Elysia Collins

The session covered multiple business action items and routine approvals. Key discussions included the approval of the Kansas City Regional Resource Sharing Agreement to facilitate sharing resources like equipment and personnel for large events such as the World Cup or critical incidents. The Commission also approved a contract with the Missouri Department of Public Safety to reimburse incurred personnel expenses related to Operation Relentless Pursuit. Further approvals involved resolutions to advertise annual bids using the new Ion Wave online bidding system, and the award of bids for the 2026 road resurfacing project for both asphalt and micro seal materials. Additionally, the Commission approved two requests to rezone land parcels: one from agricultural to rural estates for a two-lot subdivision, and another from agricultural to R80 for a minor single-lot subdivision. The Prosecuting Attorney also presented on the continued award of the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant for salary reimbursement.

The purpose of this special meeting was to facilitate the management and implementation of projects funded under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Key actions included the approval of the agenda and the consent calendar. The primary business item involved the approval of Change Order Number Seven (2026-00001 ARPA) with ST Construction for approximately $521,000, related to the Plaque County Courthouse project. These funds will cover upgrades including the replacement of carpet and flooring, installation of LED lighting to reduce maintenance costs on the ground floor, and upgrades to carpet, lighting fixtures, and ceiling tiles in public-facing areas of the first floor and carpet/fixtures/tiles on the second floor. The lobby renovation is nearing completion, with front doors expected to open in early April.

The meeting included the election of officers, where the existing Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary were retained unanimously. Key exhibits recorded included various Plaque County planning documents and presentations. The primary agenda item involved the request for approval of a site development plan for Shiloh Ministries on 4.21 acres at the intersection of Northwest 145th Terrace and Fairway Lane to construct a church building, which was recommended for approval by staff. The site plan includes the existing prayer garden, proposed church structure (approximately 81x100 feet), concrete parking (28 spaces), and temporary gravel parking (22 spaces with plans to pave later). The plan was approved unanimously. Staff also provided an update for the next month, noting three applications: two routine rezonings and one for a Planned Residential District (PRD) plan called Hidden Oaks, which involves attached single-family townhome units on 21 acres.

The meeting began with the election of officers, resulting in the selection of a new vice chairman and secretary for the board. Key discussion items involved two variance requests concerning accessory structures and a primary residence. The first request involved seeking variances for sideyard and rear yard setbacks to replace an existing shed at 10790 Lantern Lane, which was approved with modified setback allowances following applicant discussion. The second item addressed variances for front yard, interior sideyard, and corner lot sideyard setbacks for the construction of a single-family dwelling and a bar at 7295 Northwest River Road, necessitated by steep topography and prior site grading; this request was also approved. A third variance request concerned the construction of a 40-foot by 60-foot barn on a property located at 17375 South Ridgely Road, where the applicant sought a variance from the 100-foot sideyard setback due to challenging topography, placing the structure near a driveway turnaround; this variance was granted.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the consent calendar. Key business involved a public hearing to amend the 2025 budget, primarily to increase prisoner boarding funds by transferring a significant amount from the contingency account to cover projected year-end expenditures. Following the budget hearing, the Commission approved a resolution authorizing amendments to the 2025 Plaque County budget. Another item addressed was the approval of a cooperative purchasing agreement with Insight Public Sector for Flock camera software integration, intended to improve public safety data sharing. Finally, the Commission considered two orders from the County Assessor: approval for the 2026 aerial imagery project with Eagle View, followed by discussion and approval of the required 2026-2027 county assessor maintenance plan, which necessitates hiring seven additional staff members and potentially expanded office space. The Collector also presented an addendum to an existing contract for a video server and IP cameras.