Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL
FEBRUARY 24, 2014, 11th DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM

PRELIMINARY STUDY MEETING

The County Commission met in the Commission Conference Room at 8:00 am for the Preliminary Study
Meeting with Ron Houseman (present), Danny Strahan (present), and Brandon Williams (absent).

Commissioner Houseman and Commissioner Strahan met to review the day’s business, as posted.

Commissioner Williams entered the meeting at 8:57 am.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no Public Comment at this time.

FORMAL AGENDA

The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 9:02 am with Ron Houseman (present),
Danny Strahan (present), and Brandon Williams (present). The following proceedings were had and made a
matter of record:

CALL TO ORDER

Commissioner Houseman called the February 24, 2014, meeting to order at 9:02 am in the Commission Hearing
Room. Auditor Rick Findley led with prayer and Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

COMMISSION REMARKS

There were no Commission Remarks at this time.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Williams moved to approve Accounts Payable as follows: Checks #338597 – #338656;
Warrants #5932; and one Transfer to Road & Bridge from the Transfer Station. 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).

MODOT MONTHLY UPDATE

Beth Schaller came before the Commission to present the following MoDOT Monthly Update:

*The meeting concerning the Bull Shoals Bridge. Ms. Schaller was very impressed with the public turnout and
the attitude of the community that attended. She stated MoDOT will be looking at a new alignment for
the bridge rather than demolishing the existing bridge and replacing it in the current location. The first
choice is to the east of the current bridge unless they meet with problems then they will look to the west
of the existing bridge. The public also asked that MoDOT consider adding a walkway on the bridge and
addressing the three-way stop. Ms. Schaller stated if these items can be worked in to the existing budget
they will be looked at, but the three-way stop will probably not be included. MoDOT is planning to
demolish the current bridge once the new one is complete, if a public entity would take over the
maintenance of the bridge then they could keep it open for pedestrian traffic.
*State Highway 76 overlay from Branson West to Branson Highway 65.
*Curve removal between Highway 265 and the High Road.
*Snow is still in the forecast and MoDOT is low on salt so they are combining it with other materials to make it
last longer.

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

Commissioner Williams moved to approve Previous Meeting Minutes dated February 18, 2014. Commissioner
Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
ROAD & BRIDGE UPDATES

Administrator Randy Haes, Harlan Collins, Devin Huff, and David Stottle with Road & Bridge came before the
Commission to present the following Road & Bridge Update:

*Spent $101,238.73 from the 2013 Budget; $140,674.64 from the 2014 Budget; and $6,446.00 for additional
ice control material.
*The shop building at Kissee Mills needs a heat system for the shop area.
*Presented the Proposed 2014 Chip Seal Project List.
*Presented a Survey List for roads that will need to be completed.
*Equipment Purchase: 5 vehicles on the MoDOT Bid.
*Bid out for two dump trucks.
*Comp Time: would like to extend this deadline through to the end of April 2014.
Commissioner Strahan moved to extend the comp time until May 1, 2014. Commissioner Williams
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams
(aye).
*Change the work hours on April 1st back to a 4/10 schedule.
*Bid out a new road tractor for the Transfer Station. The Commission directed Mr. Haes to move forward with
this item.

RECESS
10:32 AM

RECONVENE
11:02 AM

ROUNDTABLE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Michael Cole, Scott Starrett, and John Soutee came before the Commission to discuss the following
environmental issues within Taney County:

*The Commission asked each person to explain their current duties.
*Discussion concerning educating the public on the responsibilities of the members of environmental services.
*Discussion concerning monthly updates concerning environmental services that are performed.
*Pumping Septic Tanks program. Commissioner Strahan suggested that 500 tanks be pumped per year. Mr.
Starrett will be working on the bid specs.
*Discussion concerning requests for funding agreements.

RECESS
12:31 PM

RECONVENE
1:44 PM

EXECUTIVE SESSION
PER SECTION 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (11) (12)

Commissioner Williams moved to enter Executive Session per section 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (11) (12).
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan
(aye), and Williams (aye).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
1:44 PM

See Executive Session Minutes for any motions made or votes taken.

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

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
3:43 PM

DAILY STAFF REVIEW

The Commission met with their staff to review the day’s business.
Commissioner Williams moved to adjourn. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

ADJOURN
4:20 PM

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