Record: 10-4
COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Sept. 23.
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 for Kizer Collision, Inc., Oden Enterprises and Andrew Tuckpointing, LLC (ARPA).
Commission to Midwest Data Center for website upgrades; to Shane Garnett Plumbing for building maintenance; Road and Bridge to Railroad Yard for supplies; Sheriff to Advantage Medical Company for supplies; to Kelly Tire for vehicle maintenance and repair; to 911 Custom for vehicle maintenance and repair.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Training Certificates for Lisa James, Melinda Patton and Sally Duff; Vehicle Sales Tax / Motor Fuel Tax reports; Additions and Abatements (August 2025); Statement from Ellis Ellis Hammons & Johnson PC.
• Took a call from a Green Township landowner regarding a brush law letter received from township. Also discussed farming up to road ditches.
• Alan Rowlett, board member of Hughes Township, stopped in to discuss Road #779 and #792 that are ready for inspection.
• Spoke with Jubal Summers, presiding commissioner of Worth County regarding purchasing $40,000 in softmatch credits. The commission requested a formal request letter. Calls were made to both Andy Macias, Snyder & Associates and Lindsey Chaffin, Great River Engineering to discuss bridge projects. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• A meeting was scheduled with John Hickman, HIC, to listen to a presentation on the company.
• Reviewed and signed a fire alarm inspection agreement (docusign) with Johnson Controls Fire Protection. This is a three-year contract in the amount of $642.43 annually.
• Macias, Snyder & Associates called back in to discuss Nodaway County’s softmatch balance. A call was made to Summers, Worth County to confirm availability of funds.
• Left a message at Jason Brown Roofing.
The Nodaway County Commission did not meet on Thursday, Sept. 25.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Angie Cordell, deputy clerk.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Collector/Treasurer to Missouri Department of Revenue Form 4379B for D. Williams; Inventory disposal form for Recorder. Collector/Treasurer to Missouri Department of Revenue for Sheriff Salary Supplement Fund (August), Sheriff Retirement Fund (August & September); Road & Bridge reimburse B. Engle for onX maps app.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Elevator Safety Services, Inc. signed annual elevator safety inspection. A call returned to Candy Ornecki, Terra Consulting Group regarding a tower in city of Hopkins.
• Geist Heating & Cooling was contacted to purchase air filters and Jason Brown Roofing was left a message in regard to the roof at the Administration Center. Courthouse maintenance – Sleek Creek, Gilbert Henry called on the air conditioner, and Ben South, Andrew Tuck Pointing gave a progress report to the commission.
• Randy Arnold, Johnna Beemer, and Jermiah Scheel, Arnold Insurance presented benefits and programs they have to offer.
• Austin Hann, sheriff updated the commission on sheriff department.
• Travis Elliott, county attorney, called regarding bond questions.
• Ryan Heiland, city manager and Matt Smith, Public Works Director spoke with commission on city projects.
• Commissioners inspected Road #56, #57, #87, and #90 in Atchison Township, Road #120 in Union Township, and Bridge #295 in Polk.