Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2011, 23RD DAY OF
THE OCTOBER ADJOURNED TERM

The County Commission met in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 8:31 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 December 5, 2011 meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
with all members present.

PRAYER

Commissioner Strafuss led the prayer.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES – 11/21, 11/28, 11/29 AND 12/1

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the minutes of 11/21, 11/28, 11/29 and 12/1/2011 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).

VETERAN’S DAY PROCLAMATION

Commissioner Houseman read the proclamation brought by Assessor James Strahan.
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the Veteran’s Day Proclamation.
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

LEASE OF ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the lease of the Animal Control Facility expiring
December 31, 2011 in the amount of $180,895.00, which is no change from last year. The
motion died due to a lack of a second. Discussion ensued regarding the lease. If approved, it
would be set in the budget, which is currently not approved. As the lease expired at the end of
the year, the discussion would be held at a later date.
 STAFF DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE – ROAD AND BRIDGE

Randy Haes, David Stottle, and Harlan Collins went before the Commission for a departmental
update.

Colony Road – The culvert on Colony Road was removed. So far, he had not heard any
complaints from the affected property owners. The Road and Bridge department would work
with the property owner when the time comes to place the culvert in a different location.

Mt. Branson Facility – The salt building was finished and underground electrical work was
being done. Equipment and tools for the main shop was needed. Commissioner Strahan directed
Randy Haes to get written documentation from the State as to what their policy was going be
regarding putting material down and how often so we could be prepared to take care of the
citizens.

Road Coverage – Snow coverage and maintenance responsibilities for each facility were
discussed.

Drainage Easement – A no charge easement needed to be signed. Commissioner Strahan
moved to have Commissioner Houseman sign the grant of permanent easement and perpetual
easement and right-of-way for public road purposes and temporary construction easement for
construction of public road improvements between Steven and Jennifer Adams and Taney
County, described in exhibit A.
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oeccivcd. lh< u!L:cipt of whir.h iJ lJc:rcby ackr:owlcclgrd, ar.ol l\>~ the ftd~anlllJ.:=> tn be
gained li-um tb.e cxi.tcnce- or •uch rood impro\'cment,._, do he1e!>y !!'""'- bargain, ~ll.
tr.~nsf~.,.. and cwolinn Ull£() (iRANTEE, its ~~c~e:.HM~. heirs and a><iv,nJ. ~ ~erma:1cnl 11nd
pe1pctual e.l.!eot>•:nt and t ight-<~t:way for tJoe purpou llr lo~ting. .:<mHtnocti~.
utaiutotin;ng, remm·ine. 0pet11in!!. repladn~:~ and iwprnvin3 the public rood llO\•luK>wn U$
l.~ney Coeck Road. fur the pa~Sli!:,'C o f vehicular and (k<.lc~ITiiiJl traftic ami fl>r • II use.o
incirleul thcn.~o. o•eo, upon. uu-'•• •nd tlu·()uAh th" lbJJowiug dcM:nbEd to'IC1. uf l~nd
laying and being si.ur.tc in the CtM<OIYofT.tne'J', :St~te llf l\-fi•50uri, to-wit·

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A permanenL •nd petp<:hlftl ~seJncnt to b~ m{>rc pan.icul.,.ly dcscnbed in ci\Semc:u
survey by JJDR F.op,ineo:H J>roj: 16682/i (X I~
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~CI11F'TION
A purUon oflhe So~thea•t Ouarter of Seclion 10. Towns/lip 24 Norm. l~angc 17 W c>1 cfthe Srh
Prt nci;.ol Meridian, Taney Co~rnty. Miso;ouri dosr.rihP.d as IOCtow~:
C cmmendng o.t '"'aluminum rnonum~nl markinn me soullleuot comer of the Southeast
t~u~rter ot said Sadion I 0: tnc nce North 24•37'08" West a dislonce of 24l7 .69 feet t~ a point on
tiro sc tnh fiJhl-ot-wa~ tina of Coney CICCk RU<ld, so:d point being lhc P oint of e<JginniiiiJ; t1ence
Northwssrcrty and l•l•<t•rty along said rinht-of-way ti ns lha fa.lowinn t'lrec (3) courses: :henc e (I )
Nullh 65. 06'! 5" West a <li,1Rnce Ol 32.72 faullo the beginning Of a cur ve <X>nc:iVe (O the SOUth,
haviny a rddius of 330.00 faa!; tht~nce (2) Wosturty along said rurvc a ui>1anca of 215.77 feet
(through a n angle o f 3r27'~5"); Ulence (3) S{)ulh 77./6Ull' west a Oi >l anca of 142. f7 feet;
ther~<:e leaving said r 'l]hl·OI-way. North $0' 28'00" Ea>1 a <li.ranc" ,,, 152.:'>2 1&et to lhO l.lUJ,-nning
of • c utve coocavo to llle south llaviny • rt~d ius of 390.00 I~CI: lhunr.P. Fa.<IP.~Y along s~ ld OJf\10 a
di~unOil ol 234.34 reel (throLgh an ar1gle or ~-25'38') to the P aint or B<.'Qinr1ing.
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of record .

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

David Stottle submitted his recommendations for the Mt. Branson Barn. He has vacation starting
December 12th but someone would take his place while he was out.

RECESS
9:55 AM

RECONVENED
10:20 AM
 COUNTY BOARD POSTINGS

Mark Rys had addressed the issue of separate web pages for boards that were appointed by the
Commission to be posted on the website. Additional information was needed for the
Commission to make a decision. Commissioner Strafuss moved to appoint Don Ingrum, Sherry
Coffelt and Tim Connell as Board Members to a three year term on the SB40/Developmental
Connections. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

Additional positions which needed to be filled were discussed.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION

Rick Ziegenfuss addressed the Commission and gave each an Economic Development overview.
The document was an attempt to incorporate items of interest to move forward. Discussion
ensued. Commissioner Houseman inquired of entity formation. Ross Summers of Branson
Chamber of Commerce had committed to host the entity, but formation was pending as all
entities involved were looking for County approval.

Commissioner Houseman said a county wide entity needed to be put into place to give the funds
to from the 2011 budget. Branson Chamber had committed $50,000 for next year.
Commissioner Houseman wanted to talk to Counsel. The Commission tentatively agreed to a
commitment of $25,000 for 2011 and $50,000 in 2012 after Counsels review. Commissioner
Strahan said a three year commitment was preferred as there could be a change of Commission
as well as the financial condition of the County. The Mayors in attendance spoke in favor of the
proposed entity as it was for the greater good of the County. Commissioner Houseman said the
Letter of Intent would be reviewed by counsel at 1 pm.

RECESS
10:56 AM

RECONVENED
11:12 AM

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve check 326895. Commissioner Strahan seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

AGENDA REQUESTS REVIEW

The Commission met with Nikki Lawrence to review agenda requests.
 RECESS
11:23 AM

RECONVENED
11:30 AM

BID PROCEDURE – INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SERVICES

Ron Erickson and Nikki Lawrence went before the commission to review information gathered
and gave a recommendation for the Independent Insurance Services for Taney County.
Committee determinations based on a 100 point system were as follows: MRC was deemed
non-responsive; United Health Care group received 90 points; Mercy St. Johns was deemed non-
responsive; Anthem blue Cross received 90 points; Connell Insurance received 95 points; Akers
received 100 points; Employee Benefits Design received 100 points.

The Committee requested they be allowed time for additional questions for the three top scoring
services of Connell Insurance, Akers, and Employee Benefits Design. The Commission allowed
them additional time to get the information as soon as possible to allow a recommendation to be
rendered by Monday. The Commission thanked the Committee for all their work.

RECESS
11:42 AM

RECONVENED
1:02 PM

COURT ORDERS AND ABATEMENTS

Assessor James Strahan and Deputy Clerk Cristy Smith went before the Commission to discuss
court orders and abatements. The Assessor said he would like to see the add-on value for the
personal properties that went to zero. Commissioner Strahan moved to approve Exhibits A and
B.
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Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
1:09 PM

RECONVENED
1:20 PM
Donna Neeley, James Strahan, and Sheila Wyatt addressed the Commission regarding potential
litigation.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, PERSONNEL AND
CONTRACTS 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
1:23 PM

RECESS
1:46 PM

SALARY COMMISSION MEETING

RECONVENED
2:00 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), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss
(aye).

OUT OF EXECUTIVE
4:13 PM

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH GREENE COUNTY

Commissioner Strahan moved to sign the Intergovernmental Agreements with Greene County
for the housing of Greene County inmates.
 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

REGARDING
HOUSING OF GREENE COUNTY INMATES

The. Coun!y of G tHM, Mlss~url ano Its Sherif'. Jim Arnott, and ttw. Cnuntf c-1 Taney.
MISsouri, and its Shertlt, Jimml• Russell, each of them bBing a body oolific and ccrpotate. do
hereby enter UliO thiS Intergovernmental Agreemem s;ursuant to Section 70.220. RSMo.. the
pUipose e~f wh·ch is to set font\ the llr.derst;,n:tng bl>twtlfln Gr~n• anc Taney Counties and
thP.ir Sherilfa rt!gardin 0 housing of inrr a!e• under the ditectlon of Greene Courty Sheriff Jm
Arnon. In the jail laclhty In Taney County. Missouri under the dire-.iion and con!Jol of Taney
County Sllenff J1mmle Russell. and the agreements ccnceming housir.g or thos" oncnates

V\'HEREAS, Sheriff Jim Amott has a duty to ove~ee and maintain a reasonably safe and
secure environment of cer.;~in inm;~te$; and

Y\'HEREAS, thP. Jal lacilny tn Graena County Is at or near an over-cre~wdell ~pacity , and

V\'HER EAS, Sheriff Jm m e Rus~~e' haa the jeil c.optcity and ability to provide ~ safe and
secure environment for add~ional priaon•ra • nd

1'\'HEREAS, Shf!rif' Arnott has agread that Sheriff RI.ISsell has the Cllpac~y 11nd .. t.M~ty to
overa~olnQ Inmates selected by Shc~lf Arnott to be houv.d at the Taney County Jail.

Now, t herefore, ~ is agreed as f:>llav.'$:
Tilt> ""1'\'he:P.as" clau<""' ab~VP. stated are Incorporated herein by reference.

2. Greone County agrees to pay Taney County Forty-FIVe Doi!JII"$ (s-45.00) per day, per
1nmate. up to $500,000.00, for inmates selected for houshg In tho Taney County J3il
rac>lity. Taney Cou11y she'l send Greene County the boardinll bill ICY the prior month on
or before the ID" cay o f &ach month and Greene County shall pay the charges within 10
day• of mailing or tho board bill.

3. Greene County a~ ·ee ! to be responsible for a'l transpJ1a'Jon and m.,:f,cal expenses for
the Greene Ccunty inmates hOIJs~ at the Taney Couoty Jail F"cl'1ty. A Taney Cou-.IY
Ja'l representative shall seek approval from Sl...-.riff Aroou. or his de•ignated
repesentatr1e, prior lo incurring medical expenus un ess It IS an emergency meck:al
situation ••ld
In that instance. Taney County is authorized to o~ain immedrate meok:al
a<d
4. Taney County agrees to be :u~onsible for in-nate security and room and boar:!

5. Taney County shall indomnffy d11fel'd • nd lrulu harm ess Greene Cou'lly and fts electe:l
o ffOG:•I•. officer5, agants a·od ernploy"as !rem and against any and all claims liabHities.
awa·ds of judgment, oosts and e)(!)ense! (incluoing, but not lm ted to, re~tsonable
attorney feea) and damag•s of any nature whatsoever resulting from , arising out cf or
incioent to any act or om'ssion of Taney County. or its off.oers, agents or orr.ployees, m
tile perf(l(mance of its obligat ens under this Agreement.

6. Taney County sha l lndcm'llf~ dclenc and hold hsrmle.s G·aen& Coumy and Its e'ecled
offtetals, offiCers. ager>ts and enployees from and agalns: a1y and al c eim&. JiabibtJN,
awards of judgment ooe;s and expenses (tncludln~, llUI not lim~ed to. reasonable
 attorney feM) and damagH of any nature whatsoever resu~ing from. arising out of or
Incident to any act or omluion of Tan&f County, or Its cff~rs. agents or employee$ I,
confining persons who have been presented bt Greene Coonty to and aocepted by
Taney Coonty for confinement In the T aney County JaU while sail! pe1$0nS are in t~ jail
or in the custody Taney County oJtside of the ja~ .

7. 'No:l· out Hmltlng any Olt)Qf oblig•bon• unde• U1is agreement. Taney Counly shall aec;..~re
and maintain at h own co•t, lt»oughout the dur.a~lon of tills a~ ·eemenl, ~abMy
Insurance of suc h t~pe and In such amounts as may be neoessary to pro:ect ~ and 11>-3
Interests of Greene County to be lndemnlfi&d under this agreement against all riliks of
loss and liab~ity which may arise out of the per1ormanoe of thi5 ~~t~~reeme-.t , ~ncludtng but
not lim~ed to violation• of prisoner• civil right,; under the Unaed States Consltu tion, the
Missouri Conslltutlon, federal or state statutes. or Missouri common law The form and
Hmits of such insurance are subject io approval by Greene County

II' no event shall the language or requlremen:s of th•s Agreement conatitute or be
construed as a waiver or lim~ation of Greene ColWlty or Taney County's' rights or
defenses w~h re.Jard to each Co.nty's 8ppliaoble sovereign, govRmrnenlal,-41' offletal
immuni!i@S, or qualified imm.>nfty or ~ny ~:her pt otections as provl~d by fedeml an~
11a1:a constitutions, statu1fts. and laws

ill the event any suit based upon such a c laim. action, loss, C05t, e)IJlenae or damage Is
brooght against Greene County or its Sheriff. Taney County $hall da(Md Groene
County, rts ele<:led officials end emp'oyee• at h oole cost and oxponse provided th~l
Greene County retains tho right to participate In such suft. at ks ov.n expense, ~ any
principle of governmental or publiC iaN is i,voiVed If tn:JI judgment be rendered "go.inst
Greene County or its cffKlers. agents or employee$, b~:ed upon sny r!uty undertaken by
Taney Coumy in t~is og·eement, Taney Count~ sha 1satisfy tile same In luH

8 This A11reement may be terminated at any time by ekher pari)' v.\th ra..onable rlOilce to
illluw lho safe tran:sfm of inmafos.

County of Taney

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RoHou~an. Pres1~ ng Taney Co.
C<Jmmissioner
Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

COUNTY BOARD POSTINGS

Commissioner Strafuss moved to reconsider the board member vote for the SB40/Developmental
Connections. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strafuss moved to appoint Tracy Barton, Karen Lashley and Clint Smith to the
vacant board positions for the SB40/Developmental Connections. Commissioner Strahan
seconded for discussion. The terms were for three years and would expire December 31, 2014.
The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Strafuss moved to adjourn. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

ADJOURNED
4:19 PM

Minutes were taken and typed by Lyn Wieneke, Deputy Clerk.