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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, April 16.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Deputy Clerk Angie Cordell.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Invoices to Taylor Barrett Concrete Pumping, Family Guidance Center and Community Safety Net. Road and Bridge to Midway Ready Mix, LLC for concrete on Bridge #657.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: National Opioid Settlement – Janssen Settlement Allocation Notice, Payment Yer 3. Extension Council Expense Report (March 2024)
• Made a call to Brenda Emery, Judge Herron’s office, regarding an invoice that had been submitted for Treatment Court. Invoice was approved.
• Amy Dowis, NWMO Regional Council of Governments, called in to discuss the next round of Community Development Block Grant funding available. The projects could have a maximum of $500,000 proposal per application and is available to be used in Polk and/or Monroe Townships
• Lindsey Chaffin with Great River Engineering came in to review plans and estimate documents on BRO-R074(63). Documents were signed and Chaffin also discussed the upcoming timeline. A call was made to Larry Jacobson, Snyder and Associates to discuss bridge construction. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• Josh McKim, Nodaway County Economic Development Director, stopped in to discuss open seats on the Industrial Development Board. Calls were made to Chad McCollough and Pam Spire who both agreed to another six-year term.
• Mike Noe, Grand River Mutual, submitted an Application for Placement of Utility/Facility Right-of-Way. After review, the application was approved.
• Returned a call to a resident of the Village O subdivision regarding road conditions.
• Spoke with Andy Macias, Snyder and Associates, regarding timeline on BRO-R074(64.)
• Christy Forney, Nodaway County Emergency Manager, updated the commission on residential damage reports during the thunderstorm.
• Jacobe Sizemore and Joey Taylor with International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 3 (DC3 Local Union stopped in to introduce themselves and inquire about projects the county might be doing to their buildings.
• Andy Abbott, MTE, gave a WiFi update and management plan for the courthouse. A call was put in to Emery to discuss the costs and possibilities.
• The commission made calls to fill expired terms to open board seats. Nancy Pulley agreed to complete two-year term on the Senate Bill 40 Board. For the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Board, Brenda Dougan agreed to a one-year term.
• The commission, along with Engle, went to the courthouse to look over the ramp project.
• Dustin Skoglund, South Nodaway School District Superintendent, stopped in with questions on the solar project.
• Documents from the City of Maryville were reviewed and signed for the Conveyance of Right-of-Way for South Depot Street.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, April 18.
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: Assessor’s Quarterly Report. Road and Bridge to Delbert’s Garage for vehicle maintenance and repair; to M. Trimble for uniform reimbursement; to Taylor Barrett Concrete Pumping for Bridge #657.
• The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Road and Bridge Fuel & Equipment report (March 2024); Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding information.
• Lindsey Chaffin, Great River Engineering, sent a Floodplain Development Permit for BRO-B074(63) Bridge to be signed and returned.
• A call was made to Geist Heating and Cooling to give the go ahead to put the air conditioning units back on the porch roofs at the courthouse.
• Three sealed bids were received for the Administration Center basement remodel: Smith Contracting Company at $16,500, Seth Runde Construction, LLC at $15,390; Moore Improvements, LLC at $15,804. Motions were made and approved to accept Runde as presented as low bid. Calls were made to all companies. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• A call was made to Ron Houston to see if he would continue to serve on the Industrial Developmen Board. Houston agreed to another six-year term. A call was made to Josh McKim, Nodaway County Economic Development Director, to let him know all open seats were filled.
• Signed contracts from Norris Quarries and Schildberg Construction were received.
• A call was placed to City of Maryville, City Manager Greg McDanel regarding the election costs for the April election. Also discussed dates for the next board meeting. An email was resent out to the Oversight Board members with possible dates.
• County Coroner Vince Shelby, stopped in to deliver a letter to the commission regarding a coroner vehicle. The letter was read by Shelby. The letter was then sent to Ivan Schrader, county attorney for an opinion.
• Bid opening was held for County Bridge Packages #0255006, #0338001, #1038008. Present were Engel, Russ Placek, Oden Enterprises and Larry Jacobson, Snyder & Associates. Only one bid was submitted. Motions were made and approved to accept the bid submitted by Oden Enterprises for all bridge packages.
• Jacobson presented the commission with LPA Request Letter No. 7 and JD Bishop Construction LLC pay estimate No.1 for approval and payment regarding the Transportation and Alternatives Program Grant.
• Captain Austin Hann, Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department, met with the commission to discuss personnel.