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May 6, 2009 17th DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in the Commissioners Conference Room at 9:08 AM with
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan, and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record.
Also present were Bob Paulson and Jim Yust.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Pennel moved to approve 4/27, 4/29, 4/30, 5/1 and 5/4 minutes.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).
RECESS
9:30 AM
RECONVENED
9:37 AM
The Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room with all three
Commissioners present and Jim Yust.
GREAT RIVER ENGINEERING – PRESENTATION
Great River Engineering presented the capabilities of their firm to the Commission. Great
River Engineering discussed the BEAP and TEAP engineering assistance programs
through MODOT for funding off-system Bridge and Traffic engineering assistance.
RECESS
10:30 AM
RECONVENED
10:43 AM
The commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Conference Room. Also present was
Jim Yust, Carol Davis and Bob Paulson.
STAFF DEPARTMENT MEETING – PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR – BUDGET
CONCERNS
Court ordered attorney Guardian Ad Litems fees. The Commission directed the Public
Administrator to charge these fees to “Court Ordered” 113.115 expenses line item.
$2,264.50 is the amount that needs to be funded at the present time. The Commission
through Commissioner Strafuss will let the County Auditor know through an email that
the expense needs to be funded and charged to “Court Ordered” expenses. Carol Davis
will use the Commission Vehicle for her travels and reimburse the commission for the
mileage, buy the gas on her credit card and charge it to the Commission vehicle account.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
11:15 AM
RECONVENED
11:23 AM
The commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Conference Room. Also present was
Jim Yust and Eddie Coxie.
STAFF DEPARTMENT MEETING – PLANNING AND ZONING – FEES
Eddie Coxie presented a proposed fee schedule for review by the Commission.
Commissioner Pennel moved to approve the fee schedule as presented by Planning and
zoning staff and recommended by the planning and zoning commission based on cost
basis. Motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Pennel moved to approve the fee schedule as presented by Planning and
zoning staff and recommended by the planning and zoning commission based on cost
basis except for division 2 at $100, and Signs at $35. Commissioner Strafuss seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).
RECESS
12:12 PM
RECONVENED
1:05 PM
PERSONNEL POLICY WORK SESSION
The present policy that is in effect now was adopted 8/11/2008. A new proposal was
submitted in November 2008. Commissioner Strafuss took notes of items to consider for
changes to the last draft of the policy which will be reviewed for adoption in the next
couple of weeks.
RECESS
1:45 PM
RECONVENED
2:00 PM
The three commissioners, Bob Paulson, Jeff Merrill and Jim Yust reconvened in the
Commissioner’s Conference Room at 2:00 PM.
Commissioner Pennel moved to go into executive Session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021.3.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote Pennel
(aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL PER SECTION 610.021.3
2:00 PM
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go out of executive Session. Commissioner Pennel
seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye),
and Strahan (aye).
There were no motions or votes in this session.
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
2:39 PM
OLD JAIL KITCHEN
Existing break room was given to Shelia for storage. The old jail kitchen could be easily
converted to an employee break room.
HMN PAYMENT
Septagon needs to have a final meeting per Nick’s call to Chuck Pennel. Commission
Strafuss is drafting an email to Septagon, Walton and HMN on the odor problem.
RICK FINDLEY – AUDITOR
Rick is researching vehicle usage and sharing. Paper buying maybe should be considered
to be done by department rather than by purchasing/maintenance and storage and delivery
is a problem.
RECESS
3:12 PM
RECONVENED
3:30 PM
REVIEW RESUMES
The Commission interviewed candidates for Animal Control Tech.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
4:35 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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