Commission Minutes

Official Minutes

JANUARY 14, 2009 8th DAY
OF THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM
8:40 AM
Commissioners Conference Room

Commissioners present: Chuck Pennel, and Jim Strafuss

ROAD AND BRIDGE
The Commission discussed the method of budgeting for the Bridge Cost Sharing
Proposal with MODOT.

TANEY COUNTY AIRPORT

Commissioner Strafuss discussed the capital improvements line in General
County Revenue budget as it relates to the Taney County Airport hanger, runway
overlay and MODOT grant with Auditor Rick Findley.

MAINTENANCE BUDGET 104

Per Rick Findley, the maintenance budget was adjusted to account for John
Lavender’s leaving and Tressa Luttrell’s transfer.

COLLECTOR’S BUDGET

The Commission considered the question of whether to budget the partial year
employee requested by the Collector or to wait and do it on a contingency basis
in November when the need arises. Auditor Rick Findley will talk to the Collector.

COMMISSION BUDGET

Commissioner Strafuss asked if professional services may be needed. The
Commission decided to increase the professional service line from $40,000 to
$90,000.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Commission discussed the Historical Society budget and decided to review it
later in the day.

OTHER BUDGET ITEMS DISCUSSED

The commission reviewed and discussed other various budget items.
 BUDGETED RAISES

GCR has the money for some raises per Auditor Rick Findley. The Elected
Officials can give raises from their allocation in the way that they prefer. The
Consensus of the Commission was to budget an allowance of 30 cents per hour
per employee.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to recess. Commissioner Strahan seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Strahan (yes) and Strafuss
(yes).

RECESS
Until 1:00 PM

RECONVENED IN COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM
1:07 PM

Commissioners present: Danny Strahan, Chuck Pennel, and Jim Strafuss

HELEN SOUTEE – SEMI-ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT

The Commission reviewed the Treasurer’s report and discussed balances and
trends in the various funds.

The report is made part of the minutes below:
 STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING

COLLECTORS BUDGET ADDITION REQUEST
The Collector sent an email to request a partial year employee be added to her
budget. The majority consensus was to not put it in the budget now.
Commissioner Strahan will talk with the Collector.

WHITE RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Lisa Owens and Leon Combs presented a report to the commission and
requested a budget of $40,000.

ROAD AND BRIDGE OFFICE

Commissioner Strafuss advised that the purchase option on old clerk’s office
expires on 1/18/09 per Bob Paulson. Frank Preston has indicated that he wants
to move Road and Bridge to that office and will only need one wall, carpet and
paint to make it useable.

OTHER ITEMS

Commissioner Pennel said that a Richard Michael is making a movie and is
interested in using the old Jail Annex as a small town sheriff’s office. The
Commission’s consensus was that it be pursued and that the Commission let the
movie-maker come up with a proposed rental fee.

Commissioner Strahan reminded the commission that they were to tour the
Building and Grounds Director’s office area this afternoon.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to recess. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Strahan (yes) and Strafuss
(yes).

RECESS TO BUILDING AND GROUNDS OFFICE TOUR
3:05 PM

RECONVENED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S CONFERENCE ROOM
4:02 PM

Commissioners present: Jim Strafuss, and Chuck Pennel. Commissioner
Strahan on phone conference.

Commissioner Pennel moved to send a letter to Table Rock State Park to waive
their need for a land disturbance permit. Commissioner Strahan seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Strahan (yes) and Strafuss
(yes).

Commissioner Strahan left the meeting phone conference.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to recess. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Strafuss (yes), and
Commission Strahan no longer present by phone.

RECESS
4:04 PM