Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Worth County Commission Minutes for April 30th, 2008

Meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by Presiding Commissioner. Members present: Mozingo, Calhoon and Waldeier.
Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to approve the April 21st minutes. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Motion carried.
Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried.
Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve and pay bills. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried.
Commissioner Mozingo received Certificate of Training from County Commissioner Organization.
Commissioner Mozingo read the Capitol Improvement Sales Tax Resolution:

Be it resolved that upon voter approval of the Capitol Improvement Sales Tax Renewal on April 8, 2008:
The Worth County Commission approves the continuation of the Capitol Improvement Sales Tax. The Capitol Improvement Sales Tax will continue to be collected and disbursed in accordance with Missouri State Law and Statutory requirements.
Signed this the Twenty-eight day of April, Two Thousand and Eight


Bill Mozingo
Presiding Commissioner
William Calhoon
Associate Commissioner
Lorace Waldeier
Associate Commissioner
Attested by:
Lisa Hargrave
Clerk to the County Commission


Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve the Resolution. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried. Resolution signed.
Jim Fletchall, Road and Bridge Supervisor reported
Commissioners discussed the vacancies on the Senior Tax Board. Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to appoint Loretta Rinehart to the vacancy. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Motion carried. Additionally, the Commission discussed another potential vacancy and identified more candidates to contact.
10:00 a.m. Opened bids for Ice Damaged Trees from Courtyard. Received one bid from John Hargrave Custom for removal of trees. The bid was $635.00. Commissioner Calhoon made a motion to approve the bid. Commissioner Waldeier seconded. Motion carried.
Jim Fletchall, reported that Melbourne Fletchall requested maintenance rock for CR 150, the county did some ditch work last year. The Commissioners left it up Jim Fletchall to decide how much maintenance grave is needed on the road.
There is a tube on CR 52 near Marvin Mercer’s has a tube washing out and needs to be reset but there is a phone line in the crossing that may be in the way.
The old shed on the east side of the county yard needs either extensive repair work or torn down. After discussion it was decided to tear the shed down when weather prevents road work. Discussed grader operators: Norvil Miller, Brian Sherer and Dave Thomas will be grading roads until bridge packages are delivered.
Pat Kobbe, Emergency Sirens Director came to the Commission with paperwork from the Emergency Performance Grant. Commissioner Mozingo signed for the County.
Tye Parsons, NW Regional Council of Governments sent a request for emergency sirens for storm warnings. The County put in for $24,000 for sirens and accessories for communities without sirens at present time.
Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to recess until 1:00 pm. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Motion carried. Session recessed until 1:00 pm.
1:00 pm Reconvened session to approve 2008 Budget Amendment and to interview gravel checkers.
Lisa Hargrave, County Clerk read 2008 Budget Amendment Message.
Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to approve the 2008 Budget Amendments. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Motion carried. All documents were signed and will be forwarded to appropriate offices.
Jim Fletchall and Commissioners discussed ordering tubes before the price increases go into effect.
Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to go into closed session in accordance with Missouri Statute 610-022 to discuss personnel issues. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Role vote: Mozingo – aye, Calhoon – aye and Waldeier – aye. Personnel present in the closed session Jim Fletchall, Christina Charles, Commissioners, and Lisa Hargrave. Session closed at 1:25 pm.
Session reopened at 2:00 pm. During closed session it was decided to hire Christina Charles as Gravel Checker/Seasonal employee position.
Butch Thomas reported a tube on CR 27 either sinking in and would like it checked. Also on behalf of the Sheridan Fire Department – they have to have some Emergency Radio Frequencies added to the radio. The Commission will discuss the matter with Pat Kobbe, Emergency Management Director.
Bob Sifers, Victor Phillips came to the Commission to complete paperwork for the Hyundai Excavator.
Commissioner Waldeier made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Calhoon seconded. Motion carried meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm.

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