CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met May 06, 2019. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk

Approved Commission Minutes for April 29, 2019.

Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor

Requests to process court order 24538-24560, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property.

Met with DJ Ford, Road & Bridge Supervisor

Discussed CR501 south of 32, CR825 south of CC/32, CR525/CR350 intersection for ruts, and CR1875.

Met with Cheryl Marcum and Wanda Cassell to discuss SB391.  They expressed their concerns for the impact of this bill if our CAFO ordinance is revoked due to the current bill.  Commission expressed their efforts to stop this bill but at minimum have requested an amendment to be grandfathered in so that we may maintain our current ordinance.  A meeting was suggested to inform the community about this issue and express their opinions and it was suggested that our state representatives and state senator should be present to hear concerns.  A public meeting date was discussed but due to the timing of the current bill schedule it was decided that this meeting would be more effective to direct our concerns to the Governor as it will be through the house before we can get a meeting set.

Victor Kennedy stopped in to thank the commission for road repair on CR.

Met with Nora Powell, Coroner

Discussed indigent burial.

Discussed a project called Compass.

Met with Sheriff James McCrary

Weekly Report of Inmate Housing – Out of County – 52, Cedar – 11 = 63

Had trap cleaned out at jail but there are plastic containers, clothing and other items in the pipes and will have to be back hoed out. This will likely need to be done every few years.

Met with Tammy Ikerd, University Extension County Engagement Specialist

Reviewed EMSI report for Cedar County and areas of concern.  Resources from the Cares Engagement website but info is also on All Things Missouri website.

Reviewed monthly outreach report.

Met with our local Cat representative for introduction and to discuss motor grader needs.

Flyers for Model 140 and Model 120.  Need 4-6 month lead time and offer lease with full warranty.

Springfield City Utilities – Annual Report of lake water usage.

Needed very little water last year, about 1.5” was removed from the lake last year from October to October, this equates to about the same as 10 days worth of natural water evaporation.

Barbara Jenkins reported CR951 off of 32 becomes CR1250 and dead ends, it is a problem road, is washed out and nearly impassible, can’t get two of her vehicles out.  Commission sent DJ to this site.

Jessica Rickman reported CR675 and CR1250, dirt road, no rock on the road. Commission drove out to view that afternoon.

Cliff Belamy reported 24660 E. 1620th Rd washes east end of driveway out, ditches full, water is pushing gravel off the road.

Rhonda Spencer reported bridge on CR418 off of HWY J, SW corner of the bridge has a hole in the road.   

Commission signed a letter to terminate project BRO-B020 (12) and refund federal funds paid to date due to changes in priority and an emergency bridge replacement.

Commission reviewed payment requests submitted by the Treasurer for discretionary funds by elected officials.

Commission reviewed a copy of Care Connection Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report and Cedar County Library Annual Report 2018.

Commission reviewed and approved monthly reports for Circuit Clerk, and Recorder of Deeds.

Bills and payroll were approved.

The Cedar County Commission met May 13, 2019. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Kendra Householder, Deputy County Clerk

Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor

Requests to process court order 24561-24570, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property.

Met with D.J. Ford, Road & Bridge Supervisor

Discussed whether there is enough damage for a FEMA claim on roads.

Discussed complaints on CR1025 past Agape Ranch

Met with James McCrary, Sheriff

Weekley report of Inmate Housing – Out of County – 56, Cedar – 10 = 66

Discussed how he has 3 cars listed to sell on Purple Wave. Last day is June 4th. Also listed old Explorer for sale for parts.

New Transport Van came in. Will pay Insurance on Van through Inmate Fund.

Met with Cheryl Marcum

Discussed Senate Bill 391. She would like to do a Community Forum soon, possibly first week of June.

Jason Sivils from Great River Engineering stopped by about letter he will send to MODOT.

Rick Spiker reported CR1225 Rd North of Quarry has bad pot holes, would like it bladed and smaller rock added.

Barbara Jenkins reported bad ruts on CR951 & CR1250 past Cedar Creek Bridge.

Jessica Worley stopped in to report CR1674 Bridge needs gravel because it is washed out.

Met with Arlo Rupke, Emergency Management Director

Discussed annual paperwork for LEPC and applying for CEPF funds.

Commission reviewed monthly activity report submitted by Cedar County Health Department

Commission reviewed payment requests submitted to the Treasurer for discretionary funds by elected officials.

Commission reviewed monthly Lake Patrol Contract Reimbursement.

Commission reviewed Cedar County Sheriff’s Department report.

Bills were approved