Ben Barbarick

The Commission addressed multiple administrative and operational items, including the approval of various resolutions such as appraisal engagements, engagement letters, and authorizations for public hearings and equipment disposal. Significant discussions involved the National Opioid Settlement participation, mowing service agreements, and numerous subdivision and zoning applications. Additionally, the Commission reviewed updates on the Justice Center roof replacement project, Sheriff's office addition bids, health insurance renewal proposals, and various departmental reports from the Health, Codes & Zoning, Road & Bridge, and Maintenance departments.

The agenda for the Cass County Commission meeting includes several resolutions and ordinance considerations. Key items involve authorizing the termination of a professional design services agreement with Tessere, INC (Resolution No. 26-18). The commission is scheduled to consider adopting a policy for procuring sustainable and recovered materials for federally funded grants (Resolution No. 26-19) and approving a Violence Against Woman Act grant (Resolution No. 26-20). Other topics include authorizing the renewal of Patagonia Health EHR software subscription for the Health Department (Resolution No. 26-21), an ordinance regarding temporary 'No Through Trucks' restrictions and speed limit reductions for the Route 7 Bridge Project (Ordinance No. 26-05), and multiple applications for minor subdivision and rezoning actions under the Codes & Zoning Department (Applications #3172 through #3179).

The agenda for the Cass County Commission meeting includes several resolutions and one ordinance. Key items involve approving the annual Cass County Quarter cent Road and Bridge sales tax distribution to cities (Resolution No. 26-13). The Commission will consider issuing a Request for Qualifications for Construction Manager as Advisor Services for the Cass County Old Historic Courthouse repair project (Resolution No. 26-14). Further items address engineering services for the Prairie Lane Bridge (Resolution No. 26-15), accepting bids for a Craig Roller attachment for the Road & Bridge Department (Resolution No. 26-16), and authorizing a contract for the Davidson Road culvert replacement project (Resolution No. 26-17). An ordinance will also address temporary speed limit postings related to Highway 7 construction (Ordinance No. 26-04). Finally, the disbursement of 2024 tax sale surplus monies from the Collectors Office is scheduled for review.

This Emergency Operations Plan provides a comprehensive coordination framework for managing all-hazards emergencies and disasters within Cass County, Missouri, including all incorporated municipalities and unincorporated areas. It outlines a multi-phased approach encompassing preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The plan's strategic direction focuses on protecting human life, minimizing injury, preserving critical infrastructure, safeguarding property and the environment, and supporting community lifelines and resilience through coordinated efforts of county departments, municipal agencies, and partners.

The meeting involved discussions and approvals related to vendor selection, specifically transitioning to 10X voting equipment due to declining customer service from No Link, and a discussion regarding consolidating with Atkins' existing systems. Key resolutions included the approval of Resolution 2601, and the approval of the 2026 road and bridge department product and supply purchasing vendors following a competitive bid process. Additionally, Ordinance number 26-01 was presented, amending county code Chapter 125 related to the senior citizen property tax credit. The Collector's office detailed the successful first year of the credit implementation, noting 9,466 senior households receiving approximately $3.6 million in savings, and outlining a streamlined process for future renewals utilizing death index checks and deed reviews to ensure program integrity. The session concluded with opening the floor for public comment, Commissioner communications, and moving into an executive session concerning legal, real estate, and personnel matters.