Commission Minutes Unofficial

FEBRUARY 28, 2005 THE 20th DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURNED TERM

The County Commission met in the Associate Circuit II Courtroom at 9:03 a.m.
pursuant to adjourn with Chuck Pennel, Presiding and Danny Strahan, Eastern District
present. Ron Herschend, Western District was absent. The following proceedings were
had and made a matter of record.

Prayer was led by Rick Findley followed by the pledge.

DONNA NEELEY
TITLE III PROJECTS

The County Commission held a work session last week with Helen Soutee to
properly distribute monies from the state.

Decision of Award: Bradleyville School $15,000.00
Mark Twain School $11,000.00
Taneyville School $ 872.00
Protem Fire Department $ 4,000.00
Bradleyville Fire Dept. $ 5,648.00
$36,520.00
Rules governing award:
1. Each entity must provide copies of invoices for the project
2. Each entity must provide reports of progress/completion
3. Should the Title III Monies not be used according to Public Law 106-393
guidelines and limitations; Said entity will not be eligible for future Title III
Proceeds.

Commissioner Strahan clarified that the money would be distributed in a lump
sum and that receipts must be presented with every expense pertaining to each project.

Rick Findley voiced a concern about receipts and Commissioner Pennel suggested
that each entity should receive a letter with a copy of requirements stating that invoices
and progress reports must be provided with each project.

Commissioner Strahan made the motion to accept Title III Monies and
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes),
Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

TRESSA LUTTRELL
TIF APPOINTMENTS

Commissioner Pennel, Presiding read the resolution for appointing TIF members
stating as follows:
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNTY MEMBERS TO THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING COMMISSION OF TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI AND
DESIGNATING THE TERMS OF SUCH MEMBERS.

WHEREAS, the Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act,
Sections 99.800 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended (the “Act”), authorizes
“municipalities” (as defined in the Act) to undertake redevelopment projects in blighted,
conservation or economic development areas, as defined in the Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 99.820 of the Act requires the county to create a commission
of nine members, six representatives of which are appointed by the chief elected officer
of the county with the consent of the majority of the governing body of the county, prior
to the adoption of a resolution approving the designation of a redevelopment area or
approving a redevelopment project; and
WHEREAS, in order to promote a favorable economic environment, the County
Commission of Taney County, Missouri (the “County”) has established such a
commission by a resolution passed on, ____________,__________ and
WHEREAS, the County Commission desires to provide for the six County
appointees to the Commission and the terms of such members;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION
OF TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS
Section 1. Appointment of Members; Designation of Terms. The following
persons are hereby appointed as the County appointees to the Commission, with the term
of each person as set forth next to each person’s name:

Appointee
Jim Berry Four Years
John Calhoun Four Years
Gary Groman Three Years
David Cox Three Years
Dennis Newkirk Two Years
Leon Combs Two Years

Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
the date of its passage by the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted by the County Commission of Taney County, Missouri this 28th day of
February, 2005.

Commissioner Strahan stated these six appointees do not make up the total TIF
Commission. There will be two members selected from a school district and a taxing
district will determine the third member making a total of nine TIF Commission
members.

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to accept the resolution establishing the
Tax Incremental Financing Commission of Taney County. Commissioner Pennel
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote. Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent),
Strahan (yes).
 TRESSA LUTTRELL
BID RESULTS

Tressa Luttrell, Administrator, addressed the Commission concerning the Bid
Results on the Decon Suites. Luttrell, asked the Commission to reject the bid to allow
more time to go out and further assess the bid.
Commissioner Strahan made a motion to reject the Bid Results on the Deon
Suites. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. Motion passed by vote: Pennel
(yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

HOUSEKEEPING

Tressa Luttrell, Administrator, presented a resolution to the Commission for the
retirement of Sandra Williams to recognize her for fifteen years of service to Taney
County.
Commissioner Herschend proposed that a resolution be written to honor Williams
at the February 22, 2005 meeting.
Commissioner Pennel read the resolution as follows:

WHEREAS, the Taney County Commission takes pride in it’s citizens and their
accomplishments and,
WHEREAS, as Sandra Williams has served the citizens of Taney County in a positive,
unselfish, and responsive manner and,
WHEREAS, Sandra Williams has served in an exemplary manner that serves as a model
for public service and,
WHEREAS, Sandra Williams has served in such a manner that demonstrated her caring
for all of the Citizens of Taney County,
THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, The Taney County Commission hereby expresses it’s
deepest gratitude to Sandra Williams for her 15 years of service to the City of Branson
and the Citizens of Taney County.

Commissioner Strahan made a motion accept the resolution for Sandra Williams’s
retirement. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote.
Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

ROUTINE BUSINESS

Commissioner Pennel, Presiding, addressed the Commission about going to
Branson for the Sewer Board.
Commissioner Strahan stated he felt like the County Commission has gone out of
their way to meet with Branson on the issue.
Commissioner Pennel added he would like to see the project get done.

PRIOR MINUTES
 Commissioner Pennel, Presiding, brought up that the minutes from 2/7 and 2/8
were approved at the February 14, 2005 meeting.

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve minutes from 2\1, 2\11, 2\14,
2\15, 2\22, 2\23. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve accounts payable warrants
#87983-87984 and #87912 through 87979. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

RECESS

Commissioner Strahan moved to recess. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

Ordered that the Commission recess.

Minutes taken and typed by: Hillary Bargman.

RECONVENED

D.A.R.E. SUPPLIES

The County Commission reconvened at 10:09 a.m. on February 28, 2005.
Minutes were taken by phone. Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve warrant
# 4335 in the amount of $97.26 for supplies for D.A.R.E. Commissioner Pennel
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent),
Strahan (yes).

Minutes taken by Hillary Bargman via phone.

Ordered that the Commission recess.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The County Commission went into Executive Session at 10:30 a.m. on February
28,2005 in the County Commission Office with Commission Chuck Pennel, Presiding,
and Commissioner Danny Strahan present.

Commissioner Pennel made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to
610.021 (1)(2). Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).
 Commissioner Strahan made a motion to go out of executive session.
Commission Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes),
Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

It should be noted that no motions were made and no votes were taken.

Ordered that the Commission recess

Minutes taken by Tressa Luttrell and typed by Hillary Bargman