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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, July 16.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Melinda Patton, County Clerk.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Invoice to Thomas’ Lawn Care. Sheriff to Messner Collision Repair for vehicle repair.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Thank you notes from Missouri Boys State; Financial Statement from Hughes Township and financial docs from Atchison Township; Litigation update; Sheriff’s Report (June 2024); Follow-up email from Kristy Arciszewski from Gallagher Insurance
• Reviewed and approved a flyer and public information documents for the Senior Tax Relief program.
• The commission discussed various calls received over the weekend regarding road issues and CART rock process. Also talked about the status of several township’s financial statements. An email was sent out to township officials who may not have complied with RSMo 105.145 and 231.280.
• A call was made to the Missouri Attorney General’s office with a question on RSMo 57.317. An email was also sent to county attorney, Ivan Schraeder.
• Major Scott Wedlock discussed the water line issues with the jail building. A call was put in to Jim Propukec, Continental Fire Sprinkler Company to discuss progress. Wedlock also updated the commission on the status of the control system and new doors. A message was left for Jerri Dearmont at NWMO Regional Council of Governments to set up a meeting time to discuss the Jail Maintenance and Improvement Grant..
• Discussed a door at the courthouse that will need to be replaced and the masonry work that will likely need to be done. A call was made to Maryville Glass and Lock for a quote.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected a culvert on Road #161 and Road #149 and inspected Road #156 and #157 all in Hopkins Township. Inspected a tube on Road #824 in Monroe Township.
• A discussion was held on changing the procedure for issuing proceed orders for CART Rock due to roads not being properly prepared for the rock.
• A call was made to Roger Florea, Hopkins Township Trustee, to discuss roads within the township.
• A message was left with Wallace McGinnis, Monroe Township Trustee, regarding roads within the township.
• Two sealed courthouse exterior bids were opened and reviewed. MTS – $790,000 and Andrew Tuck Pointing – $174,942. A call was made to Ben South, Andrew Tuck Pointing to discuss his bid as it was low bid. A time was set for South to meet with the commission to walk through the project. The commission tabled a decision until further review of proposals and the meeting with Andrew Tuck Pointing.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, July 18.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Melinda Patton, County Clerk.
Business before the governing board included:
• Road and Bridge to Gray Oil for diesel fuel; to J. McCrary for uniform reimbursement.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Softmatch payment with Atchison County
• Spoke with Lindsey Brand with Alert 1 regarding treatment services at the courthouse. A contract will be drafted and delivered for review. A call was made to Mitch Nelson, Precision Lock and Key, regarding adding a keypad lock to a door at the Administration Center. Nelson will send a quote over, but has added it to his schedule for Thursday, July 25th.
• A meeting was held with Sheriff Randy Strong regarding RSMo 57.317. Also present: Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer and Geoffrey Woehlk, Maryville Forum.
• Commission discussed calls received regarding CART Rock Roads.
• A resident of Polk Township called in to discuss signage on Ideal Road. The Commission will look at the location next week.
• The commissioners attended the 911 Oversight Board meeting held at the NRCC conference room.
• Jenkins discussed a call regarding request for ARPA funds from Skidmore Fire Protection District. The commission requested a formal request be presented, although at this time all funds have been allocated.
• Eric Troutner, Constellation Wind Power, met with the commission to review roads within the wind farm footprint that landowners have requested civil improvements to the road be left. Troutner will send the tower locations via email for the commission to review and approve.
• A resident of Green Township discussed Road #565 for New Construction. Also present: Larry Dougan.
• Brett McClain, NW Audio Visual explained services offered for Emergency vehicles.
• A Polk Township resident spoke with commission on tree removal.
• Amy Dowis, Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Government, updated commission on future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant project funding.
• Vince Shelby, coroner discussed contracting with local funeral homes. Also present Kay Wilson, Nodaway News Leader.
• Service contract with Alert #1 signed for courthouse.