CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

Cedar County Commission met April 1, 2025. Present: Kenneth Thornton; Presiding Commissioner; Ron Alumbaugh, Northern Cornmissioner; Ted Anderson, Southern Cotnmissioner; and Peggy Kenney, County Commission Administrative Assistant.

Approved minutes from March 24th and March 3lst

Assessor Leah Morton presented weekly court orders, April 1-4, 2025.

Collector Lisa Nelson presented court orders 122014-122051.

Whisper rescinded their contract request.

Called Titan Roofing rto set up final walk through; scheduled for after 1 p.m. 4.14.2025;

Met with University Extension, monthly report

Interviewing for Secretary’s position

Neil will be going on maternity leave in June.

Reorted paint chipping on ceiling in extension office

Christine Sherrod attended 4-H at the Capital with a host of local 4-Hers

Discussed Program at the Library.

Reviewed monthly reports from the following office holders: Sarah Turner, Circuit Clerk; Heather York, County Clerk; WIC, Health Dept.

Alumbaugh presented recommendations to water issues wiht Health Dept carport; treated lumber & Dal Corning hwy grade caulking was recommended by Goedeke at approzimately $13.50 per tube.

Met with James McCrary, Sheriff. Discussed becoming a “Blue Shield” County; reviewed jail report; discussed water heater repair.

Signed contract with Dedmon Flooring & Asbestos removal.

Signed Assessor Quarterly Reimbursement.

Met with DJ Ford, Road and Bridge Supervisor for weekly status report; Stacey Hinker reported 951 Rd. was in need of maintenance; Carl Gallette requesting 525 Rd. be improved for heavy traffic, commission recommended alternate routes for heavy traffic.

Approsve expenditures and payroll to be paid.

Motion by Anderson; Second by Thornton to pay BRO contractor pursuant to the signed conrtact, proior to the reimbursement of MoDot.

Alumbaugh yes, Thornton yes, Anderson yes.

Reviewed monthly report from James McCrary, Sheriff

Leah Morton, Assessor inquired about 1% and 1 1/2% commisison collected for assessor’s office, Lisa Nelson, Collector will request a report from Clear Basin that shows the breakdown.

Carla Lowe, Treasurer presented sales tax report.

3:05 p.m. Motion by Anderson; Second by Alumbaugh to enter Closed Session

Thornton yes, Alumbaugh yes, Anderson yes.

3:15 Motion by Lumbaugh; Second by Anderson to resume Open Session.

Thornton yes, Alumbaugh yes, Anderson yes.

Phone meeting with Travis Elliot, Attorney concerning MO State Auditor’s findings; no motions or votes taken.

Cedar County Commission met April 14, 2025. Present: Kenneth Thornton; Presiding Commissioner; Ron Alumbaugh, Northern Cornmissioner; Ted Anderson, Southern Cotnmissioner; and Carla Lowe, Treasurer as acting Administrative Assistant; Absent: Peggy Kenney, County Commission Administrative Assistant.

Approved minutes from April 7, 2025.

Assessor Leah Morton presented weekly court orders.

Collector Lisa Nelson presented court orders 122052-122089 (missing 122088).

Reviewed monthly reports from the following office holders: James McCrary, Sheriff

Sheriff presented “Blue Shield” a new program from state; approved and signed

ICE Grant was discussed.

Bob Floyd via phone discussed siren on Corp of Engineers; County will own siren; sheriff though dispatch will control siren; sero cost to county; electric and setup costs to be paid by FEMA.

Motion by Anderson; Second by Alumbaugh to allow the placement of th siren

Thornton yes, Alumbaugh yes, Anderson yes.

Titan Roofing walkthrough on new roofing system; Titan will come once a year for roof inspection.

Met with DJ Ford, Road and Bridge Supervisor for weekly status report; Don Boultinghouse reported 675 Rd. was in need of repair, Stacey Rinker reported 951 Rd., Carlos Carey reported 675 Rd.

Met with MoDot Bridge Inspectors for report on regular scheduled inspection of 67 non-state structures.

Bates County Commissioner, Jim Wheatley discussed Opioid Lawsuit; Cedar County is receiving partial funds available due to paperwork not being filed. Wheatley sending paperwork to be resubmitted with the chance counties may still be eligible for payment.

Approved expenditures to be paid.

Reviewed and signed Progress Invoice #4 for BRO-R020(001); Cedar Creek Bridge on 1320 Rd.

Commission requested County Clerk, Heather York incoice the election expense pursuant to Mo Revised Statute 115.

Simmons Bank, Haleigh Nelson presented paperwork for changing name on bank account from Cedar County to County of Cedar, Missouri as requested by Medicare for reimbursement.

Carla Lowe, Treasurer presented sales tax report.