Bob Kluender

The commission reviewed work order requests for equipment repairs at the recycling center and discussed various infrastructure projects, including striping, concrete block replacement, and road updates. Reports were received from the Road and Bridge Department regarding equipment status and landscaping, and from the YMCA concerning software conversion, facility maintenance, and membership growth. Engineering firm representatives provided updates on several bridge projects, detailing progress on environmental reviews, design plans, and MoDOT coordination. Additionally, the commission approved funding for an opioid addiction training conference and authorized the payment of accounts payable.

The commission reviewed the road and bridge department report, including equipment status, striping projects, and parking stop repairs. They discussed an upcoming E-Cycle event hosted by the recycling center, set a bid opening date for the courthouse roof project, and identified a mold issue at the county youth building requiring environmental assessment. Several emergency closed sessions were held to address litigation and personnel matters. Additionally, it was noted that the processing of accounts payable was delayed due to technical issues with the server.

The Commission addressed several items including road maintenance updates, reappointed a member to the Ste. Genevieve Library Board, and approved a bid for storage containers from Falcon Structures. Legal counsel provided clarification regarding SB190 residency requirements, and the Commission discussed a trailer abandonment issue on a county road. Emergency closed sessions were held regarding contracts and personnel. Additionally, the Commission approved the continuation of a postage meter agreement with Pitney Bowes, reviewed BRO project updates for the Main Street Bridge, and approved accounts payable.

The commission discussed various operational and financial matters. Key topics included a report from the Road and Bridge Foreman regarding road work, an update on the E-Cycling event funded by a solid waste grant, and the hosting of County Government Day for local students. A sealed bid for Sheriff's Department storage containers from Falcon Structures was opened and reviewed. Financial approvals included the payment of a $515,266.00 balance for 911 emergency services radio communications upgrades and $1,200 for mold remediation at the county youth building. Additionally, the commission reviewed updates on community center maintenance, accepted paperwork for the Taste of Ste. Genevieve event, and approved $210,975.76 in accounts payable.

The commission reviewed an agreement for water main alignment, approved the reappointment of a member to the Senior Citizens Tax Services Board, and received a report on legislative activities. Discussion topics included road department updates, a review of local ordinances regarding assisted living, courthouse postage machine contracts, and the handling of a delinquent tax bill. A public bid opening was held for the courthouse roofing project, and the commission addressed an event permit request. Additionally, the commission held closed sessions regarding litigation and personnel, approved a purchase requisition for sheriff's department equipment, reviewed an inter-governmental agreement concerning transient tax, and authorized the payment of accounts payable.