Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
December 14, 2009, 35th DAY OF
THE OCTOBER ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 9:00AM with,
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:

Max Lytle opened the meeting with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes for December 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 11,
2009. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve Accounts Payable as follows:

Checks: 317530 –317638

Warrants: none

Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

JOURNAL ENTRIES/TRANSFERS

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve journal entries and transfers as presented by
County Auditor, Rick Findley. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

PUBLIC COMMENT

Scott Novak brought up a question about where to sign up for election for the Taney
County Ambulance District.

Bob Shanz spoke about his opposition to the proposed Senior Tax Levy.

TANEY COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

Max Lytle stated that 3 people are appointed for a 3-year term each for the Taney County
Board of Developmentally Disabled. Max presented 5 candidates: Brenda White, Kathy
Dodds, Dean Porter, Chuck O’Day, and Brent Hedrick for the 3 positions to be appointed
by the Commissioners. The present board member’s terms expire on 12/31/09. The
Commission will post an item next week for appointment of Board Members.

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE TAX CREDIT PROGRAM GRANT

Faith Community Health clinic to be opened in an old Branson School building to
provide health care to working non-insured people from Stone and Taney Counties, needs
certification that they are not violating any County Ordinances.

Commissioner Pennel moved to certify that Faith Community Health is not violating any
County Ordinances so they can apply to the State for Credits for donations made to the
organization. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

SOLID WASTE DISTRICT BOARD APPOINTMENTS

The Commission decided that this would be reposted for another date.

AUTO ATTENDANT IMPLEMENTATION

Commissioner Strafuss announced that the County is implementing the auto attendant
system for 332-1900 toll free calling number later this week. 546-7200 will also go to the
auto attendant.

RECESS
9:50 AM

RECONVENED
10:08 AM

ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS

OBIE JONES

Commissioner Strafuss moved to issue a check for $293.11 to Obie Jones under line item
# 107-50-048 refund. 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 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
10:11 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
10:48 AM

Commissioner Strafuss moved to table the Executive Session on Personnel until later this
afternoon. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION

The Commissioners reviewed the week’s agenda with Nikki Lawrence.

STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – PURCHASING
COMMISSARY BID AWARD

Commissioner Strahan moved to award the bid to Swanson Services for the Sheriff’s
department Commissary Services. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

2010 BUDGET

Commissioner Pennel moved to table the budget and return to Executive Session that was
tabled earlier today. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by
roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:06 AM

See Executive Session minutes for actions if any.

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

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:20 AM

Commissioner Strafuss moved to table the Executive Session on Personnel until later this
afternoon. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
 2010 BUDGET

Commissioner Pennel moved to fund WRVHS for $20,000 for 2010 Budget. The motion
died for lack of a second.

Presiding Commission Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
12:20 AM

RECONVENED
1:45 PM

2010 BUDGET

The Commission continued the work session with County Auditor, Rick Findley on the
2010 Budget.

Presiding Commission Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
2:55 PM

RECONVENED
3:00 PM

2010 BUDGET
WHITE RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Commissioner Pennel moved to budget $20,000 for WRVHS for 2010. Commissioner
Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), and Strahan (aye)
and opposed Strafuss (nay).

TABLED BUDGET AND EXECUTIVE SESSION TO TUESDAY MORNING

Commissioner Strafuss moved to table the budget and executive session until 8:30
tomorrow morning. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
4:31 PM

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