Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
DECEMBER 22, 2011, 31ST DAY OF
THE OCTOBER ADJOURNED TERM

The County Commission met in the Commissioner’s Conference Room at 8:40 a.m. with Ron
Houseman, Jim Strafuss and Danny Strahan present. The following proceedings were had and
made a matter of record:

WAIVER OF PENALTIES AND INTEREST

Collector Sheila Wyatt and Assessor James Strahan addressed the Commission regarding waived
penalties and interest. The first item of discussion was an Emerald Point property notated as
Exhibit A. Sheila Wyatt recommended the Commission approve this waiver. Commissioner
Strafuss moved to waive penalties and interest for Emerald Point property notated as exhibit A.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

The second item for discussion was a Turtle Creek property notated as Exhibit B. Sheila Wyatt
recommended the Commission waive penalties and interest after the month of May.
Commissioner Strahan moved to waive penalties and interest after May 1, 2011. Commissioner
Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and
Strafuss (aye).

The third item notated as Exhibit C, was a 2010 property issue. Commissioner Strafuss moved
to deny Exhibit C as recommended by the Collector. Commissioner Strahan seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
8:55 AM

RECONVENED
9:02 AM

BID PROCEDURE – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

Purchasing Agent Ron Erickson went before the Commission regarding a bid for an Economic
Development Consultant. Four responses were received.

The first submission was from Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. The second
submission was from RKG Associates, Inc. The third submission was from Voltedge. The
fourth submission was from Thomas P. Miller Associates.
Commissioner Houseman suggested Mr. Erickson make copies for each Commissioner for the
decision making process. Commissioner Strafuss moved to postpone to a definite time of 2 p.m.
today the Economic Development Consultant bid procedure. Commissioner Strahan seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

Commissioner Houseman asked if there were any questions. Rick Ziegenfuss, City of Hollister,
stood in support of the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce due to knowledge of local
needs, culture and economy and said the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce had been
engaged in Economic Development for some time.

AGENDA REQUESTS REVIEW

The Commission met with Nikki Lawrence to review Agenda Requests.

ASSESSMENT MAINTENANCE PLAN

James Strahan addressed the Commission regarding his Assessment Maintenance Plan including
a 2012 through 2013 budget depiction. A Letter of Intent was read by Commissioner Houseman.
Discussion ensued. Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve the Assessment Maintenance Plan
for 2012 through 2013 as presented. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion for discussion.
Commissioner Strafuss stated the Assessment Maintenance Plan matches the figures in the 2012
Budget. Commissioner Houseman stated the 2012 budget could be changed at a later date if
needed. James Strahan stated this was what initiated the two year plan. The motion passed by
vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

RECESS
9:40 AM

RECONVENED
10:31 AM

TANEY COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD WORK SESSION

The Taney County Library Board made a presentation to the Commission. Sarah Klinefelter
Chairman of the Library Board suggested board members James Babcock and Roxanne Young
make the presentation.

Mr. Babcock, member of the Taney County Library Board, addressed the Commission to present
the need for a library system with maximum accessibility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with
printing, computer and meeting capabilities.

Roxanne Young secretary of the Library Board addressed the Commission and stated benefits for
the Taney County library included increased real estate and economic value as well as improve
educational impact. The Library Board proposed a tax levy to fund the library and requested the
Commission’s support. The operating budget was discussed. Discussion ensued regarding the
private libraries.
Commissioner Strafuss said it was not required by law, but to be consistent he would require a
petition with signatures. Mr. Babcock said he didn’t agree with the petition. Commissioner
Houseman said he appreciated Mr. Strafuss’ desire to be consistent but he felt the statute that
allowed a county to create a library district, mandated the Commission place a levy on the ballot.
Commissioner Strafuss said he didn’t interpret the law that way. Commissioner Houseman read
the statute. Both commissioners agreed to have Legal Counsel interpret the reading of this
statute.

County Clerk Donna Neeley stated the April election deadline was January 24th; the August
deadline was May 29th, both at 5 p.m. She recommended having the election in August as there
was more voter participation. Sarah Klinefelter shared the April election was determined by the
Library Board to be the better election to pass the levy. Commissioner Houseman reiterated
legal counsel would have to be contacted.

RECESS
11:38 AM

RECONVENED
1:00 PM

BUDGET WORK SESSION (COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM)

James Strahan addressed the Commission regarding his 2012 budget. He brought his original
request and after consideration, he needed an additional employee based on his Assessment Plan.
The Commission agreed he would access his fund for an additional staff member.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL 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 vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
1:13 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
1:19 PM
 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Purchasing Agent Ron Erickson went before the Commission and presented the Commission
with copies of the bids received. The Commission reviewed the bids. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to award the bid to Taney County Business Development
Partnership. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding legal
counsel review of the bid. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and
Strafuss (aye).

Rick Ziegenfuss of the Economic Development Board said the Board was looking forward to
working through the Taney County Business Development Partnership.

RECESS
2:15 PM

RECONVENED
2:27 PM

BUDGET WORK SESSION

Rick Findley and the Commission continued 2012 budget discussions and determined to send a
letter to the Prosecuting Attorney in response to his proposal letter received last Friday. The
Sheriff’s 117 and 118 budgets were discussed. A 3% increase was due to additional prisoners.
Emergency Management and Circuit Clerk budgets were discussed.

State Employee benefits were discussed. University Extension budget was reviewed. Donna
Neeley addressed the Commission regarding her budget. Discussion ensued.

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

ADJOURNED
7:15 PM

Minutes were taken by Deputy Clerk Lyn Wieneke and County Clerk Donna Neeley and typed
by Lyn Wieneke.