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OFFICIAL MINUTES
October 13, 2009, 5th 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:
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes of 10/5, 10/6, 10/8 and 10/9 with
typo corrections. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Pennel moved to approve accounts payable as follows holding HMN
$90.00:
CHECKS: 316540-316661, 31662
WARRANTS: 5100-5103
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strafuss (abstain) and Strahan (aye).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Findley asked permission for Project Graduation representatives to sell tickets at the
County Auction. Commissioners granted them permission.
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
SEWER CONTRACTS
John Soutee spoke regarding 2009 Sewer District projects, including: Kirbyville, Great
River Engineering project in Kirbyville/Branson, T Highway with EGIS Engineering,
Ozark Beach, HDR Engineering and Lookout Acres/Hickory Street/Casey Road/Lake
Wastewater Facilities.
Mike Cassina with HDR spoke regarding timeframes for their Sewer District contracts.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to table the HDR feasibility study of Venice on the Lake.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(opposed), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the Lookout Acres contract. Commissioner
Strahan seconded the motion. Motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye) and
Strahan (aye).
Commissioners spoke regarding concerns from the public that Commission meeting
agendas were being restricted. It was decided that if Department Heads needed to speak
on Monday they could do so in Public Comment. This was an efficiency change, not an
attempt to limit the ability of persons to speak. Any person needing to speak at a meeting
is allowed to do so after contacting Nikki Lawrence in the Commissioner’s office. The
item will be added to the agenda and must be posted 24 hours prior to the discussion.
Commissioner Pennel spoke regarding the upcoming County Auction, with information
on the website. He reminded the public that the County Fall Cleanup will be on the 6th
and 7th of November.
Commissioner Pennel reported on the progress of the Coon Creek project and the
variance agreement with MODOT allowing for a turn lane.
RECESS
10:02 AM
RECONVENED
10:10 AM
ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS
PARK BOARD REQUEST
SEPARATE WATER METER MINCY PARK
AND ELECTRIC BILL
Danny Strahan discussed a request from the Park Board to obtain a separate Electric
meter for the well and for the lights at the arena.
Danny Strahan made a motion to have the electric bill for the Mincy Park water meter
and the arena meter paid out of General County Revenue. Jim Strafuss seconded the
motion. Motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).
Danny Strahan stated that the Park Board would be willing to turn over a portion of the
revenue collected for special events to cover the costs of electricity, Danny Strahan also
stated that the Park Board would be willing to put the meter in.
WORK SESSION – NIKKI LAWRENCE
The Commission reviewed the weekly Agenda for next week as presented by Nikki
Lawrence.
Chuck Pennel requested that Nuisances Cases be put on the Friday Agenda for 8:15 am.
ADMINISTRATIVE
FLOORING FOR COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
Jim Strafuss informed the commission that the cost of the flooring materials for the
Commission Hearing room would be $2,098.00 and that staff would lay the flooring.
WORK SESSION – BOB PAULSON
Commissioner Danny Strahan motioned to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo.
610.021.(1)(2)&(3). Commissioner Jim Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed
by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussed work schedule for County Counselor. No motions made.
Commissioner Jim Strafuss moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Chuck
Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan
(aye) and Strafuss (aye).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Recess until 11:30
The minutes were taken and typed by Donna Neeley, County Clerk and Cristy Smith,
Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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