Record: 12-7

By Phil Cobb | December 7, 2023 |

COMMISSION MINUTES

The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Nov. 21.

In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, and County Clerk Melinda Patton. South District Commissioner Scott Walk was attending MAC Conference.

Business before the governing board included:

Requisitions and approvals: Invoice to Snyder & Associates for Road #1013. Road and Bridge to J. McCrary for uniform reimbursement; Sheriff to NW Auto Repair for vehicle repair.

• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Extension Council Expense Report (October 2023).

• Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, shared an email from Purple Wave for an Internet Auction Agreement on the 2006 Peterbilt 335 dump truck. A call was made to a representative to discuss details. Agreement was signed via DocuSign.

• A call was made to Don Crane regarding request for ARPa funds to upgrade the sewer system at the park in Hopkins. The commission agreed to pay $7,500.

• A call was made to B&G Catering to finalize the meal for the December 19 Employee Appreciation luncheon.

• Casey Chastain, Managing Director reviewed insurance for Property, Liability and Auto. Following discussion, a motion was made, seconded and approval to make Higginbotham the commercial agent for the county. Also present: Engle, Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasure and Captain Austin Hann, sheriff’s department.

• Hann gave an update on the windshield replacement and the jail generator. The commission reviewed a letter from Sheriff Randy Strong including Chariton County’s State Auditor’s Report and a response to the auditor’s report.

• Jonathan Aley, Kringle Christmas Lighting, stopped in to discuss the hanging options for Christmas lights on the courthouse. The commission looked over the courthouse with Aley to decide alternatives to putting the lights on the roofline. Aley reviewed revised pricing.

• A call was made to Coenen Electric regarding the feasibility of outdoor outlets at the courthouse. Looked at the floor cleaning machine with the facility technician.

• The commission made calls to area banks to get rates for a CD coming due for Groves Cemetery. A letter will be drafted to US Bank to request the CD be cashed out in order to be moved to Nodaway Valley Bank.

• Discussed the Cintas uniform contract versus a uniform budget. A call was placed to Cintas to discuss the contract in question. The commission approved a trial run of a uniform allowance of $550 per Road and Bridge employee to include jeans/work pants and boots purchase.

• Larry Jacobson, Snyder and Associates, stopped in to review and get signatures on LPA Services Invoice No. 4 for the Transportation Alternatives Program [TAP-9900 (144)], Army Corps of Engineers Compliance Certification and Application for Department of the Army Permit on BRO-R074(064) and a letter to MoDOT regarding Threatened and Endangered Species Review on BRO-R074(064.)

The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Nov. 28.

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: Temporary liquor license to Backyard Vine and Wine. Sheriff to Amazon for equipment; Sheriff to Derby Industries for prisoner supplies; Collector to Maryville Chamber for Chamber Bucks, to Pitney Bowes for postage.

• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Extension Council Expense Revised Expense Reports (August & September 2023); Sheriff’s Report (October 2023); Northwest Newsflash from NWMO Regional Council of Governments; Joint 911 Expense Reports (October 2023)

• Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, gave updates on crew activity. Engle discussed pricing he is seeking on a new vehicle.

• Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer, presented an invoice from The Elks Lodge 760 and a request for match to the City of Guilford. The commission approved $16,367.50 of ARPA money to the Elks Lodge 760. More information is needed from the City of Guilford to process the match.

• The Supplemental Actuarial Valuation report was received and reviewed from Local Government Employees Retirement System. Discussion ensued for the L-6 Plan. It was approved. The report is available to the public in accordance with Section 105.675 RSMo for 45 calendar days.

• Major Scott Wedlock, sheriff department, discussed generator issues and the Jail Maintenance and Improvement Grant status.

• A call was made to Coenen Electric and 3E regarding the generators.

• A call was made to Ivan Schraeder regarding the court case in Mercer County regarding 57.317 RSMo and a letter received by the Missouri Sheriffs’ Retirement System (MSRS) dated November 21, 2023. The letter from MSRS was forwarded on to Schraeder. Also inquired about an ordinance wording for adopting a change in LAGERS.

• The commission, along with Engle and several from the Road and Bridge crew hung the wreath on the outside of the courthouse.

The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, Nov. 30.

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: Commission to Ace Hardware for building maintenance; Road and Bridge to Bryan’s Auto for vehicle maintenance and repair; Assessor to Lineage Accelerate for equipment, to USPS for postage.

• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Revised MOPERM Renewal Quote dated 11-30-2023.

• Called to RSVP for the NW Missouri Regional Commission meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023 in Harrison County.

• Cheyenne Murphy, NWMO Regional Council of Governments, stopped in to give a status update on the Jail Maintenance and Improvement grant process. Murphy had three Department of Public Safety (DPS) approved contracts to sign from Integrity Steel Works and two from Electronic Contracting Company (ECC.) Murphy stated they were waiting on quotes for masonry and painting of 14 doors/frames and one detention gate. Major Scott Wedlock has been working to get these quotes. Calls were placed to Walker Auto, Kizer Auto and Pitzenberger for quotes on painting the doors/frames and gate. A call was made to Wedlock to discuss quotes on masonry and painting.

• A concerned citizen discussed the county insurance changes that were made to the agent of record.

• The facility technician reported a gutter overflow issue on the Administration Center. Walker reported that the light installment at the courthouse is complete and the timers for the trees at the Administration Center have been purchased and set up.

• Rex Wallace, assessor recommended utilizing ARPA funds to support public cemeteries. A request to meet to request ARPA funds came from Skye Pournazari representing Maryville Rotary Club. A meeting time was set for December 5, 2023.

• Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, informed the commission that Purple Wave Auction had come to take pictures of the 2006 Peterbilt 335 Dump Truck. The truck will be listed on the auction site on December 28, 2023.

• An inspection of Bridge #576 in Polk Township and a culvert replacement on Road #892 in Hughes Township.

• The commission reviewed expense and revenue reports provided by Jenkins to discuss what the county would be able to do for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA.)