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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, August 19.
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: Liquor License: Caterer’s License for Black Pony Brewing Company, LLC; Invoice to Andrew Tuck Pointing for work at the courthouse (ARPA.)
• The commission reviewed the following information: Sales Tax/Use Tax/Road & Bridge Special Sales Tax/County Emergency Services 911 Use Tax Reports; Road & Bridge Special Use Tax/County Emergency Services 911 Sales Tax Reports; Quote from Midwest Data on Website ADA Compliance
• Kim Marshall, director of Nodaway Nursing Home and Kelly Grady stopped by to introduce themselves.
• The commissioners attended a meeting sponsored by the City of Maryville to discuss current tourism trends, highlight recent successes, and discuss upcoming initiatives designed to enhance visitor experiences and drive local economic growth.
• Updates on the Administration Center elevator were given. Left a message for Gilbert Henry, Sleek Creek HVAC for an update on the courthouse air conditioner. Met with Jason Brown, Jason Brown Roofing Co., LLC to look over and discuss the roof on the jail. Brown completed the work same day.
• The commission met with representatives of Andrew Tuck Pointing to look over work on the exterior of the courthouse and spoke with Dennis Buckles, Quality Sealants on work he is currently completing on the Administration Center.
• Reviewed and signed off on Progress Invoice No.2 documents regarding BRO-R074 (003) Bridge
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, August 21.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Melinda Patton, county clerk. North District Commissioner Chris Burns was absent.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Invoice to Great River Engineering for BRO-R074 (003). Sheriff to Margaritaville Lake Resort (on credit card) for training, to RTS Tactical for equipment; Road and Bridge to Consumers Oil Company for vehicle maintenance.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Nodaway Township Financial Statement (2024).
• Responded to a question on vacation accrual for an employee.
• Reviewed Higginbotham Insurance midterm information, updated schedules on equipment and property and Employee Handbook information. Completed an employee survey.
• The commissioners along with Patton and Tanley Bebout, deputy clerk, attended a demonstration from CivicPlus on website compliance and website updates.
• Andy Macias, Snyder and Associates, met with the commission as well as Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor, regarding updates on bridge projects.
• Responded to an email from Flock Safety on permitting questions. After reviewing map locations in question, the company was referred to the City of Maryville as the locations are within their jurisdiction.
• Jeff Hall, coroner, stopped in to discuss the Indigent Burial fund.
• A call was made to B&G Catering to schedule the County Appreciation Luncheon for county employees. The date was set for December 11.
• A resident of White Cloud Township discussed Road #765 and #766.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, August 26.
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 MEI Elevator Solutions and Devnet, Inc.; Inventory Transfer/Disposal forms. Payment to Andrew Tuck Pointing through ARPA funds. Sheriff to 911 Custom for equipment.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Sheriff Inmate Report (July 2025)
Road and Bridge Fuel and Equipment report.
• A resident of Union Township stopped in to discuss road concerns.
• The county tax levy hearing was opened by Walker and turned over to the county clerk. Patton gave a review of the 2025 Assessed Valuation and proposed levies. A motion was made and approved to set the proposed county levy rate of $.13 per $100 Assessed Valuation, Senate Bill 40 levy at $.05 and Senior Citizens Fund levy at $.05 per $100 Assessed Valuations. Also present: Sally Duff, collector/treasurer and Kay Wilson, Nodaway News Leader.
• Duff gave an update on the Tax Sale from August 25, 2025.
• The commissioners went into closed session per 610.021 (1) RSMo from 9:03 to 9:45 a.m.
• Lisa James, recorder, called to ask the commission to visit her area due to an odor.
• White Cloud Township Trustee Tim Lance requested the Proceed Order be sent. The commission approved this. Proceed Order was sent to the quarry.
• Road and Bridge Supervisor Brian Engle discussed purchasing a tank car.
• The commission called and spoke with Jim Knox, Norris Quarries Sales Representative regarding rock quantity concerns.
• Received a call from a concerned citizen regarding Road #935 in Grant Township.
• Spoke with Alan Wiederholt on gravel in Washington Township.
• Two residents of Green Township stopped in to discuss replacing Bridge #547 with a tank car. A hydraulic study was completed and verified that the tank car will work at this location. A call was made to a landowner to discuss the project. The landowner also discussed a road closure possibility.
• The commission, along with Engle, inspected a tube on Road #937 in Grant Township and Road #763 in White Cloud Township.
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Thursday, August 28.
In attendance were Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, North District Commissioner Chris Burns, and Melinda Patton, county clerk. South District Commissioner Scott Walk was absent.
Business before the governing board included:
• Requisitions and approvals: Laborshed Report, Childcare Analysis Report, Maryville Implementation map. Opioid Settlement Funds – new proposed settlement with settling defendants
• Casady Commercial Services LLC inquired about setting up to clean windows over the weekend. The commission requested he wait until the sealant work is completed on the exterior.
• Road and Bridge Supervisor Brian Engle gave updates on projects.
• The commission, along with Engle, inspected Road #372 and Bridge #295 in Polk Township, a road intersection on Road #96 in Atchison Township. In Independence Township, they looked at reconstruction progress on Road #222 and a MoDOT Bridge on Highway NN.
• Reviewed and approved an application from Grand River Mutual for placement of a utility within the roadway and/or right-of-way.
• Made calls to Grant, Lincoln and Washington Townships to discuss the status of their roads for CART Rock.
• Inspected the tuck pointing work at the courthouse and discussed caulking issues with Quality Sealants, who is working on the Administration Center.