Record: 12-21
COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Dec.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:
Requisitions and approvals: Invoices to Rogers Repair, LLC and Fox Alley Apartments. Road and Bridge to Murphy Tractor & Equipment, Co., Inc. for equipment maintenance and repair; Sheriff to Fastenal for supplies; to Kizer Collision, LLC vehicle maintenance and repair; Collector to MTE for office supplies; Prosecuting Attorney to MTE for equipment.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: MEI Elevator Maintenance receipt
Sales Tax/Use Tax/Road and Bridge Special Sales Tax reports.
• Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, gave updates on crew activity. The crew is currently working on tube projects. Engle also gave an update on the dump truck auction on Purple Wave.
• Reviewed project summary and signed for Progress Invoice No. 7 on Bridge #0228013 over Honey Creek in Independence Township.
• Reviewed credit letter from Bridge #07270051 for future matching federal funds totaling $94,7456.75.
• The following requests were made regarding FY 2024 Budget: Tim Deen, director, stopped in to make a formal request for the Ministry Center in the amount of $5,000. Extension Council Board and staff presented a budget request in the amount of $33,000. Those present included Chris Wallace, Randa Doty, Debbie Bennett, Nick Freeman, Gwen Funk and Shanda Keirsey. Lynette Harbin with Big Brother Big Sister gave a presentation and requested $3,000. Dr. Vincent Shelby stopped in to discuss a line item in his budget for a vehicle. Dannen Merrill, representing both Missouri Boys State and Missouri Girls State, made a request for $1,000 on behalf of each group.
• Calls were made to both Casey Chastain, Higginbotham Insurance and Brenda Gibson, MOPERM regarding the county property and liability insurance. The county confirmed with MOPERM that Higginbotham is the agent of record for 2024. A review of updated information as provided by Higginbotham and MOPERM. Andy Abbott, MTE, was asked to come in to discuss the cyber-security policy as presented.
• Wallace McGinniss, Monroe Township Trustee, stopped in to discuss the feasibility of a cemetery tax.
• Major Scott Wedlock and Captain Austin Hann visited with the commission on programs and activities in the department.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, Dec.14.
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 to Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. (software & licensing) and Missouri Coroners’ and Medical Examiners’ Association (2024 Training.), and Credit card packet for December. Road and Bridge to Sleek Creek HVAC for building maintenance; Sheriff to MTE for equipment; County Clerk to United States Postal Service for postage.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Additions and Abatements (November 2023).
• Linda Mattson, executive director and Meghann Kosman, court/victim advocate and volunteer coordinator, representing North Star Advocacy Center presented information and a FY2024 budget request of $2,500. Reviewed a mailed request from Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation for the FY24 budget.
• Andy Macias and Larry Jacobson, Snyder and Associates, met with the commission to discuss status of FY2023 projects and talk about upcoming projects for FY2024. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor. A Compliance Certification was reviewed and signed for Bridge #576; also presented LPA services invoice #4-Revised, Snyder & Associates invoice #4 and LPA check list for BRO-BO74(64) County bridge #0295003.
• Commissioners and Engle inspected Road #122, Hopkins Township, Road #351, Nodaway Township; Road #30, Lincoln Township; Bridge #9010, Atchison Township.