Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
February 22, 2011, 28TH DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 9:06 AM with Ron
Houseman, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were had and
made a matter of record:

PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Sherry Veltkamp led the prayer and Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the Minutes of January 13, 20, and February 8, 9,
13,14,15,17 and 18, 2011 as presented. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & TRANSFERS

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve accounts payable, warrants and transfers as follows:

DATE 2/22/2011

CHECKS WARRANTS
323435 to 323500 5359
323501 to 323503 5360
Date Time Signature Comments
9:30
2/17/2011 AM jj GREAT RIVER INVOICES

TOTALING $12,420.00 TO BE
PLACED ON CREDIT CARD
AFTER

APPROVAL

Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
 BID AWARD – DRUG SCREENING SERVICES

Purchasing Agent Linda Gifford presented a spreadsheet on the Drug Screening Service and
supervisor training to the County Commission.

Commissioner Strafuss moved that we name Employee Screening Services as the primary and
Skaggs Medical Center as the secondary for a period of 1 year with a possible 3 year extension
for drug screening services. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

PUBLIC COMMENT

Dan Nosalek, previous county employee spoke to the County Commission regarding present
items on the agenda that are marked may go into closed session, also a policy that is marked may
go into closed session under .3 he disagrees with this custodian posting and he believes the
meeting should be in open meeting format.

RECESS
9:18 AM

RECONVENED
9:30 AM

NEW/OLD BUSINESS
BOARD APPOINTMENTS – Any/All Appointments Due At This Time

Commissioner Strafuss moved to accept and appoint Chip Mason and Brenda Howe for the open
positions of Taney County Park Board with terms expiring December 31, 2014 for a three year
term. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

The Commission Staff was directed to write a letter to the new Board Members stating the length
of their term, along with the responsibilities of their positions and meeting dates and times.

Commissioner Strafuss discussed the SB40 Board e-mail from Max Lytle, Executive Director of
the SB40 Board. He sent recommendations to the County Commission.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to appoint Sherry Coffelt, Tim Connell and Don Ingram to the
SB40 Board with their term expiring December 31, 2014. Commissioner Strahan seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strafuss moved to postpone to a definite time to discuss Boards at 1:30 pm today.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
 NIKKI LAWRENCE – WORK SESSION with COMMISSION

The Commission reviewed the weekly agenda with Nikki Lawrence.

Nikki also discussed the Spring Clean-up and dates.

Nikki was directed to talk to Linda Gifford, Purchasing to get the salt bid and let Bob Paulson,
Counsel review it for Rockaway Beach to see if they can purchase from it.

Nikki requested permission to send out a Wellness Committee Application, with three openings.
The County Commission granted permission.

SUNSHINE LAW

Commissioner Houseman read aloud from the summary of Missouri Open Meeting and Records
Law regarding Statute 610.011 of the Sunshine Law.

Commissioner Houseman stated that he would like to contact the Attorney General’s Office to
establish a Sunshine law workshop in Taney County.

Commissioner Houseman stated that he would also like to draft a letter of invitation to all
political sub-divisions within Taney County inviting them to the sunshine law workshop, and to
invite the AG Office and other pertinent speakers.

Commissioner Strafuss was directed to find a location to have the Sunshine Law Workshop.

REFUND ABATEMENTS

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve refund abatements as presented. Commissioner
Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and
Strafuss (aye).

RFP – WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION

Workman’s Compensation expires March 31, 2011 third year in a three year process for
Workman’s Compensation. Commissioner Houseman recommended that we do an RFP for
workman’s compensation, the form that we utilize needs to be developed here.

Linda Gifford, Purchasing met with the County Commission. Commissioner Houseman gave
Linda a generic bid request form for insurance to review and make any necessary changes,
provided the County Commission agrees to go out for bid for workman’s compensation.
 Commissioner Houseman reviewed and discussed the bid process with Linda Gifford,
Purchasing.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to have Linda Gifford, Purchasing go out for bids on an RFP
for Workman’s Compensation with bids due on March 25, 2011 at 3 P.M., the bidders can
present their bids on March 28, 2011 at 9 A.M. and companies may be present at 1 P.M.
March 29, 2011 for discussion and possible awarding of the same.

Bob Paulson, Counselor was directed to give a presentation on Nuisance Cases at 1 P.M. on
Thursday. This will be posted on the agenda.

RECESS
10:33 AM

RECONVENED
11:05 AM

MAPPING INFRASTRUCTURE

Gary Morgan, Tonya Friend, Linda Gifford and John Soutee met with the County Commission to discuss
Mapping Infrastructure along with a question and answer session.

Commissioner Strafuss recommended that Gary Morgan attend a Sewer Board Meeting and let them
know that we can handle this service for sewer and save sewer some money.

Commissioner Strafuss directed Gary Morgan to have the IT Department look at the speed on John
Soutee’s computer in the Sewer Department.

RECESS
11:42 AM

RECONVENED
1:02 PM

PRESENTING the FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Donna Neeley met with the County Commission to present the Financial Statement for their review
before it is published in the newspaper.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the Financial Statement as presented by Donna
Neeley. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman
(aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
 SHERIFF’S TRANSFER

Jimmy Russell met with the County Commission to discuss the transfer of ownership with the drug dog
that they currently have.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to authorize the Sheriff to transfer the ownership of the dog to the
existing handler as per the Sheriff’s suggestion. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strafuss stated that the County Commission received an e-mail from Mike Zimmerman on
February 2, 2011 regarding the Tiger III Grant. Mike Zimmerman will be posted on the agenda in March
2011.

AGENDA PROPOSAL

The County Commission discussed the Agenda Proposal.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS – Any/All Appointments Due At This Time

The County Commission discussed Board Appointments for Jasper Township.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve David Stewart representative for the Jasper Township
to fill the unexpired term until 12-31-11. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
1:39 PM

RECONVENED
1:45 PM

BOARD APPOINTMENTS – Any/All Appointments Due At This Time

The County Commission continued Board Appointment discussions.

Commissioner Strafuss moved to re-appoint the following to the Taney County Transportation
Advisory Board:

Jim Youngblood District # 1 Term expires 12-31-2013
Rick Zigenfuss District # 7 Term expires 12-31-2012
David Miller District # 6 Term expires 12-31-2014
Buddy Roberts District # 3 Term expires 12-31-2014
Charles McArthur District # 2 Term expires 12-31-2011
Bryan Caperton District # 4 Term expires 12-31-2012

Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
 RECESS
1:55 PM

RECONVENED
2:04 PM

CENTRAL DISPATCH DISCUSSIONS

Dave Woolery met with the County Commission to give a brief history on 911 and dispatch.

Jimmy Russell, Sheriff stated that he is interested in the consolidation of the 911 centers, that does not
include dispatch.

Carroll McCullough, Chief of Police with the City of Branson echoed what Sheriff, Jimmy Russell said.

Gerald Koontz, Executive Director for the Taney County Ambulance District, also echoed what the other
gentlemen said and stated that this will be a very interesting study.

Chris Berndt, Western District Taney County Fire, wants to make sure we have a good Central Dispatch
System. Do not jump to conclusions; get all of the facts first.

RECESS
2:42 PM

RECONVENED
2:58 PM

LEGAL ADVISE/PENDING LITIGATION

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
3:00 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
3:52 PM
 RECESS
3:52 PM

Minutes were taken and typed by Angelia Edwards, Deputy Clerk.