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OFFICIAL MINUTES
September 23, 2009, 36th DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 8:30 AM with,
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:
The meeting was called a half hour early as an Emergency Meeting with less than 24
hours notice due to the travel schedule of Dennis Molenaar, Vice President Risk Control
at One Beacon Insurance in order to present information to the Commission.
Commissioner Strahan moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021.1
for Legal and Compensation Law issues. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion.
The motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
8:30 AM
Tim Connell, Dennis Molenaar, Bob Paulson and Jim Yust were present in addition to the
three Commissioners.
See executive session 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
9:04 AM
TAX FEES & INTEREST
Citizen Everett Handley presented his reasons why he thinks he should have penalties
and interest waived on personal property tax because he moved and said he did not
receive a forwarded tax bill.
After considerable discussion, Commissioner Strahan moved to deny the request for
waiver of penalty and interest for Everett Handley. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go back into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo.
610.021.1 for Legal and Compensation Law Issue. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss
(aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:20 AM
Tim Connell, Dennis Molenaar, Bob Paulson and Jim Yust were present in addition to the
three Commissioners.
See Executive Session minutes for actions if any.
Commissioner Strafuss 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 (aye).
RECESS
10:38 AM
RECONVENED
11:00 AM
SICK LEAVE
Commissioner Strafuss moved that the draft of section 12-5 (Compensatory Time
Contribution) of the Taney County Personnel policy with the addition that contribution is
the cash value and not the hours worked be adopted as the new policy. Commissioner
Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (aye).
HORIZON HILLS
A discussion was had concerning water drainage problems at Horizon Hills.
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
A discussion on next step in how to proceed with the Transportation Board was had and a
meeting scheduled to discuss it further next week.
VARIOUS BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Pennel moved the Commission recommend or appoint Jim Strafuss to the
TDD Board. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (abstain).
Commissioner Strahan moved to appoint Jerry Sims to the Park Board as replacement for
Joyce Halcomb. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
RECESS
12:15 AM
RECONVENED
1:07 PM
STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – ROAD AND BRIDGE
Frank Preston reviewed his list of open items with The Commission.
H 1 N 1 CONCERNS
Commissioner Pennel presented many concerns with answering phones, wiping down
phones and doorknobs, keyboards, mice and other surfaces as related to the influenza
virus.
EAST/WEST GRANT
Spencer Jones presented an update on the Tiger Grant application. There are 7 projects
submitted in Missouri with 20% matching amounts and letters of support from MODOT.
Commissioner Strafuss moved that we suspend work on the contract until October 26,
2009 and at that time re-assess the status. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
BUDGET 2010
Rick Findley, County Auditor, presented preliminary projections for 2010-budgeted
Revenue and projected 2009 revenues and expenses. The Commission will try to post a
work session for Elected Officials with the Auditor and the Commission to work on the
2010 budget.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
4:16 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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