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OFFICIAL MINUTES
January 24, 2011, 14th DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 8:30 AM with Ron
Houseman, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were had and
made a matter of record:
ADMINISTRATIVE & DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS
Commissioner Strafuss moved to authorize Commissioner Houseman to proceed on signing the
Change of Information Form for the Criminal Justice Grant. Commissioner Strahan seconded
the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0: Houseman (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan
(aye).
Commissioner Strafuss moved to authorize the automatic funding for Delta Dental on an on-
going basis. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0:
Houseman (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the minutes of 1/3, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, 1/10, 1/11, &
1/12/2011 with corrections. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by
a vote of 3-0: Houseman (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the minutes of 12/10 & 12/27/2010 with corrections.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 2-0-1: Houseman
(abstain), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye). Houseman abstained because he was not serving as a
commissioner during 2010.
2011 BUDGET DISCUSSION, MEETING PROCESS & COURTHOUSE POLICY
The Commission discussed general matters in relationship to the County Budget.
RECESS
9:05 AM
RECONVENED
10:11 AM
2011 BUDGET DISCUSSION
County Clerk Donna Neeley requested the Commission enter Executive Session for the purpose
of discussing personnel.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL PER SECTION 610.021 (1)
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021 (1).
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman
(aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:30 PM
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: Houseman (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan
(aye).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
10:14 AM
2011 BUDGET DISCUSSION
The Commission discussed general matters in relationship to the County Budget. Frank Preston,
Road and Bridge Administrator, discussed specific line items and possible reductions with the
Commission.
RECESS
11:37 AM
RECONVENED
11:38 AM
RECESS
11:47 AM
RECONVENED
11:52 AM
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve accounts payable as follows:
Date: 1/24/2011
Checks: 323132 - 323136
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 3-0: Houseman
(aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL PER SECTION 610.021 (1)
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021 (1 & 3).
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman
(aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:56 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: Houseman (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan
(aye).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
12:55 PM
2011 BUDGET DISCUSSION
The Commission discussed general matters in relationship to the County Budget. Prosecuting
Attorney Jeff Merrell discussed proposed budget cuts with the Commission and his concern
about the impact these cuts could have on public safety.
RECESS
1:40 PM
RECONVENED
1:54 PM
2011 BUDGET DISCUSSION
The Commission discussed general matters in relationship to the County Budget. Sheriff Jimmie
Russell presented the Sheriff’s total proposed final budget as $1,822,851.00 and the jail’s final
budget at $1,143,866.00.
RECESS
2:19 PM
RECONVENED
1:54 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL PER SECTION 610.021 (1)
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021 (1 & 3).
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman
(aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
2:04 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: Houseman (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan
(aye).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
2:39 PM
RECESS
2:39 PM
Minutes were taken and typed by Cristy Smith, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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