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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, October 3.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and County Clerk Melinda Patton.
Business before the governing board included:
Requisitions and approvals: Invoices from MTE (ARPA), Devnet and Snyder & Associates; Recorder Fee Report (September, 2023.) Road and Bridge to Midway Ready Mix for Bridge #1013; to Taylor Barrett Concrete Pumping, LLC for Bridge #1013; to Oden enterprises for equipment; to Linde Gas for equipment.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: MOPERM Rate of Change email; Hazardous Mitigation Plan update email; Inspection Notices from Missouri Department of Public Safety for both elevators.
• The commission called Jason Brown Roofing for a status update on the roof at the Administration Center. Called Paul Rector with Brightergy to discuss light bulb warranty for lights at the Administration Center. Moved file cabinets for the University of Missouri Extension office. A message was left for Billy Mitchell, MEI on the elevator inspections.
• Patton submitted for review, expense/revenue reports for September.
• Lisa James, Recorder of Deeds, met with the commission to discuss cameras for her office area.
• A resident called to inquire about the process of requesting assistance with a burial fee. The commission asked that they send an email request or bring in a written request.
• Responded to an email regarding Nodaway Nursing Home.
• Discussed upcoming training for the road and bridge crew October 16-18. Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor gave updates on bridge work. Thursday, October 12th was set for the commission and road and bridge crew to travel to tour Oden Enterprises facility in Nebraska.
• A call was made to Randy Dougan with Grand River Mutual to discuss the Firefighters Association’s request for utilizing GRM’s towers when they upgrade equipment. Dougan later called back with an update and a call was made to Jeremiah Bragg to give an update.
• The Ccommission, along with Engle inspected Bridges #813 and #816 in Nodaway Township, Bridge #805 in Monroe Township and Bridge #576 in Polk Township.
• Andy Abbott with MTE, discussed equipment upgrades in the security system at the Administration Center. Permission was given to upgrade cameras and add a camera to the Recorder’s office.
• Reviewed the Acciona Energy Development Agreement.
• Took a call from Amber Burton regarding the roads within the Conception Junction wind project.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, October 5.
attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and County Clerk Melinda Patton.
Business before the governing board included: Requisitions and approvals: Inventory disposal forms for Courthouse Reporter and Maintenance Room, Administration Center. Road and Bridge to Chamber of Commerce for Safety Incentives.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Email re: Nodaway Nursing Home; Email to schedule elevator inspection for the courthouse; Eli Fox an intern with NWMO Regional Council of Government requested information on flood plain.
• The commission hosted the quarterly meeting for office holders with the following in attendance: Burns, Walker, Walk, Marilyn Jenkins, Randy Strong, Lisa James and Patton. Office holders gave updates to activities and issues within their respective offices. The next quarterly meeting will be January 4, 2024. Also in attendance: Captain Austin Hann, Sheriff’s Department and Kay Wilson, Nodaway News Leader.
-According to James, the recorder’s office continues to work on back filing and is currently into 1931. James stated they are going to stop printing books as everything is online and she is looking into the cost for microfilming as a secondary back up.
-Jenkins stated collections have slowed down since the tax sale. Jenkins gave an update from the Tax Sale. All properties but one sold. Tax bills will be printed next week and will be sent out. Jenkins requested if departments sending out requests for reimbursement or invoices, her office needs a copy so they know how to apply the funds when they are received.
-Strong provided the group with a summary of projects they are working on including the Jail Maintenance and Improvement Grant, Cyber Crimes Task Force reorganization, K-9 drug dogs, the Docu-Drama, updating policies due to statute changes, mental health calls, DARE and School Resource Officer training, Firearms Instructor Training, and Drug Impairment Training. Strong discussed staffing issues.
-Patton stated that her office has completed the tax levy process and turned over to the collector’s office. Steps for the April 2024 election are underway, Inventory Lists have been sent to each department to be updated and the FY2024 Budget worksheets will be going out in the next week.
– Commission updated the group on Senate Bill 190, bridge status and updates on a Road and Bridge truck purchase, rock quarry rock shortages, various grants, the solar project, building maintenance updates. Upcoming dates to note: Salary Commission meeting for all county office holders on October 24 at 8:30, Flu Shot Clinic on October 26 at 9:00.
• Spoke with Adam Stratton, Director of Acciona Energy Solar Development, regarding question on the Development Agreement. Agreement was signed and returned electronically.
• Called Andy Abbott with MTE to give the go ahead for a camera install in the collector/treasurer’s office. Also spoke with Ben Gazaway, Cornerstone Roofing to discuss the two porch roofs at the courthouse. Tina Dieter, prosecuting attorney about a key fob at the courthouse. Called Gilbert, Clear Creek HVAC thermostat at the courthouse.
• A staff member discussed an upcoming leave request.
• A Polk Township resident called in to discuss utility right-of-ways.
• Eric Troutner, Constellation Power Business Development/Program Manager, called in to set a time for Tuesday, October 10, 2023 to meet with the commission to review roads within the footprint of the Constellation Power wind project.
• Andy Macias and Larry Jacobson, Snyder and Associates, called in to give updates on the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant and softmatch funds. When all projects are cleared through Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) the county will have $2.36 million in softmatch credit.
• Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor gave updates on bridge work.
• The commission, along with Engle inspected Bridge #1013006 in Washington Township, Road #1054/Timothy Rd in Polk Township utility work, and Barnard Quarry regarding road rock supply.
• Concerned citizen spoke to commission regarding Nodaway Nursing Home.
• Update given to Washington, White Cloud and Monroe Townships on CART rock at the Graham Quarry.
• Call made to Kansas City Community Foundation requesting information on Indigent Cremation.
• A call was made to Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel regarding the MOU, tentative date set for the next board meeting is October 19th at 9 am.