Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL
JULY 28, 2014, 8TH DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM

PRELIMINARY STUDY

The County Commission met in the Commission Conference Room at 8:20 am with Ron Houseman (present),
Danny Strahan (present), and Brandon Williams (absent).

The Commission met to review the day’s business and County concerns.

Commissioner Williams entered the meeting for the Formal Agenda.

FORMAL AGENDA

The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 9:05 am with Ron Houseman (present),
Danny Strahan (present), and Brandon Williams (present). The following proceedings were had and made a
matter of record:

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no Public Comment today.

CALL TO ORDER

Commissioner Houseman called the July 28, 2014 meeting to order at 9:05 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 today.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Williams moved to approve Accounts Payable as follows: Checks #340452 – 340495; and
Transfers from Transfer Station to Road & Bridge for Salaries, twice; from 911 to Sheriff for 911 Agreement;
from Building & Grounds to Road & Bridge for mowing & misc; and from Building & Grounds to Road &
Bridge for Courthouse Embankment. 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).

TANEY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP UPDATE

Jonas Arjes came before the Commission to present the following Taney County Partnership update:

*New Logo and New Name: “Taney County Partnership”.
*Presented a list of the 18 Business Sector Members that contribute a total of $93,500 to the partnership.
*The redesign of the website went live on June 19, 2014.
*EEZ: One business is currently taking advantage of the Partnership which has created 15 new jobs with a
$400,000 capital investment.
*Engaged 36 Site Selection Consultants
*Certified Work Ready Communities: Missouri has 7 counties that are certified, which leads the nation.
*Marketing and Programs Director job posting for the Taney County Partnership. The board approved the
posting of this position. Mr. Arjes would like to make a request in the future for a 50% increase from
the County Commission for additional funding. The Commission directed Mr. Arjes to submit a written
request.

Commissioner Strahan asked what the cost is to join the Taney County Partnership and sit on the board. Mr.
Arjes stated there are three levels with the minimum at $2,500 annually; then $5,000 annually; and finally
$10,000 and above annually.
Commissioner Houseman asked if he was able to recap with any of the counties that he had met through
NACO. Mr. Arjes stated he had not.

RECESS
9:37 AM

RECONVENE
9:42 AM

MODOT UPDATE

Beth Schaller with MODOT came before the Commission to present the following monthly update:

*She stated that construction-wise there is very little going on in the county this year.
*A chip seal Project in August on Highway 176 and Highway EE going into Rockaway Beach.
*Maintenance projects in various locations around the County include patching/paving, mowing, and spraying.
*Bridge over Bull Shoals is scheduled for 2017.
*Intersection improvements for Lake Shore Drive and Highway 76 set for 2018.
*Due to issues with asphalt that was installed two years ago overlays will be completed next summer on
Highway 125 and Highway 160.

CITY OF HOLLISTER FUNDING AGREEMENT
WWTP UPGRADE PROJECT

John Soutee, with Environmental Services, came before the Commission to present a funding agreement for the
City of Hollister for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project in the amount of $78,550.00. He stated
the County’s counsel has approved this agreement to form.

Commissioner Williams moved to approve the City of Hollister Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project
dated July 28, 2014. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

CORONER BUDGET

Taney County Coroner Kevin Tweedy came before the Commission to discuss his 2014 Budget. He stated
within the County there have been 278 total deaths with 136 being Hospice, 47 from nursing homes, and 95
needing to be investigated which included 11 overdoses, 5 suicides, and several child deaths.

Discussion ensued about this line being over budget but acknowledging this is uncontrollable due to the budget
being dependent upon how many deaths are within the County.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS (P&Z BRANSON TOWNSHIP & AIRPORT BOARD)

Planning and Zoning: Branson Township: Terry Randolph “Randy” Fogle has submitted an application for this
board.

Commissioner Williams moved to appoint Terry Randolph “Randy” Fogle to the Planning & Zoning
Board – Branson Township. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

Airport Board: Joe Hall’s term expires on July 31, 2014, but is willing to be reappointed to the board.

Commissioner Strahan moved to reappoint Joe Hall to the Taney County Airport Board. Commissioner
Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Williams (aye).

Jim Youngblood’s term expires on July 31, 2014, and he has advised the Commission that he would like
to step down from that board and Stan Barker has submitted an application for this board.

Commissioner Strahan moved to appoint Stan Barker to the Taney County Airport Board effective
August 1, 2014. Commissioner Williams 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 Executive Session Minutes dated July 21, 2014. Commissioner
Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams
(aye).

SALT USE AGREEMENT

Randy Haes with Road & Bridge came before the Commission to present a Salt Use Agreement with MODOT
for a two year term.

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the Salt Use Agreement between Taney County and MODOT with
File #12-060 RB. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

COURT ORDERS

Deputy Clerk Cristy Smith and Assessor Check Pennel came before the Commission to present the following
court orders: Fourth Year Tax Sales (which include abatement numbers 20150160 – 201520150205, 20150226
– 20150248, 20150267, 20150329 – 20150334, and 20150373 - 20150378) labeled Exhibit A dated July 28,
2014; and Parcel Occupancy (which include abatement numbers 20150368 – 20150372):

County Collector Sheila Wyatt explained the process of placing these properties back on the Tax Book.

Commissioner Williams moved to accept Exhibit A concerning the Fourth Year Tax Sales, as provided, dated
July 28, 2014. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve Exhibit A concerning the Parcel Occupancy requests, as provided,
dated July 28, 2014. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

Mr. Pennel asked the Commission to be placed on the agenda regarding a State Tax Commission Issue and he
would also like the Summer BOE to meet again before the month is over. The Commission stated they would
take these into consideration during the agenda request portion of today’s meeting.

MEMORIALIZATION OF AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
RELATING TO FEDERAL AND STATE FLOOD BUYOUT PROPERTIES

Bob Atchley with Planning and Zoning came before the Commission to present the Memorialization of
Agreement for Services and Compensation Relating to the Federal and State Flood Buyout Properties which is
required by FEMA and SEMA.

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the Memorialization of Agreement for Services and Compensation
Relating to Federal and State Flood Buyout Properties. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (aye).

RECESS
10:31 AM

RECONVENE
10:47 AM

DAILY STAFF REVIEW AND AGENDA REQUESTS

The Commission met with their staff to review the day’s business and agenda requests.

ADJOURNMENT

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

ADJOURN
10:58 AM

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