Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
September 20, 2010, 31st 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

Chuck Pennel led the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the minutes of 8-30, 9-3, 9-7, 9-10, 9-13 &
9-15-2010. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, JOURNAL ENTRIES/TRANSFERS

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve accounts payable as follows:

DATE 9/20/2010

CHECKS

321542 321548

321549 321622

321623

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no public comments.
 PARK BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Commissioner Strahan moved to appoint Randy Lumley to a 3 year term. Commissioner
Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye)
and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strahan moved to appoint Jennifer Groves, Co-Chair to a 3 year term.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

VILLAGE OF TANEYVILLE SEWER SALES TAX REIMBURSEMENT
REQUEST

Diana McDonald and John Soutee addressed the Commission regarding the replacement
of pumps at the sewer plant to get the pumps up to DNR’s standards. They requested a
sales tax reimbursement in the amount of $10,684.07.

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the Taneyville Sewer Sales Tax
Reimbursement request. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

AIRPORT ROAD LETTER

Glen Amundsen, resident of Walnut Shade gave a copy of the Airport Road Letter to the
Commission and spoke about his concerns.

PLANNING & ZONING – SHALL THE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE

James Strahan addressed the Commission to discuss the agriculture rights and individual
rights in planning & zoning enforcement.

James Strahan showed the Commission the 1999 Master Plan Book.

James Strahan gave the Commission a copy of Agriculture Rights & Individual Rights vs
Planning & Zoning Ordinances.

No motions were made, no votes were taken.
 LAND DISTURBANCE & PLANNING & ZONING

Several citizens spoke to the Commission about their land disturbance & planning &
zoning concerns. Discussion ensued.

Commissioner Pennel stated that if you are doing an agricultural project – you Do Not
have to get a permit from the county.

No motions were made, no votes were taken.

RECESS
10:44 AM

RECONVENED
10:52

LIGHTING RETROFIT LABOR CONTRACT

Commissioner Strafuss moved to table the Lighting Retrofit Labor Contract until 1 PM.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strafuss (aye,) and Strahan (aye).

NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION W/ COMMISSION

NUISANCE CASES

Commissioner Strafuss moved to close & direct a letter to go out accordingly to nuisance
case #10-0825. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).

Commissioner Pennel moved to send a second letter and a copy of the original letter to
case #04-248. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).

Commissioner Strahan moved to table case #10-0818. Commissioner Strafuss seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).

WELLNESS CENTER

Nikki Lawrence gave a brief update to the Commission on the Wellness Center.

Nikki requested a table at our County Auction.

Commissioner Strahan moved to allow a table to be set-up at our auction for a fund raiser
for the wellness center. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).
The wellness Center will be tabled for two weeks.

2010 BENEFITS FAIR
Dawn Bilyeu and Dixie Wagner stated that the 2010 Benefits Fair is scheduled for
November 17, 2010 in the basement at the Judicial Building.

No motions were made, no votes were taken.

BRASS LANTERN ROAD BOAT DOCK APPROVAL

Commissioner Strafuss addressed the commission – Keith Brown with the Corp of
Engineers is requesting the Commission to write a letter giving confirmation on the Brass
Lantern Road Boat Dock Approval.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to issue a letter stating that this is a County maintained
road and include the classification of the road. Commissioner Strahan seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).

RAC MEETING

Commissioner Strafuss moved to table RAC Meeting until 1 PM. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and
Strahan (aye).
ABATEMENT FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY

Donna Neeley, County Clerk spoke to the Commission regarding an abatement for
Personal Property. Discussion Ensued.

A suggestion was made to have the gentleman come in, ownership must be proved.

No motions were made, no votes were taken.

AGENDA FORMAT, ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER, MEETING PROCEDURES

Review our process.

Commissioner Strahan stated that our agenda must be posted 24 Hours in advance, unless
it is an emergency, before discussing and voting on administrative and departmental
functions.

Use Roberts Rules to help the meetings flow more smoothly.

No motions were made, no votes were taken.
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 Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call
vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:48 AM

See Executive Session minutes for actions if any.

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

OUT OF EXECUTIVE
12:05 PM

Commissioner Strafuss moved to table Executive Session Personnel Per Section 610.021
until 1 PM. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).

RECESS
12:07 PM

RECONVENED
1:00 PM

LIGHTING RETROFIT LABOR CONTRACT

Commissioner Strafuss suggested re-posting this on the agenda.

CONTRACTS WORK SESSION

Commissioner Strafuss stated that since Nikki went home sick he would like to postpone
the discussion of the contracts. Discussion ensued. Nikki will be asked to re-post the
Contracts Work Session.

No motions were made, no votes were taken.
 EXECUTIVE SESSION – 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 Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call
vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
1:02 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), Strafuss (aye)
and Strahan (aye).

OUT OF EXECUTIVE
1:52 PM

RAC MEETING

Commissioner Strahan made a motion for approval for Jim Strafuss to attend the RAC
Meeting. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (nay), Strafuss (aye), and Strahan (aye).

Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.

RECESS
1:57 PM

The minutes were taken and typed by Angelia Edwards, Deputy Clerk.