The Commission Session addressed several administrative items. The commission approved three public hearings to amend the 2026 budget, scheduled for November 16th, December 7th, and December 21st. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding with the Park Hill School District was approved to manage the reimbursement of overcollected tax credits to seniors. The commission also adopted an updated personnel policies and procedures manual, despite some concerns raised by the County Treasurer regarding the lack of a formal HR department and questions about the policy's language on employee conduct and screening.
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The commission reviewed several agenda items, including the bid award for independent audit services to Forvis Mazars and the approval of multiple law enforcement-related contracts. These agreements included participation in the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, sub-awards for high-intensity drug trafficking area initiatives, the Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program for K9 procurement, and various grants with the Missouri Department of Transportation focused on traffic safety and impaired driving enforcement. Additionally, the commission approved an emergency management performance grant, awarded a contract for roof replacements on the law enforcement center and juvenile building, and passed a resolution to accept the park master plan.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting
Plaque County Commission Commission Session
The Commission meeting covered several administrative and operational items. The session included a tribute to the late Prosecuting Attorney and a discussion regarding the approval of an IT support services contract with CDW Government LLC. The Commission also reviewed the implementation of the Homestead Real Property Tax Credit Program, which utilized automatic enrollment for over 20,000 taxpayers. Several items were tabled, including park-related business and other unspecified action items. Approvals were granted for a parking lot resurfacing project, a trail resurfacing project, and a cooperative purchase agreement for John Deere gators for the parks department. A public hearing was held to adjust and set tax levies for the road and bridge district and the drainage district. Additionally, the County Auditor announced a presentation regarding the annual financial report.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
Platte County Planning And Zoning Commission Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed a rezoning request for a 21.6-acre property, proposing a shift from agricultural to planned residential zoning. The discussion centered on site plan modifications made since the previous hearing, including adjustments to housing density, the removal of retaining walls, the addition of setback buffers, and landscape improvements. Staff recommended approval based on conformance with the county's land use plan, confirming that all infrastructure requirements, including traffic and stormwater management plans, have been addressed.
