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OFFICIAL MINUTES
DECEMBER 1, 2011, 21TH DAY OF
THE OCTOBER ADJOURNED TERM
The County Commission met in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 8:30 a.m. with Ron
Houseman, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were had and
made a matter of record:
AMBULANCE DISTRICT MAPS
Patsy Alexander, GIS, and Clerk Donna Neeley met with the Commission to review proposed
Ambulance District maps. The Commission thanked Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Neeley for their
work on the maps.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to adopt the Proposed Ambulance and Voter District Plan 2 as the
new Ambulance District Boundary Map. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion for
discussion. Commissioner Strahan stated that the population would be more evenly divided than
before. Commissioner Houseman asked if the Commission was responsible for a legal
description to be produced of boundaries. Donna Neeley said it was not required by statute, but
it would be better to have an accurate record in the minutes than “Plan 2”. The Commission
directed Donna Neeley to get an estimate for a legal description. The motion passed by vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
Discussion ensued regarding map postings.
AGENDA REQUESTS REVIEW
The Commission met with Nikki Lawrence to review agenda requests.
The Commission noted that they had only raised questions regarding regarding two days of audio
because they contained personnel discussions. The Commission requested Donna Neeley
provide the Commission with the County Policy for Recording and Broadcasting Commission
Meetings.
The Commission requested Donna Neeley to find a written policy regarding utilization of deputy
sheriffs to perform outside contractual work.
BID OPENING – INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AND BENEFITS SERVICES
Purchasing Agent Ron Erickson and HR Director Linda Sorenson went before the Commission
to open bids for insurance and benefit services. Commissioner Houseman thanked the County
Employee Committee who worked to set up the parameters for pursuing insurance bids.
The Committee would go through the bids following the end of the Commission meeting session
in the Hearing Room. Of the nine vendors, Mr. Erickson received seven responses. The seven
responses were from the following: MRCT Benefits Plus, United Health Group, Mercy St. John,
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Connell Insurance, Akres Insurance, and Employee Benefit
Design, LLC. The Committee was scheduled to meet, review, evaluate and document the bids
and they hoped to have the review completed by Monday. Commissioner Houseman requested a
breakdown of the information. Discussion ensued regarding legal counsel. Mr. Erickson stated
Cox Health was a no bid response. Commissioner Houseman requested that individuals be
allowed to sit in while sorting through the bids and asked if there were any questions.
LEGAL CONTRACT (COMMISSION HEARING ROOM)
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the Counselor Agreement as presented.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
RECESS
9:25 AM
RECONVENED
9:39 AM
2012 BUDGET WORK SESSION (COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM)
The meeting was moved to the Commissioner’s Conference Room, and all members were
present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LEGAL UPDATE 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: Houseman
(aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:39 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
10:17 AM
2012 Budget Discussions continued regarding sales tax revenues. Health Insurance benefits
were discussed. Funds were discussed including the following: Senior Citizens Fund, Inmate
Security Fund, LEPC Fund, LET Fund, PAT Fund, County Insure Fund, 911 Fund, TE Fund,
800 account, 850 account, and the 901 account.
RECESS
12:03 PM
RECONVENED
1:19 PM
Fund discussion continued with the following: 905 account, 909 account, Flood Control Fund,
and the 925 account.
RECESS
1:34 PM
RECONVENED
1:38 PM
Discussion continued regarding the 925 account. The 926 account, the Road and Bridge
Account and the Road and Bridge Fund combination was discussed.
RECESS
2:40 PM
Minutes were taken and typed by Lyn Wieneke, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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