Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL
JULY 1, 2013, 1ST DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 8:44 am with Ron Houseman, Danny
Strahan, and Brandon Williams present. The following proceedings were had and made a matter of record:

PRELIMINARY STUDY MEETING

The Commission met to review previous meeting minutes and accounts payables.

PUBLIC COMMENT

The Assessor James Strahan came before the Commission to give Public Comment concerning the turning over
of the Tax Books to the County Clerk. He noted the Books were made within the new Intrinsicorp System, and
he thanked the various departments for their hard work.

CALL TO ORDER

Commissioner Houseman called the July 1, 2013, meeting to order at 9:04 am and led with prayer, and
Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

COMMISSION REMARKS

There were no Commissioner remarks at this time.

ROAD VACATIONS

Randy Haes, with Road and Bridge, and County Legal Counsel Frank Cottey presented a petition for vacation a
portion of Cook Road. Per statute Mr. Cottey read the petition. There has been no remonstrance filed on this
petition at this time. This vacation will be taken up again on the first Monday in the October Adjourned Term.

LIFE ALERT

Commissioner Houseman stated he had received a phone call asking the County to provide “Life Alert” service
through the Senior Services Board for the seniors of Taney County. Tammy Hagler, 911 Administrator; Pat
Dooley and Darlene Kagan, with the Senior Friendship Center; and Vonda Olson, a board member from the
Branson Senior Center came before the Commission to discuss this issue.

It was noted this service is provided through the Senior Centers in Taney County by a grant they received from
the Senior Services Board, but the equipment used is the “Guardian Alert”, and the units are owned by the
Senior Centers in Forsyth and Branson. Each center has 97 units, with the Forsyth Senior Center having 8
individuals on a waiting list and the Branson Senior Center having 50 on their waiting list. The only expense to
the citizen is keeping an extra key in a lockbox, which is for the entrance of their home by emergency
personnel, and a landline phone. The Branson Community Center has made a request for an additional 150
units at the cost of $23,288.50. They would appreciate all consideration from the Commission to the Senior
Services Board for their request.

The Commission agreed to allow Commissioner Houseman to write a letter of encouragement to the Senior
Services Board to back this program.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Williams moved to approve Accounts Payable as follows: Checks #334239 - #334296; Warrants
#5801 and #5802. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

APPROVAL OF PAYROLL

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve Payroll. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
 PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Commissioner Williams moved to approve Previous Meeting Minutes dated May 30, 2013; and, June 17, 20,
and 24, 2013, as corrected. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

ROAD AND BRIDGE BUILDING
AND TCTAB RECOMMENDATION
ON TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIZATION STUDY
RFQ #201304-219

Randy Haes and Steve Biggs, with Road and Bridge, came before the Commission to discuss the Road and
Bridge Building and the TCTAB recommendation for RFQ #201304-219.

Mr. Haes stated the TCTAB formally recommended awarding RFQ #201304-219 to HDR Engineering.

Commissioner Strahan moved to accept the recommendation of the TCTAB and award the RFQ #201304-219
to HDR Engineering. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

Road and Bridge Office: Mr. Haes and Mr. Biggs discussed the condensation, loose stucco, and the awning and
some windows that will need to be replaced. They stated there is not a shared wall with the business next door.
Discussion ensued regarding proposed solutions.

Commissioner Strahan recommends going out for bid for demolition and then also going out for bid for the re-
building. Discussion ensued concerning the stability of the structure and if the entire building does need to be
demolished. Mr. Haes spoke of moving out furniture in the office so an interior wall could be exposed to judge
the stability of the building.

It was agreed that Mr. Haes will check with the City of Forsyth for Building Codes and the utility company
concerning incoming electricity to other businesses. Mr. Erickson will also begin the preliminary phase to go
out for bids.

RECESS
10:05 AM

RECONVENE
11:05 AM

EXECUTIVE SESSION PER SECTION 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (12)
(COUNTY COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM)

Commissioner Williams moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (12).
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan
(aye), and Williams (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:05 AM

See Executive Session Minutes for actions, if any.

Commissioner Williams moved to exit out of Executive Session. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion.
The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
12:18 PM

DAILY STAFF REVIEW
(COUNTY COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM)

The Commission met with their staff to review the daily business and agenda requests.

Commissioner Williams moved to adjourn. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
 ADJOURN
12:30 PM

The minutes were taken and typed by Stacey Clemans, Deputy Clerk.