Commissioners Minutes for February 3, 2020

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.

Jeff Campbell reported that they are halfway done with bridge inspections with MoDOT. Rex Hibler moved to send out brush letters to Gomer Township in section 2 on NE Henry O Road and on NE Smith Drive. Jonathan Abbott seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows, Bud Motsinger voted yes, Rex Hibler voted yes, and Jonathan Abbott voted yes. Bud Motsinger moved to keep the CART funds allocated to each township at $10,000 per year. Rex Hibler seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken. Rex Hibler voted yes, Bud Motsinger voted yes, and Jonathan Abbott voted no.

Commissioners met with Hillary Hosman and Marty Gray regarding dispatch services for the county.

Commissioners met with Beverly Alden, Julie Hill, June Grooms, and Christine Owen. The group made a phone call to Todd Schular of the State Auditor’s office regarding salary commission.

Commissioners Rex Hibler and Bud Motsinger attended the Caldwell County Library Foundation meeting at the Library.

Commissioners Minutes for February 4-5, 2020

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler attended the annual “Great Northwest Day at the Capitol” in Jefferson City.

Commissioners Minutes for February 7, 2020

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 C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler attended a meeting at Caldwell County Detention Center with Leanne Jorns and Kevin Rost and Chris Herner for an update on the construction of the elevated outdoor recreation area.

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler attended a retirement reception for Clif Baumer at NRCS office in Columbia.

Commissioners Minutes for February 10, 2020

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.

Jeff Campbell reported that bridge inspections should be complete this week.

Commissioners paid weekly bills.

Commissioners met with Jackie Soptic of the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission.

Commissioners met with Richard Lee, Julie Hill, Beverly Alden, June Grooms, Dana Brown and Christine Owen regarding the COLA for elected officials.

Commissioner Bud Motsinger attended a Highway 13 meeting in Higginsville and returned to the meeting in the afternoon.

Commissioner Rex Hibler met with Carlee Quinn and Jennifer Segar of the Caldwell County Extension Office. The annual budget was presented to the commission.

Commissioner Rex Hibler met with Mark Merrill regarding the Emergency Operations Plan for Little Otter Creek.

Rex Hibler moved to allow the excess of annual county appropriated funds from 2019 totaling $16,017.21 to remain in the Caldwell County Extension Center’s fund for use in 2020 calendar year. Bud seconded the motion. A roll call vote was called for the motion. Rex Hibler voted yea, Bud Motsinger voted yea and Jonathan Abbott was absent.

Commissioners Minutes for February 11, 2020

Commissioner Bud Motsinger and County Clerk Christine Owen attended the annual meeting of the Caldwell County Extension Council at Joni’s Shed in Hamilton.

Commissioners Minutes for February 12-14, 2020

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger, Jonathan Abbott and Rex Hibler attended the annual County Commissioners Association of Missouri (CCAM) Training in Columbia.

Commissioners Minutes for February 18, 2020

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 paid weekly bills.

Jeff Campbell reported on road and bridge projects. Galloway Road has a bridge that needs repaired. The bids for rock need to be sent out for this year.

Commissioners met with David McDowell and Byron Roach of NW Power Cooperative, Inc and Dave Deihl of Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc and Rod Cotton of Farmers Electric Cooperative Inc.

Commissioners met with Mark Merrill concerning the emergency operations plan for the Little Otter Creek.

Commissioners met with Colt Arnold about maintenance for county vehicles and planning and zoning concerning transmission lines in the county.

Commissioners spoke with Paula McCoy, a board member of the Senior Services Tax board.

Commissioners attended the Caldwell County Cares Coalition meeting at the Church of the Nazarene in Kingston.

Commissioner Rex Hibler attended the Green Hills Community Action meeting in Trenton.

Commissioners Minutes for February 20, 2020

Commissioner C.R. Bud Motsinger attended the North Central Missouri Business Facilitation meeting in Hamilton.

Commissioners Minutes for February 21, 2020

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 attended a meeting for Little Otter Creek at Church of the Nazarene in Kingston.

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler attended a meeting at Caldwell County Detention Center with Leanne Jorns and Kevin Rost and Chris Herner for an update on the construction of the elevated outdoor recreation area.

Commissioners Minutes for February 24, 2020

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.

Weekly bills were paid.

Jeff Campbell reported that the bridge inspections were completed.

Commissioners met with Michael Clancy of Renodry USA.

Commissioners met with Nicole Lund regarding the Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplemental Fund.

Commissioners attended the ACCD-911 meeting in Maysville.

Commissioners approved and signed the 2019 financial statement.

Commissioners Minutes for February 26, 2020

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler met in the commissioner’s room of the Caldwell County Courthouse with County Clerk Christine Owen. Commissioners Jonathan Abbott was not present but by phone conference.

Rex Hibler moved to issue a moratorium for 12 months from February 26, 2020 on issuances of special use permits and/or any permit on activities regarding transmission line(s) across Caldwell County until a public hearing can be held regarding the health and safety of the Residents of Caldwell County and effects caused to farming and/or agriculture in Caldwell County, Missouri. Jonathan Abbott seconded the motion. A roll call vote was called as follows: Rex Hibler yea; Bud Motsinger yea; Jonathan Abbott yea.

Commissioners Minutes for February 28, 2020

Commissioners C.R. Bud Motsinger attended a retirement reception at Caldwell County Detention Center.