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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, March 5.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Clerk Melinda Patton.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Recorder Fee Report (February 2024); Caterer’s Liquor License for Backyard Vine and Wine for March 2nd (signed on Friday, March 1 by Walker and Walk upon returning from training); Caterer’s Liquor License for Backyard Vine and Wine for March 9th. Sheriff to MTE for office equipment; County Clerk to Elkins-Swyers for election supplies; Road and Bridge to American Equipment for truck bed purchase.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Jefferson Township Financial Statement; Commissioner’s Certificate of Training; Invite to NWMO Enterprise Facilitation Annual Banquet on April 11, 2024.
• Discussed road sign issues called in by a Polk Township resident. Walker had looked at the signs and shared pictures with Burns and Walk. New signs have been ordered to replace faded signs. The commissioners called the resident to give an update. Spoke with another resident regarding Road #1088. Called Mark Wilson, Polk Township Road Supervisor, to discuss a tube issue in Scout Ridge Drive. The commission will meet with Wilson at a later date to look at this issue. A call was put in to the resident to give an update
• Reviewed quotes from Diversified Security Corporation ($1,059), Keller Fire and Safety ($5,135) and Johnson Controls Fire Protection ($1,344) for Fire Alarm System inspection of the Administration Center. The commission approved Diversified Security Corporation to conduct the inspection.
• The commission reviewed three sealed bids submitted for a truck bed. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor. Bids were received from AFI ($16,072), American Equipment Company ($17,075) and Knapheide ($19,954.) American Equipment Company’s bid was accepted. Engle will move forward with contacting American Equipment.
• Discussed the Safe Streets for All program as presented by Amy Dowis at NWMO Regional Council of Governments. The commission has committed to the $6,000 total over two years but is not interested in purchasing a speed sign. A call was put in to Dowis to update her on the decision.
• A call was made to Cheyenne Murphy, NWMO Regional Council of Governments, for a status update on the Jail Maintenance and Improvement grant.
• Josh Zepeda, Dodge Construction Network, called for a status update on the solar project.
• Inspected a tube on Road #261 in Union Township; a tube on Road #198 and Road #188; and looked at Road #175 for possible reconstruction in Hopkins Township.
• Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer, spoke with the commission for clarity on city of Guilford ARPA funds.
• The commission allotted time on Tuesday, March 12 at 9:00 a.m., to inform all office holders, about the upcoming 911 Sales Tax ballot question.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, March 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: Donation of sick leave from one employee to another. Sheriff to Delbert’s Garage for vehicle repair; to Cellubrite, Inc. for subscription; to Yellow Frog Graphics for vehicle repair & maintenance; County Clerk to Elkins-Swyers for election supplies; Emergency Manager to MTE for office equipment; Road and Bridge to Cintas for uniforms.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Road and Bridge Fuel & Equipment report (December 2023, January and February 2024); Certificate of Liability Insurance – J.D. Bishop Construction, LLC; Green Township Financial Statement
• Adam Summers and Jim Jacoby met with the commission to invite to the NWMO Enterprise FacilitationAnnual Banquet on April 11, 2024.
• A Polk Township resident met with the commission to discuss a road issue. The commission will need to set up a meeting with township and city officials to discuss responsibilities.
• Garnett Plumbing has been contacted regarding a leak in a restroom at the Administration Center. Sleek Creek HVAC has been contacted regarding thermostat issues at the Administration Center. The Extension office asked for a light to be looked at.
• A call was put in to Richard Stringer, Union Township Trustee regarding a driveway tube. Stringer stated they will work with the resident to get it corrected. Stringer asked the commission to look at a couple of tubes the county is responsible for. A call was returned to the resident to share Stringer’s contact information.
• A call was made to Tim Lance, White Cloud Township Trustee regarding a tube issue. A call was returned to a resident regarding the tube on Road #930.
• Brett Cline, Tenaska, presented the commission with the annual $15,000 donation check to the county. The commission then presented donation checks for $5,000 each to St. Francis Foundation, Nodaway County Community Fair, Inc. and North Star Advocacy Center. Also present Kay Wilson, Nodaway News Leader, Paxson Haws, Maryville Forum, Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer, Madison Lesher, deputy county clerk and Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• Inspected Road #1000 in Washington Township. Approved for reconstruction.
• Nick Jameson, Schildberg Construction, stopped in to discuss CART rock for 2024.
• A quote of $1,700-1,900 from Midland Surveying for a survey of the North/South Section Line between Sections 23 and 24, Township 65 North, Range 34 West in Nodaway County on Road #442. A call was then made to Jeff Meyer, Jackson Township Trustee to discuss. Meyer agreed that Jackson Township would pay half of the fee. A call was made to Midland Surveying to proceed. Midland Surveying will bill both the county and the township when the work is completed.
• Larry Jacobson, Snyder and Associates, called regarding status on contracts on 2024 Softmatch bridges.