CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met October 7,2024. Present: Kenneth Thornton; Presiding Commissioner; Ted Anderson, Southern Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; and Anna Ritter, Deputy County Clerk.

Sheriff James McCrary with weekly reports. McCrary agreed to give the extra Explorer to Assessor Office. Explorer will be available after the radios and equipment have been removed. McCrary provided the Commission with the agreement with K.C.P.D. for a guarantee of 20 beds at $60 per day. He is not leaning in favor of this due to the increase in staffing needs, training, and the housing of multiple gangs that would be needed in our Sheriffs Department. As this will impose additional threats to his staff. McCrary provided a proposal from Accurate Controls for Jail communications. Last year spent $121,000 (Grant) + $21,000 for repairs. McCrary recommends the Bronze plan and entering an agreement to save 5% on any repairs required. He believes it would be a wash but will save us on what we spent in total including the amount from the grant. (3-year contract is $44,000). Provides in person services once a year for maintenance. If needed more than that we would pay extra for it. McCrary is requesting a reserved parking spot for the Court Bailiff. The Commission agreed to provide the first or second spot on the side entrance of the Court House. The sheriff will have a sign made and put up in the designated spot.

Collector LisaNelson presented weekly Court Orders 120501, 120503-120504, 120606,120609-120610,120613, 120615-120616.120619.120621,120623-120624,120629,120631-120661; Holding 120607-120608,120611- 120612,120614, 120617-120618, 120620, 120622, 120625-120628, 120630.

Grant application for Generator through the health department was denied; Commission requested to have generator order cancelled.

Assessor Leah Morton presented weekly Court Order reports for 9130124-10/03/24.

University Extension Makayla Neil presented monthly activity report.

Treasurer Peggy Kenney discussed weekly updates. Discussed rates on the CD’S coming to maturity. The Commission agreed that leaving it in for no longer than 6 months at the best rate at Peggy’s discretion would be their advisement.

Motion by Anderson to approve the Food Safety Assurance for Summer Program for CCHD, seconded by Boultinghouse. Anderson -Yes; Boultinghouse – Yes; Thomton – Yes

Motion by Anderson to sign Agreement Between Cedar County, Missouri and the Missouri Department of Public Safety Fiscal Year 2025, seconded by Boultinghouse. Anderson – Yes; Boultinghouse – Yes; Thornton – Yes

Reviewed County Contract to provide City of Stockton with Dispatch Services.

11:45 a.m. Prosecuting Attorney Gaither requested commission move to close session pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (1). Motioned by Boultinghouse to move to Close Session pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (I), seconded by Anderson. Anderson -Yes; Boultinghouse -Yes; Thomton – Yes

No actions were taken during this session.

12:10 p.m. Motion by Anderson to return to open session, seconded by Boultinghouse. Anderson – Yes; Boultinghouse – Yes; Thornton – Yes

Bills were approved.

The Cedar County Commission met October 15,2024. Present: Kenneth Thornton; Presiding Commissioner; Ted Anderson, Southern Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; and Anna Ritter, Deputy County Clerk.

Collector Lisa Nelson presented weekly court orders 120662-120689, 120695, 120720, 120725-120727; Holding 120690-120694,120696-120719,120721-120724.

Treasurer Peggy Kenney went over weekly updates.

Assessor Leah Morton presented weekly court order reports 10104124-10/10/24.

Resident called in requesting to set up a private air strip.

CLERF Board requested to appoint 5* member following passing of John Roseman. Commission will consider qualified individuals prior to making decision.

Resident called in to inquire about whether a solar farm would qualify for an EEZ application. Further discussion ensued that the current EEZ board needs to be reviewed as there are potential openings.

Dedmon Flooring will meet with the Commission and affected office holders on Monday, 10.21.2024 at 10 am.

Resident called to report CR1125 bridge floor decking needed repair. The road was closed temporarily until repair was made.

1:00 pm Prosecuting Attorney Gaither requested commission move to close session pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (1). Motioned by Anderson to move to Close Session pursuant to RSMO 610.021 (I), seconded by Boultinghouse. Anderson – Yes; Boultinghouse – Yes; Thornton – Yes

No actions were taken during this session.

1:58 pm Motion by Anderson to return to open session, seconded by Boultinghouse. Anderson- Yes; Boultinghouse -Yes; Thornton – Yes

Bills and payroll approved.