Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES

July 2, 2009 42nd DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in the Commissioner’s Conference Room at 8:30 AM with
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan present, and Jim Strafuss absent. Also present were Jim
Yust and Helen Soutee. The following proceedings were had and made a matter of
record:

HELEN SOUTEE – EMERGENCY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Pennel moved to approve accounts payable to Conoco-Phillips on an
emergency non posted basis. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion
passed by roll call vote Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (absent).

Jim Strafuss joined the meeting at 8:35 AM

NICHOLAS DRIVE CLOSING

The Commission instructed Frank Preston to notify agencies that the road will be closed
and provide barricades and signs.

SHORTY COOPER

Commissioner Pennel moved to approve the transfer of $51,000 to warranty a change
order to the Coy Blvd turn lanes. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The
motion passed by roll call vote Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo.
610.021.2. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call
vote Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
8:52 AM

See Executive Session minutes for actions if any.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to table the Executive Session until 3:00 PM on Thursday
6/24/09. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
 9:14 AM

RECONVENED
2:55 PM

The Commission reconvened in the Commission Hearing Room at 2:55 PM with all three
commissioners present.

SHADY LANE AND CANE CREEK

Commissioner Pennel moved to accept Shady Lane turn-a-round easement and Cane
Creek reconfiguration easement as presented by Frank Preston. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (aye).

SAM DAY ROAD EASEMENT

Commissioner Strahan moved to accept the easement for Sam Day Road in order to
construct a Guard Rail and in exchange for the easement, replace the fence.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Presiding Commissioner declared a recess.

RECESS
3:00 PM

RECONVENED
3:13 PM

STEVE REDFORD – RACE TRACK AT EMORY CREEK

Steve Redford discussed the proposed project at Emory Creek opening in May 2011 for
phase 1. Steve asked if they petition the Commission about the 3rd week in July for the
CID, what would the timing be? The CID will be formed as a political sub division.

The NID would encompass the entire 453 acres. What would the Commission need in
addition to what is statutory i.e. renderings of the designs, etc.

Presiding Commissioner declared a recess.

RECESS
3:25 PM

RECONVENED
 3:45 PM

LETTER OF INTENT – APPLICATIONS FOR HPRP GRANT

Commissioner Strafuss moved that this Commission take all necessary actions including
*Letter of Intent* for Taney County to accept Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-
Housing Program (HPRP) grant funding in accordance with offer of funding as stated in
Missouri Department of Social Services letter dated June 22, 2009. Commissioner
Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (aye).

Statement of Qualifications process open until 7/10/09 and then the Commission will
review the following Monday 7/13/09 and Appointment on Tuesday 7/14/09.

COMMENTS

Alan Catron - (Christian Associates)
Raeanne Presley – Mayor of Branson
Christopher Welch – Church Army of Branson
Steve Baughan – Director Church Army of Branson
Denia Swan – The Hiding Place

Presiding Commissioner declared a recess at 4:52 PM.

The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.