Record: 10-30
COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, October 12.
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: Sheriff to MOPERM for deductible.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Notice of payment – National Opioid Settlement.
• The commission met with two staff members to coordinate upcoming days off
• A message was left for Paul Rector, Brightergy for status update on light bulbs. A call was made to Billy Mitchell, MEI Elevator Solutions regarding the variance status on the Administration Center elevator.
• Spoke with Mike McCray, MOPERM, regarding a deductible invoice received.
• Sheriff Randy Strong and Major Scott Wedlock reviewed and discussed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Joint 911 Oversight Board. A call was made to Cheyenne Murphy for update on the Jail Maintenance and Improvement grant. Strong discussed an application for Fleet Cards for the sheriff’s vehicles.
• The Commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected Road #180, #188 and #197 in Independence Township as well as a culvert that is part of MODOT maintenance and Road #259 and 261 in Union Township. Road #429 in Jackson Township was approved and the proceed order was sent.
• A citizen requested information on the Household Hazardous Waste program.
• Spoke with Grant Township Trustee, Jim Farnan and Jacoby Zimmerman, Zimmerman Hauling regarding the CART Rock delivery in Grant Township.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, October 19.
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: Invoice for Family Guidance Center for Treatment Court; Inventory Transfer/Disposal forms; CERF Annual Contributions form; Assessor’s Quarterly Reimbursement form. Commission to MTE for Equipment; Sheriff to Kelly Tire & Exhaust for vehicle maintenance and repair, to Service Lube for vehicle maintenance and repair, to Hy-Vee and Falls City Mercantile for inmate food and supplies, to MTE for office equipment; Road and Bridge to J&A Traffic Products for 911 Signs; Public Administrator to SEM for software.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Extension Expense Report (September 2023); Training Certificate for Steve Whittington, Deputy Coroner; Consolidated 911 Expense Report (September 2023).
• Representatives from CR Clearing, LLC d/b/a Constellation Wind Power and their subcontractor White Construction met with the commission. The commission reviewed the road use agreement. A follow-up email was sent requesting the changes.
• The commission attended the Consolidated 911 Oversight Board meeting at the Northwest Regional Communication Center. The board discussed the revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the Missouri 911 Service Board Financial Assistance Program ARPA 2023 NG911 Funding Cycle. The MOU will be discussed further in session while the Missouri 911 Service Board Financial Assistance Program was signed by the county.
• A call was put in to Coenen Electric and Three E Electrical Engineering and Equipment regarding the generators at the Administration Center.
• An invoice for $85,700 was presented by the Nodaway County Senior Center for payment. The commission approved the original amount requested of $70,500 using ARPA funds and declined to approve the difference.
• Nick Jameson, Schildberg Construction, stopped in to give updates on the quarries.
• Alan Rowlett, board member of Hughes Township stopped in to discuss CART Rock roads, right-of-ways and approaches.
• Discussed health insurance for 2024.
• Discussed a request by the sheriff for WEX fleet management cards for the sheriff’s department. The commission agreed to utilize this company. The clerk will complete the application.
• Jonathan Aley, Kringle Christmas Lighting, LLC, stopped in to discuss the cost of the lights and the labor to hang lights on the courthouse for the holiday season. The commission approved the purchase of the lights, which will be stored by the county, and the labor contract for two years. These items will be paid for out of ARPA funds.
• Returned a call to a resident of Independence Township to discuss gravel on Road #34.
• Spoke with Larry Jacobson, Snyder & Associates, he will be in at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday for signatures on documents for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant.