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Loma Linda schedules May 7 hearing on Joplin Special Road District disincorporation; resident shows road damage photos
Summary
The board announced a May 7 public hearing on a petition to disincorporate the Joplin Special Road District under Mo. Rev. Stat. 233.295 and heard a resident-presenter, Matt Barker, show photos of road conditions and say he will contact the district for evaluation.
The Town of Loma Linda Board of Trustees announced a public hearing set for 5:30 p.m. on May 7, 2025 at Christ Community Church, 2700 E. 44th Street in Joplin. The hearing will address a petition for disincorporation of the Joplin Special Road District pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. 233.295; the board discussed the matter and requested additional information that the hearing is intended to provide.
Resident Matt Barker presented photos of affected roads and said he would reach out to the Joplin Special Road District for an evaluation. The minutes record that in-depth discussion and input from various individuals occurred and that the board expects more information at the scheduled public hearing.
The board also recorded that the Town Clerk and Building Inspector met with BCEGS (Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule) on March 18, 2025; results of that ISO-related evaluation are expected in three to four months. The minutes do not state any formal board action on the road condition photos; they note the presentation and planned follow-up.
