Taney County

The Commission conducted an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, and contracts. Business included the appointment of individuals to the Planning and Zoning Board, Library Board, and Airport Board. The Commission received an update from Planning and Zoning regarding flood damage assessments and discussed FEMA-related grant programs. Additionally, the Commission approved a letter of support for the Hollister School District to be included in the Taney County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The Commission discussed the transfer of the M. Graham Clark airport from the College of the Ozarks to the County and addressed a road petition for Whorton Road, which was subsequently tabled due to safety concerns. Other agenda items included the approval of various bids for road materials and asphalt, appointments to the SB 40 Board and the Park Board, and the approval of data licensing agreements with SMSU and Empire District Electric. The Commission also reviewed concerns regarding construction at Poverty Point, discussed the County's Master Plan regarding zoning, affirmed the assessment of railroad and utility property, and reviewed a list of election records for disposition.

The Commission discussed and approved compensation for vehicle damages sustained at the Transfer Station during flood cleanup efforts, while denying a request for rental vehicle coverage. The meeting also included a discussion on property setback variance procedures and challenges regarding compliance with zoning codes. Furthermore, the Commission adopted new procedural requirements for the submission and approval of items to be placed on upcoming meeting agendas.

The Commission addressed several financial and administrative items, including the approval of accounts payable, the review of the monthly budget report, and the entry of the 2020 final settlement investment report into the record. Actions included the approval of a soft match credit exchange with Henry County, the purchase agreement for new vehicles, and multiple inter-governmental funding agreements with the Taney County Regional Sewer District. The Commission also authorized the Round Mountain Bridge Road Project, received an update from the University of Missouri Extension, and made appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board and the Park Board. Additionally, the Commission rendered decisions on numerous road petitions, reviewed court orders, and accepted the personal property add-on and abatement report for December 2020.

The commission addressed several administrative and departmental matters. Key discussions included the approval of accounts payable, an appropriation request for the White River Communication Project, and road maintenance deliberations for the Hidden Meadows Subdivision. The commission accepted road easements for Essary Road and held an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, and personnel matters. Additionally, the commission approved change orders for the CCTV contract and the Ozark Beach Project, rejected bids for a hydraulic thumb, reviewed departmental postage usage, and received operational updates regarding road and bridge maintenance.