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NODAWAY COUNTY COMMISSION
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, December 5.
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: Invoices to Nationwide Insurance, City of Maryville (911 joint expenses) and Snyder & Associates; 911 Telephone Tax payment to City of Maryville (October & November, 2023); Recorder Fee Report (October 2023). Road and Bridge to C. McCrary for uniform reimbursement; to MFA for equipment; to Maryville Outdoors for equipment; Sheriff to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for building maintenance; County Clerk to Elkins-Swyers for office supplies and equipment.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Product Notice from Caterpillar. Road and Bridge Fuel and equipment report (September 2023)
• Patton submitted for review, expense/revenue reports for November.
• Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, gave updates on crew activity.
• The commission attended the 911 Oversight Board meeting at the NRCC building. Discussion centered on a county-wide 911 Sales Tax.
• A call was returned to Brenda Gibson regarding the county Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) liability and property insurance.
• Tim Deen, Ministry Center director, stopped in to discuss the Ministry Center’s FY2024 Budget request.
• A letter of support was signed to support the City of Maryville’s application to the First Responder Capital Improvements and Interoperable Communications Equipment Grant (CIIEG) Program through the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
• The commission met with Kevin Henry and Craig McNeese with Jackson Insurance, to discuss the county’s insurance quotes for liability and property insurance.
• Skye Pournazari and Juergen Steininger, representing Maryville Rotary Club, met to request ARPA funds to assist with the Bloomin’ Peony Tour fundraiser in 2024. Also present: Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer. An invoice to Midwest Mobile for the Nodaway County Fireman’s Association was received. Funds had been previously earmarked. An invoice for the remainder of the Joint 911 Expenditures will be paid out of ARPA.
• Major Scott Wedlock delivered a quote from Holtman Masonry for the masonry portion of the jail project. A copy was emailed to Cheyenne Murphy at NW Regional Council of Governments. A quote from Walker Body Shop was received and a verbal quote was received from Pitzenberger Body Shop on painting the doors and frames.
• The Commission reviewed reports provided by Jenkins and discussed a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA.) A 4% COLA increase across the board was approved.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, December 7.
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: Invoices to Northwest Cellular and Missouri Department of Revenue; Clerk Fee report (November, 2023). Commission to Rogers Repair for building maintenance; Sheriff to Omnigo Software for software contract; to Godfreys for uniforms.
• Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, gave updates on crew activity and discussed the Cintas uniform contract.
• Received and reviewed a paint quote for doors and frames regarding Jail Maintenance and Improvement Grant Bids received from Kizer Auto for $6,000, compared to a verbal quote received from Pitzenberger Body Shop at $10,500 and a quote from Walker Body Shop for $14,000.
• Reviewed and approved an estimate for work on the ceiling at the courthouse from Rogers Repair.
• Discussed options and reviewed an email report from Casey Chastain of Higgenbotham Insurance regarding property and liability insurance.
• One bid for remodel of basement space at the Administration Center was received from Smith Contracting in the amount of $18,590. The commission tabled for further discussion.