Commission Minutes Unofficial

MARCH 14, 2005 THE 25th DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURNDED TERM

The County Commission met in the Associate Circuit II Courtroom at 9:01 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 Helen Soutee followed by the pledge.

ROAD PETITION
CATFISH STREET

The County Commission took up the petition to improve and take in Catfish
Street. Presiding Commissioner Pennel read the following description: TWP Range 23
Section 36 to establish a county road that connects Lakeway Road and Barker Hole Road.

Commissioner Strahan stated he has driven the road and it is between two county
roads. Strahan expressed a concern that people were using the road as a dumpsite.

Commissioner Pennel read the comments of the county engineer stating, that the
road is in poor shape, has no ditches, and ledge rock throughout. The engineer
recommended the Commission take the road in as a class 6 and make improvements with
time.
Commissioner Strahan made a motion to take the road in. Commissioner Pennel
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), and
Strahan (yes).

DEANNA SCHLEGEL
BRANSON MEADOWS TIF

Deanna Schlegel, director of Finance for the City of Branson, addressed the
Commission regarding last weeks Branson Meadows TIF discussion. Schlegel explained
that the confusion was the result of a misrepresentation of one retailer who has one sales
tax ID number and one company name with the City of Branson, but filed sales tax
returns for the state of Missouri under three different company names and 3 different
sales tax ID numbers. Schelgel expressed a willingness to work with the county to
resolve the issue asking Rick Findley, County Auditor, to research the sales tax reports at
Branson City Hall.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel asked Schlegel to clarify if there might be fraud
involved with the misrepresentation. Schlegel stated that she felt there was no intentional
fraud involved.

Trisha Williams, City of Branson, stated she had done research and has given it to
Rick Findley for review.
 Commissioner Strahan stated he would like to see further investigation on the
issue and it was decided that Rick Findley would research and report back to the
Commission at a later date.

DANNY STRAHAN
ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Strahan addressed the Commission about the list of 13 names for
the establishment of 7 Park Commissioners. Strahan explained the ball is rolling and the
Commission is pleased with the community involvement. Strahan added that he has
checked with White River Electric and with trust companies on prices to see what kind of
money would be involved, as a bid would have to be done.

The Commission would like more time to establish terms of involvement and go
over the list of names to ensure a quality Board of Park Commission. This issue will
remain on the table and agenda until further review.

BOB PAULSON
HPL CONTRACT

Bob Paulson, County Counselor, addressed the Commission on the HPL Contract,
which deals with establishing a physician for inmates and also includes a cap, which
allows for disease medication and a full service inmate medical program. Paulson needs
to revise a few lines in the contract.

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve the HPL Contract contingent on
changes made by Bob Paulson. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote. Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), and Strahan (yes).

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve accounts payable warrants
#88081-88201. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), and Strahan (yes).

PUBLIC COMMENT

Art Beck suggested the Commission send Protem and other smaller places a letter
to see how many people are interested in the money the County has to distribute for Park
Board Projects.

Commissioner Pennel explained that they don’t know where to send to little
places such as Walnut Shade.
BACK TAX BOOK
 Sheila Wyatt, County Collector gave the Commission the back tax books for
review for the week, as it will be on the agenda for the next week.

RECESS

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

SMITH PROPERTY

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to issue $2,500.00 for the Smith Property
easement with the remainder being paid by Archer Engineering. Commissioner Pennel
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent),
Strahan (yes).

Minutes taken and typed by: Hillary Bargman