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OFFICIAL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 15, 2011, 16TH DAY OF
THE OCTOBER ADJOURNED TERM
The County Commission met in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 8:32 a.m. with Ron
Houseman, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were had and
made a matter of record:
PRELIMINARY STUDY MEETING (COMMISSION HEARING ROOM)
The County Commission met to review previous meeting minutes and accounts payable.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
CALL TO ORDER
Presiding Commissioner Houseman called the November 15, 2011 meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
with all members present.
PRAYER
Auditor Rick Findley led the prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES – 11/3, 11/4 AND 11/7
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the minutes of 11/3, 11/4 and 11/7/2011 with changes
and corrections. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/JOURNAL ENTRIES/TRANSFERS
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve accounts payables as follows:
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
Auditor Rick Findley addressed the Commission. The Auditor asked the Commission if they
had any questions regarding the Monthly Budget Report. Discussion ensued. The Commission
thanked Mr. Findley for the update.
AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF FUEL
Mark Parent went before the Commission with Naegler Oil Agreements to be signed as changes
had been made. Commissioner Strafuss moved to authorize Commissioner Houseman to sign
the three copies of the agreement for purchase of fuel for the Taney County or M. Graham Clark
Airport. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman
(aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
DEPUTY SHERIFF SUPPLEMENTARY SALARY FUND GRANT
Sheriff Jimmie Russell addressed the Commission regarding the Salary Fund Grant. The goal of
the Grant was to supplement the lower salaries of some of the deputies. Discussion ensued. The
application had to be signed today. Sheriff Russell recommended a budgetary line item be
established outside of the Sheriff’s budget in case the grant was not secured. Commissioner
Strafuss moved to postpone the Deputy Sheriff Supplementary Salary Fund Grant discussion to a
definite time of 10:45 a.m. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
FERRELL SECURE AGREEMENT
Commissioner Strafuss moved to authorize Presiding Commissioner Houseman to sign the
necessary agreements for the Ferrell Secure Agreement, which had been put out to bid.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
COUNTY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
The Commission received notice of Jack Harrison’s resignation from the Park Board.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to reappoint David Nelson to the Board of Adjustments unexpired
term, with the new term expiring December 31, 2014. Commissioner Strahan seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
Other terms which would expire December 2012 were discussed.
BUILDING RENOVATIONS FOR THE
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION OFFICE
A bid had been approved for the Extension Office roof replacement. However, there was a need
for new windows as well. Commissioner Strahan recommended the Missouri Extension go out
for bid through Purchasing Agent Ron Erickson. The Commission directed Mr. Erickson to
proceed as needed.
CRISIS CENTER
Treasurer Helen Soutee addressed the Commission. The Rockaway Beach Crisis Center had
applied for the Domestic Violence Fund monies. Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the
Crisis Center of Rockaway Beach as the 2012 recipient of the Domestic Violence Fund monies,
for approximately $9,000. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITY DISCUSSION
The Commission met to discuss Community Involvement activities. Commissioner Strafuss
suggested the tasks be looked at. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Houseman asked if the
Commission needed to continue involvement to improve communication. Discussion would be
reposted to a later date.
AGENDA REQUESTS REVIEW
The Commission met with Nikki Lawrence to review agenda requests.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LEGAL UPDATE PER SECTION 610.021(1) (2) (3) & (12)
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1), (2)
(3) and (12). Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:09 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), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss
(aye).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
10:56 AM
Commissioner Strafuss moved to authorize the Presiding Commissioner to sign all necessary
paperwork to apply for the Deputy Sheriff Supplemental Salary Fund Grant. Commissioner
Strafuss seconded the motion for discussion. Sheriff Russell agreed to have his staff administer
this grant, and also agreed that any salary increases tied to this grant would not be extended to
future years if the grant was not renewed. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan
(aye) and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LEGAL UPDATE PER SECTION 610.021(1) (2) (3) & (12)
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1), (2),
(3) and (12). Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:57 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), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss
(aye).
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
1:28 PM
Minutes were taken and typed by Lyn Wieneke, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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