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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, July 15.
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: June 911 Sales and Use Tax payment; Consolidated 911 (June 2025); July WEX Card Statement. Road and Bridge to C. Swinford for uniform reimbursement; to Fastenal for supplies; to Gray Oil for fuel; Sheriff to Handcuff Warehouse (credit card charge) for equipment.
The commission reviewed the following information: Road and Bridge June Equipment report; Hughes Township Financial Statement; Assessor’s Quarterly report (April – June 2025); Sheriff’s Inmate report (June 2025); Additions and Abatements (June 2025); Sales Tax/Use Tax/Road & Bridge Special Sales Tax/County Emergency Services 911 Use Tax Reports; Road & Bridge Special Use Tax/County Emergency Services 911 Sales Tax Reports.
• Bids for the Administration Center’s 3rd floor project were opened. Bids were received from Moore Improvements, LLC and Smith Contracting Company. The commissioners will review the information for approval. A call was made to Jeff Smith, Smith Contracting Company for further information on the quote provided. Also present: Dave Moore, Moore Improvements, LLC.
• Discussed a door closer issue on the treasurer’s door. Reviewed and signed Contract #81006243 renewal for preventative maintenance agreement for the testing and inspection of the fire alarm system with Johnson Controls.
• Alan Rowlett, Hughes Township board member, stopped in to discuss king build roads. Rowlett turned in a request for Reconstruction on Road #779 for ½ mile and New Construction on Road #792.
• Spoke with Hopkins Township Trustee Jeff Blackford on CART Rock roads
• Representative Matt Pritchard from AT&T stopped in to discuss services.
• Reviewed and signed a reimbursement request for Progress No. 1 on BRO-R074(004) Bridge #0530012 on 250th Street over Sand Creek.
• Spoke with Nathan Honan, Lincoln Township board member on road issues.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected Road #49, bridge #009, a tube on Road #43 and box culverts on Roads #326 and 329 all in Lincoln Township.
• A call was made to Ivan Schraeder regarding township bonds that passed in the April election but will not be certified by the Missouri State Auditor. Calls were made to each of the townships impacted by the decision to further discuss options.
• The commission, along with Engle, inspected Road #779 and 792 all in Hughes Township. These roads have been approved to move forward with the work.
• Sally Duff, collector/treasurer presented and signed the Agreement to collect Ad Valorem Taxes for the City of Maryville.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, July 17.
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: Liquor License: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar; Card Service packet for June 2025, Payroll #15; Invoice to Snyder & Associates.
• The commission reviewed the following information: National Opioid Settlement Notice – Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, sun, Zydus
• The commission met with township officials to discuss options with the election bonds from April 2025. Present from Townships: Atchison Township – Brandon Dougherty, trustee, Eric Jones, road operator; Jackson Township – Jeff Meyer, trustee, Charlie Standiford, board member, Mark Rush, road operator; Monroe Township – Michael Brown, board member, Leesa Clement, clerk and Les Linville, road operator. Also present: Sally Duff, collector/treasurer, Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, Geoffrey Woehlk, Maryville Forum, Gavin McGough, KXCV and Kay Wilson, Nodaway News Leader.
• Returned a call to county attorney, Ivan Schraeder. Schraeder requested contact information for Gilmore and Bell.
• Contacted Larry Jacobson with Snyder and Associates, with questions on the construction engineering process on BRO-R074(65). Jacobson sent an email with an example RFQ.
• Danny Tetley, Presiding Commissioner in Scott County called requesting a trade for Soft Match Credit. Tetley will send an official written request vie email.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, July 22.
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: Liquor License: Maryville Country Club. Assessor to Missouri State Assessor’s Association for training; Commission to IHP Industrial, Inc. for courthouse maintenance.
The commission reviewed the following information: Request for County Aid Program from Monroe Township (Road #819). Vehicle sales and Motor fuel tax report for July.
• Sally Duff, collector/treasurer presented and signed the Agreement to collect AD Valorem Taxes for the City of Graham.
• Patton opened the Board of Equalization (BOE) hearing with an oath given and signed by the Board of Equalization, a presentation of the property in question and introductions. Those present for the hearing included, Burns, Walker, Walk, Rex Wallace, assessor and Duff. An appeal by Daniels Children’s Investments, LLC (51%)/Maryvee I, II, III (49%) and Daniels, Selma S. Revocable Trust (51%)/Maryvee I, II, III (49%) with a Declaration of Representative form stating Jerry Chatum, President for J.W. Chatam & Associates as Tax Representative or Agent on the valuation of the real property at 1215-1217 S. Main Street, Maryville, MO (Parcel Number 22-04-20-03-06-03802) for the main grocery store and gas station buildings. No representative for Daniels Children’s Investments, LLC/Maryvee I, II, III and Daniels, Selma S Revocable Trust/Maryvee I, II, III was present.
Brief Legal Description: TR COM 284’ S & 45’ E of NW COR SW ¼ SW ¼ 20-64-35, TH E 185’, N 38.8’, E 138.21’, S 19.3’, E 307.74’, S 267.67’, W 244.51, S 211.68’, W 187.15’, N 119.11’, W 193.52’, N 160.06’, W 5’, N 175.04’ TO POB NODAWAY COUNTY, MC EXC PUB RD R/W
Rex Wallace, assessor, discussed the valuation of the property of $4,760,920 and how the valuation process works. No comparables or documentation were presented or shared with the assessor’s office by J.W. Chatam & Associates. A valuation of $3,000,000 was proposed by Chatam. The floor was open for discussion and questions. Following discussion, a motion was made and favored, Nodaway County BOE to uphold the County Assessor’s value of the appraised property. Nodaway County BOE agreed to wait for the Missouri State Tax commission’s decision on this case. The meeting was closed.
• The commissioners adjourned for a funeral and lunch.
• Lindsey Chaffin and Zeke Peterson, Great River Engineering reviewed BRO-R074 (004) 250th Street over Sand Creek, BRO-R074(003) 353rd Street over Elkhorn Creek projects. Notices were posted for these two future bridges on 7/22/25. Also, present Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• A call was returned to Eric Jones, Atchison Township regarding a bond question and road maintenance.
• Darren Farnan, United Fiber General Manager discussed the Broadband Development program.
• Engle gave updates on county projects.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, July 24.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Angie Cordell, depty clerk.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: United Fiber for Broadband Development Program (ARPA); Road and Bridge to Chamber of Commerce for Quarterly Safety Incentives; Sheriff Department to Cellebrite for subscription; Commission to IHP Industrial, Inc. for Courthouse maintenance.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Email from Madison Woodward, MoDOT
• A call was made to Mark Wilson, Road Supervisor Polk Township regarding Road 372.
• Judge Robert Rice, Mental Health Board Chair of the Board and Traci Spillman, Community Network Program Manager Mosaic Life Care gave an overview of AIM (Access-Improve-Maintain) network and utilizing resources found on Aim.findhelp.com. Also present: Sally Duff, collector/treasurer, Brain Engle, road and bridge supervisor, Geoffrey Woehlk, Maryville Forum.
• A call was placed to Travis Elliott, county attorney, regarding bonding questions
• Spoke with Alan Wiederholt, Washington Township Board Member regarding reconstruction for Road #1018 for one mile to proceed to start project.
• Commission contacted Jason Brown Roofing and a message was left regarding the Administration Center roof.
• The commission, along with Engle, inspected Road #372 in Polk Township, Bridge #350 in Nodaway Township.