Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL
COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 16, 2020 – 15th DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM

FORMAL AGENDA
The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room with Mike Scofield (present),
Brandon Williams (present), and Sheila Wyatt (present).

PUBLIC COMMENT
None.

CALL COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING TO ORDER
Presiding Commissioner Mike Scofield called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.

COMMISSION REMARKS
Commissioner Sheila Wyatt mentioned the concern that the Commission has regarding the
Coronavirus and will be meeting to discuss what measures the County can do to minimize the
spread of the virus and will post that to the public.
Commissioner Brandon Williams echoed his concern and mentioned that he has spoken to a
number of entities in Western Taney County regarding concerns.
Presiding Commissioner Mike Scofield mentioned that he has been in communication with
Greene County and other surrounding counties over the weekend to discuss the issue and what
action should be taken to ensure the safety of the public.

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Checks #458350 through Checks #458369 and
Checks #458371 through Checks #458426, Warrant #7373. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).

Commissioner Wyatt left the meeting at 9:07 a.m.

Commissioner Williams moved to approve Check #458370. Presiding Commissioner Scofield
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt
(absent).

Commissioner Wyatt entered the meeting at 9:07 a.m.

APPROVAL OF PAYROLL
Commissioner Wyatt moved to approve Payroll. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Regular Session Minutes from March 9th, 2020.
Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams
(aye) and Wyatt (aye).

BID RECOMMENDATION FOR 2020 DODGE DURANGO PURSUIT AWD SUV’S (3
OR MORE) #202001-439
Jimmie Russell, Sheriff, and Nikki Lawrence, Purchasing and Legal Liaison, were present.

Commissioner Wyatt moved to award the Bid between Tri Lakes Ford Motor and Taney County
on the Dodge Durango. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).
BID RECOMMENDATION FOR PORTABLE TIRE CUTTER #202001-440
Devin Huff, Road & Bridge Administrator, and Nikki Lawrence, Purchasing and Legal Liaison,
were present.

Commissioner Williams moved to award the Bid #202001-440 to Bremer Manufacturing of
Lyons, Nebraska. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).

AGREEMENT FOR DUMP TRUCKS – THE LARSON GROUP, INC #20-028RB
Devin Huff, Road & Bridge Administrator, was present.

Commissioner Williams moved to approve the Agreement by and between Taney County and
The Larson Group, Inc/Peterbilt of Springfield, Missouri. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).
PERSONAL PROPERTY ADD-ON REPORT -- FEBRUARY
Wesley Shoemaker, Chief Deputy Clerk, was present.

Commissioner Williams moved to accept and enter into the Record the Personal Property
Abatements and Add On Report for February 2020 as presented by the County Clerk’s Office.
Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams
(aye) and Wyatt (aye).

COURT ORDERS
Chuck Pennel, Assessor, and Wesley Shoemaker, Chief Deputy Clerk, were present.

Commissioner Wyatt moved to approve Exhibit “A” (#300326 – 300330) dated March 16, 2020.
Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye),
Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).

Exhibit “A”

Commissioner Williams moved to approve Exhibit “B” (#205886 – 205888) dated March 16,
2020. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye),
Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).

Exhibit “B”

DISCUSSION OF PARCEL #04-7.0-25-000-004-004.000 (TANEY CENTER)
The following citizens came before the Commission to discuss their concerns over the potential
sale of the Taney Center:

Doug Muller
Rick Persinger
Bob Anderson
John Wyatt
Robert Craig
Scott Starrett
Bonnie Melton
Jimmie Russell

RECESS: 10:08 A.M.

RECONVENE: 10:24 A.M.

ROAD & BRIDGE ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
(Taney County Commission Conference Room)
Present: Presiding Commissioner Scofield, Commissioner Williams and Commissioner Wyatt.

Also present: Devin Huff, Road & Bridge Administrator, David Clark, Auditor, Jimmie Russell,
Sheriff, Jason Sivils, Great River Engineering, Tim Church, Tri Lakes New Reporter, and
Stephanie Spencer, Deputy Clerk.

Discussion Ensued.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 10:29 A.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION PER SECTION 610.021.(1)(3) (LEGAL & PERSONNEL)
(Taney County Commission Conference Room)
Present: Presiding Commissioner Scofield, Commissioner Williams, and Commissioner Wyatt.

Also present: Devin Huff, Road & Bridge Administrator, Jimmie Russell, Sheriff, and Jason
Sivils, Great River Engineering.

See the Executive Session Minutes for any motions made or votes taken.

END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: 11:33 A.M.

DAILY STAFF REVIEW AND AGENDA REQUESTS
(Taney County Commission Conference Room)
Present: Presiding Commissioner Scofield, Commissioner Williams and Commissioner Wyatt.

Also present: Shanna Tilley, Administrative Assistant, and Kim Lovelace, Deputy Clerk.

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

ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Williams moved to adjourn. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye), and Wyatt (aye).

ADJOURN
11:42 A.M.

The minutes were taken by Mike Scofield, Presiding Commissioner, Stephanie Spencer, Deputy
Clerk and Kim Lovelace, Deputy Clerk, and typed by Stephanie Spencer, Deputy Clerk.