Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES

August 03, 2009 14th DAY OF
THE JULY 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 Sherrie R-Veltkamp, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes of July 13, 27 and 29 with the
corrections made on 7/13. Commissioner Pennel 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:

Checks: 315446– 315563

Warrants: 5060-5063

Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (abstain), and Strafuss (aye).

PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no public comments.

MISSOURI ETHICS ORDINANCE

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the ethics ordinance for 2009. Commissioner
Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (aye).

WHAT’S UP WITH THE TIMES?

Commissioner Strahan discussed the articles in the Taney County Times concerning the
Strahan Family.

ELECTED OFFICIAL – DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
County Assessor James Strahan discussed getting a letter from the State Tax Commission
saying that we had passed the ratio test in the assessor’s office.

Commissioner Strahan discussed the work and actions of the Summer BOE.

Commissioner Strafuss announced that the NACO Pharmacy cards are available today
for distribution.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
9:30 AM

RECONVENED
10:12 AM

The Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s hearing room with all 3
Commissioners present. Jim Yust and Nikki Lawrence were also present.

NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION WITH THE COMMISSION

Nikki reviewed open items with the Commissioners. Nuisance cases and Noise problems
were discussed. A review of necessities for beginning the budget process is
recommended with trying to cut 5% out of the budget of each department. Commissioner
Strafuss said that the crew is on pace to be ready to move into the Annex by 8/14/09.

Nikki left the meeting at 10:32 AM. Bob Paulson and Jillian Rulon joined the meeting at
10:34 AM

Commissioner Strafuss left the meeting at 10:36 AM.

Commissioner Strahan 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 (absent).

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Strafuss rejoined the meeting at 10:41 AM.

See Executive Minutes for actions 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
 11:08 AM

IS TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE REQUEST – GARY MORGAN

Commissioner Strahan moved to put Ryan Gibbs on the 1,000-hour program as a
temporary employee in IS at $10/ hour through 12/31/09 per a request by Gary Morgan,
IS Manager. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

JOHNSON CONTROL

Dean Ogden, Scott Crockett, and Byron Horine of Johnson Controls, Inc. joined the
meeting. The Commission discussed Utility Costs per sq foot in both the Court House
and the New Judicial Center and potential studies for savings. Johnson Controls will
submit a proposal for the studies.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
11:54 AM

RECONVENED
1:06 PM

The Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room with all 3
Commissioners present. Linda Gifford, and Jim Yust were also present.

PURCHASING UPDATE – LINDA GIFFORD

Linda gave a status on the availability of Cubicles for the Annex Building. Tile will be
laid tomorrow. Carpet will be laid next Monday. Grid ceiling and insulation begins
tomorrow.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
1:23 PM

RECONVENED
1:30 PM
The Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room with all three
Commissioners present. Mel Akins, and Spencer Jones of Great River Engineering and
Frank Preston and Jim Yust were also present.

COON CREEK ROAD – TIGER GRANT

Spencer Jones presented information on the potential Tiger Grant for the East/West
Corridor project.

An animation of the Coon Creek and State Hwy 76 intersection with traffic flow now and
at the 2016 level was presented on the projection screen.

Commissioner Strahan moved to go back into executive Session from this mornings
recess. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
2:30 PM

Frank Preston left the meeting at 2:34 PM.

See Executive Session for action 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 SESSION
2:46 PM

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
2:50 PM

RECONVENED
3:00 PM
Black Hawk off of Casey Road is the project that Forsyth wants to use their annual road
tax share on for 2009.

Commissioner Pennel moved to approve up to $50,000 for City of Forsyth Municipality
Tax Share for 2009. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
3:16 AM

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