Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012, 23rd DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 5:30 p.m. with Ron
Houseman, Danny Strahan, and Jim Strafuss present. Guests present were James Strahan, Taney
County Assessor; Donna Neeley, County Clerk; Carol Shoemaker, Missouri Department of
Economic Development; and Jonas Arjes, Taney County Business Development Partnership;
Kim Crouse, EEZ Board; Rebecca Roberts, EEZ Board; Carless Osbourn, EEZ Board; Dr. Doug
Hayter, EEZ Board; Chet Dixon, EEZ Board. Also present were the following members of the
public: Angela Leist, Sherrie Anderson, Dean Kruithof, Rod Glaze, Shawn Pingleton, Ross
Summers, Phil Bevers, Jan Clark, Rick Ziegenfuss, Bethany Thomas, Mark Weisz, T. McLoney,
Steve Maxwell, Kody Schmitt, Steve Critchfield, Jeff Seifried, Bob Donnly, Darrel Cornelius,
Cy Murray, Matt Reinig, Garrett Anderson, Abigail Maxwell, Brand Kupp, and Scott Rodgers.
The following proceedings were had and made a matter of record:

Commissioner Houseman Called the meeting to order, Commissioner Strafuss lead with prayer,
and Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Hearing of the Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Benefit Program
Commissioner Houseman opened the meeting by explaining the purpose of the public hearing
pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes and that it is part of the process wherein members of the
public who wish to speak for or against a proposal may do so, it is also the appropriate venue for
the public to ask questions, to offer recommendations, suggestions or opinions. Commissioner
Houseman stated that he was proud to say that cities and chambers within Taney County have
been working together in a collaborative effort to work towards economic development within
Taney County. Commissioner Houseman stated that as a unified team we created the Taney
County Business Development Partnership Board, and the board in turn, had hired Jonas Arjes,
who has spear headed the efforts to revitalize economic development within the county.
Commissioner Houseman added that Jonas has been great to work with, in that he has been given
a number of chores and he has successfully brought to us answers each time.

Commissioner Houseman yielded the floor to Jonas Arjes of the Taney County Business
Development Partnership. Jonas said that it has been a process for 6 plus years and he thanked
the cities and villages for getting the ordinances passed and paperwork completed. First, Blight
Ordinances had to be passed for each political subdivision. Next will be the passing of the
ordinances that will establish our North American Industry Classification System Codes that will
be eligible in our enhanced enterprise zone. And finally, the local tax abatement. The Enhanced
Enterprise Zone Board is proposing it to be a maximum of 50% for the maximum amount of
time of ten years, which is the minimum requirement to qualify for the state program.
Jonas Arjes opened the floor to public comment. Commissioner Houseman directed that one
person come to the podium and sign the sheet at a time.

The following were in support of the EEZ: Rick Ziegenfuss, Ross Summers, Cy Murray, Jeff
Seifried, Steve Critchfield, Shawn Pingleton, Dr. Doug Hayter, Sherrie Anderson, Angela Leist,
and Brand Kupp.

The following were against the EEZ: Kody Schmidt due to EEZ’s failing in other cities; Steve
Maxwell due to this being a “New Deal” type of initiative; Scott Rodgers, owner of DS&F
Plumbing, due to the possibility of Imminent Domain abuse.

Commissioner Houseman asked Carol Shoemaker of the Missouri Department of Economic
Development if there was anything else to do and she responded that everything had been
covered. Carol asked for the types of NAICS that you do not want. Jonas explained NAICS.

The following is a list of the recommended NAICS codes:
Sector Description
11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
21 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
22 Utilities
23 Construction
31-33 Manufacturing
42 Wholesale Trade
48-49 Transportation and Warehousing
51 Information
52 Finance and Insurance
53 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
55 Management of Companies and Enterprises
56 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
62 Health Care and Social Assistance
71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (Sub-code 7132 Gambling: Excluded)
72 Accommodation and Food Services (Sub-code 722 Food and Drinking Places: Excluded)
81 Other Services (except Public Administration) (Sub-code 8131 Religious Organizations:
Excluded)
Jonas closed with informing those present that the EEZ Board itself does not have decision
making power. Its role is advisory to the County Commission. It was also noted that retail is not
included in the NAICS codes.

Commissioner Houseman suggested that we adjourn and place this issue on the County
Commission’s agenda. Commissioner Strafuss made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner
Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (aye).

ADJOURN
6:30 PM

The minutes were taken by Donna Neeley and typed by Donna Neeley and Stacey Clemans.