Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL MINUTES
APRIL 9, 2012, 4TH DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 8:35 a.m. with Ron
Houseman, Danny Strahan and Jim Strafuss present. The following proceedings were had and
made a matter of record:

PRELIMINARY STUDY

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 April 9, 2012 meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRAYER

Auditor Rick Findley led the prayer.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Commissioner Strafuss moved to postpone to 1:55 p.m. approval of previous meeting minutes.
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 payable checks 328544 through 328598,
warrants 5605 through 5607 holding checks 328589 and 328588. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion for discussion. Commissioner Strahan said two checks held would
probably be approved this afternoon. Commissioner Strafuss stated check 328424 was still being
held. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
 MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT

Auditor Rick Findley presented the Monthly Budget Report to the Commission and asked if they
had any questions. The Commission said they had no questions.

TANEY COUNTY REGIONAL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (TCREP) UPDATE

Jonas Arjes went before the Commission to give a broad overview of his position and the
partnership. He thanked the Commission for the leadership role and support in the formation of
the TCREP. Mr. Arjes had garnered support of the 8 incorporated cities and villages. Twelve
business partners were also committed for three years with several businesses still considering.
The board was active and business retention was a priority due to the tornado. He was currently
working with 15 businesses at county wide locations. Mr. Arjes attended the first session of
three educational conferences at Missouri State.

Commissioner Strahan asked if cities and villages all had a three year contract. Mr. Arjes said
yes, all contracts were for three years. Commissioner Houseman inquired of voting members
versus non-voting members. Mr. Arjes said each village or city would had a voting seat, the
Chamber of Commerce had a voting seat and ten business sector partners had a voting seat. To
garner support, Mr. Arjes gave an incentive of a voting seat to the first ten businesses who would
commit. Commissioner Houseman asked about the dollar amounts. Mr. Arjes said there were
three categories: $2500, $5000 and $10,000. Currently, four businesses were at the $10,000
level, two were at $5,000 and six were at $2,500. Two executive committees were formed; one
from business side formed of the three largest checks that came in first and three from the public
sector which were nominated during the first board meeting. The Chairman would rotate
annually between business and public sector. Commissioner Strahan asked what he modeled the
formation after. Mr. Arjes said formation was modeled after the Springfield Economic
Partnership.

Commissioner Houseman asked about the Green Community side of the PACE meeting. He
said funding would be available to replace outdated equipment with more energy efficient
equipment. All applications had to be certified through the Board in St. Louis. Commissioner
Houseman said of the two ordinances, the second ordinance was vague. Rick Ziegenfuss said
the ordinance was open ended and designed to garner commitment from a political subdivision.
Doyle Childers had said the ordinance had demonstrated its merits across the state and could be
cancelled at any time. Hollister and Branson were to adopt the ordinances. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Strahan stated he had a lot of confidence in Doyle Childers. Mr. Ziegenfuss
encouraged everyone to work together on this.

AGENDA REQUESTS REVIEW

Nikki Lawrence met with the Commission to review Agenda requests.
 RECESS
9:41 AM

RECONVENED
9:46 AM

STAFF DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE – ROAD AND BRIDGE

Randy Haes, Harlan Collins and David Stottle went before the Commission for a Road and
Bridge update. K-Dock would be completed this week, weather permitting. The guard rail
versus boulders was discussed. Mowing would have to be started earlier this year. A mechanic
truck bid was discussed. Trash cleanup date this Friday and Saturday was discussed. Stumps
had been brought to the Fair Ground for grinding. Mt. Branson roof was pending due to a bid for
materials. Mt. Branson salt shed was discussed. The progress of a drainage issue was discussed.
The transfer station doors were discussed.

APPROVAL OF PAYROLL

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

PAYROLL DATE: April 13, 2012
GCR: 113017 - 113036
RB:112996 - 113011
AF: 113012 - 113014
TS: 113015 - 113016
911: None
Manual Warrants: 5608 - 5609
Accounts Payable: 328599 - 328617
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
10:05 AM

Commissioner Strahan exited the meeting at 11:00 a.m.

See Executive Session Minutes for actions, if any.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Houseman
seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (absent),
and Strafuss (aye).

OUT OF EXECUTIVE
11:37 AM

RECONVENED
2:00 PM

In the absence of Presiding Commissioner Houseman, Deputy Clerk Lyn Wieneke swore in
Commissioner Strafuss as Temporary Presiding Commissioner.

INTRODUCTION OF THE INTERIM REGIONAL DIRECTOR
FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION OFFICE

County Extension Program Director Wayne Dietrich and Jay Chism Interim Southwest Regional
Director based in Greene County went before the Commission to introduce themselves. Mr.
Chism said thank you to the Commission for the county budget. Federal government funds went
to research, state dollars provide salaries, programming and educational funds, and the County
budget provided for the daily operation of each county office.

The VITA program and a new business development specialist, Crystal Irons, were discussed. If
there were needs within the county, Mr. Chism encouraged the Commission to let them know
what the needs were so those needs could be met. Reseeding natural pastures was discussed.

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

ADJOURNED
2:21 PM

The minutes were taken and typed by Lyn Wieneke, Deputy Clerk.