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OFFICIAL
MAY 19, 2014, 12TH DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM
PRELIMINARY STUDY
The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 9:15 am with Ron Houseman (absent),
Danny Strahan (present), and Brandon Williams (present).
The Commission met to review the day’s business and County concerns.
County Clerk Donna Neeley swore in Commissioner Williams as the Temporary Presiding Commissioner.
Commissioner Houseman entered the meeting at 9:16 am.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment today.
FORMAL AGENDA
The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 9:19 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 May 19, 2014 meeting to order at 9:19 am in the Commission Hearing
Room. Commissioner Houseman led with prayer and Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMISSION REMARKS
Commissioner Houseman apologized for the late start due to a doctor’s appointment running late.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Accounts Payable as follows: Checks #339645 – #339739
excluding check #339654. 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).
COURT ORDERS
Cristy Smith, Chief Deputy Clerk, came before the Commission to present the follow court orders:
Personal Property Add-ons (which include abatement years 2013, 2012, 2011) labeled as “Exhibit A” dated
May 19, 2014;
Commissioner Strahan questioned the validity of approving add-ons for Personal Property past three
years. County Clerk Donna Neeley stated she wasn’t sure but she knows the Collector can’t write them
off until after March of next year.
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve Exhibit A dated May 19, 2014. Commissioner Williams
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
Personal Property Abatements (which include abatement numbers 20150101, 20150123, 20150124, 20150098,
20150099, 20150102 – 20150122, 20150125, and 20150126) labeled as “Exhibit B” dated May 19, 2014;
Commissioner Houseman questioned that a taxpayer should have paid the taxes in Taney County as
opposed to it being paid in Greene County.
RECESS
9:35 AM
RECONVENE
9:36 AM
Ms. Neeley stated that the citizen lived in Greene County at the time and mistakenly filled out the form to
include it in Taney County’s. Discussion ensued regarding the validity of this. Assessor Chuck Pennel entered
the meeting and the Commission presented the situation to him. Mr. Pennel stated he could research this item
for the Commission.
Commissioner Williams moved to approve “Exhibit B” dated May 19, 2014, as presented. This motion dies for
a lack of second.
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve “Exhibit B” dated May 19, 2014, with the exception of #20150110.
Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Williams (aye).
FILL DIRT AGREEMENT
The Commission was presented a Fill Dirt Agreement by and between Taney County and Tim Barth.
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the Fill Dirt Agreement by and between Taney County and Tim
Barth. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan
(aye), and Williams (aye).
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Houseman presented the following boards for appointments:
*Planning & Zoning’s Swan Township, Branson Township, and the Cedarcreek Township;
Commissioner Strahan moved that the County Commission fill the Planning & Zoning Swan
Township’s position with Doug Faubion. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
Commissioner Williams will speak with Mr. Thurman to see if he would be interested in the Branson
Township position.
*Taney County Regional Sewer District – Commissioner Houseman stated he is resigning his position effective
now from his position on the Sewer District Board and asked Commissioner Strahan to take that position.
Commissioner Strahan stated that he would serve on that board. Discussion ensued regarding this appointment.
Commissioner Houseman moved to appoint Commissioner Danny Strahan to the Taney County
Regional Sewer District Board. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
*911 Advisory Board – Has a position open.
*Enhanced Enterprise Zone – Commissioner Houseman stated the board meets once a year and has a position
open.
RECESS
10:07 AM
RECONVENE
10:36 AM
Deputy Clerk Stacey Clemans swore in Commissioner Brandon Williams as Temporary Presiding
Commissioner.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PER SECTION 610.021 (1) (3) – PER LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL
Commissioner Strahan moved to enter Executive Session per section 610.021 (1) (3). Commissioner Williams
seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:36 AM
Commissioner Houseman entered the meeting at 1:43 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
2:16 PM
ESTATE DRIVE TUNNEL AGREEMENT
FIRST AMENDMENT
Road & Bridge Administrator Randy Haes came before the Commission to present an amendment to the Estate
Drive Tunnel. He stated the company wanted to raise the entire structure 5 feet. Mr. Haes stated this would
actually be an improvement to the county road. Discussion ensued regarding MoDOT’s involvement and
requirements.
Commissioner Williams moved to approve the First Amendment to the Estate Drive Tunnel Agreement.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Williams (aye).
DAILEY STAFF REVIEW AND ADGENDA REQUEST
The Commission met with their staff to review the day’s 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
3:06 AM
The minutes were taken and typed by Stacey Clemans, Deputy Clerk.
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