Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES

October 8, 2009, 3rd DAY OF
THE OCTOBER ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 8:00 AM with,
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:

MAINTENANCE OF JUDICIAL BUILDING

Rene Brusca met with the Commission on fire system maintenance issues at the Judicial
Center. Rene will contact Adam and Nick concerning these issues.

RECESS
8:33 AM

RECONVENED
8:45 AM

RECOVERY ZONE ORDINANCE

Bob Paulson presented an ordinance draft for the Commission’s consideration on
Recovery Zone designation.

Commissioner Strafuss moved that the Commission establish the entire County as the
Recovery Zone in the Ordinance with the applicable boxes checked and authorizing the
Presiding Commissioner to sign the Ordinance. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).

EGIS ENGINEERING – T HIGHWAY

John Soutee presented a contract for design of the extension of sewer district to areas on
T Highway. The contract has been approved by the sewer board and reviewed by Bob
Paulson, County Counselor.

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the contract as presented. Commissioner
Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye),
and Strahan (aye).

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF ROCKAWAY
BEACH – ROAD SHARING

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the road share agreement pending verification
of proper bidding process for Rockaway Beach. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).
 CHILD SUPPORT CONTRACT – GREENE COUNTY

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the contract with Greene County for child
support. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (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
9:17 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 SESSION
9:49 AM

RECESS
9:50 AM

RECONVENED
9:54 AM

CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE

Bob Paulson read a draft of the Construction Work Hours Ordinance.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to adopt the Construction Hours Ordinance as presented
and read. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: in
favor Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye) and opposed Strahan (nay).

GRANT DEPOSITORY PROCEDURE

Commissioner Strafuss presented a concept of having Melissa Duckworth in Emergency
Management administer the Grants. The Commission agreed to set up a meeting with
Chris Berndt and Melissa Duckworth.

RECESS
10:10 AM
 RECONVENED
10:36 AM

OBIE JONES – TAXES

County Counselor, Assessor and the Commission reviewed the issues concerning Mr.
Jones’s taxes and amount paid at the tax sale. Mr. Paulson will follow through with the
County Collector and Assessor to determine the correct way to fix the problem and if
necessary bring it to BOE or back to the Commission.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo.
610.021.2. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:09 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
11:30 AM

Commissioner Strafuss moved to authorize Linda Gifford to spend $179.99 each to buy 9
new chairs for the Commission Hearing Room. Commissioner Strahan seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strafuss will get a bid for a new floor covering in the Hearing room like
the covering used in IS.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
9:50 AM

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