The Cedar County Commission met June 29, 2020. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk.

Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor

Requests to process court order 25584-25608, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property.  Discussed a section of road to determine whether it is a private road or a county road, the commission determined it to be a private road as no taxes are being collected on it and it is not plated as a county road.

Met with Mikayla Fox – University of Missouri Extension

Reviewed monthly report of the extension and 4-H programs.

Motion by Boultinghouse to approve reappointment of Carol Butts for a 4 yr term ending 2024 as a Cedar County Library Board Member, second by Foster.  Collins – Yes, Foster – Yes, Boultinghouse – Yes

Met with City Utilities of Springfield

Submitted water quality charts prepared before the treatment process occurs.

Discussed future of Joplin reservoir, CAFO impact on lake water quality, and noted to be looking for the Corp score report.

Met with Sheriff James McCrary

Weekly Report of Inmate Housing: 52

Conference call with Steve Rutledge – Independence Special Road District Commissioner

District requested options to widen a culvert on CR1025.

A concrete whistle currently exists and needs to be replaced.

District requests an 8’ extension; 4’ would help but doesn’t appear to be enough to prevent further incidents from occurring at this location.  Commission requested DJ Ford meet with Steve on site to evaluate.

Deputy Graves stopped in to report a traffic concern due to an influx in lake activity at CR1791 and CR1801.  Suggested posting “No Parking” signs 200-300 feet on west side of CR1801.  6 signs (1 sign posted every 50’)

Met with Steve Dopp – Murphy Tractor

After the road grader demos last month and requested option changes, Steve stopped in to present a firm quote for the two road graders the county is considering.  Commission will get back with CAT to request option changes on their machines and a firm quote from them.   

Met with DJ Ford, Road & Bridge Supervisor

Discussed plugged culvert on CR450, “No Parking” signs on CR1801, culvert concern on CR1025, and CR675 has a French drain that needs repair.

Commission reviewed correspondence concerning SB391 and CARES ACT FAQ.

Bills and payroll were approved.

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