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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, January 23.
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: Missouri Association of Counties 2024 Invoice
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: MOPERM Documents; Public Service Commission.
• A call was made to Nodaway Valley Bank regarding the Workman Chapel Cemetery CD. Updated paperwork was signed to renew.
• The commission, along with Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer and Patton worked on budgetary items throughout the day. Vincent Shelby, coroner, stopped in to discuss his budget request. The commission discussed and agreed to an increase for mileage reimbursement for county employees utilizing their personal vehicles for county business. The rate will increase to $0.55 per mile for 2024.
• A call was made to Johnson Controls regarding setting up the inspection of the fire alarm system at the Administration Center. An inventory was sent for a quote.
• Took a call from a Grant Township resident regarding the application process for reconstruction of a road.
• Jenkins presented the current balance of ARPA funds for review and discussion. The request made by the Maryville Rotary Club was reviewed and the amount of $2,500 was agreed upon. All remaining funds were obligated to county building projects, maintenance, upkeep and county equipment needs.
• Reviewed upcoming dates and events for February to include: Great Northwest Days at the Capital February 6, County Government Day February 8 and CCAM training on February 29.
• The commission hosted a meeting with participants of Leadership Maryville to discuss county government.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, January 25.
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: Sheriffs to Hy-Vee and Falls City Mercantile for inmate food and supplies; to Leads Online for subscription renewal; Commission to Maryville Glass and Lock for building repair.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Sales Tax, Use Tax and Special Road and Bridge Sales Tax report
• Reviewed quotes from Maryville Glass and Lock for the north doors and a quote from Johnson Controls for an inspection of the fire alarm system both at the Administration Center. A call was put in to Greg Fisher, Maryville Glass and Lock to discuss the door quote. Following discussion, the quote was approved.
• Melinda Patton, county clerk, presented the 2024 budget message and budget. A motion was made, seconded and all voted in favor to adopt the 2024 Budget as presented. Also present: Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer and Kay Wilson, Nodaway News Leader.
• Chad Higdon, Chief Executive Officer of Second Harvest, stopped in to give updates on the cold-storage expansion project.
• A concerned citizen stopped in to inquire about assistance for county cemeteries.
• Reviewed the scope and fee information Greg McDanel, City of Maryville City Manager had shared from Kimley-Horn Associates regarding the VillageO, Ashland Circle project. A call was made to McDanel to discuss further.
• A call was made to Maureena Tucker, Claim Representative with MOPERM to discuss a lawsuit claim.
• A call was made to Amy Dowis, Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Government, for more information on the Safe Streets 4 All grant.
• Bids for rebar were received and reviewed from Wellborn Sales and Oden Enterprises, Inc. (low bid). The low bid from Oden Enterprises was approved. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor and Russell Placzek, Oden Enterprises, Inc.
• Two bids were received from Metal Culverts, Inc. (low bid) and Wellborn Sales for the pipe bid. The low bid from Metal Culverts, Inc. was approved. Also present: Brian Testerman, Metal Culverts, Inc., Engle and Placzek.
• Reviewed an email from Larry Jacobson, Snyder & Associates on current Softmatch credit balance. Jacobson called in to discuss the email.
• Spoke with Andy Macias, Snyder & Associates, Lindsay Chaffin, Great River Engineering, Curt Livingood, Atchison County Commissioner, Jim Ruse, Daviess County Commissioner and David Earls regarding Softmatch credits.