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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met on Thursday, April 2.
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: Recorder Fee Report (March 2026); Invoice to Viebrock; Sheriff to Messner Collision Repair for vehicle maintenance and repair.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Financial Statement for Polk Township Rural Fire Protection District
• Patton submitted for review, expense/revenue and employee leave reports for March.
• The commissioners met with Matt Smith, City of Maryville Public Works Director, to discuss progress on the Depot Street project. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• Josh McKim, Nodaway County Economic Development Director, introduced the commission to Dan Scheffler, VP Development, Data Centers with Scale Microgrids. Scale Microgrids recently acquired the project from RELOAD, Inc. Scheffler gave an update to the commission on the project. Also present: Rex Wallace, Assessor and Engle.
• Discussed contracts for the rock quarries and rock haulers for the 2026 County Maintenance Road Rock. Patton will revise the contract to include new information on the process for the commissioners to review on Tuesday, April 7th. Washington Township had three haulers bid, with all three bidding the same amount. The commissioners put calls in to Darrel Poff, Bill Emery, Emery Hauling and Jacoby Zimmerman, Zimmerman Hauling regarding the tie and discussed how this would be handled. All three names with the tie were entered in a drawing with Zimmerman Hauling being drawn out. Zimmerman was awarded the hauler contract for Washington Township. All other townships will go with the low bid and will be included in the contracts.
• Spoke with Becky Coenen, Coenen Electric, regarding assistance with flag pole repair.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, April 7.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, and Melinda Patton, county clerk. South District Commissioner Scott Walk was absent
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Circuit Clerk to State of Missouri for equipment; Sheriff to Title Town Fitness for membership fee; to 911 Custom for equipment.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Sheriff Inmate Report (March 2026); Request for Permitting Information (Kiewit Power Constructors Co.); SB1586 and HB2761, Solid Waste Management Districts information; NWMO Safer Roads project information (NWMO Regional Council of Governments)
• Reviewed and signed Form 5060 regarding BRO-R074(65), and sent back to Snyder and Associates
• Reviewed documents from Martin Marietta on hauler compliance requirements. Both Alan Rowlett, Hughes Township Board Member and Jim Farnan, Grant Township Trustee, stopped in to discuss the CART Rock changes for 2026.
• Spoke with Andy Abbott, MTE, regarding the camera system for the courthouse.
• The commissioners met with David Sullivan regarding operable partitions for the Administration Center third-floor construction project. Sullivan will send quotes at a later date. Also spoke with Jeff Smith, Smith Construction on the project.
• A letter was drafted and sent to Data and Efficiency Engineer regarding Nodaway County zoning and permitting.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, looked at an intersection (for Enel Wind Farm) on Road #592 in Polk Township and Bridge #910 in White Cloud Township.
The Nodaway County Commission met on Thursday, April 9.
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 Midway Ready Mix; Beemer’s Muffler, LLC & Repair/Beemer Accessories & Glass; Taylor Barrett concrete; Tyler Technologies Contract Amendment #1 (Jury Payments). Circuit Court to Monica Morrey for Special Prosecutor; Sheriff to 911 Custom for vehicle maintenance; to Beemer’s Muffler, LLC & Repair/Beemer Accessories & Glass for vehicle maintenance; Road and Bridge to Midway Ready Mix, LLC for softmatch bridge concrete.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Updates on SB3 from attorney Travis Elliott; Assessor Quarterly Reimbursement Report; Letter from Jerri Dearmont, NWMO Regional Council of Governments on membership assessment.
• The commission hosted the quarterly meeting for office holders with the following in attendance: Burns, Walker, Walk, Tina Deiter, Lori Burns, Sally Duff, Rex Wallace, Lisa James, Robert Rice, Elaine Wilson, Austin Hann and Patton. The next quarterly meeting will be July 14, 2026. Also in attendance: Geoffrey Woehlk, Maryville Forum.
• Judge Rice gave updates that encompasses Prosecuting Attorney’s office (Deiter), Circuit Clerk’s office (Wilson) and for Sheriff’s office (Hann.) (All Court filing numbers are subject to final auditing by OSCA.)
– Municipal and traffic cases (City of Maryville and other municipalities in Nodaway County) – 1,545;
Traffic cases including driving while revoked, speeding, no insurance & others:
– Civil cases (both Circuit & Associate levels) – 841;
– Circuit total – 238;
– Mental Health cases – 45.
-Non-case filings (search warrants, investigative subpoenas, marijuana expungements, etc.) – 163;
– Probate cases – 85;
– Alternative Treatment Court participants (Drug Court & DWI Court) – 9;
– Weddings – 19;
– Number of graduates from 10-1-25 to current day: Drug Court – 4; DWI Court – 2;
– Current active participants: Drug Court – 9; DWI Court – 4
•L. Burns reported that she currently has 60 people. Of those, 41 she is both Guardian and Conservator, 13 she is just Conservator. Burns stated she is working on six deceased estates. Three have passed in 1st Quarter of 2026. She has been working on moving three individuals from facility to community. Burns has implemented a new web-based system.
• James stated the new book scanner has come in and is set up. Limited scanning can be done right now as she is waiting on a new server. The scanner can do a size up to 24” x 36”. James will be attending her association’s conference later in April.
• According to Duff, June 30, 2026 is the deadline for new and renewals for the Senior Tax Credit program. They have had 75 new sign-ups. Prop C has passed. Duff will also be attending her association’s conference later in April.
• Hann reported the jail has 13 inmates, a jail liaison is back in place (Family Guidance), the new vehicle is being outfitted and several trainings where staff will attend at minimal cost to the county. Hann gave an update on the Blue Shield grant. Of the $50,000 received, approximately $42,000 was used for a drug identifier machine and the remainder was used for an in-car camera. Hann has applied for the new grant year application. Hann stated SB888 was signed by the Governor this week and the 2nd Annual First Responder banquet was held.
• Wallace discussed the Senior Tax Credit program and recently passed Proposition Spoofhound and the confusion they are both causing. Wallace let everyone know the Nodaway County Fair will be held July 9-11. Wallace would like to see a change to County Government Day.
• Patton gave updates from the April 2026 Municipal Election, prepping for the August Primary Election and gearing up for the tax levy process. In addition, Patton shared with the everyone the winner of the first “I Voted” sticker contest.
• Commission shared updates on the Depot Street project, courthouse pillar work and security camera installation, Data Center potential in the county, Administration Center’s third-floor conference room and the status of the bridges the Road and Bridge crew are working on.
• The commissioners met with Jeff Smith, Smith Construction on the Administration Center third-floor project.
• All contracts to quarries and haulers from the March 26, 2026 bid opening were emailed or mailed out for signatures. Spoke with Jackson Township regarding gravel for 2026. Emails were received from Martin Marietta for auto liability insurance documentation for specific townships. A call was made to John Schenkel, Polk Township Trustee regarding the email request. The email received was forwarded to Schenkel and another to Jeff Meyer, Jackson Township to complete.
• Reviewed and signed LPA Invoice #18 regarding RO-R074(64) Bride
• Carrie Watkins, director of Operations and Melissa Birdsell, Voices of Courage, met with the commission to give updates to the program and share numbers. The commission asked for some statistical information to review for future funding assistance.
• Made a call in to Sage Jones regarding wider road access for turbine maintenance on the Enel Wind Farm.
• James Beemer met with the commission to discuss pricing on oil changes. Rough numbers were shared.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected Roads #120, #214, #251, #254 and #263 all in Union Township and Road #479 in Polk Township.
The Nodaway County Commission met on Thursday, April 2.
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: Recorder Fee Report (March 2026); Invoice to Viebrock; Sheriff to Messner Collision Repair for vehicle maintenance and repair.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Financial Statement for Polk Township Rural Fire Protection District
• Patton submitted for review, expense/revenue and employee leave reports for March.
• The commissioners met with Matt Smith, City of Maryville Public Works Director, to discuss progress on the Depot Street project. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• Josh McKim, Nodaway County Economic Development Director, introduced the commission to Dan Scheffler, VP Development, Data Centers with Scale Microgrids. Scale Microgrids recently acquired the project from RELOAD, Inc. Scheffler gave an update to the commission on the project. Also present: Rex Wallace, Assessor and Engle.
• Discussed contracts for the rock quarries and rock haulers for the 2026 County Maintenance Road Rock. Patton will revise the contract to include new information on the process for the commissioners to review on Tuesday, April 7th. Washington Township had three haulers bid, with all three bidding the same amount. The commissioners put calls in to Darrel Poff, Bill Emery, Emery Hauling and Jacoby Zimmerman, Zimmerman Hauling regarding the tie and discussed how this would be handled. All three names with the tie were entered in a drawing with Zimmerman Hauling being drawn out. Zimmerman was awarded the hauler contract for Washington Township. All other townships will go with the low bid and will be included in the contracts.
• Spoke with Becky Coenen, Coenen Electric, regarding assistance with flag pole repair.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, April 7.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, and Melinda Patton, county clerk. South District Commissioner Scott Walk was absent
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Circuit Clerk to State of Missouri for equipment; Sheriff to Title Town Fitness for membership fee; to 911 Custom for equipment.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Sheriff Inmate Report (March 2026); Request for Permitting Information (Kiewit Power Constructors Co.); SB1586 and HB2761, Solid Waste Management Districts information; NWMO Safer Roads project information (NWMO Regional Council of Governments)
• Reviewed and signed Form 5060 regarding BRO-R074(65), and sent back to Snyder and Associates
• Reviewed documents from Martin Marietta on hauler compliance requirements. Both Alan Rowlett, Hughes Township Board Member and Jim Farnan, Grant Township Trustee, stopped in to discuss the CART Rock changes for 2026.
• Spoke with Andy Abbott, MTE, regarding the camera system for the courthouse.
• The commissioners met with David Sullivan regarding operable partitions for the Administration Center third-floor construction project. Sullivan will send quotes at a later date. Also spoke with Jeff Smith, Smith Construction on the project.
• A letter was drafted and sent to Data and Efficiency Engineer regarding Nodaway County zoning and permitting.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, looked at an intersection (for Enel Wind Farm) on Road #592 in Polk Township and Bridge #910 in White Cloud Township.
The Nodaway County Commission met on Thursday, April 9.
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 Midway Ready Mix; Beemer’s Muffler, LLC & Repair/Beemer Accessories & Glass; Taylor Barrett concrete; Tyler Technologies Contract Amendment #1 (Jury Payments). Circuit Court to Monica Morrey for Special Prosecutor; Sheriff to 911 Custom for vehicle maintenance; to Beemer’s Muffler, LLC & Repair/Beemer Accessories & Glass for vehicle maintenance; Road and Bridge to Midway Ready Mix, LLC for softmatch bridge concrete.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Updates on SB3 from attorney Travis Elliott; Assessor Quarterly Reimbursement Report; Letter from Jerri Dearmont, NWMO Regional Council of Governments on membership assessment.
• The commission hosted the quarterly meeting for office holders with the following in attendance: Burns, Walker, Walk, Tina Deiter, Lori Burns, Sally Duff, Rex Wallace, Lisa James, Robert Rice, Elaine Wilson, Austin Hann and Patton. The next quarterly meeting will be July 14, 2026. Also in attendance: Geoffrey Woehlk, Maryville Forum.
• Judge Rice gave updates that encompasses Prosecuting Attorney’s office (Deiter), Circuit Clerk’s office (Wilson) and for Sheriff’s office (Hann.) (All Court filing numbers are subject to final auditing by OSCA.)
– Municipal and traffic cases (City of Maryville and other municipalities in Nodaway County) – 1,545;
Traffic cases including driving while revoked, speeding, no insurance & others:
– Civil cases (both Circuit & Associate levels) – 841;
– Circuit total – 238;
– Mental Health cases – 45.
-Non-case filings (search warrants, investigative subpoenas, marijuana expungements, etc.) – 163;
– Probate cases – 85;
– Alternative Treatment Court participants (Drug Court & DWI Court) – 9;
– Weddings – 19;
– Number of graduates from 10-1-25 to current day: Drug Court – 4; DWI Court – 2;
– Current active participants: Drug Court – 9; DWI Court – 4
•L. Burns reported that she currently has 60 people. Of those, 41 she is both Guardian and Conservator, 13 she is just Conservator. Burns stated she is working on six deceased estates. Three have passed in 1st Quarter of 2026. She has been working on moving three individuals from facility to community. Burns has implemented a new web-based system.
• James stated the new book scanner has come in and is set up. Limited scanning can be done right now as she is waiting on a new server. The scanner can do a size up to 24” x 36”. James will be attending her association’s conference later in April.
• According to Duff, June 30, 2026 is the deadline for new and renewals for the Senior Tax Credit program. They have had 75 new sign-ups. Prop C has passed. Duff will also be attending her association’s conference later in April.
• Hann reported the jail has 13 inmates, a jail liaison is back in place (Family Guidance), the new vehicle is being outfitted and several trainings where staff will attend at minimal cost to the county. Hann gave an update on the Blue Shield grant. Of the $50,000 received, approximately $42,000 was used for a drug identifier machine and the remainder was used for an in-car camera. Hann has applied for the new grant year application. Hann stated SB888 was signed by the Governor this week and the 2nd Annual First Responder banquet was held.
• Wallace discussed the Senior Tax Credit program and recently passed Proposition Spoofhound and the confusion they are both causing. Wallace let everyone know the Nodaway County Fair will be held July 9-11. Wallace would like to see a change to County Government Day.
• Patton gave updates from the April 2026 Municipal Election, prepping for the August Primary Election and gearing up for the tax levy process. In addition, Patton shared with the everyone the winner of the first “I Voted” sticker contest.
• Commission shared updates on the Depot Street project, courthouse pillar work and security camera installation, Data Center potential in the county, Administration Center’s third-floor conference room and the status of the bridges the Road and Bridge crew are working on.
• The commissioners met with Jeff Smith, Smith Construction on the Administration Center third-floor project.
• All contracts to quarries and haulers from the March 26, 2026 bid opening were emailed or mailed out for signatures. Spoke with Jackson Township regarding gravel for 2026. Emails were received from Martin Marietta for auto liability insurance documentation for specific townships. A call was made to John Schenkel, Polk Township Trustee regarding the email request. The email received was forwarded to Schenkel and another to Jeff Meyer, Jackson Township to complete.
• Reviewed and signed LPA Invoice #18 regarding RO-R074(64) Bride
• Carrie Watkins, director of Operations and Melissa Birdsell, Voices of Courage, met with the commission to give updates to the program and share numbers. The commission asked for some statistical information to review for future funding assistance.
• Made a call in to Sage Jones regarding wider road access for turbine maintenance on the Enel Wind Farm.
• James Beemer met with the commission to discuss pricing on oil changes. Rough numbers were shared.
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected Roads #120, #214, #251, #254 and #263 all in Union Township and Road #479 in Polk Township.