January 2021 Meeting Minutes - CALDWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI

Commissioners Minutes for January 4, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen. Commissioner Jonathan Abbott was absent. The meeting was opened with The Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioners met with Jeff Campbell, Road and Bridge Supervisor. Road & bridge crew did snow removal on parking lots. They ordered a new dashboard for the sterling truck. The recycling plant was closed in December.

Commissioners met with newly elected Sheriff Mitch Allen. They discussed CCDC budget and a scanner to detect metal and drugs.

Commissioners met with Terry Rumery to discuss economic development within the county.

Commissioners met with Amy Gorton, Program Director of Easterseals Midwest and Barbara Patrick, local educator with Missouri Easter Seals. There are 16 counties covered in the Midwest region and anyone with a child prenatal to 12 months old can be referred to the Easterseals Midwest home visiting program.

Commissioners reviewed final expense reports by department for the 2020 yearend.

Commissioners Minutes for January 5, 2021

Commissioners Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler attended the ACCD911 meeting in Maysville.

Commissioners Minutes for January 8, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen.

Payroll was signed.

Commissioners met with Sharon Wright, License Office Manager regarding the 2021 budget.

Commissioners met with Julie Hill, Recorder of Deeds regarding the 2021 budget.

Commissioners reviewed CARES Act applications.

Commissioner Jonathan Abbott moved to allow a group to pursue coyotes across the Little Otter Creek property during the county hunt. Rex Hibler seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Bud Motsinger voted yea; Rex Hibler voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Commissioners Minutes for January 11, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen. The meeting was opened with The Pledge of Allegiance.

Weekly bills were paid.

Commissioners met with Jeff Campbell, Road and Bridge Supervisor to discuss the 2021 budget, which included replacement of John Deere Bridge. Discussed moving Little Otter Creek Tree clearing pre-bid meeting to the Nazarene Church.

Commissioners opened bids for bridge materials. There were no bids received. Jeff will reach out to vendors and request a quote.

Commissioners met with Attorney Ed Proctor by phone call to discuss Little Otter Creek mitigation contracts, AOP site easements and Log Creek Bridge mediation.

Commissioners met with Emergency Management Director Mark Merrill to discuss the 2021 budget.

Commissioners met with Coroner Dana Brown to discuss her request for 2021 budget.

Commissioners met with Terry Rumery to discuss county economic development.

Commissioners met with Courthouse security guard Bob Witmer to discuss courthouse security.

Commissioners met with Mike Ryan of Creative Planning and Chris Heigele of Baty, Otto, Coronado Law firm concerning MOPERM cases for CCDC.

Commissioners met with Sheriff Mitch Allen and ACCD administrator Angie Lager for 2021 budget requests.

Commissioners met with Collector/Treasurer June Grooms for her 2021 budget request.

Commissioners met with Public Administrator Richard Lee for his 2021 budget request.

Commissioners met with Prosecuting Attorney Brady Kopek for his 2021 budget request.

Commissioner Rex Hibler moved to give Little Otter Creek Lobbyist Mike Michaelson and Associates a written notice for termination of contract on January 13, 2021. Jonathan Abbott seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Bud Motsinger voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea; Rex Hibler voted yea.

Commissioners Minutes for January 12, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the courthouse to work on the 2021 budget with County Clerk Christine Owen.

Commissioners Minutes for January 13, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the courthouse to work on the 2021 budget with County Clerk Christine Owen.

Commissioners met with Assessor Beverly Alden to discuss her 2021 budget request.

Commissioners had a phone call from Cary Sayre, Allstate engineer, to discuss an addendum to Little Otter Creek tree clearing specifications.

A radio station from Maryville called the commissioners to ask questions about the Little Otter Creek Reservoir.

Commissioner Bud Motsinger and Sheriff Mitch Allen signed the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for Little Otter Creek Reservoir Dam.

Brenda Rauber called to discuss a cemetery fence she felt was blocking traffic view of Lovely Ridge from JC Penny Dr. The commission will look at fence and make a decision afterwards.

Brian Testerman from Metal Culverts, Inc stopped to visit with the commissioners.

Commissioners Minutes for January 14, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the courthouse to work on the 2021 budget.

Commissioners Minutes for January 15, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler attended the Little Otter Creek meeting at the Church of the Nazarene in Kingston

Commissioners worked on the 2021 budget.

Commissioners Minutes for January 18, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler met at the Church of the Nazarene in Kingston for the Little Otter Creek Tree Clearing pre-bid conference for general questions and site inspection trip.

Commissioners Minutes for January 19, 2021

Ken Thompson was present for the meeting.

Commissioners met with Jeff Campbell, Road and Bridge Supervisor to discuss the 2021 budget. Recycling has started again. Electricians have started wiring in the new road and bridge buildings. All FEMA projects were completed in December.

Commissioners met with Randy Dillon from Viebrock Sales and Service LLC and Stuart Oden of Oden Enterprises, Inc. Bids for a bridge kit for Galloway Road were opened as follows: Viebrock Sales and Service LLC bid of $47,713.00 plus $645.00 for extra iron. Oden Enterprises Inc bid of $57,320.79. Rex Hibler moved to accept Viebrock Sales and Service LLC for $47,713.00 plus $645.00. Bud Motsinger seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Bud Motsinger voted yea; Rex Hibler voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Commissioners met with Gabriel Henry of Vollara Air & Surface Pro regarding an air cleaner for the courthouse.

Commissioners met with Ken Thompson regarding the IT for the county.

Commissioners met with Sheriff Mitch Allen. Rex Hibler moved to go into closed session per RSMo 610.021 (3) personnel. Jonathan Abbott seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Bud Motsinger voted yea; Rex Hibler voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Rex Hibler moved to go out of closed session per RSMo 610.021 (3) personnel. Jonathan Abbott seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Bud Motsinger voted yea; Rex Hibler voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Commissioners met with Sherrie Wohlgemuth of the Community Resource Center of Chillicothe and Cameron.
Commissioners called Danny Kincaid from DanComp Computers to discuss IT service being provided.

Commissioners met with Colt Arnold, Planning and Zoning supervisor, to discuss 2021 budget.

Commissioners met with Clayton Ford and Frankie Thomas of Thomas Logging regarding the LOC project.

Commissioners worked on the 2021 budget.

Commissioners Minutes for January 20, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen.

Commissioners worked on the 2021 budget.

Commissioners called Cary Sayre of Allstate to discuss Little Otter Creek Reservoir Dam bidding progress and groundbreaking ceremony plans.

Commissioners Minutes for January 21, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen.

Commissioners worked on the 2021 budget.

Commissioners returned Clint Walker’s call. He requested a copy of the plans for Little Otter Creek Reservoir.

Commissioners visited with Sean McGonigle, Risk Manager for MAC Trust department, about the worker’s compensation for the county.

Assessor Beverly Alden presented 2021 budget changes to the commissioners.

Commissioner Rex Hibler attended the Planning and Zoning meeting at the courthouse.

Commissioners Minutes for January 22, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen.

Payroll was signed.

Commissioners worked on the 2021 budget.

Commissioners Minutes for January 25, 2021

Weekly bills were paid.

Commissioners met with Jeff Campbell, Road and Bridge Supervisor. They mowed property South of the Little Otter Creek Dam and looked at possibilities of making a roadway to the North property of the lake area.

Commissioner Bud Motsinger moved to accept Rockford Townships recommendation to appoint Kevin Stonum to fill a vacancy on the board due to the resignation of Marshall Stonum. Jonathan Abbott seconded the motion and a roll call vote taken as follows: Bud Motsinger voted yea; Rex Hibler voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Clerk Christine Owen presented the Hamilton Township financial statement to the commissioners for their review.

Commissioners met with Greg Pitchford regarding Little Otter Creek mitigation and recreational planning.

Commissioners worked on the 2021 budget.

Commissioners held a bid opening for the Tree Falling and Harvesting on Little Otter Creek at the Church of the Nazarene in Kingston.

Commissioners Minutes for January 26, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen.

Commissioners worked on the 2021 budget.

Commissioners Minutes for January 27, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen.

Commissioners worked on the 2021 budget.

Commissioners Minutes for January 28, 2021

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen.

Commissioners held the public meeting to approve the 2021 budget. Those in attendance besides the commissioners were: County Clerk Christine Owen, Assessor Beverly Alden, Collector/Treasurer June Grooms; Prosecutor Brady Kopek; Sheriff Mitch Allen; Jeff Campbell.

Commissioner Rex Hibler moved to approve the 2021 budget. Jonathan Abbott seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Bud Motsinger voted yea; Rex Hibler voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Commissioners paid bills for the month of January.

Commissioners signed the notice of award for the tree falling project at Little Otter Creek.