County Commission Minutes for April 16th, 2012

Presiding Commissioner Findley called the meeting to order at 9:08 am.
1. Clerk Roberta Owens presented the Commissioners court orders on additions and or abatements to the
personal property and or real estate tax books.
2. Commissioner Rob Ruckman reported the gas prices as $3.649 and diesel as $3.949
3. Commissioner Rob Ruckman made a motion to approve the minutes and agenda. Commissioner Dennis Gabbert seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
4. Treasurer Linda Brown presented the weekly balance sheet, payroll and bills.
5. Commissioner Dennis Gabbert made a motion to approve the bills. Commissioner Rob Ruckman seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
6. Economic Developer Tammy Ueligger report: Tammy reported the latest on the County Market Day. Reported that she has made some inquiries about redoing the men’s restroom in the basement. Discussed a question from Northwest Regional Council of Governments concerning any problem safety areas along the blacktops in the county. Clerk Owens will submit a form on county letterhead with the commissioners concerns.
7. Ted Rights, Missouri Democrat running for 6th District Representative stopped by to introduce himself.
8. Jim Fletchall, Road and Bridge Foreman Report
 Fletchall reported a tube on CR 84/Creek Ave. has washed out.
 CR 81/Dogwood Ave needs crowned and some ditch work.
 The crew is still working on the MAC truck.
9. Bid Opening : The commissioners opened the seal grader bids from CAT, CASE, and JOHN DEERE. This is a basic chart with the information. A more detailed chart is available in the Clerk’s office, in the official minute book.
10. This chart shows only the base price of graders. Even though the John Deere appears to be the low bid, there were other criteria involved in choosing the bid. Some of these options include trade in value, trip charges, filters, and warranty. Each company offered a discounted price if the county bought 2 graders.
CAT CASE JOHN DEERE
140M2 $263,534 H65B $201,580.00 770 G $200,300
Demo Demo $192,860 Demo $199,000
9. Commissioner Dennis Gabbert made a motion to adjourn at 12:10 for lunch Commissioner Rob Ruckman seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Presiding Commission Ted Findley opened the afternoon session of the meeting at 3:00. County Clerk Roberta left at this time. The commissioners appointed Jim Fletchall secretary for the rest of the meeting.
Commissioner Rob Ruckman made a motion to accept the bid from Victor Phillips/CASE for one new Tier 3 New 865B Case Grader with extended warranty, and one Demo 865B Case Grader in approximately 90 days. County will attempt to sell used graders privately. Dennis Gabbert seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Commissioner Dennis Gabbert made a motion to authorize Clerk Owens to advertise 2 graders on Machinery Trader.com, and other Government equipment sites. Commissioner Rob Ruckman seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
11. Commissioner Dennis Gabbert made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Rob Ruckman second. All in favor, motion carried.