Commission Minutes Unofficial

FEBRUARY 22, 2005 THE 18th DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURNED TERM

The County Commission met in the Associate Circuit II Courtroom at 9:05 a.m.
pursuant to adjourn with Chuck Pennel, Presiding, Ron Herschend, Western District and
Danny Strahan,
Eastern District present. The following proceedings were had and made a matter of
record.

Prayer was led by Helen Soutee followed by the pledge.

ROAD PETITION
PARKER ROW

The County Commission took up the petition to establish a county road on Parker
Row. Commissioner Pennel read the following description: 797 Parker Row and 160
Highway, Gravey Road ¼ mile off Highway 160. Commissioner Pennel then read the
recommendation of the County Road & Bridge Administrator noting that the road needs
bladed and shaped, brush cleared from the roadway and base rock added with a turn
around constructed if possible.

Randy Haes, Assistant to the Engineer stated that they have received the required
40-foot easement down to the Cul-de-sac. Commissioner Strahan made a motion to
approve said petition. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion.

Commissioner Herschend stated that he was concerned with the 14ft road width
and that the County was talking about rebuilding an entire road with just 5 homes on it.
Herschend added that it sounds like there is not much of a road there and asked Randy
Haes what the approximate cost would be. Haes stated that he had didn’t have any idea
at this time. Commissioner Strahan noted that the narrowest point is 14 feet but then it
opens up.

The Commission clarified that approving this petition was to the Administrator’s
recommendations, which is making the road passable as a Class 6. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

ROAD PETITION
VENICE ON THE LAKE ROADS

Commissioner Pennel, Presiding brought up a past road petition for roads within
Venice on the Lake. Pennel stated that the Commission had approved certain roads on
February 18, 2003 but he has since driven the rest of the roads. Pennel stated that he
would entertain a motion to accept an additional five roads, those being Patti Lane,
Persimmon, Elm, Horseshoe Lane and Redbud Lane.
 Commissioner Herschend made a motion to accept Patti Lane, Persimmon, Elm,
Horseshoe Lane and Redbud Lane as Class 6 roads in the County Road System.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes),
Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

BRANSON LANDING TIF COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to appoint Bob Paulson and Gary
Groman to the Branson Landing TIF Commission. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

ROAD PETITION
HILLTOP RANCHES

Commissioner Pennel read the following memo from Dan Ratermann, Road &
Bridge Engineer: “Sometime ago I was requested to look at the roads in the Hilltop
Ranches Subdivision. Sam Yarnell and I looked at all the roads this past month and
found that they have all been chip sealed. We are of the opinion that these roads could be
taken into the county system for maintenance at this time as Class IV roads, if the
Commission so desires to do so.”

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to approve Hilltop Ranches Road into
the County Road System as a class IV. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to approve Hilltop Vista and Hilltop
Vista Court into the County Road System as a class IV. Commissioner Strahan seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

ROAD PETITION
WILLIAMS LANDING

Commissioner Herschend brought up the Williams Landing Road Petition.
Herschend stated that they had not read the legal description yet. Tressa Luttrell,
Administrator commented that there wasn’t one, as the petitioner was told by a
Commission that attaching a map was sufficient.

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to approve said petition noting the Road
& Bridge Administrators recommendation: “that Taney County take in the part of
Longshore Drive from just north of Happy Hollow Road where the county presently
maintains, to Morning View Road, take in the entire length of Morning View Rd, take in
Bluff Cove from Morning View to Cedar Bluff, t6ake in Cedar Bluff from Bluff Cove to
Shoshone and Moon Dance. Our department further recommends that these roads be
taken in as Class II roads with no scheduled snow or ice control. We request this
restriction be placed on these roads because of the steep grades in several areas which
make them nearly impossible to maneuver.” Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve accounts payable warrants
#87789 through 87894, manual warrants #4331-4332. Commissioner Herschend
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes),
Strahan (yes).

DAVE WOOLERY
UPDATE

Dave Woolery gave the Commission an update regarding the welcome reception
of Doyle Childers with Department of Natural Resources, the legislative breakfast on
March 16, the visit by Roy Blunt to the College of the Ozarks on March 24th and the trip
he will be making with some students from the College of the Ozarks to Jeff City where
the representatives will be hosting the students.

CHUCK PENNEL
BEE CREEK PROJECT

Commissioner Pennel addressed the Commission asking what the next step would
be for the Commission. Bob Paulson, County Counsel stated that there are two options;
one that he draft an amendment to the contract the way he wants it and send it to the City
of Branson or simply send a letter.

Commissioner Herschend made a motion that Mr. Paulson draft the amendment
taking out the portion of exclusive territory. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion.
Commissioner Pennel added that the Sewer Board wants to rescind the whole contract.
Commissioner Herschend asked if it might be faster to get on the agenda for the City
Council Meeting. Motion and second withdrawn.

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to schedule a meeting with the City
Council in executive session this week or if they are unavailable to get on the agenda and
address the issue at the next Council Meeting. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

Ordered that the Commission recess.

RECONVENED

The County Commission met in the Associate Circuit II Courtroom at 7:05 p.m.
pursuant to adjourn with Chuck Pennel, Presiding and Danny Strahan, Eastern District
via phone. Ron Herschend, Western District was absent. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record.
 BOARD APPOINTMENT

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to appoint Craig Trotter to the Planning &
Zoning Commission representing Big Creek Township. Commissioner Pennel seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

It should be noted that this was an emergency meeting in that the Planning & Zoning
Commission did not have a quorum without the appointment.

Ordered that the Commission adjourn.

Minutes taken and typed by: Tressa Luttrell