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OFFICIAL MINUTES
October 5, 2009, 1st DAY OF
THE OCTOBER 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:
The Prayer was led by Mary Thatcher followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes of September 30 and October 2,
2009. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL
Commissioner Jim Strafuss moved to approve accounts payable as follows except for
check #316461 which will be voided and check #316529 which was held:
Checks: 316435 – 316443
316461 - 316539
Warrants: NONE
Commissioner Danny Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
The Commission informed the public that currently there will not be any turn lane on BB
but there will be a turn lane on 76 for Coon Creek. The Commission will begin work on
the turn lane on 76 so that the work will be completed prior to the work on the bluff for
the new Taneycomo Bridge.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
9:13 AM
The minutes in this section were taken and typed by Donna Neeley, County Clerk.
RECONVENED
9:57 AM
ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS –
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT - KIRBYVILLE
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the Kirbyville intergovernmental agreement
for wastewater processing contingent upon Bob Paulson’s review of the contract and
Sewer Board approval of the contract. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION
The Commission reviewed the agenda for the remaining of the week.
RECESS
10:02 AM
RECONVENED
10:04 AM
CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE
The Commission discussed details of the construction ordinance that they approved last
week.
BOB PAULSON – WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION
Commissioner Strafuss 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 (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:22 AM
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).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
10:55 AM
VILLAGE OF MERRIAM WOODS ROAD SHARING
Angela Leist joined the meeting at 10:56 AM to talk about Merriam Woods’ road sharing
agreement. Angela requested that the road share amount be carried over until next year as
she is having a difficult time getting any bids on the project due to the small size.
PARK BOARD REQUEST
Angela Leist, representing the Park Board, said that the electric bills for the Mincy Park
leased well have not been paid and negotiations with the property owner have not
occurred so a new lease needs to be negotiated.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
11:19 AM
RECONVENED
1:14 PM
2010 BUDGET
County Auditor Rick Findley reviewed the first draft of the budget for 2010. As the
budget stands right now, the county is looking at a1.287 million dollar shortfall for 2010.
The Commission reviewed many areas for potential budget cuts and will invite some
departments in to visit about their budget with the Commission.
RECESS
2:30 PM
RECONVENED
2:40 PM
The discussions of areas of potential budget cuts continued.
GRANT DEPOSITORY PROCEDURE
Commissioner Strafuss talked about the need to manage the administration of grants.
Commissioner Strahan moved to table this discussion till 11:00 AM Thursday this week.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo.
610.021.3. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
3:37 PM
See Executive Session minutes for actions if any.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess
RECESS
4:06 PM
The minutes in this section were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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