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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, November 9.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Deputy Clerk Angie Cordell.
Business before the governing board included:
Requisitions and approvals: Conn-Ag, Norris Road rock packet. Road and Bridge to J&A Traffic Products for 911 Signs, Treasurer for printer to Maryville Type; Devnet for check scanner, credit card reader and software license.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Assessor Additions and Abatements Report (Oct 23).
• Casey Chastain, Higginbotham Managing Director spoke with Commission regarding insurance for building, property, and vehicles.
• Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer, discussed ARPA funds with the commission regarding Elmo Fire, and Collector/Treasurer for software and equipment. Approval for payment was granted to Ravenwood Playground $7,500.00 and American Equipment Co to purchase the Chassis Freightliner for Road & Bridge Department.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, inspected Road #650 in Jackson Township, Polk Township Bridge #576. Burns and Walk also inspected Road #351 in Nodaway Township and approved for rock.
• Open enrollment for county employee insurance is being held Wednesday November 15.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, November 14.
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: Road and Bridge to B. Engle for uniform reimbursement; Prosecuting Attorney to T. Deiter for reimbursement.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: 2024 Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) Workers’ Comp Renewal; County Commissioners Association Meeting (CCAM) Resolutions
• Captain Austin Hann discussed the recent windshield replacement and the generator issues at the jail. Sheriff Randy Strong stopped in to review a letter on pay.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, discussed the Cintas contract for uniforms versus updating uniform allowance and dress code policy. No decision was made. Engle will do further research.
• The commission reviewed a request for support from Rock Port Telephone for a grant application for cell tower construction in Northwest Missouri. A call was made to Roger Bundridge at Northwest Cellular to confirm that this would not be in direct competition. A letter of support was sent.
• An advertisement has been put together with all sealed bids on a Remodel of Space to be turned in to the office of the county clerk no later than December 7, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. All sealed bids will be opened in the office of the county commission.
• Coroner and Public Defender rent requests were reviewed regarding regarding FY 2024 Budget.
• Attended the Agri-Ready County ceremony at the courthouse with Ashley McCarty, Executive Director of Missouri Farmers Care.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, November 16.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and County Clerk Melinda Patton l.
Business before the governing board included:
Requisitions and approvals: Invoice to SAM, LLC; Inventory Disposal forms; ARPA payment packet. Road and Bridge to Allen Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. for concrete on Bridge #572; to Strueby Diesel for vehicle repair; to Maryville Chamber of Commerce for Safety Incentives; to Gray Oil & Gasoline Co., Inc. for gas and diesel fuel.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Additions and Abatements (October 2023). FY2024 Holiday Schedule
• Met with Mitch Nelson, Precision Lock and Key on quotes for an electronic lock for a storage room door. Reviewed and approved a quote for the new door lock and reader to be paid for with the Helping America Vote Act (HAVA) funds. Spoke with a representative from Walter Bolenski at Brightergy for a status update on the light bulbs.
• Deena Poynter, Don Crane and Judy Crane, representing Hopkins Park and Recreation Organization, met with the commission to discuss a request for ARPA funds to upgrade the sewer system at the park in Hopkins. No decision made. Also present: Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer.
• Jordan Eddy, Environmental, Consulting and Technology, called regarding questions on permitting and agreements for solar farms. Eddy requested the Road Use Agreement be shared with him.
• Spoke with Bill Florea, Ambulance District Director, regarding benefits offered to employees.
• Rex Wallace, assessor, spoke with the commission regarding a taxing issue with the White Cloud wind farm. Also present: Jenkins.
• Tina Deiter, prosecuting attorney, met with the commission to discuss budget request.
• The cCommission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected Roads #650 and #429 in Jackson Township, Road #424 in Independence Township and Bridge #0039 in Lincoln Township.