Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
August 16, 2010, 18th DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 9:00 AM with,
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan, and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record:

Helen Soutee opened the meeting with prayer followed by the pledge of allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes for 8/2, 8/4, 8/6, and 8/9/10.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve accounts payable as follows:

Checks: 320968 – 321019

Warrants: 5252-5254

Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (nay),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

BID OPENEING – LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLIES & LANDSCAPING

Linda Gifford opened bids for Landscape Albert’s Landscaping and Covenant
Excavating. Linda also opened bids for Law Enforcement Supplies Taser International,
Ed Roehr Safety Products, Lynn Peavey Company, De Santis Holster and Leather goods,
Gall’s, and Bob Barker Company.

PUBLIC COMMENT

James Strahan spoke about some confusing issues concerning assessments and
exemptions and the Board of Equalization as it relates to the Airport and the Hollister
Schools.

John Logan spoke concerning the Tourism Enhancement Tax Board and the County’s
Board Member appointment.
Chris Berndt spoke on the mass sheltering exercise at the Branson Convention Center in
case of an emergency like an earthquake in the Boot heel of Missouri.

Bob Schanz spoke about the need for oversight of Tourism Enhancement Tax Board and
the Senior Tax Levy Services Board.

FEMA

Rob Dalton spoke about ongoing issues with the FEMA flood plain maps.

Commissioner Strahan moved to pay Mr. Dalton’s bills concerning the map issues.
Motion died for lack of a second.

Josh Smith spoke concerning citizen’s asking for help and not getting any.

Rob Dalton asked to be reimbursed for the cost of the second survey due to the fact that
he received the out of date forms from Planning and Zoning for the first report.

RECESS
10:20 AM

RECONVENED
10:31 AM

FEMA – CONTINUED

The Commission consensus is that they will revisit this issue in the near future.

HPRP MONTHLY REPORT

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the July HPRP Monthly report. Commissioner
Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (aye).

CHRYSTAL IRONS – BUSINESS DEV SPECIALIST W/UNIVERSITY
EXTENSION

Chrystal spoke about the services that are offered to small business through the
University Extension Office and that she will have her office in the Extension Office here
in Forsyth.

BOB PAULSON – WORK SESSION WITH COMMISSION

EXECUTIVE SESSION – LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE & PERSONNEL PER
SECTION 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (12)
Commissioner Strahan moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo.
610.021.1, 2, 3 & 12. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by
roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:45 AM

See Executive Session minutes for actions if any.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to go out of executive session. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (aye).

OUT OF EXECUTIVE
11:31 AM

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
11:31 AM

RECONVENED
1:00 PM

STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – ROAD & BRIDGE

ROAD PETITIONS

Randy Haes reviewed the following roads with the Commission: Arizona, and Forest
Bluff. The rest of the roads to be reviewed are rescheduled due to technical issues in
viewing the videos.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
1:38 PM

The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.