The Bootheel Solid Waste Management District is seeking to hire a part-time Recycling Education Consultant for this school year.
This position is responsible for promoting the overall reduce/reuse/recycle goals, the benefits of recycling, and the opportunities available around the district.
The district is looking specifically for a kid friendly candidate with demonstrable experience in effective classroom leadership, lesson organization, and electronic lesson preparation and presentation.
For more information and instructions on how to apply, please see full job announcement listed on the Bootheel Regional Planning & Economic Development Commission website by clicking bootrpc.com/job-openings or Facebook page @bootrpc.
All resumes and list of references will be accepted until September 7, 2022 at 3:00 pm at the Bootheel Solid Waste Management District, Kent Luke, 105 East North Main Street, Dexter MO 63841 or electronically via email to kluke@bootrpc.com
The Bootheel Solid Waste Management District is an equal opportunity employer.
County Commission Record, Stoddard County, MO - Minutes from August 8, 2022
To read the full article from the Commissioner Meeting click HERE.
Bloomfield, MO - Stoddard County Commissioners met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
David Bays and Trey Reese with Liberty National gave a presentation on supplemental insurance for county employees such as an accident plan, cancer plan, life insurance etc. They did not have a rate sheet available, but will put one together for the commissioners and email to Presiding Commissioner Danny Talkington.
Commissioner Steve Jordan asked about the update on the big clock at the old courthouse. It should be chiming by September stated Talkington! There were some wiring issues that needed to be addressed.
Opening of bids began at 10:00 a.m. for a Body Scanner for the Sheriff's Department. Funding for the Body Scanner will come out of the ARPA funds according to Commissioner Talkington.
Bid notification/Public Notice was sent to the Bernie Banner newspaper from the County Clerk's office and was printed on June 15th and June 22nd. The Commissioners received only 2 bids.
Bid #1 was received June 17, 2022 at 1 p.m. ICS Jail Supplies, Waco, TX $201, 635.63 Compass Dual View Body Scanner
Bid #2 was received June 23, 2022 Romaine Company, Hopkinsville, KY $166,250.63 Compass Dual View Body Scanner. There were other fees listed for installation, software, and warranty not included in the main price.
Danny Talkington stated, "We will need to go thru both bids to look at the details and make sure we have a warranty, training, installation, shipping and software." Looking on the surface they are comparing apples to oranges due to the way the bids were itemized.
"We already do business with Romaine. We have purchased barrels for the laundry detergent and other items, like the intake shower is from Romaine as well," commented Sheriff Carl Hefner. "Other area jails have purchased these types of body scanners and have purchased them from Romaine Company as well."
Dan Seger, Jail Administrator and Andy Holden, Chief Deputy were also present.
No decision was made today. Once Commissioner Talkington has had a chance to go over the entire itemized bids and information it will be brought back to the commissioners for a vote.
Minutes from June 20, 2022 were approved. Presiding Commissioner Carol Jarrell made a motion to accept the revised minutes. Presiding Commissioner Steve Jordan seconded the motion and it passed. One change was made. Steve Jordan was absent during the meeting, but was able to come in early and sign vouchers. His name was removed from the attendance list.
Commissioner Talkington brought up the fact that the Federal Government is changing the mileage rate for July - the end of the year to 62 cents. Currently the Commissioners set the budget for 2022 to 58.5 cents per mile. They discussed and decided not to increase at this time. All Commissioners were in agreement to leave as is and not change the budget, but may look at it again next year.
Presiding Commissioner Talkington said that MoDOT has approved bridge 784 to be repaired. Keith Simpson to start on the bridges in July.
Motion made to adjourn the meeting at 12:01 p.m.
The Stoddard County Commissioners met on Monday, June 13, 2022. Presiding Commissioner Danny Talkington, Associate Commissioner Carol Jarrell, and Associate Commissioner Steve Jordan were present.
Visitors were Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times, Kelley Mitchell, Bootheel Regional Planning Commission, Andrew Bohnert, Stoddard County EMA Director, and Carl Hefner, Stoddard County Sheriff.
New Business:
Kelley Mitchell from the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission updated the commissioners on a few items. She updated the commissioners on the latest information on the Department of Economic Development Grant that they had applied for. Stoddard County should receive $1,996,400.00 for Broadband Infrastructure Development to ensure 95% of residents who are underserved will have access to reliable broadband internet.
Also the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission building is in need of a new roof through a grant. Mitchell stated that she would need three authorized signatures plus the Presiding Commissioner to sign off for the completion of the grand and to request funds for the roof prior to a check being written. She will be back on June 21st to pick up the document with the signatures.
Mitchell sent emails updating the Commission on the ARPA funds with a current list of requests on Monday, June 7th; however the commissioners did not receive the emails. She will send again today.
Andrew Bohnert, County EMA Director requested signatures for a Local Match Resolution # EMA-2022-003 for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. (EMPG). The document states that the County of Stoddard has made application through the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the amount of $56,037.00 as the total project cost. The project is for a generator. The grant is based on a cost share basis with the federal share not exceeding 90% and the non-federal share being a minimum of 10%.
The Stoddard County Ambulance District (SCAD) will provide up to $5,603.70 of non-federal funds to be used to meet the minimum 10% match requirement for this mitigation grant application.
Commissioner Carol Jarrell made the motion to approve the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Commissioner Steve Jordan seconds that motion and all three commissioners voted yes.
SCAD will pay all expenses of the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the generator and no expenses will be expressed upon Stoddard County. Once the grant monies are received it will be placed into a Stoddard County account. The Ambulance District will then seek reimbursement from the County.
Bohnert informed the Commission that there was a HazMat incident near Advance last week. A fertilizer truck overturned spilling less than 100 gallons of diesel fuel on Hwy 25. No major injuries were reported and they were able to "mop" up the mess.
Sheriff Carl Hefner asked the Commissioner to approve the purchase of a new awning/canopy to be installed above the door on the side of the jail. This door is used primarily to walk the inmates back and forth to court. They have to wait outside for several minutes waiting on someone to come and unlock the door from the inside. At times it is pouring down rain or sleeting. Material and labor would cost $6,760.00 according to a quote Hefner received on May 17, 2022. Associate Commissioner Carol Jarrell made a motion, Associate Commissioner Steve Jordan seconds. Vote as follows: Jordan Yes, Jarrell Yes, Talkington Yes.
Hefner also discussed the possibility of purchasing a scissor lift for the new jail area. In order to replace the lightbulbs or clean the window it would be necessary to be at least 25-30 feet off the ground. Has has found one quote for $8,200 + freight from a company in Columbia, Missouri. The Commissioners agree it would be good to have, but we they would like to get a few quotes from some local businesses first to compare. Hefner will get some additional information on costs and bring back to the Commissioners to vote on.
Hefner mentioned that having an LPN on board and having Telehealth has made a tremendous difference in transporting inmates to the hospital. He said, "Southeast Hospital in Dexter has been a Godsend for us, even over the last 30 years! Having the LPN has also saved us a tremendous amount of money. I am so grateful to have that relationship with them."
Old Business:
June 6, 2022 Minutes were approved today. Associate Commissioner Carol Jarrell made the motion. Associate Commissioner Jordan seconds. Vote as follows: Jordan Yes, Jarrell Yes, Talkington Yes.
Commissioner Jordan made a motion to approve the amended minutes from May 23, 2022. Associate Commissioner Carol Jarrell seconds. Votes as follows: Jordan Yes, Jarrell Yes, Talkington Yes.
Commissioner Jordan made a motion to appoint Leslie Rainey Thompson to the IDA Board to fill out the remainder of Harold Miles' term ending 12/21/22. Associate Commissioner Jarrell seconds. Vate as follows: Jordan Yes, Jarrell Yes, Talkington Yes.
Commissioner Jarrell made a motion to approve the Ads & Abates for May 2022. Associate Commissioner Jordan seconds. Vote as follows: Jordan Yes, Jarrell Yes, Talkington Yes.
Commissioner Jordan made a motion to approve the minutes from May 31, 2022. Associate Commissioner Jarrell seconds. Vote as follows: Jordan Yes, Jarrell Yes, Talkington Yes.
Meeting adjourned at noon today, June 13, 2022. Commissioner Jordan made the motion for the meeting to end. Jarrell seconds. Vote as follows: Jordan Yes, Jarrell Yes, Talkington Yes.
Stoddard County, MO - Please be on the lookout for the Personal Property and Real Estate Tax Statements in Stoddard County.
The Stoddard County Collector's Office will have personal property and real estate tax statements placed in the mail this week, the week of November 1st.
The office hours for in person payments are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Collector’s Office will be open December 31st the last day of the year, which is also the due date for the Tax Statements.
"We encourage taxpayers to visit our website at www.stoddardcocollector.com for payment processing," stated Josh Speakman, Stoddard County Collector/Treasurer.
There is also a drop box available 24/7 for your convenience. It is located at the government building on the north side of the double door main entrance.
" We will also mail taxpayer receipts for any online, drop box or mailed in payments," continued Speakman.
