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OFFICIAL MINUTES
June 22, 2009 38th DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 9:00 AM with,
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:
Prayer led by Rick Findley, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes of June 15, 17 and 18.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the following Accounts payable except for
holding check number 310514:
Checks: 310502, 310508 - 310596
Warrants: 5038
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Logan visited with The Commission expressing his opposition concerning
Lakeshore Drive proposed relocation by Kanakuk Kamps.
John Logan commented on an eight million dollar contract with the Branson Chamber of
Commerce by the Taney County Tourism Enhancement District without being bid.
MISTY MOUNTAIN ROAD PETITION
Commissioner Strafuss reported a new estimate of $15,000 - $20,000 has been presented
by the Road and Bridge Department to bring this road up to standards.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to deny bringing this road into the county maintenance
system. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
ELECTED OFFICIAL AND DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
James Strahan commented that some of the properties of Kanakuk Kamps are still on the
tax rolls, but may be put on a tax-exempt status in 2010.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
9:46 AM
RECONVENED
10:21 AM
The Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Conference Room with the three
Commissioners and Bob Paulson, and Jim Yust present.
BOB PAULSON – WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo.
610.021.(1)(2)(3). Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll
call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE & PERSONNEL
See Executive Session minutes for action taken if any.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go out of executive session. Commissioner Pennel
seconded the motion. . The motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (aye).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
11:01 AM
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declares a recess.
RECESS
11:02 AM
RECONVENED
11:05 AM
NACO PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG CARD
Commissioner Strahan moved we approve the logo as presented for the NACO
Pharmaceutical Drug card. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: in favor Strahan (aye), Strafuss (aye) and opposed Pennel (nay).
CHANGE ORDER – COURTROOM #4
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the change order in the amount of $2,253.40
for Courtroom #4 build-out. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
RECESS
11:14 AM
RECONVENED
11:20 AM
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into executive session pursuant to RSMo.
610.021.12. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION - CONTRACTS
See Executive Session minutes for action taken if any.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go out of executive session. Commissioner Pennel
seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (aye).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
11:45 AM
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
11:50 AM
RECONVENED
1:30 PM
The Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Conference Room with Chuck
Pennel, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. Also present were Jim Yust, John
Soutee, and Frank Preston with Taney County, and Mel Eakins, Spencer Jones, and
David Lundstrom of Great River Engineering.
GREAT RIVER ENGINEERING – SHORTY COOPER
Spencer Jones said the overall estimated cost for realignment of Shorty Cooper Street is
now $50,000. The Commission decided that Frank Preston and Spencer Jones would
represent the County in getting a letter of support from the City of Forsyth to either stay
with the original layout of the street or support the newly proposed alignment. Also an
agreement of maintenance on this road as well as a policy on icy weather closing is
needed between the City of Forsyth and the County.
COON CREEK DESIGN UPDATE
Traffic counts were taken starting about a week ago. 2,000 vehicles per day are using
Coon Creek road. Both intersections will meet the criteria for left and right turn lanes.
Project completion is needed by December 2009.
EAST/WEST CORRIDOR POTENTIAL FUNDING
Spencer Jones talked about a potential Tiger grant application by September 1, 2009. The
County must notify MODOT of intention to file for a grant. There are state limits for total
grants in one state.
Presiding Commissioner Chuck Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
3:00 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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