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OFFICIAL
MARCH 10, 2014, 14th DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM
PRELIMINARY STUDY MEETING
The County Commission met in the Commission Conference Room at 8:00 am with Ron Houseman (present),
Danny Strahan (present), and Brandon Williams (absent).
The Commission met to review the day’s business and County concerns. Planning & Zoning Administrator
Bob Atchley brought information for the Commission’s review.
FORMAL AGENDA
The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 9:03 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 March 10, 2014, meeting to order at 9:03 am. Auditor Rick Findley led
with prayer and Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Accounts Payable as follows: Checks #338761 – #338810;
Warrants #5937-5944. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Payroll. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve Previous Meeting Minutes dated January 9, 21, 30, 2014; and
February 24, 2014, with corrections. Commission Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve Executive Session Minutes dated November 1, 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d, 27,
2013; December 9c, 16a, 16b, 18, 19a, 19b, 30, 2013; and February 10, 2014, with corrections. Commissioner
Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams
(aye).
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
Mr. Findley came before the Commission to present the Taney County Monthly Budget Report. He stated that
he didn’t see anything out of the ordinary with this report. Mr. Findley had looked at the individual
department’s expenses and most have spent over 17% of their budgets, but he noted this was nothing to be
concerned about at this point in the year.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION UPDATE
This item was canceled for today’s meeting.
TANEY COUNTY DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED BOARD
Commissioner Strahan moved to reappoint Gail Edenburn to the Taney County Developmentally Disabled
Board. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan
(aye), and Williams (aye).
Commissioner Houseman stated there was still one position open on this board. Discussion ensued regarding
this position. This item will be rescheduled for a later date.
RECESS
9:21 AM
RECONVENE
9:59 AM
BRANSON SCHOOL UPDATES
Dr. Hayter presented to the Commission an update regarding the Branson School District.
RECESS
10:22 AM
RECONVENE
11:17 AM
2011 FLOOD BUYOUT
The Planning & Zoning Administrator Bob Atchley came before the Commission to present contracts for five of
the nine property owners that have agreed to voluntarily allow the Federal Government to purchase their 2011
flooded properties. Discussion ensued regarding the process. (The Commission had already authorized
Commissioner Houseman to be the representative to sign these contracts.) The last four properties have issues
with either existing boat docks or a legal description issue. Mr. Atchley is hoping that these issues will be
rectified shortly. Upon looking at the contracts Commissioner Houseman found a date that was listed wrong.
Commissioner Strahan suggested that County Counsel look over these this afternoon during the Executive
Session.
RECESS
11:34 AM
RECONVENE
1:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LEGAL UPDATE
PER SECTION 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (12)
Commissioner Strahan moved to enter Executive Session per section 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (12). Commissioner
Houseman seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Williams (not present).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1:00 PM
Commissioner Williams entered the meeting at 1:17 pm.
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve an agreement between the County of Taney and Big Cedar, LLC
dated March 20, 2014, titled “Estate Drive Tunnel Agreement” file no. 13-060RB. Commissioner Williams
seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
Commissioner Williams exited the meeting at 2:36 pm.
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 (not present).
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
3:45 PM
DAILY STAFF REVIEW
The Commission met with their staff to review the day’s business and requests for the agenda.
Commissioner Strahan moved to adjourn. Commissioner Houseman seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (not present).
ADJOURN
4:00 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Stacey Clemans, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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