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COMMISSION MINUTES
The Nodaway County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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: Form 4379. Assessor to Missouri State Assessors’ Association for training; Road and Bridge to Gray Oil for diesel fuel.
• The commission reviewed the following information: Invite to Chamber sponsored Legislative Issue; Draft of the Joint Legal Services RFQ from City of Maryville
• A call was made to the Con-Ag billing office regarding invoices submitted by Emery Hauling. Left a message for Bill Emery, Emery Hauling with an update on the invoices.
• Josh McKim, Nodaway County Economic Development Director stopped in to introduce the new Public Relations and media intern.
• Made a call to county attorney Travis Elliott to discuss elections, township questions regarding pay and road right-of-way laws and SB3 updates. Elliott referred the commissioners to Chapter 65 RSMo and 228 RSMo for further review.
• Deputy appointments for Shirley Schmidt, Sadie Poe and Leona Remus were approved by the commission.
• Reviewed and finalized Road and Bridge budget with Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor. Reviewed various budgets for final discussions of requests and appropriations.
• Andy Macias, Snyder and Associates, called in to discuss an acceptance letter to Oden Enterprises, LLC for the softmatch bridges for 2026. Also gave updates on bridge projects.
• The commission reviewed and signed the Promulgation Statement for the State Emergency Management Agency.
• Reviewed and signed approval letters to Missouri Department of Transportation for LPA Services and construction payment to Decker Construction.
• Spoke with Tim Lance, White Cloud Township Trustee, regarding a road right-of-way. A call was made to Dustin Shepherd, Midland Surveying, regarding the survey that had been done for a landowner within the township.
• Walker gave updates on the plumbing issues at the courthouse. Shane Garnet Plumbing was called to work on the issue. Worked with Jeff Smith, Smith Contracting, on decisions for the upstairs conference room remodel. Also worked with Jeff Allen, Bargain Barn on selections for remodel. Called Gilbert Henry, Sleek Creek Hvac, LLC regarding heat issues in two offices in the Administration Center.
The Nodaway County Commission met on Thursday, Jan. 15.
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: Con-Agg invoice for Independence 2025 CART rock (to be paid with 2026 funds); IHP invoice. Road and Bridge to B. Engle for part reimbursement; to Murphy Tractor for equipment.
• The commission reviewed the following information: SB3 email updates; Clerk Fee report (December 2025);
Sheriff Inmate Report (December 2025)
• Public Hearing was held for General Obligation Bonds in Independence, Lincoln and White Cloud Townships. Documents were signed by the commission and the clerk and returned to Anderson, Sundell and Skinner.
• Discussed the Draft of the Joint Legal Services RFQ from City of Maryville. Discussed with Ryan Heiland, City Manager changes to be considered.
• Reviewed monthly status update report on Great River Engineering projects. Signed a USACE Sectio 404 permit for BRO-074(004) bridge.
• Reviewed and finalized General Revenue appropriations. FY2026 Budget hearing has been set for January 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
• Marty Liles and Matthew Stine, representatives from MoDOT met with the commissioners to give project updates and discuss needs in the county. Also present: Brian Engle, road and bridge supervisor.
• Dustin Shepherd, Midland Surveying, gave a follow-up call regarding the survey that had been done for a landowner within the White Cloud Township.
• Sheriff Austin Hann stopped in to give departmental updates.