Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES

July 27, 2009 11th 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 present and Jim Strafuss absent due to attending the
NACO meeting. The following proceedings were had and made a matter of record:

Prayer led by Chuck Pennel, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Pennel moved to approve the minutes of July 20, 22 and 23.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (absent).

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the following Accounts payable:

Checks: 315360– 315445

Warrants: 5058-5059

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

Patsy Horner spoke concerning Board of Equalization and the 2009 assessments.

Mel Bauer spoke concerning 2009 assessments.

Bob Mason spoke concerning the 2009 assessments.

Phil Gardner also spoke concerning the 2009 assessments.

Tom Goldsworthy spoke concerning the assessors computer records.

Randy Goering spoke concerning the increase on taxes on the condominiums.

James Strahan spoke concerning the appraisal process and comments concerning taxes.

Commissioners Pennel and Strahan and County Counselor Bob Paulson all spoke about
the Assessment process and Board of Equalization process.
 NEW/OLD BUSINESS

RACE TRACK ISSUE

According to Bob Paulson, County Attorney, the racetrack issue is in litigation in the
Circuit Court.

Tom Goldsworthy spoke concerning the sound level agreement between the developer
and Planning and Zoning.

Dorothy Price spoke about the loss of natural resources in the development of the
racetrack.

Annie Robertson spoke about the racetrack and flood issue due to clearing land.

Jim Hotz spoke about the noise issue concerning the racetrack.

BOA DECISION – T 10 ROAD VARIANCE

Josh Smith asked about the petition format approval request to do away with planning
and zoning.

County Clerk, Donna Neeley said she would be happy to look at the petition format.

Commissioner Pennel talked about the road variance and the process of planning and
zoning and the Board of Adjustment process.

Randy Sledd talked about Mr. Rex Grady’s project and said he has a signed letter from
Mr. Grady that said he has another access to the property and didn’t need the variance
that was granted.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
10:55 AM

RECONVENED
12:15 PM
BOB PAULSON – WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION

Commissioner Pennel moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo.
610.021.(1)(2)(3). Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by
roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (absent).
 EXECUTIVE SESSION – LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE & PERSONNEL
12:15 PM

See Executive Session minutes for action taken if any.

Commissioner Pennel moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (absent).

OUT OF EXECUTIVE
12:38 PM

RECONVENED
12:45 AM

The Commission reconvened in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room with Chuck Pennel,
Danny Strahan present and Jim Strafuss absent. Also present were Nikki Lawrence,
Linda Gifford and Jim Yust.

PURCHASING – LINDA GIFFORD

Linda Gifford gave an update of status on purchases for the Annex refurbishment.

NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION

Commissioner Strahan moved to accept the Bull Creek Village road project for
reimbursement of $47,082.00 for Journagan Construction road paving. Commissioner
Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (absent).

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
1:00 PM

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