2010_06_01_Commission_Minutes.pdf
OFFICIAL MINUTES
OFFICIAL MINUTES
June 01, 2010, 29th DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 9:00 AM with,
Chuck Pennel, Jim Strafuss and Danny Strahan present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:
Rick Findley opened the meeting with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes for 5/24, and 5/26/2010.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Strahan moved to approval accounts payable and transfers as follows:
Checks: 319918 – 319953, 319955
Warrants: 5213-5214
Void Checks: 319954
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Schanz spoke about homes and information being on the Internet.
POLLING PLACES
County Clerk Donna Neeley reported on the polling places in Taney County. The report
is as follows:
2010 PRECINCT REPORT
POLLING PLACE LOCATION REGISTERED VOTERS COMMENTS
BOSTON CENTER BOSTON COMMUNITY Currently 739 Registered Voters, with 360 This location is currently
CENTER, Located at 7829 Cards Cast at the November 08 working well, but would not
Hwy. 248, Branson Presidential Election accommodate a large increase
of voters.
BRADLEYVILLE BRADLEYVILLE SCHOOL, Currently 442 Registered Voters, with 251 Generally, voting takes place
16475 N. State Hwy 125 Cards Cast at the November 08 in the hall, right inside the
Presidential Election main front doors. Partitions
are set up to prevent voters
from entering the school.
However, the location within
the school sometimes
changes. The facility is
handicap accessible. The
school has concerns about us
using their facility;
unfortunately, there are few
handicap accessible
alternatives
BRANSON 1 BRANSON COMMUNITY Currently 2616 Registered Voters, with Voting takes place in a large
BUILDING, 201 Compton, 1116 Cards Cast at the November 08 room divided off from the food
Branson. Presidential Election service area. There does not
appear to be congestion
caused by other activities
offered at the Community
Building. The facility is
handicap accessible and
parking is more than
adequate.
BRANSON 2 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Currently 2444 Registered Voters, with 953 Voting takes place in the
CHURCH, 420 W. Main Cards Cast at the November 08 basement which is accessible
Street, Branson Presidential Election by an elevator
BRANSON 3 UNITED METHODIST Currently 3286 Registered Voters, with Voting takes place in the gym
CHURCH, 1208 W. Hwy 76, 1477 Cards Cast at the November 08 area off of the front doors. It is
Branson Presidential Election a large gym which is adequate
for all types of elections. The
facility is handicap accessible
and parking is adequate.
BROWN BRANCH CANEY GENERAL Currently 113 Registered Voters, with 88 Voting takes place in the front
BAPTIST CHURCH, 184 Cards Cast at the November 08 of the sanctuary. The facility is
Hwy W, Brown Branch Presidential Election handicap accessible and
parking is adequate.
BRYANT NORTH STAR COUNTRY Currently 101 Registered Voters, with 96
CHURCH, 32862 Hwy 160, Cards Cast at the November 08
Reuter Presidential Election
CEDARCREEK CEDARCREEK FIRE Currently 438 Registered Voters, with 242 Voting takes place in a large
DEPARTMENT, 6981 State Cards Cast at the November 08 foyer, right inside the side
Highway “M”, Cedar Creek Presidential Election door. The facility is handicap
accessible and parking is
adequate.
FORSYTH 1 FORSYTH MUNICIPAL Currently 2149 Registered Voters, with Voting takes place in a large
BUILDING, 15404 Hwy 160, 1076 Cards Cast at the November 08 room to the left of the front
Forsyth Presidential Election doors. The facility is handicap
accessible and parking is
adequate.
FORSYTH 2 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Currently 3859 Registered Voters, with Excellent polling place capable
OF FORSYTH, 10000 Hwy 1740 Cards Cast at the November 08 of handling large elections
76, Forsyth Presidential Election
HOLLISTER 1 HOLLISTER CITY HALL, Currently 3176 Registered Voters, with Voting takes place in the
312 Esplanade St, Hollister 1367 Cards Cast at the November 08 Courtroom directly in line with
Presidential Election the front door. The facility is
handicap accessible and
parking is adequate.
HOLLISTER 2 HOLLISTER MIDDLE Currently 3356 Registered Voters, with Voting takes place in the gym.
SCHOOL, 1798 St Hwy BB, 1351 Cards Cast at the November 08 The school has been very
Hollister Presidential Election good to us.
HOLLISTER 3 OAKMONT COMMUNITY Currently 2306 Registered Voters, with Voting takes place in a large
BUILDING, 2308 Hwy 86 1174 Cards Cast at the November 08 double room off to the right of
Presidential Election the front doors. There is a long
driveway to the building, but
parking is adequate and the
facility is handicap accessible.
The building is being
remodeled but will be done by
the next election
KIRBYVILLE KIRBYVILLE MIDDLE Currently 1332 Registered Voters, with 653 Voting takes place in the gym.
SCHOOL, 6225 Hwy 76E, Cards Cast at the November 08 The facility is handicap
Kirbyville Presidential Election accessible and parking is
adequate. The school is very
cooperative
KISSEE MILLS FORSYTH NAZARENE Currently 1152 Registered Voters, with 572 Voting takes place in a room
CHURCH, 20896 Highway Cards Cast at the November 08 off to the side of the worship
160, Kissee Mills Presidential Election area. Double door access
available off of the parking lot.
The facility is handicap
accessible and parking is
adequate.
MERRIAM DEL SHOWERS Currently 1291 Registered Voters, with 577 Has a gravel entrance. We
WOODS COMMUNITY BUILDING, Cards Cast at the November 08 will be purchasing a handicap
4385 Hwy 176, Merriam Presidential Election accessible mat.
Woods
MT BRANSON MT BRANSON CHRISTIAN Currently 2580 Registered Voters, with Voting takes place in a room
CHURCH, 178 Saints Street, 1258 Cards Cast at the November 08 that is quite small. We may
Branson Presidential Election need to use both rooms.
NORTH BRANSON HIGH SCHOOL, Currently 5636 Registered Voters, with Excellent location. Have
BRANSON 935 Buchanan Rd, Branson 2114 Cards Cast at the November 08 received a lot of compliments.
Presidential Election The school is very cooperative
PROTEM MARK TWAIN SCHOOL, Currently 454 Registered Voters, with 261 This location allows for good
37707 U.S. Highway 160, Cards Cast at the November 08 storage of election equipment
Rueter Presidential Election
ROCKAWAY ROCKAWAY BEACH CITY Currently 962 Registered Voters, with 417 Voting takes place in the room
BEACH HALL, 2762 Hwy 176, Cards Cast at the November 08 adjacent to the City Hall area.
Rockaway Beach Presidential Election Outside access is separate
and to the right of the City Hall
door. Parking is adequate and
the facility is handicap
accessible.
SKYLINE BAPTIST Currently 1268 Registered Voters, with 535 Voting takes place in the
CHURCH, 949 State Hwy Cards Cast at the November 08 church's gym. Excellent
165, Branson Presidential Election location.
SKYLINE
TANEYVILLE VILLAGE Currently 1037 Registered Voters, with 595 Voting takes place in the main
TANEYVILLE HALL, 227 Central Ave, Cards Cast at the November 08 meeting room. Parking is
Taneyville Presidential Election difficult.
The Walnut Shade polling place (Branson Lakes Area Welcome Center) was closed
in March 2010 because the tenants are in the process of subleasing the building.
After careful consideration, the Walnut Shade voters were merged with North
Branson. There have been a few buildings suggested that would serve as good
voting locations for the Walnut Shade voters, but with the 2010 Census in progress
it seemed fruitless to create a new polling place when the redistricting of the county
by State and Local officials could have an impact on polling place locations. We
should receive Census data by the first of next year. At that time I will put together
a committee of representatives from all areas that will help solve polling place issues
throughout the county.
The committee will determine the impact of creating any new polling places in
Taney County based on the following parameters:
* Must be centrally located for all voters within the precinct if at all possible
* Building must be handicap accessible or owners willing to make accessible
* Interior of building must be lighted and large enough to handle the voters and
potential growth through the next census or ten years
* Parking must be handicap accessible and adequate to meet current and future
needs of voters
* Entrance must be safe and have good site distance
* Parking must be accessible during bad weather
STATE AUDIT
Bob Schanz, James Strahan, Sheriff Russell, Rick Findley and Donna Neeley spoke
concerning a state audit.
ASSESSORS BOOKS COMPLETE
James Strahan announced the closing of 2010 assessment books and turning them over to
the County Clerk.
RECESS
9:46 AM
RECONVENED
9:55 AM
ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS
Sheriff Russell discussed the Round Mountain Bridge issue of people causing trouble on
weekends and possible remedies
TAX SALE PUBLISHING BID
Mike Schuver, Tri-Lakes Branson news publisher asked that the Taney County Times bid
for the tax sale be disallowed believing that their bid is late.
GIS
Patsy Alexander presented an agreement to share GIS information on the Internet
Community Map.
Commissioner Strafuss moved that we accept the Arcs GIS Online Community Maps
Program with changes to the signature page as presented. Commissioner Pennel seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (nay), and Strafuss (aye).
NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION W/COMMISSION
Nikki reviewed the week’s agenda with the Commission.
WELLNESS CENTER
A personal trainer is seeking permission to instruct employees in the Wellness Center.
The Commission is going to consult with the County Counselor before giving
consideration.
NUISANCE CASES
The Commission discussed issues with nuisance cases and future actions needed.
MJCCG GRANT
Commissioner Strafuss moved to direct the Presiding Commissioner Pennel to sign the
MJCCG Grant as amended and presented. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
KIRBYVILLE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the Kirbyville Intergovernmental Agreement
as presented. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
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.
610.021.3. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:26 AM
See Executive Session minutes for actions if any.
Commissioner Strafuss left the meeting at 11:50 AM.
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
11:59 AM
RECESS
11:59 AM
RECONVENED
3:30 PM
Reconvened in the County Clerk’s Conference room, on an emergency basis due to bid
opening at 3:30 PM coming before the posted 4:00 PM meeting, with Chuck Pennel,
Danny Strahan present and Jim Strafuss attending via teleconference.
TAX SALE BID
Commissioner Strafuss moved to table the discussion and not open bids until tomorrow
morning at 10:00 AM. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (nay), and Strafuss (aye).
BOX CULVERT FOR HARP LANE
Commissioner Strahan moved to accept Scurlock Industries as the lowest bidder.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
CULVERTS
Commissioner Strahan moved to accept both bids Contech as primary vendor and Metal
Culverts as secondary vendor. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
4:13 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.