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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, September 12.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and County Clerk Melinda Patton.
Business before the governing board included:
Requisitions and approvals: Additions and Abatements for August, 2023; Recorder and Clerk Fee Report (August 2023.); Treasurer to Devnet for equipment; Road and Bridge to Meyer Auto for maintenance and repair.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Sheriff Vehicle Report; Grant Program information for Jails and Lock-ups
• Patton submitted for review, expense/revenue reports for August.
• Called Jim Farnan, Grant Township Trustee, regarding Roads #946 #951 for new construction.
• Spoke with Jim Knox, Norris Quarry, regarding CART rock at the Barnard Quarry.
• Adam Stratton, Director of Solar Development, Acciona Energy, called to discuss the Development Agreement.
• The commission held a public hearing in the Administration Center’s conference room to review and answer questions regarding an addendum to the Ordinance. A power point presentation was reviewed by Josh McKim, Nodaway County Economic Development Director.
• Richard Stringer, Union Township Trustee and Amy Coulter, Clerk, met with the commission to discuss township roads.
• Sherri Kinsella and Katie Walter were contacted regarding reappointment for a three-year term (each) to the Mental Health Board. Walter agreed to the reappointment, a message was left for Kinsella
• The commission gave permission to Kathy Rice, to utilize the courthouse parking lot and sidewalks during the Downtown Trick or Treat event to be held on Monday, October 30th from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
• Reviewed and discussed quotes received for pest control at the Administration Center, courthouse and jail. A call was made to Alert 1 Pest Management Systems for clarification on their quote. Alert 1 Pest Controls quote was accepted. A call was made to Preferred Pest Control to thank them for providing the quote.
• Confirmed attendance at the meeting on September 21 in Grundy County.
• A call was made to Jason Brown Roofing to check status of work request.
• Spoke with Marty From, Jefferson Township Board Member, regarding new construction Roads #693 and #695.
• Met with a representative from Karr Tuck Pointing to look over the courthouse for a quote. Also discussed a quote from Vercada for cameras. Quote was declined.
• Meghann Kosman, North Star Advocacy Center Court/Victim Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator, met with the commission with Linda Mattson, Executive Director present via Facetime, requested space within the Administration Center in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Department as a part of their in-kind match for a grant. The Commission approved the in-kind match and signed an Acknowledgement of Notice of Statutory Requirement to Comply. Also present: Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, September 14.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and County Clerk Melinda Patton. North District Commissioner Chris Burns was absent
Business before the governing board included:
Requisitions and approvals: Invoices to Snyder & Associates. Road and Bridge to Premier Truck Group of Kansas City for equipment purchase (ARPA funds;) Sheriff to Hy-Vee and Falls City Mercantile for inmate food and supplies (October 2023.) Road and Bridge to Great River Engineering for Bridge.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Road and Bridge Fuel and Equipment report. Tuck pointing information from the Maryville Public Library. Email from Logisticus Group on Conception Wind Energy project upgrade.
• Larry Jacobson, Snyder and Associates, presented the commission with LPA Services Invoice #3 for TAP-9900 (144) and a Compliance Certification from the Army Corps of Engineers (NWK-2023-00181) for Bridge #0805000.
• Joy Huddleston and Kim Mildward, NWMO Regional Council of Governments, met with the commission to discuss the Affordable Connectivity Program.
• Reviewed township rock delivery status and discussed roads for new and reconstruction. Road #652 in Jackson Township was approved and a proceed order for rock was sent. Discussed Roads #429, #650 and #646 with Mark Rush, Jackson Township maintenance operator.
• Sherri Kinsella accepted reappointment for a three-year term to the Mental Health Board.
• Reviewed cost for additional conference room chairs. No decision made.
• Inspected and approved for rock on Rd #693 N end, #695 E end Jefferson Township; Rd #946, 951 Grant Township. Commission contacted the Township Trustees on approval. Bridge #1013, #972 Washington Township and Road #730 drainage issue Grant Township were also inspected.
• Reviewed and signed LPA Progress Invoice #6 for BRO-R074(63.)
• Andy Abbott, MTE gave update on the firewall for the county.
• Cheyenne Murphy, Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Government, spoke with commission on the Jail grant.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, September 19.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and County Clerk Melinda Patton.
Business before the governing board included:
Requisitions and approvals: Invoice for Sleek Creek Hvac, LLC.; Sheriff to Meyer Auto for vehicle repair; Road and Bridge to Bryan’s Auto & Diesel Repair for equipment; to Gray Oil for fuel.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Email from MODOT re: TAP grant payment info for Invoice #2 and #3; FY2024 MOPERM Renewal quotes; Extension Expense Reports (June, July & August 2023)
• Reviewed an email from Missouri Farms Care, regarding Agri-Ready County status and discussed getting signage. Lisa Macali, Nodaway County Economic Development, stopped in with a press release for review and approval.
• Spoke with Alert 1 Pest Management System regarding setting up a time to begin the pest control spraying. A representative will be here on September 28th with the contract.
• Coenen Electric stopped in to review the blueprints for the jail building regarding the jail maintenance and improvement grant. A paper copy was made of requested pages.
• A call was made to Larry Jacobson at Snyder & Associates regarding Bridge #0741000 BRO-R074(65) bridge and received a status update.
• A call was made to Lee Setser, Premier Truck Sales regarding the status of the dump truck that has been on order using ARPA funds. Spoke with Sara Hull, Burlington Junction Parks regarding the status of the park project and a request for ARPA funds. No decision was made.
• Sheriff Randy Strong discussed jail and sheriff department updates.
• The commission spoke with an Independence Township resident on a road issue.
• Inspected Roads #423. #424 and #234 om Independence Township and Bridge #208 and Road #251 in Union Township.
• Took a call from a Nodaway Township resident regarding a culvert on Road #358.
Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker and South District Commissioner, Scott Walk, traveled to Grundy County, Missouri to attend the quarterly Northwest Missouri County Commission meeting on Thursday, September 21, therefore no commission meeting was held.