June 2020 Meeting Minutes

Commissioners Minutes for June 1, 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.

Weekly bills were paid.

Commissioner met with Jeff Campbell, Road and Bridge Supervisor. They discussed some brush letters that he was following up on. They also discussed plans for the building on the road and bridge property, which is ready to begin construction soon.

Commissioners met with Judge Jason Kanoy by phone.

Commissioners met with Danny Kincaid of DanComp by phone.

Commissioners met with Emergency Management Director Mark Merrill regarding the CARES Act Funding.

Commissioners met with Tracy Carman & Linda McElwee from the County Health Department to discuss COVID testing costs and the possibility of submitting it to be reimbursed by the CARES Act funding.

Commissioners met with Bob Hughes, Stephanie Williams & Shelby Berkemeier from the NCMBF

Commissioners had a phone conference with Circuit Court Marshal Robert Mazur and Judge Jason Kanoy.

Commissioners met with Terry Rumery about economic development for the county.

Commissioners Minutes for June 8, 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.

Weekly bills were paid.

Commissioners met with Road and Bridge Supervisor Jeff Campbell. They are cleaning culverts & bridges from last weeks rain. They will check status of brush removal on Henry O Road.

Commissioners met with Danny Kincaid of DanComp Computers to discuss the IT agreement for the county.

Commissioner Rex Hibler moved to approve the signing of Court Order to transfer $22,000 to the Assessment Fund per the 2020 budget. Jonathan Abbott seconded the motion. A roll call vote was called as follows: Bud Motsinger voted yea; Rex Hibler voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Commissioners met with Tracy Carman & Linda McElwee from the County Health Department to discuss COVID testing costs and would like to submit it for reimbursement from the CARES Act funding that the County received.

Commissioners met with Ed Proctor. Commissioner Rex Hibler moved to go into closed session per RSMo 610.021(1) legal. Bud Motsinger seconded the motion. A roll call vote was called as follows: Rex Hibler voted yea; Bud Motsinger voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Commissioner Jonathan Abbott moved to go out of closed session per RSMo 610.021(1) legal. Rex Hibler seconded the motion. A roll call vote was called as follows: Rex Hibler voted yea; Bud Motsinger voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Commissioners met with Terry Rumery regarding economic development.

Commissioners met with Christine Owen regarding the county audit. This audit will be for the years of 2018 & 2019. The state does the audit this year and have selected McBride, Lock & Associates, LLC to do the audit for them.

Commissioners met with Ed Proctor. Commissioner Jonathan Abbott moved to go into closed session per RSMo 610.021(1) legal. Rex Hibler seconded the motion. A roll call vote was called as follows: Rex Hibler voted yea; Bud Motsinger voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Rex Hibler moved to go out of closed session per RSMo 610.021(1) legal. Bud Motsinger seconded the motion. A roll call vote was called as follows: Rex Hibler voted yea; Bud Motsinger voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Commissioners Minutes for June 9, 2020

Commissioner Rex Hibler participated in a telephone conference with the Community Action Agency in Trenton.

Commissioners Minutes for June 11, 2020

Commissioner C.R. Bud Motsinger met with NCMBF Board in Maysville to discuss business and economic development issues in the Northwest region.

Commissioners Minutes for June 12, 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.

Payroll was signed.

Commissioners attended the quarterly department head meeting for the county.

Commissioners signed an agreement with DanComp Computers.

Commissioners worked on revising the Employee Handbook for the county.

Commissioners discussed a Planning & Zoning permit with Colt Arnold and Beverly Alden.

Commissioners Minutes for June 15, 2020

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

Weekly bills were paid.

Commissioners met with Road and Bridge Supervisor Jeff Campbell and he reported that they started replacing Barwick Road bridge. They are also working on the wingwalls on the Longhorn Road bridge

Commissioners met with Collector/Treasurer June Grooms regarding the CARES Act funding and the possibility of having an on-line payment portal for paying taxes.

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

Commissioners called Tom Butler of MES for information on a Seek Scan Thermometer in order to comply with the 43rd circuit court directive. This would be used to take temperatures of people entering the courthouse.

Commissioner Jonathan Abbott moved to order the Seek Scan Thermometer. Bud Motsinger seconded the motion and a roll call vote was called as follows: Bud Motsinger voted yea; Rex Hibler voted yea; Jonathan Abbott voted yea.

Commissioners called Leanne Jorns, CCDC Administrator for an update on the construction progress of the raised outdoor recreation area.

Commissioners met with sales representative, Randy Dillion of Viebrock Sales & Service, LLC.

Commissioners met with Terry Rumery to discuss economic development within Caldwell County.

Commissioners Minutes for June 18, 2020

Commissioner C.R. Bud Motsinger attended the Planning and Zoning meeting at the courthouse.

Commissioners Minutes for June 22, 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.

Weekly bills were paid.

Commissioners met with Jeff Campbell, Road and Bridge supervisor, and reported that his crew is forming Barwick Bridge. They took measurements for replacement of Galloway Road Bridge.

Commissioners met with Emergency Management Director Mark Merrill about creating a FEMA account to deposit money received from them. Also discussed obtaining a small boat for the county to use for water rescues.

Commissioners met with Beverly Alden concerning the upcoming BOE.

Commissioners called 911 Dispatch Manager Hillary Hosman for an update.

Commissioners met with Collector/Treasurer June Grooms regarding how the county was to deposit the FEMA funds received.

Commissioners called MAC attorney Travis Elliott to discuss the CARES Act Fund spending.

Commissioners called Cathy Youtsey about expenses that could qualify for CARES Act Funds.

Commissioners Minutes for June 23, 2020

Commissioner C.R. Bud Motsinger met with auditors to discuss questions and provide more detail on the Little Otter Creek Lake project.
Commissioner C. R. Bud Motsinger attended the MU Extension meeting at Joni’s Shed in Hamilton.

Commissioners Minutes for June 24, 2020

Commissioner Rex Hibler met with Daviess County Commissioners and Allstate Consultants and landowners to discuss mitigation issues for the Little Otter Creek Lake project.

Commissioners Minutes for June 26, 2020

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

Payroll was signed.

Commissioner Rex Hibler moved to go into closed session per RSMo 610.021(1) legal. Bud Motsinger seconded the motion. A roll call vote was called as follows: Rex Hibler voted yea; Bud Motsinger voted yea; Jonathan Abbott was absent.

Rex Hibler moved to go out of closed session. Bud Motsinger seconded the motion. A roll call vote was called as follows: Rex Hibler voted yea; Bud Motsinger voted yea; Jonathan Abbott was absent.

Commissioners met with Sheriff Jerry Galloway.

Commissioners approved an application form to be used for the CARES Act Funds for Phase 1 in Caldwell County with applications due by July 24 to include the supporting documentation.

Commissioners Minutes for June 29, 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.

Weekly bills were paid.

Jeff Campbell reported that Barwick Road Bridge deck will be poured this week.

Commissioners had a phone call with Judge Kanoy to discuss any updates with the court regarding the COVID-19 procedures.

Commissioners met with McBride, Lock & Associates auditors Haiyan Doyle and Abigayil Russ for the exit conference of 2018-2019 audit of the financial statements. June Grooms, Collector/Treasurer attended as well.

Commissioners met with Terry Rumery for an update on county economic development.

Commissioners met with Assessor Beverly Alden.

Commissioners approved purchase of a new heat/temperature sensor as requested by the District Court System.

Commissioners attended the ACCD-911 meeting in Maysville.

Commissioners Minutes for June 30, 2020

Commissioner C.R. Bud Motsinger and Rex Hibler participated in the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission Board meeting by conference call.