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SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 50TH DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in the Commission Office at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to
adjourn with all members present and the following proceedings were had and made a
matter of record.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Herschend 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 (yes), Strahan (yes).
Commissioner Pennel made a motion to go out of executive session.
Commissioner Herschend seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).
It should be noted that no motions were made and no votes were taken.
PRIOR MINUTES
Commissioner Pennel made a motion to approve prior Commission Minutes dated
9/19/08 and 9/16/08. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).
ACACIA CLUB
RETAINING WALL BLOCKS
Tressa Luttrell, County Administrator presented the Commission with the bids for
blocks to build the retaining wall at Acacia Club Road. Ms. Luttrell noted that there was
only one bidder, Dura-Kast. Ms. Luttrell added that the bid was reviewed by road &
bridge and recommended for approval.
Commissioner Herschend made a motion to approve the bid as offered by Dura-
Kast. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).
LEE MALAN
SECURE TECH
Lee Malan representing Secure Tech gave a presentation to the Commission on a
wireless panic alarm system for both the Judicial Facility and the Courthouse.
Commissioner Strahan made a motion to go out for bid for this technology.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. Commissioner Herschend asked for a detail
listing of the areas Mr. Malan was suggesting. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes),
Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).
JERRY ADAM
SB 930 & 947
Jerry Adam met with the Commission to discuss Senate Bill 930 & 947 regarding
ATV’s and UTV’s. After a general discussion, Commissioner Herschend made a motion
to amend the current county ATV Ordinance to allow UTV’s. Commissioner Strahan
seconded the motion.
Commissioner Strahan noted that he thought it was ridiculous to have a county
permit if you already have to have a state permit. Mr. Adam mentioned that if the
equipment was purchased as “farm” equipment, there is no title so a permit can’t be
applied for. Commissioner Herschend commented that they would approve the change
today but that they would look at the County’s Ordinance as he felt the same way. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).
RECESS TO THE JUDICIAL FACILITY
JUDGE ORR / CIRCUIT CLERK NEAL
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS
The County Commission met with Judge Orr and Circuit Clerk, Brenda Neal to
discuss various additional issues at the new Judicial Facility.
Commissioner Herschend made a motion to purchase a refrigerator for the jury
assembly room and let the Clerk’s Office stock it. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (absent).
Commissioner Strahan was present in Judge’s chambers.
Commissioner Herschend made a motion to provide a one amp system for the
witness area. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote:
Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).
Commissioner Pennel made a motion to allow for a vending machine, which
overrides the previous motion, both a snack and soda machine in the jury assembly room.
Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion. Commissioner Herschend asked that the
motion include Maintenance Supervisor Lavender taking a look at the area to determine
as to the placement of tile or a mat for underneath the machines.
The Commission to make the arrangements for the machines and the Clerk’s
Office will be responsible for all restocking. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes),
Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).
Commissioner Pennel made a motion to approve for the purchase of two more
benches in the Circuit Courtroom as per the Judge and Circuit Clerk’s request and that
they not be ordered until the Judge and Circuit Clerk contact the Commission with the
sizing. Commissioner Strahan seconded the motion.
Commissioner Herschend noted that he would be voting against the motion as the
Commission has previously stated that we would wait and let the building run for 30
days, I think this is jumping the gun. Commissioner Pennel noted that he trusted Judge
Orr knows what is needed or will know and will then let the Commission know. The
motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (no), Strahan (yes).
Commissioner Pennel made a motion for Ms. Luttrell to go out to bid on the La-
Z-Boy chairs as requested by Judge Orr. Commissioner Herschend seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (yes), Herschend (yes), Strahan (yes).
RECESS
11:55 a.m.
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