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OFFICIAL MINUTES
June 5, 2009 31st DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in the Commissioners Hearing Room at 9:00 AM with
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan, and Jim Strafuss present. Also present was Jim Yust. The
following proceedings were had and made a matter of record:
TRI-LAKES REGIONAL INTERNET CRIMES TASK FORCE GRANT
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the application for Tri-lakes Regional Internet
Crimes Task Force Grant. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
TCHD BOARD APPOINTMENT
Commissioner Strahan moved to appoint Debbie Redford for interim TCHD board
member until next April election. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
County Auditor Rick Findley joined the meeting at 9:09 AM
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CONFERENCE
Commissioner Strafuss presented a request to send Nikki and Jillian to a one-day training
in Springfield for administrative assistants.
Commissioner Strahan moved that the County Commission go ahead and send the two
Commission Administrative Assistants to this course. Commissioner Strafuss seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote in favor: Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye) and
opposed Pennel (nay).
ANIMAL CONTROL/TCHD
Bob Paulson and Donna Neeley joined the meeting at 9:16 AM
Commissioner Strafuss moved to enter into negotiations and draft an agreement for the
transfer of the animal control operation to TCHD beginning July 1, 2009 for a 5 year
term. The County would transfer the budget of $144,000 plus benefits cost to TCHD as
part of the agreement. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
Brenda Neal joined the meeting at 9:31 AM and Bob Paulson and Donna Neeley left the
meeting at the same time.
STORAGE
The Commission approved Brenda Neal to move all her files to the area for future growth
in the new Judicial Center and give her old storage areas to maintenance to store items
(Old Furniture) that are now in the area for future growth in the new Judicial Center.
Commissioner Strahan left the meeting at 9:47 AM.
EXPENSES RELATED TO CAROL DAVIS AND RON HOUSEMAN
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the accounts payable for reimbursement for
mileage to Carol Davis. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote Pennel (aye), and Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (absent).
Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
9:49 AM
RECONVENED
9:54 AM
Commissioner Strahan returned to the meeting at 9:54 AM
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve Ron Houseman’s $496.02 expense report
pending approval by the IDA Board. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote in favor: Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye) and opposed Pennel
(nay).
Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
10:10 AM
RECONVENED
10:14 AM
APRIL ELECTION COSTS
The Commission reviewed the election costs with Donna Neeley in preparation for a
transfer of election cost to be prepared by Rick Findley, County Auditor.
Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
10:25 AM
RECONVENED
10:33 AM
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:
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye) and Pennel (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There were no motions made or voted upon in this session.
Commissioner Strahan moved to go out of executive session. Commissioner Strafuss
seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Strahan (aye) and Strafuss
(aye) and Pennel (aye).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the HPL contract. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye) and
Pennel (aye).
Commissioner Strahan left the meeting at 10:47 AM.
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Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
10:47 AM
RECONVENED
11:00 AM
Frank Preston joined the meeting at 11:00 AM.
SHADY LANE ROAD PETITION
Frank agreed to bring this item up on Monday.
Commissioner Strafuss left the meeting at 11:05 AM and will rejoin via teleconference.
Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
11:05 AM
RECONVENED
11:07 AM
Commissioner Pennel was present and Commissioner Strafuss joined via teleconference.
GREAT RIVER ENGINEERING PROPOSAL – COON CREEK
IMPROVEMENTS
Commissioner Pennel moved to accept a proposal for $31,400 for the 2 intersections and
rework of road design on Coon Creek Road. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Strahan (absent) and Strafuss (aye) and Pennel (aye).
Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
11:20 AM
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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