Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
August 24, 2010, 20th 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:

PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Sherri Veltkamp led the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes of 8/16 & 8/18/2010.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the accounts payable as follows:
CHECKS

321020 321145

321146 321160

321183 321192

321193 321256

Voided Check # 321149

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

BID OPENING – INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY LIGHTING

Linda Gifford opened bids and read aloud the following names of the bidders: GM
Electric, Hatfield Electric, Michel Electric, G & A Electric, K & R Electric and Arrow
Electric.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Ron Houseman informed the Commission that the Taney County Board for the
Developmentally Disabled was planning to use the Recovery Zone Bonds they were
awarded in the amount of $1.3 million towards the continued renovation of the Tantone
Building. He announced that there will be a walkthrough of the building open to the
public at 10:00 am, September 1, 2010. The Commission directed Mr. Houseman to draft
a letter of support to Senator Jack Goodman for his work done on the allocation of
funding for the project.

Bob Schanz thanked the Commission for their work on the Planning & Zoning process.
He also expressed concern over recent media coverage and Commission support or non-
support of the Airport TIFs.

Josh Smith publicly thanked Frank Preston of Road & Bridge for painting sidewalk bars
on T Highway.

NEW/OLD BUSINESS

James Strahan addressed the Commission on questionable exemptions handed down by
the Board of Equalization. He referred to RSMo 172.273.3, Article 10 of the State
Constitution and a recent article in the Taney County Times which discussed possible tax
shortfalls to local schools.

Commissioner Pennel clarified the reason Assessor Strahan was speaking to the
Commission, and votes he made in the B.O.E. meetings.

Commissioner Strafuss and Commissioner Strahan clarified their previous votes referred
to by Assessor Strahan.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

Commissioner Strafuss moved to remove the first posting of the Executive Session
Minutes from the agenda. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

KISSEE MILLS PARK ORDINANCE

Commissioner Strahan expressed public concern over people camping in the park area for
extended periods of time. The Commission discussed the possibility of signing a lease
with the Army Corp of Engineers, so that the County could post rules for the Kissee Mills
Park use, and control it accordingly. They requested the public get involved and send
letters of support for the maintaining of the Kissee Mills and K Dock parks.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
10:30 AM
 RECONVENED
10:37 AM

ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS

T HWY CONTRACT

Mel Eakins reviewed the T Hwy Contract progress with the Commission.

Commissioner Pennel moved to table the contract signing until the end of the 1:00 pm
meeting. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

DAMSITE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS CHANGE ORDER #5

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the Damsite Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Change Order #5. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

PERSONAL PROPERTY REFUNDS

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the following 2008 and 2009 personal property
refund abatements: 20110242, 0250, 0251, 0254, 0255, 0256, 0257, 0258, 0259, 0309,
0316, 0317, 0318, 0319, 0320, and 0321. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION W/ COMMISSION

The Commission reviewed future meetings and the upcoming agenda.

They discussed October 23rd as the best date for the County auction.

They requested a work session with Nikki to discuss the Wellness Center.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Commissioner Strafuss presented the following proposal for the recording of Executive
Minutes done by the Clerk’s Office:
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (nay),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

BOB PAULSON – WORK SESSION W/ 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
(1), (2) & (3). Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll
call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:41 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 (aye).

OUT OF EXECUTIVE
12:08 PM

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
12:08 PM

RECONVENED
1:00 PM
 TIGER II GRANT – MAPLE STREET CONNECTOR & HWY 165 & FALL
CREEK

Commissioner Strafuss moved to authorize Commissioner Pennel to sign all the
prevailing wage documentation for the Tiger II projects. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (aye).

SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICE BOARD WORK SESSION

Christine Thompson, Branson Senior Center, inquired as to when the funds from the new
tax would be dispersed to the Board.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to appoint Bill Walley to serve a two year term, Beth
Wyman to serve a four year term, Mike Merrell to serve a three year term, Don Ingrum to
serve a three year term, and Don Bruns to serve a two year term on the Senior Citizen
Service Board. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
2:07 PM

RECONVENED
2:15 PM

STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – ROAD & BRIDGE

Frank Preston spoke to the Commission about a drainage ditch issue on Quail Road. The
Commission requested that Mr. Preston contact Mr. Miller and refer him to the
Commissioner’s for further discussion on the issue.

Mr. Preston relayed a positive update on the increased use of hardhats and safety vests at
the Transfer Station, as a result of complying with DNR inspections. He also spoke
about employee concerns in regards to working two Saturdays a month, and relayed some
of their ideas on alleviating those days from the schedule. Commissioner Strafuss
discussed the possibility of changing the hours of operation at the Station from 8-4 to
7:30-5 pm on the weekdays, with the possibility of hiring part-time employees to cover
the Saturday schedule in the future. The Commission directed Frank to make the change
in the hours for two weeks, without posting signage.

ENGINEERING ROLE FOR ZONING CONTRACT
Commissioner Strafuss moved to table this discussion until 2:15 pm on 8/25/2010.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

STAFF DEPARTMENTAL MEETING – ROAD & BRIDGE

ROAD PETITIONS

Commissioner Strafuss moved to deny the Arizona Road petition, with the sending of a
letter to the petitioner regarding the improvements and easements that would have to be
met in order for the County to accept the road in the future. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. Commissioner Strafuss withdrew his motion; Commissioner
Strahan withdrew his second.

Commissioner Pennel moved to accept the Arizona Road petition, contingent on there
being six months allowed for the petitioner to move mailboxes, provide a 40 ft. easement,
and move transformers, along with notice being given to the petitioner that the road may
not be improved up to chip & seal. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Pennel moved to deny the Freund Road petition due to the one-lane bridge
and drainage issues. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

T HWY CONTRACT

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the T Hwy Contract as reviewed by Bob
Paulson. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
3:35 PM

RECONVENED
3:38 PM

ROAD PETITIONS

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the acceptance of Lindell Road.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

The Commission discussed Reno Springs road, but the decision was to have no action
taken until a hold-harmless could be attained and research could be done on a retaining
wall, the width of the turn-around and the acquisition of right-of-ways.
Commissioner Strahan moved to accept Savannah Place Fourth Addition: Bull Run Rd.,
Savannah Place First Addition: Bull Run Rd., Savannah Place Fifth Addition: Shiloh
St., Savannah Place Sixth Addition: Bunker Hill Rd. and Savannah Place Third
Addition: Richmond Heights Blvd. upon the acquisition of hold-harmless agreements on
any necessary lots and the posting of one-side-of-street parking signs. Commissioner
Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strafuss moved to accept the Wellington Parkway petition. Commissioner
Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (abstain),
and Strafuss (aye).

TIGER II GRANT – MAPLE STREET CONNECTOR & HWY 165 & FALL
CREEK – RECONSIDERED

Commissioner Strafuss moved to reconsider the earlier vote on the signing of the
prevailing wage documents. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strafuss moved to authorize Commissioner Pennel to sign the prevailing
wage documents for the Tiger II Grant on Maple Street. Commissioner Strahan seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL PER SECTION 610.021.3

Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021
(3). Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
4:20 PM

See Executive Session minutes for actions if any.

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

OUT OF EXECUTIVE
4:46 PM

Commissioner Strahan informed the other Commissioners that he had attempted to
contact Mr. Brimmer of the Army Corps of Engineers several times but could not get
through to him and is unclear as to the issue Mr. Brimmer needs to discuss with them.
He gave the other Commissioner’s Mr. Brimmer’s contact number in case he attempted
to contact either of them.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
4:46 PM

The minutes were taken and typed by Angelia Edwards and Cristy Smith, Deputy Clerks.