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OFFICIAL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 25, 2009, 28TH DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in the County Clerk’s Conference Room at 8:19
a.m. with Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. Chuck Pennel was present via
teleconference. The following proceedings were had and made a matter of record.
People present were: Bob Paulson, James Strahan, Donna Neeley, Shelia Wyatt, and Jim
Yust.
One of Charles and Shirley Spear’s tax bills had a bad address and it was on top when it
was stuffed in the envelope along with other tax bills so the tax bills didn’t reach the
taxpayer on a timely basis. Shelia Wyatt is requesting a waiver of late penalty and
interest.
Commissioner Strahan moved to waive the penalties and interest because of a clerical
error. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Strafuss
(yes), Pennel (yes) and Strahan (yes).
RECESS
8:25 AM
RECONVENED IN COMMISSIONER’S CONFERENCE ROOM
8:30 AM
People present were: Stephanie Mundell, Jim Strafuss, Danny Strahan, and Jim Yust.
Chuck Pennel was present via telephone.
Stephanie Mundell asked about contributions made at animal shelter and how they are
tracked through the accounting books? The public wants to know where their money is
going to be used, as they don’t want to donate unless the money stays in animal control.
Commissioner Strafuss will check with Rick Findley about the accounting and report
back in next month’s meeting with Stephanie.
Commissioner Strafuss will visit with Jim Berry about giving Shelter keys to Health Dept
Animal Control for the after hours placement of picked up animals.
RECESS
9:25 AM
RECONVENED
9:30 AM
DONNA NEELEY TITLE III ISSUES
County Clerk, Donna Neeley updated the Commission on research of title III funds
issues. The Commission instructed Donna to put the issues in a letter to the Commission.
EDDIE COXIE
PLANNING AND ZONING UPDATE
Eddie Coxie advised the Commission that there are upcoming planning commission
appointments needed for terms expired or expiring.
Mr. Coxie also stated that P and Z has received an application to build in a flood plain
variance has been received by Board of Adjustment.
Eddie Coxie presented some of the upcoming potential codebook changes.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
9:54 AM
RECONVENED
10:07AM
The County Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Conference Room with
Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. Chuck Pennel was present via teleconference.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go to emergency executive session to discuss possible
litigation under Section 610.021.1. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Strafuss (yes), Pennel (yes) and Strahan (yes).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
See executive session minutes for action if any.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go out of executive session. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Strafuss (yes), Pennel (yes)
and Strahan (yes).
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
10:40AM
RECONVENED
1:55 PM
The County Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room with Danny
Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. Chuck Pennel was present via teleconference.
Commissioner Pennel moved to approve Journal Entries/Transfers presented to the
Commission by the Auditor, Rick Findley. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. .
The motion passed by vote: Strafuss (yes), Pennel (yes) and Strahan (yes).
Commissioner Pennel left the meeting via teleconference at 2:03 PM.
Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk, swore in Commissioner Strafuss as Temporary Presiding
Commissioner.
ARCHER ENGINEERING PRESENTATION
HDR (Archer Engineering) presented their firm’s capability in reference to the East/West
Corridor project, Transfer Station, Transportation Plan, Transit Plan, and Land Use Plan.
Temporary Presiding Commission Strafuss declared a recess.
RECESS
3:13 PM
RECONVENED
3:25PM
EGIS ENGINEERING PRESENTATION
Joe Tarvin, David Gilbert, Larry Gregory of EGIS Engineering presented their firm’s
capabilities.
Commissioner Pennel joined the meeting at 3:40 PM
Joe Tarvin of EGIS discussed a Pipe Bursting technique as a potential solution for the
Dam Site sewer problems.
EGIS is interested in East/West Corridor, Sewer projects, Transfer Station, Maintenance
Shed, K-Dock and any other projects large or small. EGIS is not a bridge engineer.
RECESS 4:05 PM
RECONVENED 4:13 PM
HAROLD BELL WRIGHT STATUE
Commissioner Strahan will talk with John Logan about this not being a good year for
funding a statue, even though a worthy cause.
WEST PUBLISHING
Bob Paulson presented a proposal from West Publishing for online law references. This
would replace Lois Law for $49 less than last year.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go to back to emergency executive pursuant to Section
610.021.1. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Strafuss (yes), Pennel (yes) and Strahan (yes).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
4:30 PM
See executive session minutes for action if any.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go out of executive. Commissioner Strahan seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote: Strafuss (yes), Pennel (yes) and Strahan (yes).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
4:45 PM
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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