended the Multi-State Hazardous Materials Response Conference in Independence, MO on behalf of the MLEPD.
• Coordinated and assisted with a Grim Reaper docudrama presentation to Summersville High School on Oct. 26, 2022.
• Coordinated and assisted with a Mock Crash docudrama at Mountain View High School on March 30, 2023.
• Coordinated and assisted with a Grim Reaper docudrama at Buffalo High School on March 30, 2023.
• Coordinated and assisted with a Mock Crash at Palmyra High School on April 4, 2023.
• Coordinated and assisted with a Mock Crash at New Madrid High School on April 13, 2023.
• Served as chairperson of the MACOG transportation subcommittee; coordinated meetings; updated work plan criteria; coordinated self-evaluation process for RPCs/COGs and gathered 2023/2024 workplans on behalf of MACOG.
• Provided MACOG transportation planners information on road safety audits.
• Co-chaired quarterly MACOG Transportation Planners’ meetings in September and December 2022 and June 2023.
• Participated in the MACOG Professional Development Retreat in Warsaw, MO.
• Facilitated a nomination for the Missouri Recycling Association’s “Leadership in Waste Reduction, Reuse, and Recycle” award nomination for Veolia North America’s recycling of wind turbine blades.
• Provided the Missouri Recycling Association with technical support on review of waste reduction displays for public outreach and education.
• Provided consultations upon request through the Environmental Education Association (MEEA) as a board member and Missouri Green Schools committee member.
• Contacted all of the solid waste districts in the state to compile a list of Green Holiday Tips to share statewide with planners.
• Provided a presentation on legislative outreach and advocacy for solid waste planners statewide.
• Completed the THIRA update for the Region I HSOC and submitted it to the Office of Homeland Security. (Laclede County)
• Provided information on the low water bridge study and prioritization that was completed in 2015 to the Meramec Low Water Crossing Partner group.
• Attended a meeting of the Laclede County Emergency Planning Committee and answered questions regarding joining the MLEPD.
• Attended Missouri Recycling Associate board meetings, chaired the education committee and assisted with social media.
• Coordinated a Zoom meeting on Jan. 10, 2023, for planners to discuss the judgment on a lawsuit won by District L against MDNR that will impact all solid waste districts.
• Developed agendas, coordinated speakers and facilitated five statewide solid waste planners meetings.
• Provided networking distributions for Region P’s upcoming workshops.
• Provided five reports on solid waste planners meetings to the statewide Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB) in Jefferson City, MO.
• Surveyed solid waste planners statewide on research and development grants.
• Coordinated the third annual, statewide, virtual Earth Day Stewardship Showcase to raise awareness of the ways Missourians are responding to a call for waste reduction. This year’s theme was Rescue Earth’s Resources – Be a First Responder for the Plant!
• Shared the state of Missouri record retention minimum standards with Boonslick RPC including corresponding MO revised state statute.
• Shared best practices with Boonslick RPC regarding GMS accounts receivable module and how to record write-off of overstated revenues.
• Shared MRPC’s fiscal policies, internal controls over processes, collections process, credit card policy, procurement policy and associated forms with MOKAN RPC.
• Shared MRPC’s auditor Information with Southwest MO Council of Governments.
• Coordinated agenda & facilitated the September 2022 MACOG fiscal officer meeting.
• Provided assistance to Mid-MO RPC to retrieve its e-Verify memorandum of agreement from the USCIS system for their grant application.
• Provided assistance to Northeast MO RPC on new MoDOT invoice.
• Provided assistance to South Central Council of Governments with the OMB standard form for financial reporting to EDA.
• Provided assistance to Kaysinger Basin RPC’s executive director regarding cash flow improvement, program expansion, financial information, billable services, membership dues, etc.
• Shared MRPC’s most recent salary comparison results from 2018 with Ozark Foothills RPC.
• Shared fiscal track agendas with MACOG president for future training topics.
• Shared MoDOT training power point, time sheet example and expense reimbursement request forms for the state-wide Transit Plan update.
• Contact Barker Phillips Jackson Insurance Group to solicit an HR training presenter for the MACOG fiscal professional development conference track.
• Provided assistance to Mid-MO RPC regarding ERISA requirements for defined retirement and fully or partially funded health plans.
• Shared MRPC’s health, ancillary, property and casualty insurance information with the Regional Transportation Organization and shared BPJ Insurance contact information.
• Provided SBA 504 and 7a loan program information to an individual in Gerald, MO, looking to sell business to an employee.
• Provided SBA 504 underwriting information to a real estate company outside of the Meramec region for a self-storage business.
• Provided EIDL information to a local banker in Ava, MO.
• Provided SBA 7a loan program information to a bank in Jefferson City, MO.
• Provided SBA 504 and EDA RLF loan program information and financing structure for an individual looking to purchase a Farm Supply business in Jefferson City, MO.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program eligibility information to an individual looking to purchase an existing salon/boutique in Mountain Grove, MO.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program information to an individual in Branson, MO, looking to purchase an existing hotel business.
• Provided SBA 7a loan eligibility information to an individual to purchase an existing business in Perryville.
• Provided information on injection and seller/standby carryback.
• Provided SBA deed of trust release instructions, possible SBA 504 financing option and MidMO RPC’s contact information for potential EDA RLF loan to an existing borrower for a business expansion in Fulton, MO.
• Participated in MoDOT’s statewide planning partners annual meeting in February 2023 in Jefferson City.
• Participated in Recovery Day at the Capital with youth in March 2023.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program information to an individual looking to purchase an existing gas station/car wash business in Leadwood, MO.
• Provided SBA microloan program information and Justene Petersen’s contact information to a small business in Caruthersville, MO.
• Provided contact information for Lake Ozark Council of Governments to an individual in that area.
• Provided contact information for Lake Ozark Council of Governments for Community Foundation of the Lake.
• Provided list of Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) 2022 awardees to an engineering firm.
• Contracted for asbestos inspection for city of Houston on a structure to be demolished.
• Continued administering a grant in the amount of $558,000 from MoDED for the city of Pacific to acquire and demolish 27 properties in the floodway/floodplain.
• Continued administering a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank for the city of Bonne Terre to renovate homes in the city.
• Continued administering a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank on behalf of the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission for the city of Wells Villa to renovate homes in the city.
• Continued administering a Federal Home Loan Bank grant in the amount of $546,070 on behalf of Liberty Senior Citizens Home, Inc., for funds to renovate 24 senior apartments in Taos, MO in partnership with USDA.

• Provided $1.1 million in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 262 households. This includes the cities of Bourbon, Cuba, Leasburg, Steelville and Sullivan and the communities of Cherryville and Cook Station.
• Participated in the Crawford County Community Resource Coalition meetings throughout the year.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for Crawford County’s ARPA funds.
• Coordinated pre-bid Lead Remediation Project walk throughs on Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 20, 2022.
• Provided overview and outreach on the Lead Safe program to the Crawford County Resource Provider Coalition on Nov. 16, 2022.
• Facilitated an informational session on potential Ozark Rivers grant project for Onondaga State Park interpretive staff members.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey of emergency response agencies in Crawford County for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District.
• Completed the annual update of the Meramec Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response plan and distributed the application region-wide.
• Coordinate the final planning meeting for the update of the Crawford County Hazard Mitigation plan.
• Provided alkaline battery collection boxes to the Lone Star 4-H Club’s project to increase rural recycling through drop-off library locations in Cuba, Steelville and Bourbon.
• Displayed Earth Day Trash Art at Gallery Zeke in Steelville.
• Conducted Meramec River floodplain monitoring for damage after flood event.
• Conducted Huzzah Creek floodplain monitoring for damage after flood event.
• Finalized approved Crawford County Hazard Mitigation Plan and distributed it to jurisdictions.
• Completed and submitted monthly progress reports for the hazard mitigation plan update to SEMA.
• Met with SEMA representatives on behalf of Crawford County for a Floodplain Community Engagement visit.
• Completed NFIP Participating Community Reports on behalf of the county and submitted to SEMA.
• Placed a surveillance camera on Forest Road 2478A on May 18, 2023.
• Received and processed floodplain development permit from BNSF.
• Provided information and Crawford County Floodplain ordinance to Titan Solar Power.
• Received and processed two floodplain development permits for Resource Environmental Solutions.
• Served as floodplain coordinator for the county.
• Distributed floodplain flip books to city employees to assist them in understanding their responsibilities in floodplain management.
• Distributed floodplain brochures to city hall and area banks.
• Attended a Damage Assessment class.
• Attended a class on the correct completion of floodplain development permits.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bourbon Fire Protection District, Cuba Fire Protection District, Leasburg Community Volunteer Fire Department, Sullivan Fire Protection District and Steelville Fire Protection District.
• Met with new presiding commissioner on what MRPC is and his role on the board.
• Met with Crawford County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Nov. 22, 2022, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Met with Crawford County CIT to discuss county service needs July 6, August 3, Sept. 10, 2022.
• Facilitated 10 Seeking Safety classes at Crawford County Jail August 2022 – September 2022 an another 10-sessions October 2022 – December 2022.
• Provided re-entry binders to Crawford County Jail on Sept. 21, 2022.
• Provided additional resources to a previous Seeking Safety participant in September 2022.
• Completed first draft of Crawford/Washington Day Trip for Naturally Meramec Consortium.
• Provided information to a local individual about grant programs as potential resources to fund the establishment of a nature reserve with sculptures.
• Attended Crawford County CIT monthly meetings from July 2022 to June 2023.
• Provided the lived experience portion of the CIT training in Crawford County on April 18, 2023.
• Provided grant resources for fire department wanting to purchase a boat.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to fund the purchase/construction of a new food pantry building with freezers.
• Sent potential resources for renovating a building into a coroner’s office.
• Met with county officials to visit the Bird’s Nest Access and discuss funding to create a barrier wall, connected officials with Missouri Department of Conservation for potential partnership funding.
• Provided potential resources for preserving/upgrading the county courthouse.
• Provided information on MRPC grant writing services to a county organization.
• Accepted applications, arranged local board meetings and provided assistance to local organizations regarding the allocation of recently awarded Emergency Food and Shelter Program (ESP) funding.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services, to Crawford County and its cities.

BOURBON

• Awarded a Project Graduation mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Bourbon High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for its project graduation event.
• Completed administering a CDBG grant in the amount of $500,000 for the reconstruction of E. Pine Street, Bourbon, through the downtown business district.
• Completed a Delta Regional Authority grant for the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility in Bourbon.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bourbon Fire Protection District, Cuba Fire Protection District, Leasburg Community Volunteer Fire Department, Sullivan Fire Protection District and Steelville Fire Protection District.
• Provided alkaline battery collection boxes to the library in Bourbon.
• Provided SBA 504 and EDA RLF loan program information to an individual looking to purchase additional equipment and expand their business in Bourbon, MO.
• Provided 15 backpacks and 15 summer bags with substance use disorder information to Bourbon Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Bourbon High School.
• Met with city and engineer on funding for new municipal center.
• Sent information on potential source of funds for police department computers.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

CUBA

• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Cuba Head Start on Sept. 15, 2022.
• Awarded a Project Graduation mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Cuba High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Cuba’s ARPA funds.
• Shared MRPC’s list of audit firms for direct solicitation to the Cuba city clerk.
• Shared marketing materials and sample loan structures with a local lender bank in Cuba.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information and application to an individual looking to purchase a leased building in Cuba, MO.
• Provided SBA 504 loan information to an individual looking to expand a greenhouse business in Cuba, MO.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program information to an individual looking to purchase a building for a resale business expansion in Cuba, MO.
• Provided alkaline battery collection boxes to the library in Cuba.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information to an individual looking to start a new business for independent living services in Cuba, MO.
• Assisted a small business in Cuba, MO, with EDA RLF financing for the purchase of land and building for their bakery & deli business.
• Provided 43 backpacks and 43 summer bags with substance use disorder information to Cuba Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Cuba Middle School during fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Cuba Middle School.
• Provided information to the city about grant programs as potential resources to rehabilitate a municipal pool and local fairgrounds.
• Provided information to a local youth-related organization about grant programs as potential resources to expand services and purchase a building.
• Sent information to local food bank as possible sources for new facility.
• Provided and discussed grant and loan potentials with new childcare business.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

LEASBURG

• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bourbon Fire Protection District, Cuba Fire Protection District, Leasburg Community Volunteer Fire Department, Sullivan Fire Protection District and Steelville Fire Protection District.
• Provided SBA 504 and EDA RLF loan program information to a local bank for a small business in Leasburg, MO.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.
• Met with Leasburg leadership on community needs and grant opportunities.

STEELVILLE

• Displayed Earth Day Trash Art at Gallery Zeke in Steelville.
• Provided alkaline battery collection boxes to the library in Steelville.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bourbon Fire Protection District, Cuba Fire Protection District, Leasburg Community Volunteer Fire Department, Sullivan Fire Protection District and Steelville Fire Protection District.
• Provided SBDC contact information to an individual looking for assistance in developing a business plan.
• Facilitated meeting with local stakeholders to discuss the CDBG Disaster Housing Study.
• Hosted the Opioid and Substance Use Disorders Awareness Walk in Steelville on Sept. 10, 2022.
• Facilitated 10 Seeking Safety Classes at Steelville High School in January 2023.
• Completed a Strategic Plan for the city of Steelville using MRPC’s CARES Act funds April to June 2023.
• Continued administering a grant request in the amount of $495,788 on behalf of the city of Steelville to the Missouri Department of Economic Development for significant upgrades to the community center to make it more efficient and functional.
• Discussed potential to use ARPA funds to cover the remaining balance of community building project.
• Sent info on ARPA Entertainment grant to city to share with local theaters.
• Provided information to a local individual about grant programs as potential resources to install a tourism art piece.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

SULLIVAN

• Secured an Air Monitoring for Fire Operations class training through MERC/SEMA for Sullivan Fire Department and surrounding agencies.
• Provided Justene Peterson contact information and EDA RLF loan program information to a small business located in Sullivan, MO.
• Provided SBA 504 and 7a and EDA RLF loan program information to an individual in Sullivan, MO looking to finance a construction project.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at the Substance Use Disorder Awareness event on Sept. 17, 2022.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bourbon Fire Protection District, Cuba Fire Protection District, Leasburg Community Volunteer Fire Department, Sullivan Fire Protection District and Steelville Fire Protection District.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

• Provided $398,773 in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 112 households. This includes the communities of Boss, Jadwin, Lenox and the city of Salem.
• Deployed illegal dump surveillance camera on Mark Twain National Forest off Highway MM on Nov. 10, 2022.
• Deployed illegal dump surveillance camera on Mark Twain National Forest on County Road 5650 and Forest Road 2307 on Nov. 29, 2022.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the MLEPD in Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps and Washington counties.
• Placed a surveillance camera at the north end of Forest Road 2487A on Feb. 15, 2023.
• Displayed Earth Day Trash Art at Town and Country Bank in Salem.
• Secured a Hazardous Materials Rapid Sizeup class training through MERC/SEMA for Dent County Sheriff’s Office and Salem Memorial District Hospital and surrounding agencies.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Dent County Fire Protection District, Jadwin Volunteer Fire Department, Lenox Rural Fire Department, Quad County Fire Protection District and Montauk Rural Fire Department.
• Provided SBA 504 and 7a loan program information to an existing business in Dent County.
• Met with Dent County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Oct. 3, 2022, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Provided information to Dent County Sheriff’s office regarding Seeking Safety on July 26, 2022.
• Attended Dent County CIT monthly meetings from July 2022 to June 2023.
• Submitted a grant request in the amount of $1,081,638.90 on behalf of the Northwood R-IV School District to FEMA for construction of a multi-purpose building that will serve as the school district’s tornado safe room.
• Facilitated 10 Seeking Safety classes at Dent County Jail from November 2022 – January 2023.
• Provided re-entry binders to Dent County Jail in January 2023.
• Provided a resident with contact for South Central Community Action weatherization program.
• Met with Salem Memorial Hospital personnel on multiple occasions to discuss needs and to share information on possible funding resources.
• Provided information on state ARPA funds for fire departments to local department.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to purchase a vehicle and equipment for a meal delivery service.
• Discussed funding option for Salem Memorial District Hospital to locate a clinic in Bunker and sent grant information.
• Provided USDA contact information to the Salem R-80 district to discuss funding of a SEMA storm shelter.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services, to Dent County and its cities.

SALEM

• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Salem’s ARPA funds.
• Provided the Incredible Journey program for the Water Cycle Summer Reading Program at the Salem Public Library on July 12, 2022.
• Provided Buckle Buddy and Bike/Pedestrian Safety programs at the Salem Back to School Fair on Aug. 13, 2022.
• Promoted the Lead Safe program at the Salem Back to School Fair on Aug. 13, 2022.
• Provided lead paint inspection/risk assessments in Salem on Oct. 24 and Nov. 21, 2022.
• Met with Salem city officials to go over the requirements for adopting new floodplain maps and ordinances.
• Participated in the SEMA floodplain management audit on behalf of the city.
• Submitted necessary documentation to SEMA for floodplain management audit on behalf of the city.
• Completed the annual NFIP Participating Form to SEMA on behalf of Salem.
• Served as floodplain coordinator for the city of Salem.
• Distributed floodplain flip books to city employees to assist them in understanding their responsibilities in floodplain management.
• Distributed floodplain brochures to city hall and area banks.
• Attended a Damage Assessment class.
• Attended a class on the correct completion of floodplain development permits.
• Secured a Hazardous Materials Rapid Sizeup class training through MERC/SEMA for Salem Memorial District Hospital and Dent County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding agencies.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Dent County Fire Protection District, Jadwin Volunteer Fire Department, Lenox Rural Fire Department, Quad County Fire Protection District and Montauk Rural Fire Department.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information to an individual looking to start a new plant nursery in Salem, MO.
• Provided EIDL loan payment and other loan instructions to local non-profit in Salem, MO.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program eligibility requirements, application and checklist to an existing EDA CARES RLF borrower for an expansion project.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program, SBDC contact information, EDA RLF financing options and loan application to an individual looking to purchase an existing lumber yard business in Salem, MO.
• Completed an Active Transportation Plan for the city of Salem and presented the final document to the city council on Dec. 13, 2022.
• Created a digitized version of the existing zoning map.
• Hosted the Opioid and Substance Use Disorders Awareness Walk in Salem on Sept. 24, 2022.
• Provided 34 backpacks with substance use disorder information to Salem Head Start in August 2022. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at Salem’s Back to School Fair on Aug. 13, 2022.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Salem High School.
• Provided a drug take-back box to the Vandivort Pharmacy in February 2023.
• Provided an Existing Land Use map for the city to review in April 2023.
• Participated in Tiny House zoning ordinance discussions in 2022.
• Provided potential resources to help with a Veterans housing program.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.
• Sent information on potential source of funds to local nursing home impacted by COVID.
• Provided asbestos inspection services on four properties to be demolished.

• Provided $110,064 in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 28 households. This includes the cities of Bland, Hermann, Owensville, and Rosebud.
• Provided a monthly update on public housing and the family self-sufficiency program at the Community Awareness and Resource Exchange (CARE) meetings.
• Presented at September 2022 meeting of the Community Awareness and Resource Exchange (CARE).
• Planned, coordinated and attended a quarterly meeting of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Linn on Aug. 25, 2022.
• Prepared and submitted Work Keys testing grants on behalf of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone for Owensville and Hermann high schools in Gasconade County.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Gasconade County Health Fair held in Owensville on Oct. 14, 2022.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Gasconade County Safety Fair held in Owensville on June 21, 2023.
• Coordinated a Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Owensville on Jan. 26, 2023.
• Coordinated the annual meeting of the Gasconade County Enhanced Enterprise Zone board on Nov. 29, 2022, at White Mule Winery at Drake.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for Gasconade County’s ARPA funds.
• Assisted commissioners with securing the courthouse as a recycled paint demonstration site.
• Provided Lead Safe program at Gasconade County Health Fair on Oct. 14, 2022.
• Coordinate an illegal dump clean up on Kuhne Road on Nov. 9, 2022.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Gasconade County.
• Posted NO Dumping signs on request of private property owners at Kuhne Road clean-up site on Jan. 20, 2023.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bland Fire Protection District, Hermann Volunteer Fire Department, Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District, Morrison Volunteer Fire Department and Owensville Volunteer Fire Department.
• Attended Gasconade County CIT monthly meetings from July 2022 to June 2023.
• Secured a Hazardous Materials Rapid Sizeup class training through MERC/SEMA for Gasconade County Health Department and Hermann Ambulance Distict and surrounding agencies.
• Met with Gasconade County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Nov. 10, 2022, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Hosted a booth at the Gasconade County Health Fair in October 2022.
• Provided information on incorporating a community in the county.
• Provided traffic counts on Bem Church Road, Blue House Road and Woolam Road in Gasconade county.
• Provided administration of a $750,000 grant to the county from the Missouri Department of Economic Development for PWSD #1 to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility by installing an oxidation ditch and UV disinfection.
• Met with the Fair Board to discuss projects and potential funding resources.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services, to Gasconade County and its cities.

BLAND

• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Small Wonders Montessori School in Bland on Sept. 14, 2022.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Small Wonders Montessori School in Bland on Nov. 2, 2022.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to students at the Maries County R-2 Middle School in Bland on Sept. 23, 2022.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Bland’s ARPA funds.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bland Fire Protection District, Hermann Volunteer Fire Department, Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District, Morrison Volunteer Fire Department and Owensville Volunteer Fire Department.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Bland Middle School during spring 2023 semester.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Bland Middle School.
• Met with local stakeholders on April 7, 2023, and completed an Active Living Community of Practice plan for the city of Bland in June 2023.
• Provided funding resources to Whispering Oaks apartments for renovations.
• Provided potential resources for a private building owner to renovate an old commercial building.
• Contacted USDA Rural Development to advise Whispering Oaks apartments for renovations.
• Completed traffic count in Bland.
• Provided USDA contact information to an individual working on the city budget.
• Continued administering a grant in the amount of $750,000 from the Missouri Department of Economic Development to complete major upgrades to the water system including a new water tower.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

GASCONADE

• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bland Fire Protection District, Hermann Volunteer Fire Department, Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District, Morrison Volunteer Fire Department and Owensville Volunteer Fire Department.
• Provided the mayor with resources to help improve water and sewer systems.
• Provided a summary of grants that could help with water system infrastructure.
• Provided information on securing a Unique Entity Identifier.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

HERMANN

• Provided EDA RLF loan program information to an individual looking to start a river excursion business in Hermann.
• Provided SBA 504 and EDA RLF loan program information and application forms to a local bank for an individual looking to start up a new business in Hermann.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program information to an individual who wants to purchase land and building in Hermann to move their current operations.
• Submitted a grant request to the State of Missouri to do Work Keys testing and cover proctoring costs for Hermann High School, which was funded. Ten students were tested.
• Consulted on a Girl Scout project for increasing awareness of recycling in Hermann.
• Provided a letter of support to St. George Catholic School of Hermann for their MDNR scrap tire grant application.
• Secured a Hazardous Materials Rapid Sizeup class training through MERC/SEMA for Hermann Ambulance District and Gasconade County Health Department and surrounding agencies.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bland Fire Protection District, Hermann Volunteer Fire Department, Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District, Morrison Volunteer Fire Department and Owensville Volunteer Fire Department.
• Facilitated meeting with local stakeholders to discuss the CDBG Disaster Housing Study, which provided housing assessment for structures in the floodplain.
• Provided information to a local agency about grant programs as potential resources to rehabilitate a municipal pool and local fairgrounds.
• Sent information on ARPA Tourism grant to local tourism development group.
• Sent ARPA entertainment grant to city to share with local theater.
• Met with city personnel and engineer to discuss the flood detour route and potential funding to upgrade.
• Provided information to the city on developing a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

MORRISON

• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bland Fire Protection District, Hermann Volunteer Fire Department, Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District, Morrison Volunteer Fire Department and Owensville Volunteer Fire Department.
• Met with city officials to discuss ARPA and other community projects.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

OWENSVILLE

• Awarded an Ozark Rivers grant in the amount of $7,746.12 to the University of Missouri Extension for its Reducing Food Waste Through Meal Preparation Course in Owensville.
• Provided a monthly program update on public housing and the family self-sufficiency program at the Community Awareness and Resource Exchange (CARE) meetings.
• Presented at the September 2022 meeting of the Community Awareness and Resource Exchange (CARE).
• Submitted a grant request to the State of Missouri to do Work Keys testing and cover proctoring costs for Owensville High School, which was funded. Fifty-six students were tested.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Gasconade County Head Start in Owensville on Sept. 7, 2022.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Gasconade County Head Start in Owensville on Oct. 26, 2022.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Gasconade County Safety Fair held in Owensville on June 21, 2023.
• Awarded a Project Graduation mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Owensville High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• Coordinated a Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Owensville on Jan. 26, 2023.
• Posted available buildings and sites in the region on the Missouri LocationOne website.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Owensville’s ARPA funds.
• Provided the Incredible Journey program at the Water Cycle Summer Reading Program at the Scenic Regional Library, Owensville Branch, on July 13, 2022.
• Displayed Earth Day Trash Art at Art Works on Main Gallery in Owensville.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bland Fire Protection District, Hermann Volunteer Fire Department, Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District, Morrison Volunteer Fire Department and Owensville Volunteer Fire Department.
• Provided 18 backpacks and 18 summer bags with substance use disorder information to Owensville Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Sent information to fire chief on state’s ARPA funds for fire departments.
• Completed a traffic count.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

ROSEBUD

• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Bland Fire Protection District, Hermann Volunteer Fire Department, Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District, Morrison Volunteer Fire Department and Owensville Volunteer Fire Department.
• Provided traffic count on Hwy. 50 in Rosebud for an event.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to create a new park in Rosebud.
• Attended Rock Island Trail community meeting to discuss grant opportunities.
• Met with local stakeholders on Feb. 28, 2023, and completed an Active Living Community of Practice plan for the city of Rosebud in June 2023.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

• Presented information to the county commission regarding exempt & non-exempt determination, disciplinary actions, personnel policy development, job description development, compensatory time and FLSA and US DOLIR requirements, accounting and time tracking systems and potential proposal for a general fringe benefit audit.
• Met with Brewer Science to share information on Maries County EEZ.
• Provided $150,651 in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 38 households. This includes the communities of Brinktown and Vichy and the cities of Belle and Vienna.
• Coordinated and participated in a meeting between Dr. Joan Schuman and leadership from Vienna, Freeburg and Maries County to host the MST engineering management class and helped identify possible projects for study.
• Prepared and submitted Work Keys testing grants on behalf of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone for Belle and Vienna high schools in Maries County, which was funded.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to students at the Maries County R-2 Middle School in Bland on Sept. 23, 2022.
• Coordinated a Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone meeting in Vienna on May 3, 2023.
• Coordinated the annual meeting of the Maries County Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board on Nov. 29, 2022.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for Maries County’s ARPA funds.
• Provided the Incredible Journey program for the Water Cycle Summer Reading Program at the Heartland Regional Library System, Vienna Branch, on July 26, 2022.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Maries County.
• Conducted Gasconade River floodplain monitoring for damage after flood event.
• Provided the local newspaper with recycling, disposal, and transfer station resources to publish for assisting residents during their loss of trash collection services.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Belle Fire Protection District, Vichy Volunteer Fire Protection Association, Dixon Rural Fire Protection District – Brinktown Station and Vienna Fire Protection District.
• Answered floodplain administration questions from Maries County realtor.
• Completed NFIP Participating Community Reports on behalf of the county and submitted to SEMA.
• Completed and submitted the NFIP Participating Community form to SEMA on behalf of Maries County.
• Served as floodplain coordinator for the county.
• Distributed floodplain brochures and flip books to courthouse for county employees and area banks.
• Attended a Damage Assessment class.
• Attended a class on the correct completion of floodplain development permits.
• Met with Maries County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Oct. 17, 2022, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Facilitated two 10-week Seeking Safety classes in Maries County Jail Sept 2022 – October 2022 and March -May 2023.
• Provided re-entry binders to Maries County Jail in May 2023
• Attended Maries County CIT monthly meetings from September 2022 to June 2023.
• Spoke with Maries County Circuit Clerk in Judge Rowden’s office to discuss possible Seeking Safety services in July 2022.
• Provided information on potential funds for EV charging stations.
• Provided resource that might help with getting UEI.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services, to Maries County and its cities.

BELLE

• Provided Lead Safe Educational Presentation at Belle Head Start on Sept. 13, 2022.
• Coordinated the Work Keys testing and proctoring for Belle High School where 37 students were tested.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Belle Head Start on Sept. 1, 2022.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Belle Head Start on Nov. 2, 2022.
• Coordinated and assisted with a Grim Reaper docudrama at Belle High School on April 20, 2023.
• Coordinated and participated in student renewal interviews for the Schierloh Family Scholarship for Maries R-2.
• Attended the Maries County R-2 Schools Scholarship Committee meetings and assisted with scholarship awards in May.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Belle’s ARPA funds.
• Provided the Incredible Journey program for the Water Cycle Summer Reading Program at the Heartland Regional Library System, Belle Branch, on July 28, 2022.
• Coordinated Special Waste Collection for tires, appliances and electronics in Belle on Nov. 12, 2022.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Maries County.
• Provided the local newspaper with recycling, disposal, and transfer station resources to publish for assisting residents during their loss of trash collection services.
• Presented a Recyclers Unite library program at Heartland Regional Library – Belle Branch on May 25, 2023.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Belle Fire Protection District, Vichy Volunteer Fire Protection Association, Dixon Rural Fire Protection District – Brinktown Station and Vienna Fire Protection District.
• Provided financing options on SBA 504 and EDA RLF loan programs to an individual looking to purchase an existing restaurant in Belle, MO.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information to an existing business in Belle, MO.
• Hosted the Opioid and Substance Use Disorders Awareness Walk in Belle on Aug. 27, 2022.
• Facilitated 10 Seeking Safety classes at Belle High School in September and October 2022 and a second 10-week session in February 2023.
• Provided 17 backpacks and 17 summer bags with substance use disorder information to Belle Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Belle Elementary School during fall 2022 semester.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Belle High School.
• Completed a Strategic Plan for the city of Belle using MRPC’s CARES Act funds in March and June 2023.
• Met with local stakeholders on March 23, 2023, and completed an Active Living Community of Practice plan for the city of Belle in June 2023.
• Attended Rock Island Trail community meeting to discuss grant opportunities.
• Assisted city in preparing and advertising Request for Qualifications for Rock Island Trail project.
• Prepared a set of file folders for Rock Island Trail RTP grant.
• Completed a traffic count in a school zone on Third Street in Belle.
• Provided EV funding resources to a community organizer.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

VICHY

• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Maries County.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant for live propane burn training. Class was held Sept. 21, 2022.
• Secured an Anhydrous Ammonia Awareness class training through MERC/SEMA for Vichy Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding agencies.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Belle Fire Protection District, Vichy Volunteer Fire Protection Association, Dixon Rural Fire Protection District – Brinktown Station and Vienna Fire Protection District.
• Provided assistance to individual looking to purchase a small business in Vichy, lot size research, EPA property clearance, and referred them to SBDC for business plan.
• Met with an individual and provided grant application support for Vichy Farmers Market in April 2023.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

VIENNA

• Provided the Incredible Journey program for the Water Cycle Summer Reading Program at the Heartland Regional Library System, Vienna Branch, on July 26, 2022.
• Presented a Recyclers Unite library program at Heartland Regional Library – Vienna Branch on June 15, 2023.
• Coordinated and participated in a meeting between Dr. Joan Schuman and leadership from Vienna, Freeburg and Maries County to host the MST engineering management class and helped identify possible projects for study.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the MLEPD in Maries County.
• Provided the local newspaper with recycling, disposal, and transfer station resources to publish for assisting residents during their loss of trash collection services.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Belle Fire Protection District, Vichy Volunteer Fire Protection Association, Dixon Rural Fire Protection District – Brinktown Station and Vienna Fire Protection District.
• Coordinated the Work Keys testing and proctoring for Vienna High School where 28 students were tested.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K-5 grade students at Vienna Elementary School Oct. 20, 2022.
• Coordinated and assisted with a Grim Reaper docudrama at Vienna High School on April 12, 2023.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Vienna’s ARPA funds.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Vienna Middle School during spring 2023 semester.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

• Completed an EDA grant on behalf of State Tech for construction of its Utility Technology Center.
• Prepared and submitted Work Keys testing grants on behalf of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone for Linn and Chamois high schools in Osage County.
• Provided roadway safety information at the Osage County Health Department Open House event on May 19, 2023.
• Awarded a Docudrama mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Linn High School. School received $400 to cover expenses for its docudrama.
• Coordinated public hearing and processed Osage EEZ abatement claim for Osage Industries. Provided abatement information to county assessor.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for Osage County’s ARPA funds.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Osage County.
• Presented a Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety program at Osage County R-2 Elementary.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Linn Fire Protection District, Meta Fire and Rescue, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, Freeburg Fire Department, Chamois Fire Protection District and Westphalia Fire Protection District.
• Secured a Hazardous Materials Incident Response: Operations class training through MERC/SEMA for Osage County Health Department.
• Met with Osage County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Oct. 18, 2022, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Facilitated 10 Seeking Safety classes at Osage County Jail from July 2022 – September 2022.
• Provided re-entry binders to Osage County Jail in September 2022.
• Met with Osage County Seeking Safety Champion July 11, 2022, to provide training information.
• Completed a traffic count on County Road 303, County Road 508 and County Road 625 in Osage County.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to renovate a building for use as an emergency shelter.
• Researched and clarified an ARPA Premium Pay question for the county.
• Provided information to a local agency about grant programs as potential resources to construct a new fire station.
• Provided Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers for county to give auditor.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services, to Osage County and its cities.

ARGYLE

• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Argyle’s ARPA funds.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Osage County.
• Prepared traffic survey report for the village of Argyle.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Linn Fire Protection District, Meta Fire and Rescue, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, Freeburg Fire Department, Chamois Fire Protection District and Westphalia Fire Protection District.
• Continued administering a CDBG grant in the amount of $750,000 to make significant upgrades to the city’s water system, including two new wells, upgrading storage tanks and main replacement.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

CHAMOIS

• Met with a group of Chamois leaders to discuss school scholarships and the Meramec Regional Community Foundation.
• Coordinated the Work Keys testing and proctoring for Chamois High School where 18 students were tested.
• Coordinated and assisted with a Nighttime Crash filmed April 21, 2023, and an in-person ER scene docudrama on April 28, 2023, for Linn and Chamois high schools.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Osage County.
• Facilitated meeting with local stakeholders to discuss the CDBG Disaster Housing Study, that included a housing assessment of structures in the floodplain.
• Provided Chamois High School information regarding Seeking Safety classes in October 2022 and January 2023.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Chamois High School.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Linn Fire Protection District, Meta Fire and Rescue, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, Freeburg Fire Department, Chamois Fire Protection District and Westphalia Fire Protection District.

FREEBURG

• Coordinated and participated in a meeting between Dr. Joan Schuman and leadership from Vienna, Freeburg and Maries County to host the MST engineering management class and helped identify possible projects for study.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Freeburg’s ARPA funds.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Osage County.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Linn Fire Protection District, Meta Fire and Rescue, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, Freeburg Fire Department, Chamois Fire Protection District and Westphalia Fire Protection District.
• Discussed Overdose Awareness Day hosting options with Quaker Windows in January and March 2023.
• Provided Quaker Windows with information regarding Seeking Safety classes.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program eligibility information to a local banker and potential borrower.
• Met with a local company on expansion project that could qualify for EEZ benefits.

LINN

• Coordinated and assisted with a night crash filmed April 21, 2023, and an in-person ER scene docudrama on April 28, 2023, for Linn and Chamois high schools.
• Coordinated the Work Keys testing and proctoring for Linn High School where 75 students were tested.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Linn Head Start in on Oct. 26, 2022.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to K-5 grade students at Linn Elementary on May 12, 2023.
• Awarded a Project Graduation and Docudrama mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Linn High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event and $400 to cover expenses for its docudrama.
• Provided Buckle Buddy and Bike/Pedestrian Safety programs at the Linn Back to School Fair on Aug. 11, 2022.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Osage County.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Linn Fire Protection District, Meta Fire and Rescue, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, Freeburg Fire Department, Chamois Fire Protection District and Westphalia Fire Protection District.
• MRPC’s Opioid Program co-hosted a drug prevention program with Prevention Consultants, LLC and Osage County Anti-Drug Community Action Team (OC-ADCAT) at State Tech in October 2022.
• Provided 15 backpacks and 15 summer bags with substance use disorder information to Linn Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at the Osage County Health Department Grand Opening in Linn on May 19, 2023.
• Completed a traffic count on Hwy. 50 near State Technical College in Linn.
• Researched and shared sample Request for Proposal for bound counsel.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.
• Attended Linn Opioid Awareness walk hosted by Mid-America Addiction Group in July 2023.

META

• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the MLEPD in Osage County.
• Completed NFIP Participating Community Reports on behalf of the city and submitted to SEMA.
• Distributed floodplain flip books to city employees to assist them in understanding their responsibilities in floodplain management.
• Distributed floodplain brochures to city hall and area banks.
• Attended a Damage Assessment class.
• Attended a class on the correct completion of floodplain development permits.
• Served as floodplain manager for the city of Meta.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Linn Fire Protection District, Meta Fire and Rescue, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, Freeburg Fire Department, Chamois Fire Protection District and Westphalia Fire Protection District.
• Completed a traffic count on East 6th Street and North Rose Street for proposed CDBG storm water project.
• Submitted a grant request in the amount of $76,052 to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund on behalf of the city of Meta for funds to create the Meta Elementary Memorial Park, which will include a loop walking trail, benches, parking lot and a basketball/pickle ball court.
• Submitted a grant request in the amount of $95,620 to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program on behalf of the city of Meta for funds to create the Meta Elementary Memorial Trail, which will include an ADA loop walking trail and parking lot.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

WESTPHALIA

• Awarded a Project Graduation mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Fatima High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Osage County.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to Linn Fire Protection District, Meta Fire and Rescue, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, Freeburg Fire Department, Chamois Fire Protection District and Westphalia Fire Protection District.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

• Provided “Don’t run, call 911” postcards to Four Rivers Community Health Center and Phelps/Maries Health Department.
• Provided $415,893 in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 96 households. This includes the cities of Doolittle, Edgar Springs, Newburg, and St. James and the community of Jerome.
• Met with Intercounty Electric to kick off a USDA grant work toward Certified Sites status for a tract of land in Phelps County.
• Met with Intercounty Electric to discuss marketing strategy as part of certified site work.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for Phelps County’s ARPA funds.
• Conducted pre-bid Lead Remediation Project walk throughs on Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 20, 2022.
• Provided a consultation to a new start-up recycling business desiring an Ozark Rivers grant to purchase a recycling trailer through our grant program.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the MLEPD in Phelps County.
• Conducted Gasconade River floodplain monitoring for damage after flood event.
• Conducted Meramec River floodplain monitoring for damage after flood event.
• Made a presentation to the county commission on the National Flood Insurance Program.
• Conducted a floodplain permit review for a bridge replacement.
• Completed NFIP Participating Community Reports on behalf of the county and submitted to SEMA.
• Coordinated the special collection at Brewer Science for tires, appliances, textiles and electronics, collected 13.49 (1,226 tires) tons of tires and 23.44 tons of appliances and electronics from 268 cars.
• Investigated floodplain violation/complaint in Jerome and contacted the U.S. Corps of Engineers, EPA and MDNR.
• Assisted a local realtor in the St. James area with floodplain questions.
• Worked with a Phelps County resident on completing, submitting and getting approval on a floodplain permit.
• Answered questions, provided floodplain maps and/or technical bulletins to six Phelps County residents.
• Reviewed and assisted with the approval of a floodplain development permit application for the expansion of the Phelps County Jail.
• Provided support letters from ORSWMD to the following scrap tire grant applicants: St. James School District, City of Potosi, Swedeborg School District, Westside Christian Academy (Waynesville) and Dixon Elementary School.
• Served as floodplain manager for Phelps County.
• Distributed floodplain flip books to city employees to assist them in understanding their responsibilities in floodplain management.
• Distributed floodplain brochures to city hall and area banks.
• Attended a Damage Assessment class.
• Attended a class on the correct completion of floodplain development permits.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to City of Rolla Fire and Rescue, Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, Duke Rural Fire Department, Edgar Springs Fire protection district, Rolla Rural Fire Protection District and St. James Fire Protection District.
• Secured a Chemical Suicide class training through MERC/SEMA for Rolla Police Department and surrounding agencies.
• Met with Phelps County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Nov. 1, 2022, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Provided judges in Rolla’s 25th Judicial Circuit Court with information regarding Seeking Safety and diversion programs in May 2023.
• Attended Phelps County CIT monthly meetings from October 2022 to June 2023.
• Met with Phelps County Sheriff and Jail Administration to discuss Seeking Safety classes in January 2023.
• Hosted Taste of Phelps County in conjunction with the St. James Grape and Fall Festival Street Fair on Sept. 10, 2022.
• Provided the lived experience portion of the Highway Patrol CIT training in Phelps County on June 12 and 16, 2023.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC (Meramec Region’s HRSA subgrantee) to provide an open a Community Conversation between county jail administrators and Medication Assisted Treatment providers in September 2022.
• Reviewed and provided edits on a grant for the local homeless shelter.
• Discussed ARPA opportunity for East Central College for new campus.
• Met with and provided a list of potential grants to a local organization to help establish a Route 66 museum in Phelps County.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC (Meramec Region’s HRSA subgrantee) to provide a Rehabilitation Through Innovation program to the residents of the Phelps County Jail in February 2023.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to host an event fundraiser.
• Provided grant information to local real estate developer for innovative housing solutions.
• Assisted Intercounty Electric with a grant application for industrial site.
• Provided information to a local business about grant programs as potential resources to expand daycare and preschool services.
• Provided information on the Delta Regional Authority States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP).
• Coordinated, communicated and assisted in ensuring the receipt of initial payments and completed final reports from the recently allocated Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
• Accepted applications and arranged local board meetings regarding the allocation of recently awarded Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funding.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services, to Phelps County and its cities.

DOOLITTLE

• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to City of Rolla Fire and Rescue, Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, Duke Rural Fire Department, Edgar Springs Fire protection district, Rolla Rural Fire Protection District and St. James Fire Protection District.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Phelps County.
• Completed and submitted Doolittle Traffic survey reporting.
• Sent the mayor information on grant for parks.
• Provided the city instructions and resources to complete a Request for Qualifications for a sewer study.
• Provided a list of grants to an individual interested in helping the Doolittle Fire Department.
• Provided information about grant programs as potential resources to fund a Back-to-School Fair.
• Completed traffic counts at Truman Road and MacArthur Road.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

EDGAR SPRINGS

• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Phelps County.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to City of Rolla Fire and Rescue, Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, Duke Rural Fire Department, Edgar Springs Fire protection district, Rolla Rural Fire Protection District and St. James Fire Protection District.
• Provided SBA microloan program and Justene Petersen contact information and EDA RLF loan program information to a grill/event center business in Edgar Springs, MO, looking to expand.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Edgar Springs School during spring 2023 semester.
• Sent information on USDA Community Facility grant and MDNR VW Trust funds to the city for potential vehicle upgrades.
• Provided information and contact for USDA grant programs.
• Met with the city and engineer to discuss Delta Regional Authority funding for street/drainage project.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

NEWBURG

• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Newburg’s ARPA funds.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Phelps County.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to City of Rolla Fire and Rescue, Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, Duke Rural Fire Department, Edgar Springs Fire protection district, Rolla Rural Fire Protection District and St. James Fire Protection District.
• Facilitated meeting with local stakeholders to discuss the CDBG Disaster Housing Study.
• Sent information on ARPA Entertainment Grant to city to share with local theater.
• Provided information to a local senior house facility about grant programs as potential resources to complete building foundation work and interior renovations.
• Visited Newburg city park to look at potential projects and discuss funding opportunities.
• Conducted traffic count.
• Continued administering a CDBG grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development in the amount of $497,837 for the city of Newburg to reconstruct Wolf Pride Drive and Walnut Street that serve the Newburg School District. Phelps County is contributing a match to upgrade CR7310.
• Continued administering a grant request in the amount of $750,000 on behalf of the city of Newburg to the Missouri Department of economic Development to make significant improvements to the water system including new storage tank, well hose and distribution lines.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

ROLLA

• Participated in the Rolla St. Pat’s float parade for Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District.
• Participated in MO S&T Earth Day celebration on behalf of ORSWMD.
• Participated as a guest judge in the Missouri S&T Trashion Show on April 6, 2023.
• Displayed Earth Day Trash Art at The Centre in Rolla.
• Attended the April 7, 2023, Arts Rolla Environmental Show First Friday Reception where Earth Day winners were displayed.
• Completed Rolla code update on April 27, 2023.
• Participated in the Community Conversation Coalition meetings to discuss all MRPC services.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Rolla Head Start on Sept. 26, 2022.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to K-5 grade students at Greentree Journey Kids in Rolla on Oct. 21, 2022.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to 5-7 grade students at Rolla Middle School on April 24 through April 28, 2023.
• Participated in the Rolla Kids Safety Day on July 16, 2022.
• Participated in the Rolla Back to School Fair on July 30, 2022.
• Provided a consultation to a new start-up recycling business desiring an Ozark Rivers grant to purchase a recycling trailer through our grant program.
• Provided a letter of support for University of Missouri S&T’s EPA grant application.
• Provided 10 recycling bins for paper recycling to the Eco Club at Rolla High School.
• Provided Buckle Buddy and Bike/Pedestrian Safety programs at the Rolla Back to School Fair on Aug. 10, 2022.
• Promoted the Lead Safe program at Rolla Safety Day on July 16, 2022.
• Promoted the Lead Safe program at the Rolla Back to School Fair on Aug. 10, 2022.
• Conducted pre-bid Lead Remediation Project walk throughs on Aug. 19 and Sept. 16, 2022.
• Provided Incredible Journey and ORSMD Information Booth at Native Plant and Pollinator Festival in Rolla on Sept. 10, 2022.
• Worked with Rolla Public Library on a community fund mini-grant for a book cover reuse and recycling project in the amount of $2,843. Project awarded by ORSWMD and MRPC.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Phelps County.
• Facilitated a $12,500 Ozark Rivers grant request from Frontier Environmental Technology LLC for the development of an anaerobic digestion of slaughterhouse waste.
• Facilitated a $16,063 Ozark Rivers grant request from the city of Rolla for Recycling Center improvements to reduce congestion due to increased traffic at the recycling center.
• Facilitated a $1,188 MRPC Community Fund request from the Rolla Mission to provide community classes in composting and for the construction of a compost demonstration site.
• Provided educational materials on tire recycling for The Russell House, AMDNR scrap tire recipient.
• Provided educational materials to the Rolla Chamber of Commerce for distribution.
• Represented MRPC at the Rolla Mission’s ribbon-cutting event for their demonstration compost site funded through Ozark Rivers SWMD.
• Provided a grant overview for HA Homestead of Rolla, a new distributor of Bluebird Composting products.
• Presented the Incredible Journey program at the Rolla Outdoor Community School on June 14, 2023.
• Presented the Recyclers Unite library program at the Rolla Public Library on June 14, 2023.
• Coordinated the special collection at Brewer Science for tires, appliances, textiles and electronics, collected 13.49 (1,226 tires) tons of tires and 23.44 tons of appliances and electronics from 268 cars.
• Provided a letter of support to Missouri University of Science & Technology for a National Science Foundation grant.
• Coordinated and administered an Ozark Rivers grant award to Rolla for a HHW Satellite Collection Center.
• Administered an Ozark Rivers grant award for residential household hazardous waste collection with satellite locations in Rolla and St. Robert.
• Awarded an Ozark Rivers grant to Frontier Environmental Technology, LLC in the amount of $12,500.
• Awarded an Ozark Rivers grant in the amount of $16,063.20 to the city of Rolla for recycling center improvements.
• Placed a surveillance camera at the city of Rolla compost facility on Feb. 15, 2023.
• Assisted Rolla Outdoor Collaborative School Trash Art Education Program on March 8, 2023.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to City of Rolla Fire and Rescue, Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, Duke Rural Fire Department, Edgar Springs Fire protection district, Rolla Rural Fire Protection District and St. James Fire Protection District and provided Rolla Hazmat with $54,000 in equipment.
• Provided assistance to a local business with Missouri Secretary of State filings, transfers, etc., and referred client to SBDC for additional guidance.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program information to an individual looking to finance vehicles for a rental car business In Rolla, MO.
• Provided instructions and contact information for the SBA Disaster Assistance Center to a borrower looking for the process to request a deed of trust release.
• Provided SBA 504 and EDA RLF financing structure and application checklist to an existing business in Rolla, MO.
• Provided a MRCF online application and foundation user guidelines to an individual in Rolla, MO.
• Provided SBA 7a and ARPA small business revitalization grant information to an individual in Rolla, MO.
• Referred a business to SBDC and provided EDA RLF loan program information to an individual in Rolla, MO.
• Provided EDA RLF loan program information to an individual looking to start up a new restaurant in Rolla, MO and referred them to SBDC for a business plan.
• Provided ARPA small business grant program information with an existing restaurant in Rolla, MO.
• Provided SBA microloan information and Justine Petersen’s contact information to a local business located in Rolla, MO.
• Provided SBA 504 loan program information and information on veteran’s benefits to an individual looking to start up a night club in Rolla, MO.
• Provided SBA microloan program and Justene Petersen contact information to an existing floral business in Rolla, MO.
• Provided a small business in Rolla, MO, contact information for EIDC call center for their loan payoff balance.
• Provided an individual in Rolla, MO, with EIDL loan payment instructions information and the Disaster Call Center contact information.
• Provided guidelines to finance inventory and equipment, terms, guaranty percentage, amount limits and collateral requirements to a local bank on behalf of their client.
• Assisted a small business in Rolla, MO, with SBA 504 and EDA RLF financing for the purchase of land and building for its farm & feed business.
• Provided “Don’t run, call 911” postcards to Four Rivers Community Health Center and Phelps/Maries Health Department.
• Facilitated 10 Seeking Safety classes at the Rolla Mission from July 2022 to August 2022.
• Facilitated 10 Seeking Safety classes at the Rolla High School Learning Center from October 2022 to January 2023.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at Rolla Safety Day in July 2022.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at Rolla Back to School Fair in August 2022.
• Attended Drug-Free Communities (DFC) meetings from August 2022 to June 2023.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at the Rolla Mission Run Event in April 2023.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at S&T Wellness Fair in February 2023.
• Provided 51 backpacks and 51 summer bags with substance use disorder information to Rolla Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Participated in the MS&T Prevention Coalition for drug safety and education from July 2022 to June 2023.
• Participated in the Rolla Youth Forum for drug prevention education on June 23, 2023.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Rolla Elementary School during fall 2022 semester.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Rolla Middle School during fall 2022 semester.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Rolla Junior High School during fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Rolla High School during fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Rolla Alternative School.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Navig8.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Rolla Technical School.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Missouri After School Network.
• Hosted a Connecting All Missourians broadband informational meeting at The Centre in Rolla on Nov. 17, 2022, and June 9, 2023.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Rolla High School.
• Provided information to a local youth-related organization about grant programs as potential resources to expand services and purchase a building.
• Met with Parks Department to discuss LWCF grant for Ber Juan Park.
• Checked on cybersecurity grants available to the city.
• Sent information on ARPA Entertainment Grant to local theater.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to perform lead remediation services on a historic building.
• Provided information to a local individual about grant programs as potential resources to perform renovations on a historic building in conjunction with a business.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to update a recreational trail bridge, purchase a tractor and furniture and add landscaping elements.
• Met with the city/RMU to discuss potential EV charging sites and grant funding.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to improve local law enforcement operations and equipment.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

ST. JAMES

• Secured a Missouri Humanities Grant, established a local committee, hired contractor and facilitated meetings for the development of a feasibility study for a National Museum of Indian Removal in the St. James area.
• Attended an OAYI virtual community conversation with a St. James youth.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the St. James Head Start on Oct. 5, 2022.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to K-5 students at the St. James Elementary on Nov. 1, Nov. 2 and Nov. 3, 2022.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of St. James’ ARPA funds.
• Initiated collection of mailing envelopes for reuse through the St. James library.
• Presented and gained Ozark Rivers SWMD approval for St. James Caring Center’s $1,480 request to purchase two pallet jacks and a computer for their Resource Center’s repair of thrift store items.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Phelps County
• Provided a letter of support to the St. James School District for a Scrap Tire Market Development grant.
• In collaboration with St. James Caring Center, piloted an expansion of our special waste collection to include textiles as a pilot project at our Brewer Science event.
• Assisted a local realtor in the St. James area with floodplain questions.
• Provided support letters from ORSWMD to the St. James School District for a scrap tire grant.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads to City of Rolla Fire and Rescue, Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, Duke Rural Fire Department, Edgar Springs Fire protection district, Rolla Rural Fire Protection District and St. James Fire Protection District.
• Participated in the Mayors Minute Facebook Live posts on Aug. 12, 19 and 26, 2022.
• Hosted an Awareness walk in St. James on Aug. 20, 2022.
• Facilitated 10 Seeking Safety classes at St. James High School in October and November 2022.
• Provided 16 backpacks and 17 summer bags with substance use disorder information to St. James Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to St. James Elementary School during fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to St. James Middle School during fall 2022 semester.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to St. James High School during fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at St. James High School.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at the St. James Great Circle/KVC location.
• Hosted Overdose Awareness Day at Phelps County Bank on Aug. 31, 2022.
• Provided information to a local agency about grant programs as potential resources to purchase an ATV to use in emergency situations.
• Provided information on the state’s ARPA programs to local caring center.
• Researched information on vendors for universal playgrounds for the city.
• Met with city to discuss LWCF for universal playground.
• Provided engineer with USDA contact for Community Facility grant/loan for police departments upgrades.
• Provided EV charging station grant information to a local business owner.
• Met with city administrators to discuss needs, potential projects and funding resources.
• Provided information to a local agency about grant programs as potential resources to build new restrooms in a municipality-owned park.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for Pulaski County’s ARPA funds.
• Distributed educational materials on July 2, 2022, for food waste reduction at the Farmers’ Market.
• Coordinated an illegal dump clean up on Laramie Road with Fort Leonard Wood volunteers on March 25, 2023.
• Conducted an illegal dump survey in western Pulaski County.
• Coordinated setting of illegal dump surveillance camera on Laramie Road on July 19, 2022.
• Coordinated the cleanup preparation for the illegal dump cleanup on Laramie Road.
• Placed a surveillance camera at an illegal dump on the southwest end of Laramie Road on June 29, 2023.
• Met with Pulaski County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Nov. 14, 2022, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Attended Pulaski County CIT monthly meetings from July to November 2022 and April to June 2023.
• Completed update of 240 businesses on Naturally Meramec Consortium website for Pulaski County.
• Provided assistance with the first Pulaski County Jail CIT in August 2022.
• Reviewed and provided comments on BRO application for Road and Bridge Department.
• Looked up eligibility of a county road for CDBG funds and informed Road and Bridge Department.
• Provided information to a local business about grant and loan programs as potential resources to relocate and expand a pumpkin patch.
• Discussed needs at the Pulaski Museum and began grant research.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to complete ADA upgrades to existing facilities and add a recreational trail.
• Sent EMS a couple of potential resources for a non-profit in Laquey area to get a generator.
• Set traffic counter at Devils Elbow Bridge.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to complete building improvements to a history museum.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services, to Pulaski County and its cities.
• Provided a letter of support to the Swedeborg School District for a Scrap Tire Market Development grant.

CROCKER

• Helped plan and implement a crash simulation docudrama presentation to Crocker High School on Nov. 4, 2022.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to K-5 grade students at Crocker Elementary on April 14, 2023.
• Awarded a Project Graduation mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Cuba High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event.
• Participated in the Crocker Back to School fair on Aug. 11, 2022.
• Promoted the Lead Safe program at the Crocker Back to School Fair on Aug. 11, 2022.
• Contacted Crocker School District to provide information for Seeking Safety classes in October 2022.
• Facilitated 10 Seeking Safety classes at Crocker High School in January and February 2023.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at the Crocker Back to School Fair on Aug. 8, 2022.
• Completed a Strategic Plan for the city of Crocker using MRPC’s CARES Act funds in April and June 2023.
• Provided traffic counts for Riverside Road and Resort Road in Crocker.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

DIXON

• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to K-5 grade students at Dixon Elementary School on Oct. 14, 2022.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to K-2 grade students at Dixon Elementary School on Nov. 18, 2022.
• Participated in the Dixon Back to School Fair on Aug. 15, 2022.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for the city of Dixon’s ARPA funds.
• Provided a letter of support for the Dixon Elementary School’s scrap tire grant application.
• Awarded an Ozark Rivers grant in the amount of $24,080.84 to the Dixon Area Caring Center – Recycling Center.
• Coordinated a special collection hosted by Dixon High School and diverted 6.56 tons of tires, electronics, and appliances.
• Shared SBA 7a origination fee information with a local bank in Dixon, MO.
• Provided SBA 504 and EDA RLF loan program information with an individual looking to purchase an existing restaurant in Dixon, MO.
• Assisted a small business in Dixon, MO, with SBA 504 and EDA RLF financing for the purchase of land and building for its custom trailer assembly business.
• Contacted Dixon School District to discuss Seeking Safety classes in August 2022.
• Sent Pulaski ARPA proposal to local senior center and discussed needs for grant research.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

FORT LEONARD WOOD

• Provided information on roadway safety at the Ready and Resilient Fair at Fort Leonard Wood on Oct. 18, 2022, and May 23, 2023.
• Attended the Fort Leonard Wood Ready and Resiliency Fair with Roadway Safety, ACP information and Opioid Awareness program information on May 23, 2023.
• Participated in the Fort Leonard Wood Earth Day Celebration on April 22, 2023.
• Consulted with Fort Leonard Wood staff on activities for their Earth Day event.
• Had a conversation about the DCIP grant opportunity for a project in Waynesville.
• Had conversations about the Compatible Use Plan to update the JLUS plan.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

RICHLAND

• Provided information on roadway safety at the Richland Safety Fair on June 3, 2023.
• Provided the Incredible Journey program for the Water Cycle Summer Reading Program at the Pulaski County Library District’s Richland location on July 13, 2022.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at Richland Safety Day in June 2023.
• Provided 17 backpacks and 17 summer bags with substance use disorder information to Richland Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Sent possible grant source for housing complex improvements.
• Sent information to the city on potential sources of funds to upgrade police/fire/public works communications.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

ST. ROBERT

• Administered an Ozark Rivers grant award for residential household hazardous waste collections and promoted trash/dump prevention strategies.
• Administered an Ozark Rivers grant award for residential household hazardous waste collection with satellite locations in Rolla and St. Robert.
• Coordinated the special collection in St. Robert on for tires, appliances and electronics on Oct. 8, 2022.
• Coordinated an Ozark Rivers Community Fund grant for the city of St. Robert to purchase 1,000 additional curbside recycling bins for its residential collections in St. Robert and Waynesville.
• Provided SBA express microloan program and contact information and EDA RLF loan program information to an individual looking to start a new business in St. Robert, MO.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.
• Continued administering a CDBG General Infrastructure grant in the amount of $32,500,000 from the Missouri Department of Economic Development for the construction of a wastewater treatment facility in St. Robert.

WAYNESVILLE

• Participated in meetings to plan and review DCIP application with Waynesville on a new fire station.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at the Waynesville Head Start on Sept. 21, 2022.
• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to Pre-K students at the Waynesville Head Start on Oct. 25, 2022.
• Distributed educational materials on July 2, 2022, for food waste reduction at the Farmers’ Market.
• Provided a letter of support for the city of Waynesville’s scrap tire grant application.
• Provided a letter of support for the Westside Christian Academy tire grant application.
• Provided the Incredible Journey program for the Water Cycle Sumer Reading Program at the Pulaski County Library District’s Waynesville location on July 20, 2022.
• Coordinated an Ozark Rivers Community Fund grant for the city of St. Robert to purchase 1,000 additional curbside recycling bins for its residential collections in St. Robert and Waynesville.
• Provided SBA express microloan program information to an individual looking to start a new business incubator in Waynesville, MO.
• Contacted Waynesville School District Special Educator to discuss Seeking Safety in August 2022 and hosted a Zoom meeting with the district in September 2022.
• Provided 49 backpacks and 53 summer bags with substance use disorder information to Waynesville Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.
• Met with Waynesville Mayor on city needs, especially transportation issues.

• Provided $549,597 in rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program to an average of 137 households. This includes the cities of Caledonia, Irondale, Mineral Point and Potosi and the communities of Belgrade and Cadet.
• Provided information on roadway safety at the Washington County Health Fair in Potosi on Sept. 10, 2022.
• Participated in the Washington County Back to School Fair on July 30, 2022.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for Washington County’s ARPA funds.
• Promoted Lead Safe Program at Washington County Fair on Aug. 1, 2022.
• Secured a MERC/SEMA grant that provided booms and pads for Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department, Caledonia Fire Protection District, Irondale Fire Protection District, Potosi Fire Protection District and Richwoods Fire Protection District.
• Promoted Lead Safe Program at Washington County Health Fair on Sept. 10, 2022.
• Deployed illegal dump surveillance camera on Forest Service Road 2375 through July 2022.
• Provided a letter of support for the Washington County Community Partnership scrap tire grant.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Washington County.
• Secured a Hazardous Materials Basic Life Saver class training through MERC/SEMA for Washington County Health Department and Caledonia Fire Department and surrounding agencies.
• Conducted an illegal dump survey in south Washington County.
• Met with Washington County Commission, city leadership and TAC members on Oct. 24, 2022, to discuss unfunded transportation needs on the state system.
• Attended Washington County CIT monthly meeting in November 2022.
• Provided information to Washington County Sheriff Jacobsen regarding Seeking Safety in August, September and October 2022
• Met with Washington County Jail Administrator to provide information regarding Seeking Safety in January 2023.
• Completed first draft of Crawford/Washington Day Trip for Naturally Meramec Consortium.
• Hosted Taste of Washington County in conjunction with the Home Grown Farm Tour on Aug. 27, 2022.
• Provided CARES information/documentation to county’s auditor.
• Provided agenda and meeting support, as well as assistance writing a Strategic Plan, for the Great Mines Health Center Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant, which includes Washington County.
• Provided information to a local fire department about grant programs as potential resources to fund various proposed activities.
• Provided information to a local school about grant programs as potential resources to purchase radios for use in school buses.
• Provided information to a local agency about a grant program as a potential resource to install or rehabilitate an early warning emergency alert system.
• Met with Marrilac Mission Fund to discuss needs in the county and provided local contacts for them to reach.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

CALEDONIA

• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Valley R-VI School.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Washington County.
• Secured a Hazardous Materials Basic Life Saver class training through MERC/SEMA for Caledonia Fire Department and Washington County Health Department and surrounding agencies.
• Provided instructions to the city on how to initiate a low-to-moderate (LMI) survey to determine CDBG eligibility.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

IRONDALE

• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Washington County.
• Provided information about grant programs as potential resources to hire a police officer ad purchase law enforcement related equipment.
• Provided information about grant programs as potential resources to make upgrades to municipality-owned water and sewer systems.
• Submitted a grant request in the amount of $611,580 to the Missouri Department of Economic Development on behalf of the city of Irondale for funding to renovate the existing community building, as well as adding a parking area and building addition.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.

CADET

• Presented a Buckle Buddy program to 3-8 grade students at Kingston Elementary School in Cadet on Sept. 13 – 14, 2022.

MINERAL POINT

• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to Pre-K students at Mineral Point Head Start on Nov. 8, 2022.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for city of Mineral Point’s ARPA funds.
• Provided Buckle Buddy program at Mineral Point Head Start on Nov. 9, 2022.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Washington County.
• Provided 56 backpacks and 56 summer bags with substance use disorder information to Mineral Point Head Start in August 2022 and May 2023, respectively. Bags are provided as a part of the Family Assistance Backpack Program funded by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative through the Department of Justice.
• Responded to public inquiry on Village’s ARPA funds.
• Provided information to state auditor working on the city’s audit.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services

POTOSI

• Participated in the Washington County Community Partnership meetings throughout the year.
• Presented a bicycle/pedestrian program to 7-8 grade students at Potosi Middle School on Oct. 19, 2022.
• Awarded a Project Graduation and Docudrama mini-grant, using Coalition for Roadway Safety (Central District) funds to Potosi High School. School received $300 cash and $100 in Buckle Up/Phone Down incentives for their project graduation event and $400 to cover expenses for its docudrama.
• Provided technical assistance and submitted required reports for city of Potosi’s ARPA funds.
• Provided a letter of support for the Washington County Community Partnership scrap tire grant.
• Completed a hazardous material training survey for the Meramec Local Emergency Planning District in Washington County.
• Provided SBA 504 loan payoff information and assistance to a local bank in Potosi.
• Provided SBA 7a loan eligibility requirements information to two individuals in Potosi, MO.
• Hosted a booth for MRPC’s Opioid Programs at the Potosi Health Fair on Sept. 10, 2022.
• Contracted with Prevention Consultants of Missouri to provide “Too Good for Drugs” curriculum to Potosi Schools during fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters.
• Contracted with Invent Yourself, LLC to provide Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use Disorders at Potosi Middle School.
• Provided a drug take-back box to the Potosi Police Department in February 2023.
• Completed a Strategic Plan for the city of Potosi using MRPC’s CARES Act funds in July 2022 and June 2023.
• Provided state ARPA information for police departments.
• Provided information to a local agency about grant programs as potential resources to install electric vehicle charging stations.
• Provided information to a local law enforcement agency about grant programs as potential resources to fund various proposed activities.
• Provided information to a local organization about grant programs as potential resources to perform updates and enhancements to a senior center facility.
• Provided information on Community Development Block grants and 49 grant alerts, which are listed under Regional Services.