Record: 5-30

By Phil Cobb | May 30, 2025 |

COMMISSION MINUTES

The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, May 20.

In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker; North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and and deputy clerk employees.

Business before the governing board included:

• Requisitions and approvals: Thomas Lawn Care Invoice; Liquor License for M2V Highway Liquor; March and April 911 Consolidation Sales and Use Tax payment. Road and Bridge to Consumers Oil Company for vehicle maintenance/repair.

• The commission reviewed the following information: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) supply list

• Reviewed proposed Resolution for Blue Shield Program. Agreed to put it on the agenda for Thursday to adopt the Resolution.

• Cody Linville, Green Township board member came into to discuss township business.

• Sally Duff, collector/treasurer, came in with Assessor Rex Wallace to discuss concerns about Tiffany Cares Tax issues.

• Wallace came and asked about Senior Citizens Tax Freeze program. Discussed how to make the enrollment process easier for the public and told commissioners dates for 2026 enrollment which will be February 1, 2026 through April 30th, 2026 for both new enrollment applicants and renewal applicants. Will review the ordinance to see if an amendment is needed. Also present: Duff.

• Hann stopped in to give departmental updates and discussed the Blue Shield grant program. Meeting set for 9 a.m. Thursday, May 22nd to start process.

• Spoke with Mike Kenter, New Tech Construction, Inc. and Josh Peardot from JSI on placement of fiber on roads in Atchison and Union Townships.

• Received receipt confirmation of $202,547.04 from the Missouri Department of Public Safety regarding Jail Maintenance and Improvement grant..

• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected Road #215 and Road #281 in Union Township; in Polk Township, they inspected tubes on Road #613 and Road #614 and a tube on Road #624 White Cloud Township.

• The commissioners made a call in to county attorney Ivan Schraeder to discuss questions on the third-floor construction project.

The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, May 22.

In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker; North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and and Melinda Patton, county clerk.

Business before the governing board included:

• Requisitions and approvals: Sheriff to NW Auto Repair for vehicle maintenance/repair; to Reed Dodge for vehicle maintenance/repair; to V/Lex Fastcase for subscription; to Integrity Steel Works for keys; Collector/Treasurer to Missouri County Collector’s Association for training and annual fee.

• The commission reviewed the following information: NWMO Regional Council of Governments Northwest Newsflash Newsletter.

• Put a call in to Richard Stringer, Union Township trustee regarding Road #281 that was approved. Stringer will look at the road since the rains to see if it needs to be regraded and will contact the quarry to get rock delivered. Discussed a cement culvert on Road #170. Stringer stopped in to visit with the commission.

• Sally Duff, collector/treasurer and Assessor Rex Wallace stopped in to discuss Senior Citizens Tax Freeze, discussed how to make the enrollment process easier for the public and told commissioners dates for 2026 enrollment.

• Spoke with Tim Casady, Casady Commercial Services regarding rug cleaning services. Madet a call to Integrity Stone regarding the marble floors at the courthouse.

• The commission reviewed the Resolution for the Blue Shield Program. A motion was made and seconded to adopt Resolution #05222025. The motion passed, Resolution signed and given to Sheriff Austin Hann for the application process.

• Billie Mackey, representing the Nodaway County Historical Society and the Maryville Garden Club, met with the commission to request for consideration of the remaining Tenaska Donation funds for projects the museum needs assistance with. A decision was made to donate of $5,000 to the Maryville Garden Club and $2,000 to the Nodaway County Historical Society. A call was made to Mackey to request an official written request..

• Responded to an email from resident of Nodaway County regarding tube issues on roads #233 and #234 in Independence Township. A call was made to Steve Brown, trustee.

• Responded to an email from Senator Eric Schmitt’s office regarding potential storm damage assessments within the county.