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Commission Minutes
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 Feb. 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.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Feb. 10.
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: Payment packet for Walmart card and the Senior Tax Fund; Invoice to Snyder & Associates for BRO-R074(64) bridge. Road and Bridge to Gray Oil for diesel; Collector/Treasurer to North Star Advocacy Center for Adult Abuse Fund disbursement; Sheriff to City of Maryville for reimbursement of software/licensing.
• The commission reviewed the following information: NWMO Regional Council of Governments 2025 Annual Report; Sales Tax/Use Tax/ Road and Bridge Special Sales Tax/Use Tax, Emergency Services 911 Sales Tax/Use Tax report; Sheriff Report (January 2026).
• One bid was received from Metal Culverts, Inc. for the Pipe Bid. The bid was accepted and approved. Also present: Brian Testerman, representing Metal Culverts, Inc., and Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• Sealed H-pile bids were received from Oden Enterprises, Inc. at $35.390 linear foot, Viebrock Sales & Service, LLC at $35.35 linear foot, Perfect Resource Group at $36.95 linear foot and from The Railroad Yard at $33.54 linear foot. A bid from M & K Imports, LLC was rejected as the bid had been sent via email and not sealed bid. A call was made to Brett Budke with The Railroad Yard to confirm pricing was firm, confirm it is domestic steel and delivery time estimates. The bid was approved and accepted from The Railroad Yard as presented as low bid. Also present: Russ Placzek, Oden Enterprises, Inc., Testerman and Engle.
• Reviewed and signed a Resolution in opposition to House Bill No. 2761, Proposed Elimination of Missouri’s Solid Waste Management Districts. The resolution was sent to legislators.
• Megan Jennings, representing St. Francis Hospital Foundation, met with the commission to give updates on the Women’s Clinic.
• Brian Keierleber from Bridge Guy BK, LLC, gave a presentation on promoting more efficient and economic ways to build bridges in rural counties.
• Returned a call to a Polk Township property owner regarding the intersection of Route EE and Lakeview Drive. Referred them to MoDOT.
• Reviewed reports sent by MoDOT on county roads regarding CART rock.