Mike Buehler

Key discussions included updates on DR-1872, the FEMA Public Assistance Declaration following the April 2nd tornado. Road and Bridge items involved scheduling Modot Bridge Inspections, planning upcoming work, discussing surplus equipment sales, and scheduling the removal of a bridge on Halley Road. The Commission approved funding of $4,460 for Nevada Youth Recreational Baseball for fencing and dirtwork. Other topics involved discussing the disincorporating of the towns of Harwood and Stotesbury, the Nevada Regional Medical Center, county employee salaries, and operational changes for the Nevada Recycling Center. Permission was granted to the Circuit Court Administrator to utilize the large courtroom on Saturdays for court reporter training. A Liquor License for Vern's Bar & Grill LLC was reviewed and signed. The Commission also reviewed and approved various invoices, checks, timesheets, and payroll documents.

The meeting addressed several administrative and operational items. Discussions involved correspondence regarding a legal case (Trexel v. Vernon County) and updates regarding various townships and entities, including the City of Nevada, Center Township, Chamber of Commerce activities, and the MU Extension Council board meeting. Road and Bridge matters included the closure of Bailey Road for repairs and reviewing correspondence about a damaged bridge. Actions taken included signing the Public Administrator's Fees Report for August 2019, receiving the Circuit Court Expenses report for July 2019, signing a Subrecipient Award for SEMA, and approving a request for a dog meeting and training session at the Fairgrounds. The Commission also approved a tax abatement request from the County Collector for a specified parcel.

The Vernon County Commission meeting included several key actions and discussions. The Commission received a Temporary Construction Permit and a donation of borrow dirt for the BRO-B108(38) Bridge Project. Applications for the sale of intoxicating liquor were approved for Tracey Hendren, d/b/a Nevada Speedway. The Board of Equalization was opened, and discussions took place regarding the BRO-B108(35) Bridge Project salvage rights. The Sheriff Department's Commissary Contract was noted as expired, with plans to rebid it. It was advised that the Ball Town Bridge will qualify for full funding after reinspection. Progress Invoice No. 8 for the BRO-B108(37) Bridge Project was approved for reimbursement. Furthermore, the Commission issued a statement to Harrison Township for culvert replacement costs, received a legal opinion regarding Supplemental Pay, and reviewed the LEPC agenda. The Commission also addressed the BRO-B108(37) Bridge Project invoice and reviewed payroll transactions.

Key discussions during the meeting included Commissioner Wilson's attendance at the SEMA Conference, an update on FEMA assistance progress concerning the May floods, a report from the Road and Bridge Foreman regarding road conditions, job applicants, and truck repairs, and a tour of the Vernon County Courthouse for the Roundtree Family. The Commission also addressed legal matters concerning the Boyd vs. Cedar County lawsuit and area Christmas lights, received an inquiry regarding a road closure on 575 Road, accepted ARPA receipts, reviewed January through September 2025 financials, and approved invoices and signed checks.

The Vernon County Commission meeting included several administrative and approval actions. Discussions covered Commissioner attendance at external meetings, including a Region M meeting and a FEMA meeting where updates on tornado and flood disaster declarations were received. The occurrence of the County Fall Cleanup Day and the Neal Center car show were noted. Key actions included the review and approval of invoices and checks. The Commission passed motions to approve the Vernon County Jail Contract with Kansas City, Missouri, for detention services and to approve the contract with West Plains Bridge & Grading LLC for the Infantry Bridge Replacement.