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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, June 17.
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: Liquor Licenses for: Backyard Vine & Wine; Elks Lodge #760; J & J Mart; Snak Atak Liquor; Trex Mart #8; Tuck Point; Nopal Mexican Restaurant; The Stable Pub & Grub. Invoice to Taryn Henry for Special Prosecutor. Sheriff to Haug Communications for vehicle equipment (ARPA); to MTE for equipment; Collector/Treasurer to MTE for office supplies; to Department of Revenue for Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplement.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Sheriff Inmate Report (May 2025). Certificate of Liability Insurance – Coenen Enterprises, Inc. Additions and Abatements for May 2025. Opioid Settlements- Notice of Payment. Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) memorandum regarding Bridge #0338001 Load Posting
• A call was made to Geist Heating and Air Conditioning to look at the A/C units at the courthouse as well as a drain issue. Walker reported a door issue in Juvenile office that he repaired. Casady Commercial Service will be working on the first and third floors on Thursday, June 19. Calls were put in to companies for quotes for a new unit.
• A call was made to Kathie Williams at the Maryville License Bureau regarding questions on titles for sheriff vehicles that will be traded in with a new vehicle purchase. Titles to a 2012 Dodge Charger, 2014 Dodge Charger and 2018 Ford Truck were signed and given to Sheriff Austin Hann to take as part of the trade-in process.
• Took a call from a resident of Polk Township regarding a bridge concern. This bridge is scheduled to be replaced in 2025-26 as a BRO.
• Sheriff Hann reported on the rally event that took place along south Main Street on Saturday, June 14 and the grant process for the Blue Shield program.
• Sally Duff, collector/treasurer, reported that all Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) reports had been distributed to all the school districts and turned over to Patton. Patton reported that she has entered all the reports numbers in DESE’s site with no errors turning up.
• Alan Fay and Casey Chastain, Higginbotham Insurance, met with the commissioners to discuss the services they provide on the employee and human resource side of insurance and making Higginbotham Insurance the agent of record for Nodaway County. The commissioners plan to check references and further discuss. Also present: Hann, Duff, Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, Robin Clark, deputy county clerk.
• Engle gave updates on the road and bridge crew’s activities
• The commission, along with Engle, inspected Bridge #0295003 in Polk Township and a culvert on Road #943 in Grant Township.
• A motion was made to name Higginbotham Public Sector as the Benefits Broker for three (3) renewals and two (2) optional twelve (12) month renewal if we choose. All were in favor. The commission called Brian Rose, Gallagher Benefit Service to discuss services and let him know of the change. A drafted letter was also sent.
• Spoke with Andy Macias, Snyder & Associates, regarding closing Bridge #295 in Polk Township due to issues. The construction company plans to shut the bridge down. Calls were made to landowners around the bridge to notify them.