Commission Minutes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 38TH DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURNED TERM

The County Commission met in the Associate Circuit Courtroom II at 8:59 a.m.
pursuant to adjourn with Chuck Pennel, Presiding and Danny Strahan, Eastern
Commissioner present and the following proceedings were had and made a matter of
record.

Prayer was led by Commissioner Strahan followed by the pledge.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approved accounts payable warrants
#305669 – 305681, #305703 – 305748 and manual warrants #4885 – 4887.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes),
Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

PRIOR MINUTES

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve prior Commission Minutes
dated 8/15/2008, 8/18/2008, 8/19/2008, 8/20/2008, 8/21/2008, 8/22/2008 and 8/27/2008
with corrections. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by
vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

PURVIS LANE & BLUE RIDGE DRIVE

Commissioner Pennel stated that the Commission has looked at Purvis Lane &
Blue Ridge Drive, which are both located off of Fruit Farm Road. Commissioner Strahan
noted that he would need more information before a decision is made to accept into the
county maintenance system. He also expressed concern of Commissioner Herschend not
being present.

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to table Purvis Lane & Blue Ridge Drive.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes),
Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

JAMES STRAHAN,
COUNTY ASSESSOR

Assessor Strahan questioned whose responsibility it was to inform his department
when roads are taken into the county maintenance system, in order that the systems are
correctly mapped. Tressa Luttrell, County Administrator stated that the Assessor’s
Office is supposed to get a copy of the petition once it is approved by the Commission.

COMMISSIONER PENNEL
 Commissioner Pennel commented on attending the Branson City Council Meeting
and that he was very impressed with the company that presented their financial
information. He also noted that he has the presentation of the meeting if anyone would
like to see it.

Commissioner Pennel also mentioned that the Taneyville School was building a
new building and discussed trying to get some type of exemption for government entities
in regards to prevailing wage. Commissioner Strahan stated that he would be in favor of
sending a letter of support to the legislature.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Art Beck commented on the new generator at the Judicial Facility and making
sure that it was serviced on a regular basis.

RECESS
9:13 a.m.

Minutes were taken and typed by Nikki Lawrence.

RECONVENE
1:42 p.m.

JOHN LAVENDER
ADDITIONAL HELP

John Lavender, Maintenance Supervisor met with the Commission to ask for an
additional employee as the janitorial work with the added Judicial Facility was
overwhelming. Mr. Lavender indicated that they had already interviewed an individual
and would ask that the Commission consider hiring Amy Sanders at a rate of $10.00 an
hour.

Commissioner Pennel noted that he would like to see the application prior to
making a decision.

RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE
JUDGE JUSTUS’ OFFICE

Commissioner Strahan made a motion to approve the bid as offered by Wheelers
Furniture in the amount of $7,174.00 for the furniture in Judge Justus’ office.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes),
Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

JOHN LAWLER
LEASE AGREEMENT
 Commissioner Pennel made a motion to approve the lease agreement between
Taney County and John Lawler for airplane maintenance. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent),
Strahan (yes).

ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE
CONT.

Commissioner Pennel made a motion to approve the addition of Amy Sanders
with a 90 day probationary period. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (absent), Strahan (yes).

FORSYTH STUDENT PROGRAM

Frank Preston, Road Superintendent informed the Commission that the Forsyth
School has a student program where ten to twelve students would work at the recycling
center for two hours on Mondays. The Commission questioned as to who would be
supervising the students. Mr. Preston noted that he would get additional information.

GENERAL UPDATE

Mr. Preston let the Commission know that they were looking at paving the end of
Casey next week. A meeting with the Degraffenreid's will be scheduled for Wednesday
morning to discuss their request regarding the replacement of trees and a fence along
Casey Road.

Mr. Preston noted that FEMA has indicated that 80% of John Rider’s salary will
be reimbursed from the beginning of the declaration by FEMA.

Mr. Preston also noted that the cleaning of the retention ponds by Sunbelt
Environment will be completed soon, and that both Mr. Preston and Sunbelt has been in
contact with the DNR.

RECESS
3:05 p.m.

Minutes taken and typed by Tressa Luttrell.