The Stoddard County Commission began their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer led by Presiding Commissioner Greg Mathis.
Katelyn Lambert, Bootheel Regional Planning Commission
City of Puxico - Public Library roof
The city of Puxico submitted an official request for the Puxico Library roof along with an estimate of $11,500. The roof is a cedar shake shingles and is the older portion of the log structure built by the PA (Works Progress Administration) in 1939. The roof that is older section now has a shaker roof that was installed by Mingo Job Corps over 20 years ago. The roof leaks and needs to be replaced.
According to Mrs. Lambert, any amount between $10,000 - $12,000 and the company is registered with the state and is a reputable company to use then they do not have to get a bid for the ARPA monies.
"This is considered a good project and an eligible expense for the Commission to consider," stated Lambert.
Motion to accept the bid for the Puxico Library Roof and approves the request from the City of Puxico for APRA funds in the amount of $11,500 made by Commissioner Carol Jarrell, seconded by Commissioner C.D. Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Bell City Water District #2
"I am still waiting on the minutes," commented Mrs. Lambert.
Bell City Fire Department
Bell City Fire Department dropped off this morning a request for monies already approved by the Commission for ARPA funding in the amount of $76,000 for the framing of the new building.
Puxico Fire Department
The Puxico Fire Department is requesting fire equipment for the firemen. $1,437.00 to outfit each fireman and there are four firemen at Puxico.. Peter Coutavas, Puxico City Alderman, brought in an estimate for the uniforms and equipment.
Bid for Clean-Out of Ditch #19
Bid Opening Meeting is set for 10 a.m.on Monday, March 4th for clean-out of drainage Ditch #19.
Bid for Clean-Out of Ditch #14 and 13-33
The bid for the clean-out of Drainage Ditch #14 and Drainage Ditch #13-33 Wednesday, February 28th is in the Bernie Banner Newspaper. The bid gathering will be open until Friday, March 8th with the Bid Opening Meeting on March 11th at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission meeting.
Matt Kinder from Kinder Brothers Excavating, stopped by and had questions about the ditch clean-out.
Other Business:
Motion to accept the February 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes made by Commissioner Carol Jarrell, seconded by Commissioner C.D. Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Motion to accept the February 20, 2024 closed session meeting minutes made by Commissioner C.D. Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Carol Jarrell. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Motion to adjourn at 11:52 a.m. made by Commission Carol Jarrell, seconded by Commissioner C.D. Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed.
They will enter into executive session at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the Cyber Security Grant that was received.
Stoddard County Drainage Ditch #19 is accepting sealed bids for mopping and cleaning out the drainage ditch.
The drainage ditch starts on D Highway in Stoddard County and will end at the County line going south.
It is approximately 7 3/4 miles of ditch.
This will also consist of smoothing out spoil pile.
If anyone would like to look at Drainage Ditch #19 you can call Keith Mayberry at (573) 421-2427 and he will assist you.
The last day to accept bids will be February 29, 2024. The bids must be sealed and will reopened on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Stoddard County Government office in the Stoddard County Commissioners' office.
Any bids need to be mailed to this address: Stoddard County Clerk's Office, Bid Drainage Ditch #19, P.O. Box 110, Bloomfield, MO 63825
Or if you wish to drop off the bid here is the address: Stoddard County Clerk's Office, Bid Drainage Ditch #19, 401 S. Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825.
Please make sure that you put on your envelope that it is a bid for Stoddard County Drainage Ditch #19 and make sure it is sealed.
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as as Missouri Department of Transportation Crews perform shoulder work.
This section of roadway is located from City Park Road to County Road 725 near Dexter, Missouri.
Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Feb. 20 through Friday, March. 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
The Stoddard County Commission began their weekly meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer for the Stoddarad County Clerk's office, police and the farmers who are beginning their planting season.
Katelyn Lambert, Bootheel Regional Planning, ARP Funding Update
Bell City Fire Department - "They have completed their paperwork and have a bill for $11,085.00 to help build the new fire station," commented Lambert. "This portion was to lay concrete and move electrical lines."
The amount is higher due to moving electrical lines the invoice is more than the original contract; however the amount was still within the approved ARPA funds pre-approved amount.
Motion to accept the invoice in the amount of $11,085.00 made by Commissioner C.D. Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Carol Jarrell. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Water District #2 - They need a copy of the minutes from Water District #2 to show they voted to get the new meters. They also need to get to Mrs. Lambert some documentation itemized invoice of the meters and the canceled check that they paid for the meters. If the additional request goes over $10,000 they will have to bid out the computers
The final acceptance of the Engineer/Consultant's Certification for acceptance and final Payment request on the CDBG Grant for the work done at the Bootheel Regional Planning office and the Commission will sign off on the portion of the final payment for Smith & Company.
Motion to sign the engineer certification and final payment to Smith & Company and the Zoellner Electric made by Commissioner Carol Jarrell and seoncded by Commissioner Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Puxico Library Roof is ARPA eligible to accept as a project,: according to Mrs. Lambert. The city of Puxico will need to get some paperwork to Bootheel Regional Planning and then the Commission will vote on the acceptance of ARPA funding for the new roof.
Ira Tucker, Puxico Weekly Press and private citizen
First time in history that the Puxico Weekly Press now has color. Worked as a park ranger at Wappappello Lake and was the oldest ranger in the state of Missouri.
David Scherer Bell City Fire Department
"They poured concrete today for the new fire department building. In three to four weeks they will have the building up and then the inside can be worked on and we might be in the building by the first of May, 2024 if everything goes according to plan," commented Scherer.
Motion to accept Stoddard County Road 752 Bridge Replacement (BRO-R103(075) to Smith & Co. Engineers in the amount of $5,860.29made by Commissioner Jarrell, seconded by Commissioner Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed. The monies will be reimbursed to the County at 100% from the BRO Program.
Motion to accept Stoddard County Road 766 (BRO-R103(76) to Smith & Co. in the amount of $5,500.79 to Smith & Co. for Bridge Replacement made by Commissioner Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Jarrell. All three voted yes and motion passed. The monies will be reimbursed to the County at 100% from the BRO Program.
Motion to accept the open session minutes from February 13th made by Commissioner C.D. Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Carol Jarrell. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Motion to accept the closed session minutes from February 13th made by Commissioner Carol Jarrell, seconded by Commissioner C.D. Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Stoddard County Commission is now accepting sealed bids on Stoddard County Drainage Ditch 13/33 and Stoddard County Drainage Ditch 14. The project will consist of mopping and cleaning out the drainage ditches as well as smoothing down the spoil piles. It will also consist of timber removal and disposal. The project consists of three main sections.
Ditch 14 - Starting at C Highway where Ditch 14 turns southeast and then continues east until it reaches Ditch 13/33. Approximately 1.65 miles.
Ditch 14 Lateral - Starting at Hwy 25 continuing east, then turning north until it meets Ditch 14. Approximately .88 miles.
Ditch 13/33 - Starting at Hwy 25 moving south and southeast, stopping at Ash slough in Sec 17, TWP 28N, Range 11E. Approximately 2.35 miles.
If anyone would like to look at or have questions of this project consisting of Drainage District 14 and 13/33 you may call C.D. Stewart at (573) 820-0991.
Motion to enter into closed session at 11:02 a.m. made by Commissioner Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Jarrell. All three voted yes and motion passed.
The Stoddard County Commission opened the meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer over all county employees.
New Business
Peter Coutavas, Puxico City Alderman - Puxico Public Library
Mr. Coutavas explained that the roof at the Public Public Library is in need of a new roof. He brought estimate for wooden shingles/metal shingles for $12,000 for the Puxico Public Library out of the ARPA Funds.
Jim Tweedy, Attorney at Law
Has a client, the Burch Family, who owns property on County Road 535. They are asking that the road be considered abandoned at the locked gait area. Castor Township has voted in favor of closing the road. Mr. Tweedy has a copy of the minutes stating they voted to close the County Road 535.
Motion to close County Road 535 except the first 1298.32 feet from State Highway AB made by Commissioner Carol Jarrell, seconded by Commissioner C.D. Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Other Business
Motion to approve the Ads/Abates for January 2024 made by Commissioner C.D. Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Carol Jarrell. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Motion to approve the January 29th regular meeting minutes made by Commissioner C.D. Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Carol Jarrell. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Motion to approve the January 29th closed meeting minutes made by Commissioner Carol Jarrell, seconded by Commissioner C.D. Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Motion to approve the February 5th regular meeting minutes made by Commissioner Carol Jarrell, seconded by Commissioner C.D. Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Motion to approve the February 5th closed session meeting minutes made by Commissioner Carol Jarrell, seconded by Commissioner C.D. Stewart. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Motion to enter into closed session made by Commissioner C.D. Stewart at 11:00 a.m., seconded by Commissioner Carol Jarrell. All three voted yes and motion passed.
Pictured are Stoddard County Presiding Commissioner Greg Mathis, District 2 Commissioner Carol Jarrell, and District 1 Commissioner C.D. Stewart bowing their heads for prayer. Photo by Dee Loflin
