Cole County

The Commission discussed and approved several administrative and financial items. Key actions included the approval of an MOU with JC Parks for a stormwater control project, updates to the OpenGov Scenario Builder Agreement, and multiple budget adjustments regarding marijuana sales tax and the health insurance fund. The Commission also reviewed ADA Web Accessibility compliance requirements, approved a Statement of Work from CivicPlus, authorized a soil and water conservation payment, and approved the purchase of a vehicle for the Public Works department.

The Commission addressed several ordinance amendments concerning lodging establishments and the Food Sanitation Safety Code, both to be administered by the Cole County Health Department. The Commission adopted the 2026 Food Permit Fees. Several appointments were made, including Roger Schwarz to the Board of Cole County Residential Special Services, Inc., and two individuals, David Neighbors and Robert Swift, to the Missouri River Regional Library Board. Under bids and contracts, approvals were granted for a contract with Sutterfield Technologies for book preservation, a Quote for a Public Works Road Tractor, and awards for HVAC Replacement for the Sheriff's Department and Generator Maintenance. A contract with OpenGov for the Scenario Builder module was also approved. New business included opening a Public Hearing for a Stormwater Permit with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and approving the Public Works Department Career Path Progression Plan, as well as highway safety grant applications. The session concluded with a Closed Session to discuss legal matters.

The meeting agenda included the presentation of the MU Extension 2025 Annual Report and updates on its programs. Key actions involved appointments to the Cole County Building Commission for five individuals. Several contracts were approved, including the purchase of FOBS for Data Rooms, a contract continuation with Zimmer, the sole source purchase of AXON taser supplies, and services with Columbia Interpreting Services for the Health Department. The Commission executed a contract for Towing & Storage of Motor Vehicles with Broadway Wrecker Service LLC. New business included approval of Accounts Payable, approval of a Tax Credit Disbursement Request from United Capital City Soccer Club, and discussions regarding Adult Recreational Marijuana Funds and a Quick Care Sign for the Health Department. First readings were held for two Budget Adjustments concerning Marijuana Tax and the Health Insurance Fund. The Commission also entered and exited a Closed Session to discuss Personnel Issues.

The document records a bid opening session for the 2026-03 HVAC Replacement project for the Sheriff Department. Two bidders submitted proposals: Teel Mechanical Service and United Mechanical Services, with quoted prices provided for both base bids (Units 3, 4, 5, 6) and all units. The county indicated that these bids would be taken into consideration.

Key discussions included reports received and filed, such as the Auditor's January 2026 Revenue & Expenditure Report. The commission addressed bids and contracts, ultimately awarding the contract for Towing & Storage of Motor Vehicles to Broadway Wrecker Services and approving the renewal of Plumbing Services. Several applications and agreements were approved, including a Missouri Highway Safety Grant application, the JCREP Agreement for 2026, the Sub-Award Agreement for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), and the Sub-Award Agreement for CAVALIER Training Funds. The renewal of Cleaning Services for EMS was also approved. New business involved a public hearing and presentation on Traffic Control Items for Wildwood Drive & Frog Hollow Drive, resulting in the approval of a 40 mph Speed Limit on Wildwood Drive and a Stop Control on Frog Hollow Road at Wildwood Drive. The commission also approved expenditures for EMS capital purchases, including cellular data antennas, mobile radios, vehicle upfitting, and equipment bags. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss legal actions.