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OFFICIAL MINUTES
October 19, 2009, 9th DAY OF
THE OCTOBER 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:
TANEY COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD REPORT
Mark Parent, Airport Manager gave a report of the financial status of the airport
operation and adjustments made to offset declining jet fuel sales.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
8:59AM
RECONVENED
9:00 AM
Helen Soutee opened the meeting with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes for October 13, 14, 15 and 16,
2009. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Commissioner Pennel moved to approve Accounts Payable except for check # 316735 as
follows:
Checks: 316663, 316687 – 316691, 316699 – 316759
Warrants: 5106 - 5107
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (abstained).
FOREST BLUFF ROAD PETITION
Frank Preston, Road and Bridge Superintendent presented a video of Forest Bluff Road.
Commissioner Strahan moved to deny until the cul-de-sac or hammerhead is in place.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion.
Commissioner Strafuss withdrew his second and Commissioner Strahan withdrew the
motion.
Commissioner Strahan moved to table Forest Bluff Road Petition for 2 weeks in order to
converse with the petitioner(s) concerning the cul-de-sac or hammerhead turnaround.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
NACO PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD
Commissioner Strafuss reported that 109 people participated in using the NACO
Prescription Card with savings of $717 for a savings of 24%.
Commissioner Pennel reported that the annual county surplus auction brought in
proceeds of $20,433.
Commissioner Strafuss reported that the intersection construction will begin this week on
Coon Creek at BB highway and Coon Creek and 76 Highway.
The new ordinance on construction hours was discussed.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
9:33 AM
RECONVENED
9:45 AM
ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS
The Commission discussed having Linda Gifford perform the administration of the
Grants in her office.
NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION
The Commission reviewed the agenda and open items with Nikki Lawrence.
RECESS
10:40 AM
RECONVENED
10:46 AM
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 – LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE & PERSONNEL PER
SECTION 610.021 (1) (2) (3)
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 SESSION
11:10 AM
PURCHASING PROPANE BID AWARD
Nikki Lawrence reported that Linda Gifford is recommending Ferrell Gas for the award.
Commissioner Strafuss moved that we accept Ferrell Gas as the propane bid award
winner. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go back into Executive Session for Real Estate and
Personnel pursuant to RSMo. 610.021 (2) & (3). Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss
(aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:19 AM
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 SESSION
11: 48 AM
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
11:50 AM
RECONVENED
1:00 PM
The Commission reconvened with Commissioners Pennel and Strafuss present and
Commissioner Strahan absent.
VANGUARD APPRAISALS PRESENTATION
Scott Johnson made a presentation of Vanguard Appraisals Software application.
RECESS
2:05 PM
RECONVENED
2:10 PM
WINKLE DRIVE
Commissioner Strafuss moved to offer the appropriate amount of money $6,339.00 for
the acquisition of the easement on lot 16 of the Siesta Cove subdivision job #
2101489.012. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (absent), and Strafuss (aye).
PLANTATION ROAD CLAIMS
Frank Preston discussed the claims open on cars damaged on Plantation Road due to the
bad oil used in chip and seal.
HOLIDAY HILLS CHANGE ORDER
Commissioner Strafuss moved to accept the $7,967.28 change order on Holiday Hills.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel
(aye), Strahan (absent), and Strafuss (aye).
KIRBYVILLE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SEWER AGREEMENT
Commissioner Strafuss moved to accept the modified Kirbyville Intergovernmental
Sewer Agreement with amendments as approved by our County Counsel. Commissioner
Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (absent),
and Strafuss (aye).
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECONVENED
3:35 PM
The IDA Board was called to order by Ken Kline, Chairman.
Ken Kline moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Tim Connell seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vocal vote.
Ron Houseman presented an update through his monthly action report on his OED
activities.
Joan Chowning presented an update through her monthly action report on her OED
activities. Joan Chowning gave a quote that she said describes work done by Ken Kline;
“Good is the enemy of Great.”
Cy moved to go into executive Session. Ken Kline seconded the motion.
RECESS
4:35 PM
RECONVENED
4:40 PM
Ken Kline withdrew his second on going into executive, so motion died for lack of a
second.
A discussion of the 2010 OED budget was held with comments by Commissioner
Strafuss.
Tim Connell moved to adjourn and go to executive session Ken Kline seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vocal vote.
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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