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OFFICIAL MINUTES

July 15, 2009 6th DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in the Commissioner’s Conference Room at 8:30 AM with
Commissioners Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. Jim Yust,
Stephanie Mundell, and Rick Findley were also present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:

STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – ANIMAL CONTROL

Stephanie presented a report of operations at animal control and the need for more cages
for cats.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to allow animal control to purchase up to 6 cages for cats
from funds that were donated by Mickey Gilley fund raising that are in the animal control
budget. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Commissioner Strahan moved to transfer budgeted funds to assessor’s budget from GCR.
The motion died for lack of a second.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to transfer $75,000 from GCR to the Assessor’s Budget.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: in favor Strahan
(aye), and Strafuss (aye) and opposed Pennel (nay).

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
9:14 AM

RECONVENED
9:20 AM

The County Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Conference Room at 9:20
AM with Commissioners Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. Jim
Yust, Barbara Figaro, John Russwurm, and Frank Preston were also present.

CLEVENGER COVE – RIGHT OF WAY ISSUES

A discussion was had concerning Sunview Road issue due to tree growth onto the right of
way and who is allowed to trim right of way easements.
WHITE TAIL CROSSING

Commissioner Pennel moved to take in to county maintenance system Gabby Lane
between Jacks Hollow Road and Stone Creek and also take in Stone Creek from Gabby
Lane to Rock Point. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strahan moved to take in Rock Point from Stone Creek intersection to
White Tail Drive. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

PRIORITIZATION OF ROAD PROJECTS (STIMULUS)

Frank Preston requested a work session to prioritize road projects for stimulus
considerations by the OED.

PERANO DEVELOPMENT AND TURNING LANES

Commissioner Pennel asked that the Commission approve the Road Standards by the end
of this week so they are in effect before discussion of the Perano development begins.

MOHAWK – COST SHARE

Frank Preston said that the money has been received for the cost share on this project.

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

See executive session minutes for actions if any.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to go out of 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).

OUT OF EXECUTIVE
11:29 AM

MESA – ROAD ALIGNMENT

Mike Stalzer of M.E. Stalzer & Associates Consulting Engineers representing Blue Green
presented proposed road alignments to minimize easements to non-Big Cedar owned
properties with no effect to Oakmont in requesting the Road & Bridge department’s
support on proposal to Planning & Zoning on July 29.
This would later require some road vacations located between Big Cedar owned
properties.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
12:04 PM

RECONVENED
1:10 PM

The County Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Conference Room at 1:10
PM with Commissioners Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. Jim
Yust, Ron Houseman and Joan Chowning were also present.

HPRP INTERVIEWS

The Commission and OED interviewed the organizations via teleconference concerning
their qualifications as follows:

• Church Army – Steve Baughan
• OACAC – Candy
• Christian Associates of Table Rock Lake – Alan Catron
• The Hiding Place – Carolyn Daniel

Commissioner Strafuss moved to accept Christian Associates as the sub contractor for the
HPRP grant. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: in
favor Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye) and opposed Pennel (nay).

Presiding Commissioner declared a recess 2:35 pm.

RECESS
2:35 PM

RECONVENED
2:39 PM

OZARKS WATER WATCH

Commissioner Strafuss moved to contribute $2,000 to Ozarks Water Watch.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: in favor Strahan
(aye), Strafuss (aye) and Pennel (aye).

ENERGY SAVINGS FOR COURTHOUSE & JUDICIAL FACILITY
Commissioner Strafuss reviewed discussions that he has had with energy and control
consultants.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
3:04 PM

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

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