January 03, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Akey – present
Commissioner Hibler – present
Commissioner Abbott – present
Also present – Jamy Aubrey, Clerk to the Commission
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 A.M.

January 5, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Akey – present
Commissioner Hibler – present
Commissioner Abbott – present
Also present – Jamy Aubrey, Clerk to the Commission
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
A celebration of appreciation was held in the courthouse to recognize former Presiding Commissioner Bud Motsinger for his service.
REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioners signed payroll.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 A.M.

January 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Akey – present
Commissioner Hibler – present
Commissioner Abbott – present
Also present – Jamy Aubrey, Clerk to the Commission
Bud Motsinger, Citizen, Retired Commissioner
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Abbott made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Hibler seconded the motion.
Commissioner Akey – yes
Commissioner Hibler – yes
Commissioner Abbott – yes
The motion passed.
Commissioner Hibler made the motion to approve the minutes from the January 3 rd and 5 th , 2023 meeting. Commissioner Abbott seconded the motion.
Commissioner Abbott – yes
Commissioner Akey – yes
Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioners discussed the letter from Travis Scott requesting permission to allow his class from the Senior Design course in Geological Engineer at Missouri University of Science and Technology to use information/data from the Little Otter Creek project, as well as coming for a field visit and to view core samples during the Spring 2023 semester. After also discussing it with ALLSTATE, the commissioners unanimously granted their permission.
REGULAR AGENDA
 Road & Bridge – Jeff Campbell announced the truck they purchased was delivered and they are looking into getting a flatbed fabricated for it. He reported they are still working with FEMA and need a letter from the flood plan administrator. He also communicated that the concrete for the salt bin will be poured on Wednesday, January 11 th .
Discussion to file an Affidavit to record for Brush Letter Taxes.
Commissioner Hibler made a motion to add a $100 administrators fee on all properties for which the county files a lien for brush removal. Commissioner Abbott seconded the motion.
Commissioner Hibler – yes
Commissioner Akey – yes
Commissioner Abbott – yes
The motion passed.
Melissa Poje discussed, with commissioners, letters that had been sent out concerning brush removal.
Commissioner Hibler made a motion to accept the bid of $1950 from Davidson Tree Service for brush removal on property in Lincoln Township, Sec 8, Tobin Valley Dr. and Frog Pond Rd. Commissioner Akey seconded the motion.
Commissioner Akey – yes
Commissioner Abbott – yes
Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
Commissioner Abbott moved to accept the bid of $500 from Davidson Tree Service for brush removal on property in Lincoln Township, Section 12, Tobin Valley Drive. Commissioner Akey seconded the motion.
Commissioner Hibler – yes
Commissioner Abbott – yes
Commissioner Akey – yes
The motion passed.
Commissioner Hibler made a motion to advertise for bid, brush removal on the following three properties: Grant Township, Sec 17, SE Zack Wheat Dr.; Davis Township, Sec 32, SE Black Oak Rd.; and Grant Township, Sec 9, SW Longhorn Dr.
Commissioner Akey seconded the motion.
Commissioner Akey – yes
Commissioner Abbott – yes
Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
Eugene Rennison discussed the brush removal he had done on his property and presented photo documentation to show his progress. It was agreed that Commissioner Abbott and Melissa Poje schedule a time to meet Mr. Rennison to look at the progress of the brush removal, in person and discuss any further action needed to be in compliance with the request of the brush removal.
 Allstate Zoom Meeting – An update on the construction of the Little Otter Creek project was given. It was reported that a Blast Plan was submitted, as well as compacting the soil in the dam area. The January 20, 2023, LOC Meeting was also discussed.
 Terry Rumery, Economic Development discussed recent updates in economic development in Caldwell County.
 Danny Kincaid discussed computer/technology security. The commissioners ask for a plan to be developed for implementation of new security policies.
 Greenhills – Angela Shaffer, Great Northwest Days Coordinator, discussed the booth that would be set up at the event. She reported that she would be trying to obtain historical items from entities in Caldwell County to display in the booth.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 P.M.

January 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL
Commissioner Akey – present
Commissioner Hibler – present
Commissioner Abbott – present
Also present – Jeff Campbell, Bud Motsinger, Citizen, Retired Commissioner Allstate Representatives Brookfield Box & Bridge Representatives

REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioners met with the above individuals to do a final inspection of the bridge on Toledo Dr. Upon inspection, they gave their approval that the project was completed by Brookfield Box & Bridge to their satisfaction.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M.

January 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present; Western Commissioner Hibler – present
Eastern Commissioner Abbott – present
Also present – Jamy Aubrey, Clerk to the Commission
Bud Motsinger, Citizen/Retired Commissioner

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Akey seconded the motion.
Commissioner Akey – yes; Commissioner Abbott – yes; Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the meeting minutes from January 10 th & 11 th .
Commissioner Akey seconded the motion.
Commissioner Akey – yes; Commissioner Hibler – yes; Commissioner Abbott – yes
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
Jeff Campbell and Melissa Poje with Road & Bridge met with the commissioners. It was reported that the salt bin was poured last Wednesday. They are doing brush removal around bridges and culverts. They have also been looking for flat beds for the trucks. Jeff reported that $20,905.32 was inadvertently paid out of Sales Tax and should have been paid from Cart Rock in 2022 and the error would be corrected in 2023.
Commissioner Abbott moved to advertise brush removal on Hamilton Township, Sec. 30, NW Caldwell Road, and NW Mill Creek Drive. Commissioner Hibler seconded the motion.
Commissioner Abbott – yes; Commissioner Akey – yes; Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
Patricia Daniels, accompanied by Michael Stouse addressed the board of commissioners concerning alleged damage from brush removal on her property. She claimed it would take $2 million to replace trees that were cut down and said there was damage done to her pond dam causing it to wash out, as well as causing the ditch to need repairs. Commissioner Akey asked Ms. Daniels to present the commission an itemized list of how she came to the value of $2 million. Ms. Daniels said she had that and would bring it to the commissioners.
Commissioner Abbott moved to go into closed session per RSMo 610.021.
Commissioner Hibler seconded the motion.
Commissioner Akey – yes; Commissioner Hibler – yes; Commissioner Abbott – yes
The motion passed.
 Closed Session
Commissioner Abbott moved to end closed session. Commissioner Hibler seconded.
Commissioner Akey – yes; Commissioner Hibler – yes; Commissioner Abbott – yes
The motion passed.
Commissioners met with elected official, Beth Larkins, Treasurer/Collector to discuss her 2023 budget.
The Zoom call with Allstate was cancelled by Allstate.
Terry Rumery cancelled his appointment with the commissioners this week.
Wilma Stone, Juanita Carr and Carolyn Shaffer from the Caldwell County Cares Coalition met with the commissioners to discuss displaying a 4’x4’ sign on the courthouse lawn.
Juanita will contact MODOT for approval to place the near highway 13. They will get the sign framed and requested that Road & Bridge assist in the installation. The commissioners gave their approval and asked the Cares Coalition to stay in contact with them.
Danny Kincaid with DanComp discussed security and presented a new contract for his services. The quotes in the contract do not include software such as Office 365. The commissioners agreed to review the contract and get back with him.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 P.M.

January 18, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present
Western Commissioner Hibler – present

Eastern Commissioner Abbott – absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Akey seconded the motion.
Commissioner Akey – yes Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
AGENDA – Budget 2023
Commissioners met with Mitch Allen, Niki Lund, and Jessica Farmer to discuss the budget for the Sheriff Department and Caldwell County Detention Center.
Commissioners met with Jeff Campbell to discuss the budget for Road & Bridge.
Commissioners met with Julie Hill to discuss the budget for the Recorder’s Office.
Commissioners met with Beverly Alden to discuss the budget for the Assessor’s Office.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 P.M.

January 19, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present
Eastern Commissioner Hibler – present
Western Commissioner Abbott – absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Akey seconded.
Commissioner Akey – yes Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
AGENDA – Budget 2023
Commissioners met with Jamy Aubrey to discuss the County Clerk’s budget.
Commissioners met with Richard Lee to discuss the Public Administrator budget.
Commissioners met with Dana Brown to discuss the Coroner budget.
Commissioners met with Colt Arnold to discuss the budget for Building & Grounds, Planning & Zoning, and Road & Bridge.
Commissioners met with Mark Merrill to discuss the Emergency Management budget.
Commissioners met with Bob Witmer to discuss the budget for Building Security.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 P.M.

January 20, 2023

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At 9:00 AM Commissioner Akey and Commissioner Hibler attended the LOC Meeting at the Church of the Nazarene at 93 W. Jackson St. in Kingston, Missouri.
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 11:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Caldwell County Courthouse.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present
Western Commissioner Hibler – present
Eastern Commissioner Abbott – absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Akey seconded.
Commissioner Akey – yes Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioner Akey and Commissioner Hibler worked on the 2023 Budget.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 1:50 P.M.

January 23, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey–present; Western Commissioner Hibler–present Eastern Commissioner Abbott-present
Also present – Bud Motsinger, Citizen/Retired Commissioner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commission Akey seconded.
Commissioner Akey – yes Commissioner Abbott – yes Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioners worked on the 2023 Budget.
At 10:30 Commissioners and Terry Rumery had a conference call with David Bunge and Paul Kelley with Adelite Solar. They discussed the Memorandum of Understanding and the next step to execute the construction of the solar project, which will begin in the spring of 2024. It is anticipated that construction will take five to six months.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M.
At 12:00 P.M. the commissioners attended the LEPC Meeting at the Health Department.

January 24, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present
Western Commissioner Hibler – present
Eastern Commissioner Abbott – present
PLEDGE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Abbott seconded.
Commissioner Akey – yes; Commissioner Abbott – yes; Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioners met with Bonnie Roberts. Bonnie expressed concerns that her neighbor’s sewage is possibly running into her pond and spring.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.

January 26, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present
Western Commissioner Hibler – present
Eastern Commissioner Abbott – present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Akey seconded.
Commissioner Akey – yes Commissioner Abbott – yes Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioners reviewed the 2023 proposed budget.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 P.M.

January 27, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present
Western Commissioner Hibler – present
Eastern Commissioner Abbott – present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Akey seconded.
Commissioner Akey – yes Commissioner Abbott – yes Commissioner Hibler –
yes
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioners met to review the 2023 proposed budget.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 12:35 P.M.

January 28, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 11:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present
Western Commissioner Hibler – present
Eastern Commissioner Abbott – present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Akey moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Hibler seconded.
Commissioner Akey – yes Commissioner Abbott – yes Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioners met to review the 2023 proposed budget.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 P.M.

January 30, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present
Western Commissioner Hibler – present
Eastern Commissioner Abbott – present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Akey seconded the motion.
Commissioner Akey – yes Commissioner Abbott – yes Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
Commissioners worked on the 2023 budget.
Commissioners met with Mitch Allen, Beverly Alden, Beth Larkins, Julie Hill, and
Ashley McNew to discuss 2023 budget.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 P.M.

January 31, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Dale Akey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
ROLL CALL
Presiding Commissioner Akey – present Western Commissioner Hibler – present
Eastern Commissioner Abbott – present
Also present – Jamy Aubrey, Clerk to the Commission
Bud Motsinger, Citizen, Retired Commissioner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES
Commissioner Hibler moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Akey seconded.
Commissioner Akey – yes Commissioner Abbott – yes Commissioner Hibler – yes
The motion passed.
REGULAR AGENDA
Jeff Campbell with Road & Bridge reported they had drilled seed for pollinators at Little Otter Creek. The seed cover mix will be done around the perimeter of pollinator today. He also reported that they were getting a bed fabricated for the new work truck.
Commissioners participated in a Zoom call with Allstate to discuss LOC construction progress. Brian Robben, with Terracon experience will be on-site for construction. A call was made to Padraic Corcoran to discuss IDIQ. There was discussion about working on the Turkey Road approaches as well as the 290 th bridge which will start in March.
Commissioners will be coordinating with Caleb Bardwell for fencing.
Colleen Hinshaw and Corinne Watts of Green Hills Regional Planning Committee were present for the Public Hearing to close out CDBG #2 and update to #3 PWSD, which is not being closed at this time. No one from the public attended this hearing.
Commissioners approved Bud Motsinger as Citizen Representative for Green Hills Planning Committee and Solid Waste Committee.
Commissioners signed a contract for per capita dues at $0.45 per person for a total of $3,966.75.
Terry Rumery met with the commissioners to discuss Economic Development. Terry reported that he would be at Great Northwest Days in Jefferson City on February 7-8 th .
The County Budget Hearing was called to order at 11:00 A.M., by Presiding Commissioner Akey. Attending the hearing were Commissioner Hibler, Commissioner Abbott, Jamy Aubrey, Beth Larkins, Nicki Lund, Beverly Alden, Jeff Campbell, Julie Hill,
Mitch Allen, Hillary Hosman, Brady Kopek, and Dan Lani. Commissioner Akey read the budget message. The budget was reviewed and those attending were given an opportunity to ask questions pertaining to the 2023 proposed budget.
With no further discussion or questions being presented, Commissioner Abbott moved to close the budget hearing. Commissioner Hibler seconded.
Commissioner Akey-yes; Commissioner Abbott-yes; Commissioner Hibler-yes.
The motion passed.
Larry Chipman met with the commission to discuss ARPA funds distributions.
Commissioner Abbott moved to approve application #24 for $12,118.36. Commissioner Hibler seconded.
Commissioner Akey-yes; Commissioner Abbott-yes; Commissioner Hibler-yes.
The motion passed.
Commissioner Abbott moved to approve application #40 for $28,000. Commissioner Akey seconded.
Commissioner Akey-yes; Commissioner Abbott-yes; Commissioner Hibler-yes.
The motion passed.
Commissioner Abbott moved to approve the 2023 Proposed Budget. Commissioner Hibler seconded.
Commissioner Akey-yes; Commissioner Abbott-yes; Commissioner Hibler-yes
The motion passed.
Commissioners paid bills.
Commissioners met with Beth Larkins, Treasurer/Collector to review the Semi-Annual Treasurer’s Report.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 A.M.