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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, June 30.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, and Melinda Patton, county clerk.South District Commissioner Scott Walk wasn’t present.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Liquor licenses for AZ Stores, LLC, Countryside Cinema, LLC, dba Hanger, The Pub; RHM Franchise Corporation dba Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Invoice to Taylor Barrett Concrete Pumping, LLC. Commission to MTE for building maintenance.
• The commission reviewed the following information:Emails from citizen on proposed data center; Road and Bridge Fuel and Equipment Report (May 2026).
• Public Comment – Citizens shared concerns moratorium timeline and waiting for information, property values, and environment with the commissioners. The commissioners have another meeting with the attorney on Thursday afternoon where they will further discuss the moratorium option. Other key talking points were abatements, the large number of data centers being built and Development Agreement options. Following questions about why the commissioners are waiting for answers, there is a push by some of those present to sue the development company. The commissioners told the group that this was not in the best interest of the county at large. The question of holding a town hall style meeting with the City of Maryville and Public Water Supply District #1 was presented again. The commissioners are not opposed to this option, however they do not feel they have enough answers to make this relevant. Those present: Jeri Carter, Scott Wilson, Mike Wilson, Irene Alexander, Bob Payne, Tim Schafer, Roland Hayden, Tim Lance, Cindy Roach, Mike Hardy, Holly Caviness, Kim Swyers, Jennifer Gillespie, Rex Wallace, assessor, Geoffrey Woehlk, Maryville Forum, Kim Mildward, Nodaway County Economic Development (NCED), Austin Hann, sheriff.
Schafer asked the Commissioners if they had the opportunity to look at the location on Road #916 in White Cloud Township for the feasibility of a low-water option. This is on the list of locations the Commissioners will visit.
• The commission reviewed an email from Madison Woodward, Transportation Planner with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), with the softmatch balance. The new balance is $1,205,811.23. Reviewed a request from Worth County for softmatch credit trade. The request for $160,000 credit in exchange for $104,000 was approved.
• The commission signed a letter of support to Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Program Review Committee for Northwest Missouri State University’s “Pathways to Prosperity” Initiative.
• Sheriff Hann discussed a vehicle claim on a Durango from a deer strike. Hann will send photos and a report to Patton to share with Travelers Insurance.
• Discussed the roof at the Administration Center. Jason Brown Roofing did come by and worked on sealant. Spoke with Angel Acevedo with Travelers Insurance regarding a claim on a 2023 Dodge Ram 1500.
• Reviewed and approved Invoice #10 on BRO-074(001) bridge, Invoice #10 on BRO-074(002) bridge and Invoice #8 on BRO-074(003) bridge.
• Reviewed an email from Aaron Perrine, Phase Manager with SAM, regarding road Right-of-Way widths for several roads in White Cloud Township. A response was emailed back.
• Jakob Cordell dropped off a Request for County Aid Program application for one mile on Road #346 in Green Township. The Commissioners will look at the road before approving it for the program.
The Nodaway County Commission met on Thursday, July 2.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, and Melinda Patton, county clerk.South District Commissioner Scott Walk wasn’t present.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Recorder Fee Report (June 2026). Sheriff to Derby Industries for jail equipment; to Speartac Solutions, LLC for equipment; to Best Plumbing for building maintenance; Road and Bridge to Allen Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. for softmatch bridge pour.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Emails from citizen on proposed data center. Emails from attorneys regarding legal matters.
• Sally Duff, collector/treasurer requested a signature from Walker on a letter to Stellar Commissary Commission Account to add and delete employees.
• Public Comment – Susie Strauch has concerns regarding the water study showing lines going across their property and they are still taking core samples. Strauch stated she found out that the samples are to check feasibility on the ground holding a large building. Conversation centered on tax abatements with several opposed to granting any abatements. Rex Wallace, assessor, was asked to speak on Chapter 100 Bonds for clarification. Kim Mildward, Nodaway County Economic Development, explained that abatements are part of the tool for a development agreement. Without abatements, the agreement will likely not exist. Scott Wilson talked about City of Maryville’s council meeting from Monday evening where a representative for the city had stated they will have to review whether they could annex in the site or look at other options in order to treat the waste-water. Nina Wiederholt shared concerns for the fault line that runs through the area when building something this size. Also discussed the size of the project as shown at the Open House at Mozingo, but the number of acres purchased is more. Asked the commissioners to review how to keep them from expanding if the project is built. Dustin Skoglund, South Nodaway School District Superintendent was present and was asked to address the group on some of the issues discussed. Kim Swyers shared concerns about the clearing of vegetation at the proposed site. Burns stated that was an item already on the list for a mitigation plan. Those present: Rena Puckett, Wiederholt, Amy Ziegler, S. Strauch, Swyers, Tim Lance, Jean and J.R. Calkins, Wilson, Tim Schafer, George Null, Cindy Roach, Donna Tompkins, Wallace, Skoglund, Jessi Stark, Sheridan Express, Mildward, and Austin Hann, sheriff.
• Alan Rowlett, Hughes Township board member, stopped in to discuss BRO-R074(001) bridge timeline and to have Hughes Township proceed order sent to the quarry.
• Lindsey Chaffin and Ezekiel Peterson, Great River Engineering, stopped in to give status updates on BRO-R074(003) and BRO-R074(004) as well as softmatch bridge projects.
• Spoke with Aaron McVicker, McClure Engineering, regarding BRO-R074(001) for a status update.
• Contacted Jeff Smith, Smith Contracting, LLC, for an update on the third-floor conference room project. Currently waiting for the divider wall to ship. Reviewed an email from Sheriff Hann regarding a new refrigerator. No response sent.
• The commissioners went into closed session at 12:59 p.m. per 610.021(1) RSMo. They went back to open session at 2 p.m.