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By Editor | February 13, 2026 |

COMMISSION MINUTES

The commissioners attended Great Northwest Days in Jefferson City on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

The Nodaway County Commission met on Thursday, Feb. 5.

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: Invoice to E.J Rice for Canvassing (elections), Elliott Data Systems, Inc. (office supplies); Nodaway County Ambulance District (supplies); Thomas’ Lawn Care, LLC, IHP Industrial and Coenen Enterprises (building/ground maintenance); Recorder of Deeds Fee Report (January 2026); Caterer’s Liquor License for Backyard Vine & Wine. Road and Bridge to Foley Equipment for supplies; to Murphy Tractor for equipment; Sheriff to Shell’s Service Towing & Repair for vehicle repairs; to Plumb This Plumbing for jail maintenance; Assessor to ESRI (on credit card) for mapping; Collector/Treasurer to Department of Revenue for Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplemental Fund.

• The commission reviewed the following information: SB3 email updates; Extension Council Annual report; Single Audit follow-up email from MoDOT; Travelers Insurance Risk Control report; Tenaska Annual donation; Financial Statement: Jefferson Township & Nodaway Township.

• Reviewed Addendum No. 1 of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) regarding outsourced Joint Legal and/or Specialized Consulting. The bid opening date has been moved to February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

• Reviewed a quote from Maryville Glass and Lock for window treatments for the third-floor remodel. Also completed a survey for Thomas’ Lawn Care for 2026 lawn care needs

• Reviewed an email from McClure Engineering regarding a reimbursement letter for BRO-074 (002) bridge #0009010.

• A call was made to John Shelton, IAMO, for follow-up on road concerns in Atchison Township. An email was sent to Shelton with the Application for Placement of Utility/Facility within right of way, maps, commission request letter.

• Spoke with a concerned Polk Township citizen regarding Hallmark Road.

• A call was made to Travis Elliott, county attorney, for updates on the SB3 process. Nodaway County has agreed that they will stay in the lawsuit.