Record: 10-23
COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Oct. 14.
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 Yellow Frog Graphics for sheriff vehicle graphics; Circuit Clerk to Sydney Pontius for court appointed attorney fees; Assessor to Card Services (credit card) for training; Collector/Treasurer to Maryville Chamber for chamber bucks; to MTE for office supplies.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Training Certificate for Rex Wallace; Sales Tax / Use Tax / Road and Bridge Special Sales Tax / Road and Bridge Special Use Tax Reports; Additions and Abatements for September 2025
• Left a message with Jason Brown Roofing to get a status update. A representative of Consolidated Electric Distributors, Inc. (3E) will be on site on Friday to look at the generator for the Administration Center. Commissioner Burns gave an update of a conversation with Greg Fisher, Maryville Glass and Lock regarding the corner windows on the third floor of the Administration Center.
• Kathy Rice called in to ask permission to shut streets down around the courthouse and to utilize outside courthouse areas on October 30, 2024 for the Downtown Trick or Treating event. Permission was given.
• Reviewed and signed application authorizations for insurance services with Higginbotham Insurance.
• Reviewed and signed forms for 2026 insurance quotes. Emails were composed and sent to county employees regarding health insurance options.
The Nodaway County Commission did not meet on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.
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: Road and Bridge to Maryville Chamber of Commerce for Chamber Bucks; Sheriff to Advantage Medical Company for supplies; to Haug Communication for vehicle maintenance/equipment; to Yellow Frog Graphics for vehicle maintenance; Collector/Treasurer to ProServ for annual contract.
• Took a call from an Independence Township landowner regarding rip-rap for a ditch.
• Reviewed and signed letters as presented by Larry Jacobson with Snyder and Associates for Local Public Agency (LPA) Certification of Plan, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E), Railroad Property Certification and Utility Certification on BRO-B074(65) Bridge.
• Randy Arnold, Johnna Beemer, Linda Shelby and Jermiah “Buck” Scheel presented benefits and programs they have to offer.
• Returned a call to Michael Brown, Monroe Township board member regarding the general obligation road bond process.
• Kim Mildward, Nodaway County Economic Development, spoke with the commission regarding Christmas lighting options for the courthouse. Measured marble floor at the courthouse to share with a potential floor rehabilitation. Discussed the Administration Center conference room remodel with Jeff Smith, Smith Contracting, and Greg Fisher, Maryville Glass and Lock.
• Austin Hann, sheriff, met with the commission to review and sign the grant documents for the Blue Shield Program. Nodaway County was awarded $50,000 through the SY2026 Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program (MBSGP) with the Department of Public Safety (DPS.) A call was made to Les Martin, DPS to discuss timelines for purchase of equipment and reimbursement of funds. Also present: Sally Duff, collector/treasurer.
• Attended a zoom call with Brian Plaut, David Perlow and Eliot Berger all from Prime Home Management (PHM) regarding the current lease agreement and responsibilities of each party. PHM has requested the county share in the costs of capital projects of $80-100,000. PHM requested consideration by the county to sell the property outright. The commission agreed to discuss the requests. An email was sent to Travis Elliot, county attorney. A call was also made to Kim Marshall, Administrator of Nodaway Nursing Home, to schedule a time to tour the facility.
• Reviewed current obligated ARPA funds and balance of funds.