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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, February 18.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Melinda Patton, county clerk.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Invoice to Midwest Mobile for Control Stations (MOSWIN) and Maryville Typewriter Exchange (MTE) through ARPA funds. Sheriff to Symbol Arts, LLC for supplies; to Kelly Tire for vehicle maintenance; Road and Bridge to Murphy Tractor and Equipment for equipment purchase; Treasurer to North Star Advocacy Center for Adult Abuse fund distribution.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Nodaway County Health Department – email requesting appointment to vacant seat (February 20, 2025 at 10:15); BRO-R074(63) Bridge Weekly Progress Report
• Reviewed and signed the Customer Purchase Agreement to purchase a 2025 Felling Trailer from Murphy Tractor and Equipment for Road and Bridge Department.
• Coroner Jeff Hall stopped in to discuss office updates and a requisition he turned in. Additionally, the commission discussed vehicle coverage.
• Larry Jacobson, Snyder & Associates, presented Application for Department of the Army Permit through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Floodplain Development Permit/Application for Softmatch Bridge Projects on Bridge #08940032 and #09100132.
• Bid opening was held for County Bridge Packages #08940032 and #09100132. Only one bid was submitted by Oden Enterprises. The bids were approved. Also present Brian Engel , road and bridge supervisor, Russ Placek, Oden Enterprises and Jacobson.
• Sheriff Austin Hann discussed equipment storage and gave updates on the laundry portion of the Jail Maintenance and Improvement grant project.
• Signed Annual Inspection of Fire Sprinkler System and Backflow on Fire Line for the Administration Center.
• The commission spoke with Lindsey Chaffin, Great River Engineering, regarding counties inquiring about softmatch trades. Documents from Ray and Caldwell counties were sent over and reviewed. No decision was made. A message was left for Madison Woodward, MODOT, regarding current softmatch credit balance.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, February 20.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Melinda Patton, county clerk.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Invoices to Electronic Contracting Company (ECC) for the Jail Maintenance and Improvement Grant project. Sheriff to Card Services for training expenses.
• Contact was made with McBride, Lock & Associates, LLC, for the 2024 audit. Representatives from McBride will be on site March 24 through April 4.
• The commissioners spoke with Brenda Gibson with MOPERM regarding the county automobile insurance coverage and the coroner liability insurance.
• Larry Jacobson with Snyder and Associates called with an update on the project site in regards to the mitigation fee requested for BRO-R074(65) bridge. The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, visited the site (Bridge #741 in Grant Township) and are moving forward with the mitigation process.
• The commission approved the advertisement for the 2025 CART Rock bid. The bid was sent out to a paper. Closing date for all sealed bids is 10:00 a.m. on March 27, 2025 in the office of the county clerk. Sealed bids will be opened at that time in the office of the county commission.
• The commission met with Tom Patterson, Nodaway County Health Director and Chris Turpin, board chair, regarding a vacated seat. Patterson recommended Mark Kempf be appointed to the open seat. Following discussion, Kempf was appointed to the open seat for the remainder of the term.
• Discussed the annual donation funds from Tenaska Clear Creek Wind, LLC.
• Madison Woodward, MODOT, returned a call regarding the softmatch credit balance. An email was sent by Woodward stating the credit is in the amount of $1,212,307.67.
• Left a message for Lindsey Chaffin, Great River Engineering, to check on softmatch bridge bidding processes.
• Major Scott Wedlock discussed Jail Maintenance & Improvement Grant project progress with the commission. Calls were made to Cheyenne Murphy at NWMO Regional Council of Government and Jerri Dearmont seeking financial updates. Murphy was not available.