October 10, 2019
St. Charles County, Missouri -- The public is invited to attend an open house public hearing regarding the creation of a St. Charles County Port Authority from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the St. Charles County Administration Building, 201 North Second Street, Suite 542, St. Charles, MO 63301. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to express their views and ask questions regarding the submitted application to the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission. Attendees can arrive at any time during the open house as there will be no formal presentation.
On Sept. 9, 2019, the St. Charles County Council passed Bill No. 4755, thus creating a new Chapter 170 relating to a St. Charles County Port Authority and Port District. On Sept. 24, 2019, an application was provided to the Waterways and Freight Administrator at the Missouri Department of Transportation. It is the County’s intent to request approval of this application at the Jan. 9, 2020, Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission meeting.
Written comments may be submitted to St. Charles County:
Amanda Brauer, PE, PTOE
Manager of Roads and Traffic
St. Charles County Government
201 N. Second St., Suite 560
St. Charles, MO 63301
abrauer@sccmo.org
Written comments also will be received and considered by the Commission:
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
P.O. Box 270
Jefferson City, MO 65102
MHTC@modot.mo.gov
The open house is accessible to those with disabilities. Citizens who require special services at the meeting, including the need for a translator, are asked to notify Amanda Brauer by Oct. 29 at 636-949-3074 or 800-735-2966 (TDD).
For more information, please call St. Charles County Roads and Traffic at 636-949-3074.