Commission Minutes Unofficial

APRIL 10, 2006 THE 3RD DAY
OF THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in Associate II Circuit Courtroom at 9:00 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 Larry Lawman followed by the pledge.

SURPLUS GOODS

Presiding Commissioner Pennel addressed the Commission in regards to the
counties surplus goods. Pennel expressed that space is limited and the Commission needs
to make a decision either to have an auction or use another method to dispose of the
surplus goods.

Note: Commissioner Herschend entered the Commission Meeting at 9:07 a.m.

Commissioner Herschend stated that if the Commission were going to have an
auction, then they should wait for other vehicles. Commissioner Herschend suggested
moving forward with the on-line assets and whatever is left put in the auction.

Rick Findley, Auditor stated that he can put a minimum bid on the on-line items
but expressed that he needs more guidance.

Commissioner Strahan expressed that the county has quite a bit of equipment that
could benefit the community by getting it back into the economy. Findley stated that the
county could have an auction and get those back into the economy, if the Commission
wants them on-line. Strahan requested that Findley go ahead and put the larger
equipment on the Internet to get rid of it, and then to get with Eugene at Road and Bridge
to handle what is left.

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to request that Rick Findley, Auditor
move forward to quickly put those items on-line and to empower him to establish a value
that he feels is fair.

Commissioner Strahan asked if this is a bid process? Rick Findley explained that
there would be a minimum bid but expressed that he has no way of knowing what it is
worth. Commissioner Herschend explained that any banker could give him a blue book of
prices. Findley then asked if the price in the blue book is what he needs to base the prices
on?

Jimmie Russell, Sheriff expressed that Findley might have problems putting it on
the Internet because of parts that have been taken out or are not running, plus there are
other counties who aren’t paying taxes in Taney County.
 Commissioner Pennel asked about giving the public the opportunity to send in
sealed bids? Jimmie Russell responded that the county could do sealed bids however,
expressed that he feels they would get better results with an auction.

Commissioner Herschend stated that he would like to try the Internet and that the
county probably won’t sell the equipment that doesn’t run however, they could get
$4,000 or $5,000 for selling a car on-line that might only get $1500 at an auction. Findley
expressed that he feels the county would get better results at an auction. Commissioner
Strahan added that he talked to other counties who have sold items on-line and that they
sold two to three times more than what would have been sold at an auction.

Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion.

John Simpers, Taney County Times asked if there would be any liability if the
customer were not satisfied with their purchase? Bob Paulson, County Counselor
answered that he doesn’t know how the government does it. Tressa Luttrell explained that
you have to disclose the information and that they have the right to refuse. Commissioner
Strahan expressed that the county can have an auction later on and that Taney County is
fortunate to have good equipment and can replace things that need to be replaced.

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

JUSTICE CENTER

Presiding Commissioner Pennel stated that Nick Smith called and wants to set a
bid date for May 25, 2006.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to approve payable warrants #94130-
94229 and manual warrant #4487. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).

GARY GROMAN

Gary Groman explained that he checked the notices of meetings and he did not
notice a posting for the meeting with the Tax Enhancement Board and therefore missed
the meeting. Groman stated that the Commission holds two posted meetings a week, one
of which is on Monday and the other usually on Thursday for administrative functions.
Groman suggested that the Commission take the extra requests and with the exception of
an emergency, tell those people to wait until the following Monday to present their
issues. Groman expressed that it looks like only the people who they want at meetings are
in attendance.
 Commissioner Strahan expressed that he feels it was posted 24 hours in advance.
Commissioner Pennel clarified it was put on the agenda for 10:00 a.m. which was 22 or
23 hours in advance. Commissioner Herschend added that there was a conflict and he
was leaving so the Commission could have either held the meeting with 22 hours notice
or held it without him there and expressed that he was interested in what everyone had to
say in regards to the issue.

Gary Groman asked what the emergency was that could not wait until Monday to
allow the public to participate in the process? Groman further expressed that he just
wanted to ask that the Commission schedule issues during the normal public sessions. A
general discussion ensued.

Commissioner Herschend asked Gary Groman if he knows what the next TIF
meeting is about? Groman stated he believes it is about the revised redevelopment plan
however; he has not received any materials regarding the issue. Herschend then asked
Groman if the county is looking at another TIF at Mutton Hollow? Groman expressed
that the TIF era in Branson is not over.

Commissioner Strahan stated the Commission is pursuing options as to where
they can hold meetings more than once a week. Commissioner Pennel stated that the
county has an airport that could be used for meetings throughout the week. Commissioner
Herschend expressed that he would prefer if the Commission look at the Presbyterian
Church or another church that would have room to prevent people from driving 20 to 25
minutes each way to Branson. A general discussion ensued. No motions were made and
no votes were taken.

MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
RICK FINDLEY

Rick Findley, Auditor presented the following monthly budget report for March
2006 to the Commission:
 TANEY COUNTY BUDGET
FUND BALANCES 3-31-06
PERIOD TO DATE YEAR TO DATE PERIOD TO DATE YEAR TO DATE PERIOD TO DATE YEAR TO DATE
GENERAL COUNTY REV ACTUAL ACTUAL PROS ATRNEY TRAIN FND ACTUAL ACTUAL PRO ATT BCF ACTUAL ACTUAL
BEGINNING BALANCE BEGINNING BALANCE BEGINNING BALANCE
REVENUES 0.00 14,012,380.91 REVENUES 0.00 8,057.19 REVENUES 0.00 174,304.28
TOTAL REVENUES GCR 716,048.49 2,924,897.60 TOTAL PAT REVENUES 64.45 456.37 TOTAL REVENUES 6,272.18 21,171.20

TOTAL GCR EXPENDITURES 716,048.49 16,937,278.51 TOTAL PAT FUND BALANCE 64.45 8,513.56 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,272.18 195,475.48

TOTAL GCR FUND BALANCE 845,276.71 2,892,535.21 64.45 8,513.56 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 0.00 1,086.00

(129,228.22) 14,044,743.30 COUNTY INSURED FUND 6,272.18 194,389.48
ROAD & BRIDGE BEGINNING BALANCE RECORDERS TECH FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES 0.00 201,401.72 BEGINNING BALANCE
REVENUES 0.00 7,466,464.70 TOTAL CNTY INSURED REV 357.09 1,512.91 REVENUES 0.00 361,138.21
TOTAL RB REVENUES 97,701.36 355,926.06 EXPENDITURES 357.09 202,914.63 TOTAL REVENUES 20,622.33 61,275.43

EXPENDITURES 97,701.36 7,822,390.76 TOTAL CNTY INSURED FUND BAL 5,344.79 11,474.95 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 20,622.33 422,413.64

TOTAL RB FUND BALANCE 2,729.83 86,247.05 (4,987.70) 191,439.68 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 17,127.75 42,753.11

94,971.53 7,736,143.71 911 FUND 3,494.58 379,660.53
ROAD & BRIDGE TRUST BEGINNING BALANCE PA DEL TAX FUND
BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES 0.00 1,445,476.81 BEGINNING BALANCE
REVENUES 0.00 6,078,738.25 TOTAL 911 REVENUES 40,696.28 129,395.40 REVENUES 0.00 6,060.98
TOTAL RBT REVENUES 456,809.41 1,512,642.48 EXPENDITURES 40,696.28 1,574,872.21 TOTAL REVENUES 91.27 235.42

EXPENDITURES 456,809.41 7,591,380.73 TOTAL 911 FUND BALANCE 52,419.52 475,459.94 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 91.27 6,296.40

TOTAL RBT FUND BALANCE 491,718.95 1,209,788.65 (11,723.24) 1,099,412.27 91.27 6,296.40

(34,909.54) 6,381,592.08 SEWER FUND LLEBG
ASSESSMENT FUND BEGINNING BALANCE BEGINNING BALANCE
BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES 0.00 15,571,544.17 TOTAL REVENUES 0.00 0.21

REVENUES 0.00 19,865.52 TOTAL SEWER REV 474,871.88 1,526,842.98 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 0.00 0.21

TOTAL AF REVENUES 6,127.77 279,735.70 EXPENDITURES 474,871.88 17,098,387.15 0.00 0.21

EXPENDITURES 6,127.77 299,601.22 TOTAL SEWER FUND BAL 135,532.80 406,462.50 FLOOD CONTROL

TOT ASSEMENT FUND BAL 36,181.97 133,930.00 339,339.08 16,691,924.65 REVENUES

(30,054.20) 165,671.22 SEWER DESIGNATED FUND TOTAL REVENUES 0.00 62,682.89
ELECTION FUND BEGINNING BALANCE TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00 62,682.89

BEGINNING BALANCE TOTAL SEWER REVENUES 0.00 925,449.84 0.00 62,682.89

REVENUES 0.00 43,906.84 EXPENDITURES 0.00 925,449.84 DRUG FORFEITURE
TOTAL ELECTION REVENUES 1,220.14 4,530.19 TOTAL SEWER FUND BAL BEGINNING BALANCE

EXPENDITURES 1,220.14 48,437.03 TOTAL ALL SEWER FUNDS 0.00 925,449.84 REVENUES 0.00 1,143.77

TOTAL ELECTION FUND BAL 0.00 10,624.87 339,339.08 17,617,374.49 TOTAL REVENUES 2.09 8.44

1,220.14 37,812.16 SHERIFF CIVIL FUND TOTAL FUND BALANCE 2.09 1,152.21

TRANSFER STATION FUND BEGINNING BALANCE 2.09 1,152.21
BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES 0.00 72,295.53 SHERIFF REVOLVING
REVENUES 0.00 546,299.91 TOTAL SHERIFF CIVIL REV 7,533.40 15,987.93 BEGINNING BALANCE
TOTAL TS REVENUES 48,480.71 147,229.08 EXPENDITURES 7,533.40 88,283.46 REVENUES 0.00 7,520.56

EXPENDITURES 48,480.71 693,528.99 TOT SHERIFF CIVIL FUND BAL 6,207.45 9,179.53 TOTAL REVENUES 572.56 1,049.05

TOTAL TS FUND BALANCE 35,209.05 112,221.11 1,325.95 79,103.93 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 572.56 8,569.61

13,271.66 581,307.88 TAX MAINTENANCE FUND TOTAL FUND BALANCE 98.88 98.88

LEPC FUND BEGINNING BALANCE 473.68 8,470.73
BEGINNING BALANCE REVENUES 0.00 152,431.37 VEST GRANT
REVENUES 0.00 10,547.22 TOTAL MAINT FUND REV 9,351.03 24,575.71 BEGINNING BALANCE
TOTAL LEPC REVENUES 19.64 1,739.11 EXPENDITURES 9,351.03 177,007.08 REVENUES 0.00 43.71

EXPENDITURES 19.64 12,286.33 TOTAL MAINT FUND BAL 4,502.65 116,998.21 TOTAL REVENUES 1,709.92 1,710.19

TOTAL LEPC FUND BALANCE 92.77 1,551.62 4,848.38 60,008.87 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 1,709.92 1,753.90

(73.13) 10,734.71 1,709.92 1,753.90
LAW ENFRCEMNT TRAIN FND
BEGINNING BALANCE
REVENUES 0.00 3,787.89
TOTAL LET REVENUES 213.38 1,624.48
EXPENDITURES 213.38 5,412.37

TOTAL LET FUND BALANCE 272.80 2,506.66

(59.42) 2,905.71

Commissioner Herschend expressed a concern about the budget report reflecting
the correct information and suggested bringing attention to any line item within the
budget over a certain percentage. Rick Findley clarified that when a department makes a
purchase and sticks it to a particular line item that is over or close to being over budget,
then he does draw attention to it. Findley added that statutorily he has to control the
bottom line not line items and that he could run a line item report but it would be huge.
Findley then suggested instead of printing the report to just make a note when line items
are over budget and submit it to the Commission. Herschend stated that would be fine
and clarified that he is just looking for a simple report that would show when an office
has exceeded the set parameter. A general discussion ensued. No motions were made and
no votes were taken.
 COUNTY CLEAN UP

Commissioner Strahan stated that the trash pick up was huge success. Strahan
expressed that there were a few issues with hazardous materials, in which they had to
send items back with them. Strahan suggested having one day a year to collect hazardous
materials. Commissioner Herschend stated that he would see about getting the drums and
holding them on the sight until the fall clean up. Commissioner Pennel expressed a
concern about the Department of Natural Resources. No motions were made and no votes
were taken.

TANEY COUNTY TIMES ARTICLE

James Strahan, Assessor expressed his disappointment in the airport figures that
were given in a Taney County Times article. Strahan added that he was disturbed in the
“sugar coded figures” and stated that ten million dollars was never mentioned, just the
one million dollar figure.

John Simpers, Taney County Times clarified that the article was a letter to the
editor, which was the personal opinion of the author. No motions were made and no votes
were taken.

SALES TAX
HELEN SOUTEE

Helen Soutee, Treasurer stated that the sales tax the county received this month is
up 6.804% over this same time last year. Soutee added that by the end of the year the
county usually levels out to 2%.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Herschend made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to
RSMo 610.021 (1) (2) (3). Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).