Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
March 15, 2010, 32nd DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in the The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 8:30 AM with
Danny Strahan, Chuck Pennel and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:

WELLNESS CENTER DISCUSSION

Nikki Lawrence updated the Commission on the status of the access door.

Commissioner Strafuss requested that the Sheriff’s Department have two representatives
on the Wellness Board, making a total board of seven.

Nikki addressed a question of which door should be used to gain access to the Wellness
Center after hours. The Commission agreed the door in the front of the building next to
IS should be used.

RECESS
8:38 AM

RECONVENED
9:00 AM

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the minutes of 3/5, 3/8, and 3/11/2010.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the following accounts payable, journal entries
and transfers. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

Checks: 318813 – 318883

Warrants: 5178 - 5180

PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Potter, City of Forsyth, spoke regarding their bond extension that will be included in
the April 2010 election, and the monies use for creating a tornado shelter. He stated that
there will be a public hearing on the issue on March 22, 2010 at 7 pm.

Bob Shanz spoke regarding the petition for a senior tax levy. He expressed concern that
the County might be responsible for insurance costs associated with the program. He
stressed that local churches could be more involved in the supporting of the program
now. He asked that the County Councilor review the petition, as he feared there could be
a challenge due to its wording.

SHOW ME HEROES

Steve Weingart, Branson Career Center Workforce Development, spoke to the
Commission about the new Show Me Heroes program, and its efforts to encourage
employers to hire veterans.

Commissioner Pennel moved to go to the website and make the pledge to support the
veterans of Missouri and participate in the Show Me Heroes program. Commissioner
Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye)
and Strafuss (aye).

PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEMBERS

Bob Shanz spoke regarding the lack of planning for the previous Planning & Zoning
Board meeting, where a quorum was not reached due to absenteeism.

RECYCLING PROMOTION

Dan Nosalek, Alternate to the Solid Waste District’s Southeast Representative, spoke
about the County’s recycling centers and efforts. He suggested that the County include a
recycling logo on regular county mail outs, and provided a sewer bill as an example. He
also suggested the recycling centers and their hours and location be added to the phone
tree system for a one-time cost of $68.00.

Commissioner Strahan encouraged Mr. Nosalek to contact the local trash hauling
businesses and request that they also include the recycling logo on their bills.

Commissioner Pennel directed Mr. Nosalek to move forward with this plan and as long
the costs remained under $100.00 the Commission approved of it.

SPRING CLEAN-UP

Commissioner Strahan informed the public that spring cleanup was coming up in April
and encouraged the public to gather and ready their trash.
Commissioner Pennel discussed the need for a cleanup of County roadways.
Commissioner Strahan suggested there be coordination with the State for pickup and
disposal of their share on the State roads. Commissioner Pennel informed citizens that
there are trash sacks available for roadside collection from the Road & Bridge
Department.
SALES TAX UPDATE

Commissioner Strafuss gave an update on last months sales tax report. He summarized
that for the year overall the County is down only 3%, compared with being down 11% for
the same time period last year.

COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS

Commissioner Strahan asked for citizens to volunteer their time for service on County
Boards.

NACO UPDATE

Commissioner Strafuss discussed his meeting experiences at the NACO Meeting in
Washington, DC. He discussed his return invitation to a roundtable meeting in April for
rural counties.

RECESS
9:34 AM

RECONVENED
9:45 AM

ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS

The Commissioners discussed various upcoming meetings.

BOB PAULSON – WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE & PERSONNEL PER
SECTION 610.021 (1)(2)(3)

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
9:54 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
11:06 PM

CALLED TO ORDER
11:07 AM

NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION

The Commission reviewed the agenda and meeting schedules.

CELL PHONES

The Commission discussed two open cell phone lines, and requested more time to review
the reimbursement information.

STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – PURCHASING

MAPP SPRING CONFERENCE

The Commission approved Linda Gifford’s attendance to the May 12-14th, 2010 MAPP
Spring Conference at Lake of the Ozarks.

COPIER AT EXTENSION OFFICE

The Commission discussed the Extension Office’s need for a basic copier.

RECESS
11:27 AM

RECONVENED
11:30 AM

STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – ROAD & BRIDGE

Frank Preston requested the Commission’s approval of a trip to a materials testing
laboratory in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Commission approved the trip.

Mr. Preston spoke on the Keeping Taney County Beautiful press release. He spoke about
the State of Missouri’s no littering signs and related laws. The Commission approved of
the press release and supported Mr. Preston’s efforts to educate local school children on
the importance of not littering.
Frank Preston requested the approval to interview and fill a crew leader position for the
West side from the present West Barn crew. The Commission agreed to the request.

Mr. Preston spoke regarding free hammer maintenance training in Springfield and the
attendance of several employees.

Mr. Preston discussed the upcoming Spring Clean-up and related costs. There was
discussion on whether or not the bills should be paid in full by Road & Bridge or split
50/50 between Road & Bridge and the Transfer Station.

Commissioner Strahan moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021.
(1)(2)(3). Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call
vote Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
12:01 PM

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
12:17 PM

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
12:18 AM

The minutes were taken and typed by Cristy Smith, Deputy Clerk.