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OFFICIAL MINUTES
March 22, 2010, 35th 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:
NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION
The Commissioners examined the weekly agenda.
WELLNESS CENTER
Nikki gave an update on the door software.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to add Monty Barclay and Matt Wheeler to the Wellness
Center Committee, and stipulated that starting April 2nd, 2010 the Committee would hold
meetings on a monthly basis. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
CELL PHONES
The Commissioners discussed cell phone reimbursements and setting a work session date
for further examination of the Verizon contract. Commissioner Strafuss moved to table
the discussion until 2:00 pm. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
RECESS
8:44 AM
RECONVENED
9:00 AM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes of 3/15 and 3/17/2010.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The Commissioners discussed employee reimbursements, and the Branson TIF interest
monies.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the following accounts payable, holding check
#318098 and #318927 for EGIS Engineering. Commissioner Strahan seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (nay), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
Checks: 318906 – 318984
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the journal entries. Commissioner Pennel
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and
Strafuss (aye).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Herschend spoke regarding questions by citizens of the current road petition process.
He inquired if he was still correct in sending citizens through Road & Bridge, or if the
petitions had been placed on hold. The Commissioners clarified that there is no
moratorium on the road acceptance process.
Alissha Woody spoke regarding the previous weeks Tornado Safety Training and the
benefit of the exercise. She encouraged all departments to establish a safety plan and
applauded the work of 911 and Emergency Management.
COLLECTOR’S ANNUAL SETTLEMENT
Collector Sheila Wyatt gave the annual settlement according to chapter RSMo 139.160
and 139.190.
The Collector presented the delinquent personal property totals and book to the
Commission.
The Collector presented the delinquent real estate totals and book to the Commission.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to certify the delinquent tax books as they were presented,
knowing no errors, and sending them to the Clerk’s office. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (aye).
Ron Herschend encouraged the Commission to discuss the balances with the County
Clerk before moving forward. County Clerk, Donna Neeley, appeared before the
Commission, explaining the balancing process in her office, and stating that she had no
issues with the Commission sending the books to her office.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to enter into the record the following annual statement as
presented by the Collector. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Commissioner Strafuss announced that the State Governor would be at the Courthouse
around noon for a press conference, and that the public was welcome to attend.
RECESS
9:52 AM
RECONVENED
10:05 AM
NUISANCE CASES
Commissioner Pennel moved to hand nuisance case numbers 04-126, 04-122A and 08-
0024 over to the Prosecutor along with the certifications from the Health Department, and
a forth nuisance case would be sent a letter. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
The Commission reviewed the withheld accounts payable.
RECESS
10:20 AM
RECONVENED
10:23 AM
STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – PURCHASING
PROCUREMENT CARD DISCUSSION
Purchaser Linda Gifford presented the Procurement card bids. She recommended that
Arvest Bank and First Community Bank of the Ozarks appear before the Commission to
discuss their RFQ bids and the implementation process.
The Commission directed Linda Gifford to coordinate the scheduling of the meeting with
the two banks.
COMPUTER BID ADDENDUM #2
Linda Gifford presented the addendum to the Turnkey Mobile contract for approval.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to accept addendum #2 to the contract as presented.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
There was further discussion on the Procurement Card RFP.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to direct Linda Gifford to coordinate with the banks and
organize the meetings, and to narrow the bids down to Arvest and First Community.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
RECESS
10:40 AM
RECONVENED
10:43 AM
BOB PAULSON – WORK SESSION
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
10:44 AM
See Executive Session minutes for actions if any.
Commissioner Strahan 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 (absent).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
11:24 AM
RECESS
11:24 AM
CALLED TO ORDER
2:10 PM
CELL PHONE DISCUSSION
The Commission continued the tabled discussion on County cell phones and the
reimbursement policy.
CDGB BOYS CAMP ROAD
Travis Heier and Michael Zimmerman with HDR Archer presented grant information for
the road improvement.
Commissioner Strahan moved to complete the Boys Camp Road project with CDGB
funds and to put the project out for bid. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Commissioner Pennel moved to engage with HDR to perform the engineering on the
project. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
2:43 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Cristy Smith, Deputy Clerk.
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