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OFFICIAL MINUTES
November 9, 2009, 19th DAY OF
THE OCTOBER ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 8:45AM with,
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:
BENEFITS FAIR
Dawn Bilyeu stated that the County will have a benefits fair on Wednesday December 2,
2009 in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room. The benefits vendors will be here to be
available to the employees including banks for information on direct deposit.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
8:55 AM
RECONVENED
9:00 AM
Commissioner Pennel opened the meeting with prayer followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes for November 2, and 4, 2009.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve Accounts Payable as follows except for checks
for IDA #317056 & #317012:
Checks: 316958 - 317089
Warrants: 5114 - 5115
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(abstain), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
PUBLIC COMMENT
James Strahan said that he is concerned about tax bills not getting to citizens. James is
urging review of tax bills that are returned due to wrong addresses in order that all
citizens receive their tax bills
.
CONSTRUCTION HOURS ORDINANCE
Commissioner Pennel presented some comments that he has heard on this ordinance and
asked if there should be an exemption for roofing a building. Several other people
commented on the ordinance. No action was taken.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
9:35 AM
RECONVENED
9:45 AM
CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH – SUPPORT LETTER
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve a support letter for the City of Rockaway
Beach for their application for a DNR grant to construct a stage in the lake front park.
Commissioner Strafuss 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.
610.021.1, .2, & .3. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by
roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:05 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
10:44 AM
BULL SHOALS ROW
Commissioner Strafuss moved to table this issue till 2:00 PM today. Commissioner
Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (aye).
BIO-SOLID APPLICATION & RESOLUTION
Commissioner Strafuss moved to adopt the resolution to apply for funds from DNR for
the Bio-Solids Project. The motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to table the resolution till 3:00 PM today. Commissioner
Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (aye).
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
10:53 AM
RECONVENED
11:00 AM
STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – PURCHASING – VOTER
REGISTRATION CARDS BID AWARD
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve option #2 and award Edward J. Rice Company
the bid for voter registration cards for $9,250. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
TRANSFERS
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the transfers as presented by Rick Findley,
County Auditor. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
11:18 AM
RECONVENED
11:30 AM
VICKI RICE – COMPARISON OF BIDS – HEALTH INSURANCE
Vicki Rice presented proposed rates for several plans to the Commission. The
Commission will make a decision later in the week at 8:45 AM Thursday.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
12:02 PM
RECONVENED
1:00 PM
STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – ROAD & BRIDGE
The Commission authorized Road & Bridge to dig a hole to bury a water tank for the fire
district at J & JJ highways. Bob Paulson will be asked to draft an intergovernmental
agreement for that job.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
2:32 PM
RECONVENED
3:00 PM
ED FISHER, VillaGIS – TAX ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
VillaGIS presented their software to the County Commission, the Collector, the County
Clerk and the Assessor as well as the IS department.
Commissioner Strafuss left the meeting at 4:35 PM
Commissioner Strahan left the meeting at 4:45 PM
Presiding Commission Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
4:56 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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