Jim Grutsch

The meeting addressed several action items requiring approval. Key actions included authorizing the purchase of Hassler PRTG software from SHI International Corporation for radio system monitoring, approving the execution of a WIC Local Agency Nutrition Services Program Services contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and approving the execution of sub-award agreements with the Missouri Department of Public Safety totaling $204,275. The commission also approved commission orders concerning land sale overplus refunds and authorized the execution of sub-recipient contracts with Calvary Creek Tour District and Turning Point Advocacy Services. Finally, the consent agenda, which included liquor licenses and prosecuting attorney fees for August, was approved.

The meeting addressed several action items requiring approval. These included approving a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, renewing a program agreement with Mission Critical Services Incorporated for the Sheriff's Office, and accepting a proposal from Shader Insurance for property and liability insurance for the year 2025. Further action items involved approving Special Road and Bridge funds distribution to the city of Gerald, approving the establishment and rezoning for a Plan Unit Development (PUD) submitted by BNT Real LLC, accepting a quote for website development for the IT Department from Tech Systems Incorporated, approving a contract renewal with AT&T Network Integration Services which included a 40% cost reduction for replacing the phone system, approving a quote from Insight Public Sector for Cloudflare support services for the IT Department, and approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Boone County Family Court Services Juvenile Division. The commission also approved a permanent easement deed related to a roadway and utility easement following discussion. Additionally, the consent agenda items, including public administrator and building department fees for November and the auditor's financial report for November, were approved. During the reports section, the Franklin County Auditor announced the office move to Suite 208 and HR to Suite 203. The County Clerk reminded officials about upcoming swearing-in ceremonies and the requirement to submit bonds. Finally, the meeting concluded with a recognition ceremony for Tony Henry's 14+ years of service.

The Commission meeting included several action items approved via Commission Orders. Key discussions involved approving the 2023-2024 Commission Order, declaring certain equipment as surplus for Frank County and authorizing its disposal, fixing utility tax levies for 2023, and approving tax levies for 2020. The Commission authorized the emergency procurement of an inverter scroll heat pump chiller for the government center due to a unit failure. Additionally, the purchase of two 2024 Ford F-150 police responders was approved, and the agreement with Washington Area Ambulance District for dispatching services was terminated, as the district opted to revert to city dispatching. Finally, a consent agenda was approved, covering various fees and licenses for departments including Health, Prosecuting Attorney, Building Department, Public Administrator, and Auctioner License.

The meeting focused on several key actions, including the approval of previous meeting minutes from January 23rd and January 25th. A major item involved approving Commission Order 2024-43 for the distribution of Franklin County opioid settlement funds, totaling $295,000, allocated to the Hope Foundation, County Crush, Prevent Ed, and the Franklin County Treatment Court. Other orders addressed the reappointment of members to the Franklin County Community Resource Board, the disposal of state or local records, the apportionment of General Special Road and Bridge fund taxes from railroad and utility companies for 2023, and the execution of contracts related to several bridge replacement projects (Huff Road Bridge, Calico Creek Road Bridge, and Keel Lion Road Bridge). The consent agenda, covering liquor licenses, abstract fees, and health department fees from December, was also approved. Finally, the County Clerk provided updates regarding precinct consolidations for upcoming elections requiring scheduling adjustments for future commission meetings.

The commission meeting covered several action items and administrative matters. Discussions included approving and authorizing the execution of a WIC local agency nutrition services program contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and a public health preparedness program service contract with the same department. Approvals were also granted for an agreement regarding satellite and bandwidth with airtime services, payment of annual membership fees to the East West Gateway Council of Governments, and the dispersement of Franklin County Transportation Grant Program funds. The commission repealed a prior commission order related to additional umbrella insurance. Further actions included approving a cooperative agreement with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety for GIS data, and adopting the proposed 2021 International Code of Council building codes and amendments, which included revisions for agriculture agreements and small towers. The consent agenda for changes to the county collector's personal property tax books for 2025 was also approved. Departmental reports noted that the Planning and Zoning (PNZ) department achieved full staffing, and an update on IT indicated that necessary hardware repair parts arrived and were being installed to restore a server. Discussions also touched upon the history and structure of the Franklin County Transportation Grant Program funds.