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
