Gene Auten Named Economic Developer

September 19th Minutes
Presiding Commissioner Ted Findley brought the meeting to order at 9:00 am.

Commissioner Regan Nonneman made a motion to approve minutes and agenda.   Commissioner Ted Findley seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer Linda Brown presented the weekly balance sheet.

Gene Auten, County EMD brought the Insurance Services Office Automatic Aide Agreement for the commissioners to review. The ISO Rep thought they should approve it before the Fire Chief’s signed it.

Gene will attend MOSWNN radio training Sept 27th . The training is mandatory before the radio can be obtained.

Gene will be working on winter weather event planning by getting plans in place. He requested and received permission to purchase the items that he needs to fix the Emergency Trailer.  He will also meet with Community Service Director Lori Wimer about emergency food supplies in the event of a severe storm.

Gene as County Economic Developer: Gene reported that he had read the Grant City Strategic Plan, and has started on Sheridan’s.

Gene will organize both of the Progress Organization events.

The Progress Organization is sponsoring a Dave Ramsey Entrepreneur Event that will be held October 19th, 8:00 am to 4 pm.  Anyone is welcome to attend the presentation. Food will be provided.

The Progress Organization will also sponsor the Craft Fair again this year.

Road and Bridge Foreman Jim Fletchall reported by phone from the Norman Snead tube location.  He reported that he now only has 3 FEMA projects left.

After some discussion about the Sheriff needing to look more professional, Commissioner Regan Nonneman made a motion to order new hats for the Sheriff and both deputies.   Commissioner Ted Findley seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

Commissioner Regan Nonneman made a motion to adjourn at 11:00 am. Commissioner Ted Findley seconded. All in favor, motion carried.