Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
April 9, 2010, 3rd DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM

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

AGENDA REVIEW

The Commissioners reviewed the following week’s agenda.

EMERGENCY MEETING: AIRPORT FUEL SALES ACCOUNT

Helen Soutee, Treasurer, requested an emergency warrant of $28,315.38 be approved so
that a debit from her Airport Fuel Sales line, which was needed immediately, could be
covered and her account would not go into the negative. Commissioner Strahan moved
to approve the warrant. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
8:38 AM

RECONVENED
9:00 AM

ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS

ENERGY GRANT PROCESS

The following individuals were present at the meeting: Chuck Pennel, Jim Strafuss,
Danny Strahan, Ron Houseman, Linda Gifford, Renee Brusca, Debbie Redford and
Cristy Smith.

Commissioner Strafuss requested that the Commission reimburse Debbie Redford on an
hourly basis for her work on the grant process, and that the money needed for this
reimbursement be taken from the $8,000.00 of available grant administrative funds.

There was discussion on whether or not Barbara Boling would receive administrative fee
money from those funds as well. Commissioner Strafuss requested an email to Barbara
Boling requesting documentation of work completed on the grant be submitted. Ron
Houseman informed the Commission that he would discuss the matter with Barbara later
in the day, and he suggested that the Commission also send a letter to Joan Chowning, as
the employee who had an understanding of the billing and/or payment arrangements, to
ascertain more details.

Commissioner Strafuss requested that Buildings and Grounds use the Candle/Lux Meter
provided by White River Valley Electrical to do a sweep of the buildings to establish
“before” lumen levels.

Debbie Redford discussed current grant questions and issues, including: the Airport
loans, the upcoming April 2010 Grant Webinar, the White River Valley Electrical May
1st end-of-year application deadline, the County billing process related to the grant, Mark
Twain school’s status, and a general timeline.

RECESS
10:08 AM

RECONVENED
10:10 AM

ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL

Frank Preston, Road & Bridge, discussed with the Commission a request by Rick
Pickering where the County would pick up approximately 600 tires that he will be
cleaning up from Merriam Woods for a reduced disposal charge. The Commission
agreed that Road & Bridge could provide this service for Mr. Pickering, but requested
further information on the loading, movability and operation of the trailer.

ABATEMENTS

The County Clerk presented the following refund abatements where the taxpayer had
paid taxes on the vehicle in both Missouri and Texas: 20110066 and 20110067.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the abatements. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (aye).

The Assessor presented the following refund abatement where the taxpayer did not mark
off the old vehicle when they got a new vehicle: 20110062. Commissioner Strafuss
moved to approve the abatement. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

The Assessor presented the following duplicate refund abatement: 20110070.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the abatement. Commissioner Pennel
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (aye).

The Assessor presented the following refund abatement where the taxpayer reported the
incorrect tax year for both of their vehicles: 20110093. Commissioner Pennel moved to
approve the abatement. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (nay), and Strafuss (aye).

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
APPOINTMENTS

Commissioner Strahan moved to reappoint Chuck Pennel to the Southwest Missouri
Solid Waste Management Board, with Dan Nosalek as an alternate. Motion died for lack
of a second.

Commissioner Pennel moved to appoint Jim Strafuss as representative board member of
the Southwest Missouri Solid Waste Management Executive Board, with Dan Nosalek as
the alternate. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Pennel moved to appoint Jim Strafuss and Danny Strahan to represent
Taney County on the Southwest Missouri Solid Waste Management District Council,
with Dan Nosalek as the alternate. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

GRANT TRAINING

Linda Gifford requested the Commission approve grant training on June 14-15, 2010 for
$425.00, plus hotel, food and fuel expenses. Commissioner Strahan moved to approve
the request. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Frank Preston discussed the Southwest Missouri Clean Diesel Grant with the
Commission. The Commission agreed to post the grant on Tuesday for a vote.

The Commission directed Mr. Preston to examine parking issues at the Extension Office.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
10:43 AM

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