Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL
COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 13th, 2020 – 3rd DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM

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

PUBLIC COMMENT
None.

CALL COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING TO ORDER
Presiding Commissioner Mike Scofield called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.

COMMISSION REMARKS
Commissioner Wyatt read a news article found in Fox News, USA Today, and several other
news channels with a statement interview given by Dr. Jane Appleby, Chief Medical Doctor at
Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas about a young man who went to a COVID party. A
COVID-19 party is when someone who is diagnosed with the disease has friends over to see who
can beat the disease. The young man thought the disease was a hoax but later said, “I think I
made a mistake and later died.” Please practice Social Distancing and cover your face and make
good choices for our neighbors and loved ones.

Commissioner Williams entered the meeting at 9:05 a.m.

MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
David Clark, County Auditor, presented the Monthly Budget Report to the Commission.

2020 AMENDMENT ORDER
David Clark, County Auditor, was present.

Commissioner Williams moved to approve the 2020 Amendment Order. Commissioner Wyatt
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye), and Wyatt
(aye).

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Checks #459754 through Check #459784, Checks
#459786 through #459833, Warrants #7431 through #7436, no journal entries and transfers.
Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams
(aye), and Wyatt (aye).

Commissioner Wyatt left the meeting 9:10 a.m.

Commissioner Williams moved to approve Check # 459785. Presiding Commissioner Scofield
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye), and Wyatt
(absent).

Commissioner Wyatt entered the meeting at 9:10 a.m.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Commissioner Williams moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes for July 6, 2020 with
corrections. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by Scofield (aye),
Williams (aye), and Wyatt (aye).
Commissioner Williams moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes for July 9, 2020 with
corrections. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by Scofield (aye),
Williams (aye), and Wyatt (aye).

TREASURER PRESENTING SEMI ANNUAL REPORT
Melanie Smith, County Treasurer, was present.

Commissioner William moved to accept and enter into record the Semi Annual Settlement and
Investment Report as presented by the Treasurer. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye), and Wyatt (aye).

BID RECOMMENDATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION SERVICES #202006-
452
Nikki Lawrence, Director of Purchasing/Legal Liaison, was present.

Commissioner Williams moved to award Bid #202006-452 to Tri Lakes Newspaper Incorporated
out of Branson, Missouri. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).

DISCUSSION OF THE 2020 TAX SALE PER 140.160 RSMo.
Mona Cope, County Collector, was present.

Commissioner Williams moved into the record that the Collector Office will not be having a Tax
Sale this year and will go to a three year tax sale. Commissioner Wyatt second with discussion.

Commissioner Williams amended his motion to add as allowed by RSMo140.160.
Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams
(aye) and Wyatt (aye).
CARES ACT AGREEMENT AND NOTICE OF DECISION AND DISTRUBUTIONS
AGREEMENT
Commissioner Williams moved to amend the agenda item CARES Act Agreement and Notice of
Decision and Distributions Agreement to CARES Act Application and Press Release.
Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams
(aye) and Wyatt (aye).

Commissioner Williams moved to approve to the CARES Act Fund Application and Press
Release noting that Melissa Duckworth will be the contact person and that the Applications will
be due back by July 24, 2020 and those changes to be made. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).

AGREEMENT FOR DE-ICING MATERIALS #20-075RB
Devin Huff, Road and Bridge Administrator, was present. Presiding Commissioner Scofield
referenced a letter from their attorney.

Commissioner Williams moved to approve the Agreement for De-Icing Materials by and
between Taney County and Central Salt LLC. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).
DRAINAGE EASEMENT DONATION LETTER AND WAIVER OF APPRAISAL –
DALTON ROAD
JOSEPH AND KIMBERLY NORWINE
ROBERT & ANITA DALTON

RIGHT OF WAY DONATION LETTER AND WAIVER OF APPRAISAL –
MICHAEL H. & LINDA BRITTAIN
C. WAYNE GRIGGS & DONNA JEAN GRIGGS
JERRY & SHERRY HENNING
Devin Huff, Road and Bridge Administrator was present.

Commissioner Williams moved to approve the Donation Letter and Waiver of Appraisal for
Drainage Easement through Dalton Road Crossing placement over Brown Branch with Joseph
and Kimberly Norwine, Robert and Anita Dalton, Michael & Linda Brittain, Jerry &Sherry
Henning, and C. Wayne Griggs and Donna Jean Griggs. Commissioner Wyatt seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams (aye) and Wyatt (aye).

RECESS: 9:41 A.M.

RECONVENE: 10:04 A.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:04 A.M.

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

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

END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: 10:24 A.M.

RECONVENNE: 10:27 A.M.

APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Williams moved to approve Check #459834 and Warrants #7437 through #7438.
Commissioner Wyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Scofield (aye), Williams
(aye) and Wyatt (aye).

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

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
10:32 A.M.

The minutes were taken and typed by Kim Lovelace, Deputy Clerk.