Jessica Bryant

The commission addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key actions included the appointment of the HR Director to the Careleave Committee, approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with SEMA for professional planning services, and the awarding of multiple bids for road materials, spray supplies, and leased equipment. Additionally, the commission approved accounts payable, authorized the purchase of gas monitors, and approved the acquisition of a new vehicle. The meeting also included an update on ADA compliance efforts and a closed session to discuss real estate matters.

The commission reviewed the 2025 Emergency Services Annual Report. Key business included the authorization and signing of multiple contracts and agreements, such as a maintenance and support agreement with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC, an HVAC replacement contract with United Mechanical Services, and a business associate agreement with Williams Keepers. The commission also approved the purchase of new copier and fax equipment for Emergency Services, a budget transfer to the Health Insurance Fund, and the installation of signage for the Health Department. Additionally, the commission discussed the jail's generator docking station and ADA compliance, and conducted a closed session regarding real estate.

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.