Record: 11-28
COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, November 19.
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: Invoices to Snyder and Associates; Road & Bridge to Brian Engle for uniform reimbursement; Sheriff to Kelly Tire & Exhaust for tires; Public Administrator to SEM Applications for annual software agreement; Treasurer to Department of Revenue for Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplement; to Rush Printing for office supplies; to Pitney Bowes for postage; to Maryville Chamber of Commerce for Chamber Bucks.
• Sheriff Inmate Report (September and October 2024)
• Reviewed notes from Maryville Glass & Lock technician on door maintenance. Put a call in to IHP regarding the courthouse boiler startup, confirmed the boiler is working. MEI will be working on the elevator at the courthouse on Friday. Spoke with Jonathan Aley, Kringle Christmas Lighting regarding holiday lighting.
• Reviewed emails and attachments from Madison Woodward, Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) regarding applications from engineers on BRO Bridges for 2025-26.
• Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, gave updates on bridge and tube activity.
• Reviewed Public Entity Risk Management Plan sent by Higginbotham Insurance.
• Request from Tim Deen, Ministry Center for budget contributions in 2025. Deen requested $5,000.
• Sheriff Randy Strong gave updates on jail and sheriff department activities. A call was made to MOPERM regarding legal documents sent to the sheriff. These documents will be sent on to MOPERM
• Spoke with Pat Giesken, B & G Catering regarding catering lunch for the December Northwest Regional County Commissioner meeting. Made calls to organize speakers and sponsors for the meeting to be held in December.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, November 21.
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: Invoices to Great River Engineering and Alert 1 Termite & Pest Control; Invoice to United Fiber for License Renewal (4 years) for Switchvox system (pay through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds); reimbursement to Elks Lodge #760 through ARPA funds. Public Administrator to Pitney Bowes for additional postage.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Request for funds – Betterment Foundation of Barnard and Guilford; Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) – updates on legislation; NWMO Cooperative Mental Health Board of Trustee updates; Smith Vending Canteen letter on price increase; Downtown Maryville in regards to Yuletide Magic Lighting and Holiday Parade
• Patton submitted for review, expense/revenue reports for October.
• Patton presented budget amendment information for FY2024 to the commission. Changes to Intangible Tax, Nuclear Accident (NAEP) fund, Local Emergency Preparation (LEP) fund and the Concealed Weapon fund. The amended budget as approved. Also present: Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer.
• Responded to an email from Tim Casady, Casady Commercial Services to set up window cleaning services on December 7-10, 2024.
• Met with two representatives from Electronic Contracting Company (ECC) regarding the status of jail improvements. A Hold Harmless Agreement was signed. Discussed the placement of speakers. The commission also toured the jail. Also present: Captain Austin Hann and head jailer, Laura Sterkis.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected Bridge 228-013 (BRO63) in Independence Township
• A Union Township resident called regarding septic tank regulations.