B Commission Minutes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 36TH DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM

The County Commission met in the Commission Office at 1:05 p.m. pursuant to
adjourn with Chuck Pennel, Presiding and Danny Strahan, Eastern Commissioner present
and the following procedures were had and made a matter of record.

TAX CREDIT
SUPPORT LETTERS

The County Commission worked on the wording of two tax credit support letters
from the presentation on Tuesday as well as a request from Mark Weisz.

HPL AMENDMENT

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve the amended contract with HPL
until the due date of March 15, 2009. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE BIDS

Tressa Luttrell, County Administrator presented the Commission with bids for
Judge Justus’ office furniture noting that the only complete bid was for over $13,000.00.
Ms. Luttrell noted that in speaking with Mr. Justus, he indicated to both Commissioner
Herschend and herself that he was willing to pay for some of the furniture out of his
regular budget.

The Commission suggested taking the bids back to Mr. Justus for his
recommendation of what he would be willing to fund.

CASEY ROAD
DEGRAFFENREID PROPERTY

The Commission along with Frank Preston, Road Superintendent and Randy
Haes, Road Coordinator met with Jerry Degraffenreid to discuss the damage done to his
property on Casey Road and a possible compromise for the replacement of trees and
damage to his fencing.

The Commission agreed to go to the location and work out the negotiations as
setting around a table may not show the whole picture.

ROAD STANDARDS

Mr. Preston informed the Commission that he had met with Great River
Engineering on the “Road Standards” and would be proceeding with a more finalized
document. Mr. Preston noted that he would let the Commission review said document
for a week to ten days.

ASSIGNMENT OF VEHICLES

Mr. Preston informed the Commission that he had started the assignment of
vehicles which would create a level of accountability.

“Y” HIGHWAY SEWER PROJECT

Mr. Preston commented that he had briefly reviewed the plans for the sewer
project on “Y” Highway and would like to have some direction as to whether the road &
bridge department would be conducting the road repairs or would it be a part of the
contract with the Sewer District.

Commissioner Pennel commented that he was hearing from Mr. Preston that the
roads being included in the contract is common practice. Mr. Preston indicated yes, but
not always.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to increase Bill Morpeth’s pay to $14.75 an
hour effective 9/1/08. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

Commissioner Pennel made a motion to go out of executive session.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes),
Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

Minutes taken and typed by Tressa Luttrell.