Record: 10-31
COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Oct. 21.
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 Ellis, Ellis, Hammons & Johnson, P.C. for legal assistance and MTE for IT time block. Collector/Treasurer to MTE for office supplies.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Training Certificate for Steve Whittington; NWMEF Newsletter
• Reviewed the draft audit report from McBride, Lock & Associates and signed off on the representation letter including a corrective action plan.
• Reviewed and discussed the annual fire alarm inspection documents for the jail and Administration Center sent by Patrick Ryberg, Johnson Controls, Inc. Signed a proposal with Johnson Controls for time and material on the Administration Center elevator. A call was made to Ben South, Andrew Tuck Pointing for an update on the courthouse project. Called John Luke, Custom Truck and Trailer regarding repair work on the railing to the ramp. Spoke with Andy Abbott, MTE, regarding the fire alarm system at the Administration Center.
• Took a tour of Nodaway Nursing Home facility. Spoke with Sam Wdziekowski, Prime Home Management (PHM) regarding the lease agreement.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected Bridge #295 and Roads #290, #286, #120 and #281 in Union Township.
• Spoke with Judge Robert Rice, Northwest Missouri Mental Health Coalition on previous request for $10,000 for operating expenses and another $10,000 to co-sponsor a speaker for Spring 2026 from the Opioid Settlement Funds. Rice clarified that this request was from this year’s funding. The commission tabled this request to review the 2025 budget expenses.
• Received a call from Alan Wiederholt, Washington Township board member, regarding reconstruction of Road #1018.
• Discussed services provided through Higginbotham Insurance on FLEX and COBRA.
• Reviewed a policy on small tools from Nationwide (through Jackson Insurance) for the FY26 budget year.
The Nodaway County Commission did not meet on Thursday, Oct. 23, 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: Final invoice to Andrew Tuckpointing, LLC for work at the Courthouse (ARPA.) Caterer’s Liquor License to Backyard Vine and Wine. Liquor License for 420 Cigarettes, Beer and Spirits. Inventory Transfer/Disposal forms.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Vehicle Sales Tax and Motor Fuel Tax reports
Reviewed an update on the ADA Compliance progress of the county website.
• Met with Ben South, Andrew Tuckpointing, LLC, to do a final walk-through of the exterior courthouse tuckpointing project. Removed a window air conditioner unit from an office and gave an update on the status of starting up the boiler for heat at the courthouse.
• Completed and submitted an insurance form to Higginbotham Insurance as a part of the insurance bidding process. Spoke with John Hickman, HIC, regarding setting a date to meet. A time was set for October 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
• Reviewed a letter from the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) on expected member service fees for 2026.
• Reviewed progress report and reimbursement request Invoice #9 from Snyder and Associates. Spoke with Larry Jacobson, Snyder and Associates on the phone regarding bid opening date. A date was set for December 2, 2025 at 11:00 in the office of the commissioners. Reviewed a memorandum from Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) regarding the completed PS&E.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected Road #418 in Independence Township. Met with Steve Brown, trustee and Cole Fisher, board member as well as township contracted dozer operator regarding reconstructing this road.
• Kay Wilson, Nodaway News Leader, met with the commission to discuss the Nodaway Nursing Home lease.
• Agreed to fund the request, using Opioid Settlement Funds, for $10,000 for operating expenses submitted by the Northwest Missouri Mental Health Coalition out of the 2025 budget. The second request for $10,000 to co-sponsor a speaker with Northwest Missouri State University in the Spring of 2026 has been tabled until hearing back from Judge Robert Rice.
• A resident of Green Township stopped in to inquire about a culvert and road issue.
• Jonathan Aley, owner of Kringle Christmas Lighting, reviewed lighting at the courthouse and the Administration Center.
• Called Alan Wiederholt, Washington Township board member, regarding reconstruction of Road #1018.