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OFFICIAL MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 2012, 11TH DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in the Commission 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:
PRELIMINARY STUDY MEETING
The Commission met to review minutes and accounts payables.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Houseman called the August 13, 2012 meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
PRAYER
Commissioner Strafuss led the prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve previous meeting minutes dated August 7, 2012 with
corrections and changes. Commissioner Houseman seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (abstain) and Strafuss (aye).
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve previous meeting minutes dated August 6, 2012 with
corrections and changes. Commissioner Houseman seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (abstain).
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).
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve payroll as follows: Commissioner Strahan seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
PAYROLL DATE: August 17, 2012
GCR: 113385 - 113407
RB: 113369 - 113379
AF: 113380 - 113382
TS: 113383 - 113384
911: None
Manual Warrants: 5661 – 5662, 5666
Accounts Payable: 330076 - 330094
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
Auditor Rick Findley went before the Commission to review the Monthly Budget report. GCR
was a concern, but expenditures were down. The balance was more than the last year balance at
this time. Discussion ensued.
RECESS
9:09 AM
RECONVENED
9:15 AM
BID OPENING – TIPPING SERVICES
Purchasing Director Ron Erickson and Road and Bridge Interim Administrator Randy Haes went
before the Commission regarding bid #201207-191 for Tipping Services. Two responses were
received. The first submission was from Waste Corporation of Missouri at a cost of $20.00 per
ton at a distance of 89 miles from the transfer station. The second submission was from Allied
Waste Services at a cost of $31.95 at 39.5 miles from the transfer station. Bids would be
reviewed for a recommendation.
Commissioner Strafuss moved to postpone to a definite time of 11 a.m. the Bid Opening -
Tipping Services. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
RECESS
9:24 AM
RECONVENED
9:30 AM
AGENDA REQUESTS REVIEW
Nikki Lawrence went before the Commission to review agenda requests.
JAG AGREEMENT
Sean Barnwell went before the Commission regarding the JAG Intergovernmental Agreement
2011 through 2012 between Taney County and City of Branson. Discussion ensued.
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the 2011
through 2012 Byrne (JAG) Grant. Commissioner Strafuss seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
Commissioner Strafuss moved to send a letter to the Bureau of Justice Assistance asking for
consideration of the grant modification. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss (aye).
RECESS
9:57 AM
RECONVENED
10:04 AM
STAFF DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE – ROAD AND BRIDGE
Randy Haes, Harlan Collins and David Stottle went before the Commission to give a Road and
Bridge update. Chip Seal program was 50% complete with patching 60 - 65% complete. Storm
tree removal was also in place in the northern part of the county. Hot mix overlay was complete
for the Bradleyville School parking lot as per agreement of services and K-Dock with work to
begin on bird road next week.
Footings on the Protem-Cedar Creek Bridge were complete. A Round Mountain road water
crossing was discussed. Equipment repair and the corresponding bid process were discussed.
The Meadow Ridge Subdivision surface repair was done. Stop signs were moved due to road
grade, but would be changed to a 4-way stop due to excessive road speed. Mr. Haes said the
signs would be put up by Tuesday, August 14, prior to the beginning of school.
The Commission requested Mr. Haes contact the State regarding a turn lane modification of the
T Hwy project, as traffic was crossing the line in the turn lane.
The chip pile had been moved at the Hilda quarry. Discussion ensued.
RECESS
10:26 AM
RECONVENED
11:04 AM
BID OPENING – TIPPING SERVICES (CONTINUED)
Bid opening would be rescheduled for next Monday.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, PERSONNEL &
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
11:04 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
12:41 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Lyn Wieneke, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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