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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, May 27.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker; North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and and Melinda Patton, county clerk.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Credit Card payment packet; Invoices to Great River Engineering for softmatch projects; Liquor Licenses for Caseys General Store #2469, #3430 and #3786; City Star #3; Finish Line and R & M Shooters. Circuit Clerk to Safeguard for office supplies; Treasurer to Tyler Technologies for annual software subscription.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Opioid Settlement email; Training Certificates for Angie Cordell and Melinda Patton; Grant Township Financial Statement
• Sally Duff, collector/treasurer discussed program updates.
• Spoke with Tim Casady, Casady Commercial Services regarding completed rug cleaning services and upcoming tile floor cleaning dates. A call wasmade to Ben South, Andrews Tuck Pointing to discuss courthouse tuck pointing and restoration projects. South plans to start in 3-4 weeks and will stay on the project until complete.
• The commission left a message for Travis Elliott to discuss bids with federal dollars attached. Bids for Administration Center third floor construction were turned in by Smith Contracting and Dave Moore Construction, however bids were not opened as a call had been made to county attorney Travis Elliott to discuss federal guideline parameters.
• Spoke with Steve Brown, Independence Township trustee, regarding CART rock, bond information and to request their proceed order be sent. Patton sent the proceed order.
• Tim Lance, White Cloud Township trustee, stopped in to discuss a fence line issue.
• Left a message for Jim Knox, Norris Quarries. Made a call to the Ravenwood Quarry to discuss rock.
• Called Madison Woodward with MoDOT to discuss softmatch credit balance. As of mid-March the balance was $1.1 million. Woodward will send an up-to-date number from financial services.
• A call was made to Larry Jacobson, Snyder & Associates to discuss the last two BRO bridges completed.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, May 29.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker; North District Commissioner Chris Burns, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and and Melinda Patton, county clerk.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals:Invoice to John Sportsman for backflow inspections. Sheriff to National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) for training; to Kelly Tire & Exhaust for vehicle maintenance; to NW Auto Repair for vehicle maintenance; Road and Bridge to Gray Oil for fuel; Collector/Treasurer to Visa Credit Card for office supplies.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Certificate of Liability Insurance – Loch Sand & Construction Company; Legal updates; Vehicle Sales Tax / Motor Fuel Tax reports.
• Walk reported the backflow testing on the jail, Administration Center and courthouse was completed May 28, 2025.
• Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, gave updates on softmatch and BRO bridge projects.
• Spoke with Jim Knox, sales representative regarding rock availability at local quarries. Knox will contact local haulers to discuss next steps.
• Nodaway County officially received notice of Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This prestigious honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. Sheriff Austin Hann met with the commissioners regarding a press release and next steps.
• The commissioners, along with Engle, inspected a road issue on Road #910 in White Cloud Township; visited the Barnard Quarry; inspected Road #976 and a bridge issue at Bridge #1038 in Washington Township.
• Set a meeting time with Brock Pfost, White Cloud Engineering for Tuesday, June 3rd at 9:30 to discuss Depot Street project.
• Spoke with landowners regarding the abandonment process of .75 mile of Road #438 in Jackson Township.