Record: 8-25
COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, August 12.
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 Alert 31 Termite & Pest Control; Sheriff to Board of Police Commission for training; to HUXWRX Safety Co. for officer weapons; to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for officer weapons; to Rush Printing for office supplies; County Clerk to Pitney Bowes for postage; Road and Bridge to Delbert’s Garage, LLC for vehicle maintenance; to Gray Oil & Gasoline Co., Inc for diesel fuel.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Additions and Abatements (July 2025); Walmart letter regarding discontinuation of Walmart cards; Sheriff Automotive Loss Statement; Opioid Settlement payment notice via email.
• The commission presented Samantha Raasch with One Act, a check was received from Community Foundation of the Ozarks for a donation for back-to-school clothing assistance for families in need.
• Spoke with Andy Macias, Snyders and Associates, regarding bridge updates.
• Calls were made to Ben South, Andrew Tuck Pointing to get updates on the courthouse tuck pointing. Geist Heating and Air Conditioning for an update on the purchase of an air conditioning unit for the courthouse and spoke with Jason Brown, Jason Brown Roofing regarding the roof at the Administration Center.
• A call was made to Jim Knox, Norris Quarries for an update on the Ravenwood Quarry rock.
• A call was placed to county attorney Travis Elliott, Ellis, Ellis, Hammons & Johnson, P.C. regarding the April bonds. No update was available as Elliott is waiting for more information
• The commission, along with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, inspected a tube replacement on Road #627, Road #602 and 603 and South Mulberry all in Polk Township.
• Reviewed and signed Mitigation Cost Reimbursement request on BRO-R074(65) Bridge Bridge #0741000.
• Called a Green Township resident about a culvert replacement on Road #547
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, August 14.
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: 911 Sales & Use Tax Payment (July 2025); 911 Consolidation fees for July 2025; Invoice to Thomas’ Lawn Care LLC; Collector to Friend in the Business for tax sale.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Thomas’ Lawn Care, LLC update; Johnson Controls email update.
• Matthew Stine, Area Engineer for MoDOT, stopped in to introduce himself and review Nodaway County projects. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• Ken Pettlon, commander for the Hopkins American Legion Post #288, requested a rock from the road and bridge yard for a Freedom Rock. A rock on the property is available for him to look at.
• Spoke with a Green Township landowner about a culvert replacement on Road #547
• Judge Corey Herron, Judge Robert Rice and Brenda Emery from the Fourth Circuit Court made a formal request of $3,000 for Opioid Settlement funds to pay for tracking services for Drug Court participants. Herron gave a brief background of the program and the needs. The commission agreed to the request. A photo was taken and will be shared with the media. Also present: Sally Duff, collector/treasurer.
• Judge Herron advised the commission that mileage rate for jurors has gone up to $0.70 per mile round trip effective August 28, 2025.
• Public Administrator Lori Burns made a request for assistance of $670 with burial expenses for a ward. The commission agreed to pay the full amount. Commissioner Burns recused himself. L. Burns will submit a requisition once the invoice comes through.
• The commission, along with Engle, inspected a tank car on Road #1028 and a culvert and concrete box in Washington Township.
• A call was made to MEI Elevator Solutions to schedule a visit at the Administration Center for elevator issues.
• The commissioners registered for the annual Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) conference