Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
May 05, 2010, 17TH DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 9:55 AM with
Chuck Pennel, Jim Strafuss and Danny Strahan present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:

MALLARD BAY CROSSOVER BRIDGE

Commissioner Strafuss moved to send the Mallard Bay Crossover Bridge support letter
as presented. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
9:58 AM

RECONVENED
10:00 AM

ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS

SUNSET ROAD

John Soutee updated the Commission on the recent Sewer Board meeting and spoke
regarding the rock base and asphalt needs for the Sunset Road project.

Commissioner Pennel discussed the need for asphalt on Harvard Road, which still had
not been reconstructed after it was torn up during a Sewer project.

The Commission agreed to repost the Sunset Road issue for May 19th, 2010.

IDA BOARD APPOINTMENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION

Tim Connell, IDA Chairman, recommended Susan Martin of Homes of Hope and Carless
Osborne of the Kirbyville School District as appointees for the IDA Board.

Commissioner Strahan motioned to appoint Susan Martin and Carless Osborne to the
IDA Board for six year terms. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Mr. Connell spoke regarding the possible formation of an Enhanced Enterprise Zone in
the County.
Mr. Connell spoke about Tantone Industries, the possible procurement of a shredder
truck, and the upcoming annual fundraising golf tournament.

Mr. Connell updated the Commission on the recommendation of three individuals for the
Economic Development Executive Director position. The Commission agreed that Mr.
Connell could have another 30 days to search for and review possible candidates.

INMATE MEDICAL CONTRACT

Sheriff Jimmie Russell defined the current insurance contract terms for the
Commissioners. He recommended the County put the contract out for bid.

Commissioner Strahan moved to put the inmate medical contract out for bid based on the
Sheriff’s recommendation. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
10:32 AM

RECONVENED
1:00 PM

NEWSPAPER BID DISCUSSION

Commissioner Strahan moved to award Branson Tri-Lakes News part one of the
newspaper bid on all office publications, including but not limited to: election notices,
employment ads, bid notices, and public hearings. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the
motion.

RECESS
1:38 PM

RECONVENED
1:41 PM

The Commissioners reconvened and picked up the previous discussion and motion on the
newspaper bids.

The Branson Tri-Lakes bid award motion passed by vote: Pennel (nay), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strafuss moved to reject all bids on the newspaper bid addendum.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (nay),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
 1:56 PM

RECONVENED
2:00 PM

SHORTY COOPER CHANGE ORDER

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve change order #1 for Shorty Cooper Road
construction, including curbs, gutters and pavement for parking, for a total of $13,939.00.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
2:15 PM

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