Commission Minutes Unofficial

JANUARY 17, 2006 THE 4TH DAY
OF THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in Associate II Circuit Courtroom at 9:05 a.m.
pursuant to adjourn with Chuck Pennel, Presiding, Ron Herschend, Western District, and
Danny Strahan, Eastern District present. The following proceedings were had and made a
matter of record.

The prayer was led by Jeff Reynolds followed by the pledge.

BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE
BOB PAULSON

Bob Paulson, County Counselor presented the Commission with ballot language,
letters, and an ordinance to be approved and signed in order to certify putting the building
code issue on the ballot for the April 4, 2006 Municipal Election. Paulson added that he
the following is the proposed language pursuant to RSMo 64.170.

Shall Taney County have the authority to create, adopt, and impose a county
building code?

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to accept this ordinance #06-0117-01 as
proposed. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

Commissioner Strahan asked who would write the codes if this issue passes? Bob
Paulson answered that pursuant to RSMo 64.180 “The County Commission…shall
appoint a building commission consisting of five members, residents and tax payers of
the county, one of whom shall be a member of the county commission, to be selected by
the county commission…” Paulson further stated that pursuant to RSMo 64.196 “…any
county seeking to adopt a building code in a manner set forth in section 64.180 shall, in
creating or amending such a code, adopt a current, calendar year 1999 or later edition,
nationally recognized building code, as amended.

Commissioner Strahan then asked what would happen if they didn’t want to
follow a nationally recognized building code, for instance like putting a dollar amount on
whether a structure has a building code or not? Bob Paulson clarified that there may
already be a code that fits into that category. Commissioner Herschend added that there
are probably different codes that apply to commercial or public use. Commissioner
Strahan expressed that pole barns and structures of that nature should be exempt.

Commissioner Herschend asked what the implementation of the codes would cost
as far as inspections? Bob Paulson expressed that these questions do not have to be
addressed unless the building code issue passes on the April Ballot. A general discussion
ensued.
 Presiding Commissioner Pennel stated that there are a lot of questions both
positive and negative regarding this issue. Bob Paulson explained that the county does
not have to implement the codes they are just getting a feel for what the public would like
to see done.

The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

Commissioner Herschend expressed that the next step is to set up a work session
to further educate the Commission and the public.

BOYS CAMP ROAD ORDINANCE
BOB PAULSON

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to approve the Boys Camp Road
Ordinance #06-0117-02.

Bob Paulson, County Counselor explained that the county is attempting to
purchase the side of the cliff for safety reasons and make the road wide enough to prevent
accidents. Commissioner Herschend added that the ordinance is for an additional right-
of-way to take out a bluff that is causing people to swerve into oncoming traffic and that
it is not cost effective to take property off the other side of the road to re-direct Boys
Camp Road.

Commissioner Strahan stated that two property owners have cooperated and
settled with the county. Bob Paulson added that the property owner on the other side of
the road wouldn’t respond so they have not been able to reach an agreement.
Commissioner Herschend asked about a good faith offer? Commissioner Strahan clarified
that on offer was made per square foot on that certain grade of road. Herschend added
that it would be easy for them to come back and say that it was not a good offer and
expressed that the county has been consistent and fair with their offer.

Commissioner Strahan stated that because of urgency, the offer was above what is
normally offered and that this situation needs to be fixed as quickly as possible.
Commissioner Herschend added that this is not to be taken lightly and that it is a matter
of public safety.

Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

SALUTE TO LEGISLATORS
COUNTY BOOTH - QUILT DONATION

Bob Paulson, County Counselor stated that at the IDA meeting it was suggested to
have a drawing for a quilt to bring people to the county booth at the Salute to Legislators
on January 25, 2006. Paulson added that he would have to fill out the proper forms with
the Missouri Ethics Commission declaring that the county will be taking donations
 Commissioner Herschend made a motion to fill out all forms needed to accept
donations for a quilt to use in the drawing at the Salute to Legislators County Booth. The
motion died for the lack of a second.

Wiley Barnes, Chamber of Commerce expressed that she appreciated the thought
but added that none of the coalition members have ever done give a ways. Barnes then
suggested that the Commission speak with the coalition members before moving forward
with plans for the drawing. Bob Paulson explained that the IDA thought it would be a
good idea because it has never been done before. Barnes said that they have already had
there meeting last week but she will look into how the coalition would feel about it.
Paulson clarified that it is not a matter of competition. Herschend suggested having sign
ups at all booths.

Wiley Barnes explained that this is a welcome to both old and new legislators,
and is used to discuss legislative priorities. Herschend expressed that last year 150 people
came to the dinner and about 25 of those made it to the booths and was thinking this
would be a good way to bring people to the booths. Barnes stated she would be more than
happy to discuss it with the coalition and get back to the Commission as soon as she got
their opinion. A general discussion ensued. No motions were made and no votes were
taken.

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT AND RETENTION
HELEN SOUTEE

Helen Soutee, Treasurer presented the Commission with the following semi
annual report pursuant to RSMo 54.150:
 Taney County
For the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 2005
PERIOD TO DATE YEAR TO DATE
ACTUAL ACTUAL

FUND BALANCES
GCR FUND BALANCE $13,154,890.79
GCR REVENUES 1,143,008.44 10,693,558.20
EXPENDITURES 1,210,492.10 9,836,068.08
TOTAL GCR (67,483.66) 14,012,380.91
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BALANCE 6,673,957.30
ROAD & BRIDGE REVENUES 104,893.79 1,294,468.45
EXPENDITURES 42,057.48 501,961.05
TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE 62,836.31 7,466,464.70
ROAD & BRIDGE TRUST FUND BAL 8,980,798.03
ROAD & BRIDGE TRUST REVENUES 750,946.09 6,281,767.89
EXPENDITURES 2,517,532.45 9,183,827.67
TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE TRUST (1,766,586.36) 6,078,738.25
ASSESSMENT FUND BALANCE 19,815.20
ASSESSMENT REVENUES 37,414.21 558,598.36
EXPENDITURES 84,568.54 558,548.04
TOTAL ASSESSMENT (47,154.33) 19,865.52
ELECTIONS FUND BALANCE 42,943.67
ELECTION REVENUES 151.80 7,083.48
EXPENDITURES 1,935.62 6,120.31
TOTAL ELECTIONS (1,783.82) 43,906.84
TRANSFER STATION FUND BALANCE 512,938.96
TRANSFER STATION REVENUES 44,183.45 486,214.75
EXPENDITURES 62,686.68 452,853.80
TOTAL TRANSFER STATION (18,503.23) 546,299.91
LEPC FUND BALANCE 18,323.47
LEPC REVENUE 24.40 5,270.64
EXPENDITURES 262.18 13,046.89
TOTAL LEPC (237.78) 10,547.22
LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND BALANCE 1,300.78
LAW ENFORCEMENT REVENUES 475.58 9,774.67
EXPENDITURES 40.00 7,287.56
TOTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT 435.58 3,787.89
COUNTY INSURED FUND BALANCE 271,508.27
COUNTY INSURED REVENUES 564.12 6,274.22
EXPENDITURES 8,234.59 76,380.77
TOTAL COUNTY INSURED (7,670.47) 201,401.72
PROSECUTING AU TRAIN FUND BAL 6,189.36
PROSECUTING AUTRAIN REVENUE 136.07 1,867.83
TOTAL PROSECUTING AUY TRAINING 136.07 8,057.19
FUND BALANCE 1,422,209.59
REVENUES 83,125.52 594,772.01
EXPENDITURES 8,989.37 571,504.79
TOTAL911 74,136.15 1,445,476.81
COUNTY SEWER FUND BALANCE 10,330,399.01
COUNTY SEWER REVENUE 766,387.85 7,104,263.20
EXPENDITURES 416,515.28 1,863,118.04
TOTAL COUNTY SEWER $349,872.57 $15,571,544.17
SEWER DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE 895,442.76
DESIGNATED INTEREST REVENUE 30,007.08
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL SEWER DESIGNATED FUNDS 925,449.84
SHERIFF FUND BALANCE
58,842.49
SHERIFF REVENUE 174.15 52,094.72
EXPENDITURES 4,827.34 38,641.68
TOTAL SHERIFF (4,653.19) 72,295.53
TAX MAINTENANCE FUND BALANCE 163,669.73
TAX MAINTENANCE REVENUE 1,519.80 101,879.55
EXPENDITURES 379.59 113,117.91
TOTAL TAX MAINTENANCE 1,140.21 152,431.37
TOTAL BALANCE FUNDS (1,425,515.95) 46,558,647.87

Taney County
TOTAL TANEY COUNTY TREASURER’S FUNDS
For the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 2005
PERIOD TO DATE YEAR TO DATE
ACTUAL ACTUAL

FUNDS ACTIVITY
PROSECUTING ATT\BCF - FB $125,198.55
REVENUES 5,942.81 52,475.59
EXPENDITURES 508.00 3,369.86
TOTAL PROSECUTING ATT\BCF 5,434.81 174,304.28
LAND SALES SURPLUS - FB 67,174.80
REVENUES 238.32 72,296.10
EXPENDITURES 13,270.15 47,198.38
TOTAL LAND SALES SURPLUS (13,031.83) 92,272.52
UNCLAIMED FEES FUND BALANCE 8,812.82
REVENUES 30.25 4,963.31
EXPENDITURES 382.00
TOTAL UNCLAIMED FEES 30.25 13,394.13
LLBEG GRANT TRUST FUND BAL 210.08
REVENUES 0.21 4.78
EXPENDITURES 84.69 214.65
TOTAL LLBEG GRANT TRUST FUND (84.48) 0.21
RAILROAD & UTILITIES FUND
REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL RAILROAD & UTILITIES
FLOOD CONTROL FUND BALANCE
REVENUES 61,806.84
EXPENDITURES 61,806.84
TOTAL FLOOD CONTROL
COUNTY FINES (DSF) FUND BAL 33,213.00
REVENUES 14,871.55 186,670.30
EXPENDITURES 169,957.81
TOTAL COUNTY FINES (DSF) 14,871.55 49,925.49
AMBULANCE FUND BALANCE
REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
TOTA AMBULANCE
RSCF FUND BALANCE 1,615.67
REVENUES 223.25 4,027.14
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL RSCF 223.25 5,642.81
CENTRAL FIRE FUND BALANCE
REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL CENTRAL FIRE
WESTERN FIRE FUND BALANCE
REVENUES 2,293.23 2,301.86
EXPENDITURES 2,293.23 2,301.86
TOTAL WESTERN FIRE

Taney County
TOTAL TANEY COUNTY TREASURER’S FUNDS
For the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 2005

PERIOD TO DATE YEAR TO DATE
ACTUAL ACTUAL
ROCKAWAY ROADS FUND BALANCE
REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL ROCKAWAY ROADS
RECORDER FUND BALANCE 336,125.75
REVENUES 17,041.03 233,276.76
EXPENDITURES 26,533.89 208,264.30
TOTAL RECORDER (9,492.86) 361,138.21
USE TAX FUND BALANCE
REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL USE TAX
PROSECUTING AU DELINT FUND 5,276.87
REVENUES 113.46 784.11
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL PROSECUTING AU DELINQUENT 113.46 6,060.98
STATE CRIMINAL FUND BALANCE 169.62
REVENUES 1.26 353,063.43
EXPENDITURES 352,661.25
TOTALSTATECRIMINAL 1.26 571.80
APP NATIONAL FOREST REVENUES 22,540.37 239,804.26
EXPENDITURES 22,540.37 239,803.12
TOTAL APP NATIONAL FOREST 1.14
NATIONAL FOREST REVENUES
EXPENDITURESTOTAL NATIONAL FOREST
HEALTH CENTER REVENUES 908.49 913.31
EXPENDITURES 908.49 913.31
TOTAL HEALTH CENTER
CERF FUND BALANCE
REVENUES 44,808.13 693,397.86
EXPENDITURES 44,808.13 693,397.86
TOTAL CERF
DRUG FUND BALANCE 1,214.91
DRUG REVENUES 2.58 27.76
EXPENDITURES 98.90
TOTAL DRUG 2.58 1,143.77
SHERIFF’S REVOLVING FUND BAL 5,497.81
REVENUES 202.58 2,022.75
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL SHERIFF’S REVOLVING FUND 202.58 7,520.56
DEPT OF JUSTICE VEST GRANT 4,770.33
REVENUES 4,855.61 4,962.53
EXPENDITURES 9,689.15 9,689.15

TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
VEST GRANT (4,833.54) 43.71

Taney County
TOTAL TANEY COUNTY TREASURER’S FUNDS
For the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 2005
PERIOD TO DATE YEAR TO
ACTUAL ACTUAL
HANDICAPPED REVENUES $586.24 $589.34
EXPENDITURES 586.24 589.34
TOTAL HANDICAPPED
CITICS FIN INT REVENUE 3,502.83 3,529.98
EXPENDITURES 3,502.83 3,529.98
TOTAL CITICS FIN INT
TOTAL TANEY COUNTY TREASURER’S FUNDS (6,562.97) 712,019.61
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
TOTAL FUND BALANCES (1,425,515.95) 46,558,647.87
TOTAL TREASURER’S FUNDS (6,562.97) 712,019.61
TOTAL ALL FUNDS (1,432,078.92) 47,270,667.48
TOTAL CASH
CASH IN BANK (1,433,016.42) 1,825,973.36
CASH - CERTIFICATES DEPOSIT SEWER
CASH * CERTIFICATES DEPOSIT 8,914,162.74
AGENCY - INVESTMENT ACCOUNT 937.50 36,530,531.38
CASH - SWEEP ACCOUNT
TOTAL CASH (1,432,078.92) 47,270,667.48
PAYABLES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
FEDERAL WITHHOLDING
FICA EMPLOYEE
FICA EMPLOYER
FUTA
EMPLOYEE SEP
MEDICARE EMPLOYEE
EMPLOYEE MED
MEDICARE COMPANY
EMPLOYEE SAV
STATE WITHHOLDING
LOCAL WITHHOLDING
SUTA (1,809.20) (29,408.46)
LAGERS PAYBACK 20% TAXES IRS
DENTAL INS PAYABLE
MEDICAL INS PAYABLE
OTHER INS PAYABLE
LAGERS PAYABLE
DEFERRED COMP PAYABLE
CHILD SUPPORT PAYABLE
OTHER DEDUCTION PAYABLE
CONTRA SUTA PAYABLE (1XX) 1,315.91 19,269.58
CONTRA SUTA PAYABLE (250) 437.40 8,220.99
CONTRA SUTA PAYABLE (355) 55.89 1,503.19
CONTRA SUTA PAYABLE (460) 262.33
CONTRA SUTA PAYABLE (675) 152.37
TOTAL PAYABLES

Presiding Commissioner Pennel asked how the sales tax came out and Soutee
responded that it is 7% of what it was this time last year.
 Commission Herschend explained that the GCR Fund Balance is $13 million but
$10 million of that will be drawn from the fund to go towards the $23 million courthouse.
Herschend further explained that the Sewer Fund would be used for the Bee Creek
Project and other major projects. Herschend then asked what the average maturity is?
Helen Soutee answered the best rate is between 12 to 24 month period.

Helen Soutee further stated that she presented to the County Clerk, documents
from 1997 to 2004 that have met her retention policy. Donna Neeley, County Clerk
explained that she has a different set of statutes and must hold them for five whole years.
No motions were made and no votes were taken.

PRIOR MINUTES

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to table the minutes from October 24,
31, December 29, and January 5,11,12. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commissioner Pennel made a motion to approve accounts payable warrants
#92769-92876 and manual warrants #4447 & 4448. Commissioner Herschend seconded
the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

AGREEMENT
JIM TRAVIS

Donna Neeley, County Clerk stated that she faxed the agreement with Jim Travis
to the Commission Office for their review and that it is the same agreement that Sheila
Wyatt, Collector has.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel asked if it is a one-year term? Sheila Wyatt
answered that the contract is new and that the county usually pays him as he does work
for them. Donna Neeley confirmed that the contract is for a one-year term. Pennel then
asked why the county is changing from pay as we go to a contract. Wyatt explained that
they have no choice and that other counties have to pay a great deal more for
programming services. Wyatt added that the county normally pays $150 travel time to
Jim Travis. Commissioner Pennel asked if there is any big change with the contract?
Wyatt responded that there is a little of an increase but not a big difference.

Commissioner Strahan expressed a concern about allotting the full time per trip.
Wyatt stated that his trip charge is now $160 and that she doesn’t schedule him unless it
is for a full days work. A general discussion ensued.

Commissioner Herschend requested that Sheila Wyatt contact the other office
holders who utilize his service to see if they also need him prior to scheduling Travis for
a trip. Herschend expressed that if he is needed for more than one day’s work he would
rather pay to put him up in a hotel for a night, than end up having to pay for two trip
charges. Wyatt expressed that Mr. Travis has been her programmer since 2000 and has
never stayed overnight. Herschend clarified that it says in the contract that he will stay
overnight. Wyatt expressed that she purposely does not contact the other office holders
because when she calls him she knows he will be needed in her office for the whole day.
Herschend asked Wyatt if she would contact the Clerk and Auditor to inform them that
Travis is coming. Wyatt stated that she would if she did not have a full days work lined
out for Jim Travis. A general discussion ensued.

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to table the contract until further
clarifications are made on the terms. The motion died for the lack of a second.

Sheila Wyatt stated that she would not change programmers this year.
Commissioner Pennel expressed that he doesn’t understand why the Commission doesn’t
just approve this agreement now. Herschend stated that he needs clarity so the other
offices can know when Jim Travis is coming down. Donna Neeley suggested adding to
the contract that the other offices are to be informed when Jim Travis is coming to Taney
County.

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve the contract contingent upon
amending the contract to say that the other offices are to be contacted when Mr. Jim
Travis makes a trip to Taney County. Commissioner Herschend seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
RICK FINDLEY

Rick Findley, Auditor stated submitted that following monthly budget report:

TANEY COUNTY BUDGET 12-31-05
FUND BALANCES
PERIOD TO YEAR TO PERIOD YEAR TO
DATE DATE TO DATE DATE
GENERAL COUNTY REVENUE PROS ATT TRAINING FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 13,154,890.79 BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 6,189.36
REVENUES 1,143,008.44 10,693,558.20 REVENUES 136.07 1,867.83
TOTAL REVENUES GCR 1,143,008.44 23,848,448.99 TOTAL PAT REVENUES 136.07 8,057.19
TOTAL GCR EXPENDITURES 1,210,492.10 9,836,068.08 TOTAL PAT FUND BALANCE 136.07 8,057.19
TOTAL GCR FUND BALANCE (67,483.66) 14,012,380.91
ROAD & BRIDGE COUNTY INSURED FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 6,673,957.30 BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 271,508.27
REVENUES 104,893.79 1,294,468.45 REVENUES 564.12 6,274.22
TOTAL RB REVENUES 104,893.79 7,968,425.75 TOT COUNTY INSURED REV 564.12 277,782.49
EXPENDITURES 42,057.48 501,961.05 EXPENDITURES 8,234.59 76,380.77
TOTAL RB FUND BALANCE 62,836.31 7,466,464.70 TOT CNTY INS FUND BAL (7,670.47) 201,401.72
ROAD & BRIDGE TRUST
BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 8,980,798.03 911 FUND
REVENUES 750,946.09 6,281,767.89 BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 1,422,209.59
TOTAL RBT REVENUES 750,946.09 15,262,565.92 REVENUES 83,125.52 594,772.01
EXPENDITURES 2,517,532.45 9,183,827.67 TOTAL 911 REVENUES 83,125.52 2,016,981.60
TOTAL RBT FUND BALANCE (1,766,586.36) 6,078,738.25 EXPENDITURES 8,989.37 571,504.79
ASSESSMENT FUND TOTAL 911 FUND BAL 74,136.15 1,445,476.81
BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 19,815.20
REVENUES 37,414.21 558,598.36 SEWER FUND
TOTAL AF REVENUES 37,414.21 578,413.56 BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 10,330,399.01
EXPENDITURES 84,568.54 558,548.04 REVENUES 766,387.85 7,104,263.20
TOT ASSESS FUND BAL (47,154.33) 19,865.52 TOTAL SEWER REVENUES 766,387.85 17,434,662.21
ELECTION FUND EXPENDITURES 416,515.28 1,863,118.04
BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 42,943.67 TOTAL SEWER FUND BAL 349,872.57 15,571,544.17
REVENUES 151.80 7,083.48
TOTAL ELECTION REVENUES 151.80 50,027.15 SEWER DESIGNATED FUND
EXPENDITURES 1,935.62 6,120.31 BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 895,442.76
TOTAL ELEC FUND BAL (1,783.82) 43,906.84 REVENUES 0.00 30,007.08
TRANSFER STATION FUND TOTAL SEWER REVENUES 0.00 925,449.84
BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 512,938.96 EXPENDITURES
REVENUES 44,183.45 486,214.75 TOTAL SEWER FUND BAL 0.00 925,449.84
TOTAL TS REVENUES 44,183.45 999,153.71 TOTAL ALL SEWER FUNDS 349,872.57 16,496,994.01
EXPENDITURES 62,686.68 452,853.80
TOTAL TS FUND BALANCE (18,503.23) 546,299.91 SHERIFF CIVIL FUND
LEPC FUND BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 58,842.49
BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 18,323.47 REVENUES 174.15 52,094.72
REVENUES 24.40 5,270.64 TOT SHERIFF CIVIL REV 174.15 110,937.21
TOTAL LEPC REVENUES 24.40 23,594.11 EXPENDITURES 4,827.34 38,641.68
EXPENDITURES 262.18 13,046.89 TOT SHERIFF CIVIL FUND BAL (4,653.19) 72,295.53
TOTAL LEPC FUND BAL (237.78) 10,547.22
LAW ENFORCE TRAIN FUND TAX MAINTENANCE FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 1,300.78 BEGINNING BALANCE 0.00 163,669.73
REVENUES 475.58 9,774.67 REVENUES 1,519.80 101,879.55
TOTAL LET REVENUES 475.58 11,075.45 TOT MAINTENANCE FUND REV 1,519.80 265,549.28
EXPENDITURES 40.00 7,287.56 EXPENDITURES 379.59 113,117.91
TOTAL LET FUND BAL 435.58 3,787.89 TOT MAINTENANCE FUND BAL 1,140.21 152,431.37

TRANSFER STATION

Commissioner Herschend stated that the work at the Transfer Station is complete
and that six men stayed and did an excellent job working.

HOSPITAL ROAD

Commissioner Herschend asked about the status of Hospital Road? Commissioner
Strahan responded that there has not been any contact regarding the issue. Commissioner
Pennel stated that there have been concerns mentioned from the public.

Commissioner Strahan suggested meeting with the Hospital Board before making
any decisions. Strahan expressed a concern about the lack of interest from Branson
Landing who were the ones who created the problem in the first place. Herschend
expressed that everyone has concerns but encouraged the Commission to keep moving
forward on the project.

Commissioner Pennel added that everyone needed to start communicating. A
general discussion ensued.

Commissioner Herschend suggested going to the entire board and clarifying the
counties concerns. Commissioner Pennel suggested writing to the City of Branson to
clarify what they are, and are not willing to do in regards to this project.

RECESS
10:55 A.M.

RECONVENE
11:00 A.M.

HOSPITAL ROAD – CONTINUED

Commissioner Pennel expressed that he would like a more thorough explanation
as to what exactly is needed. Bob Paulson suggested the three Commissioners get on the
Hospital Board’s Agenda to further discuss these issues. Commissioner Strahan added
that he would like the Hospital to know were the county, City of Branson, and the public
stand concerning this matter. A general discussion ensued. No motions were made and no
votes were taken.

Note: It was decided that the Ambulance District would be called to see if anyone
contacted them in regards to this project.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Bob Paulson, County Counselor explained that the IDA is entering into an
agreement with Dawn Erickson. A general discussion ensued.

Presiding Commissioner Pennel asked what the Commission would be satisfied
with at the end of the two years? Commissioner Herschend responded that he would like
to see results such as the creation of more jobs. Commissioner Strahan expressed that he
is not interested in funding something without having any results. A general discussion
ensued. No motions were made and no votes were taken.

RECESS

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to recess the County Commission
meeting. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).