County Commission Record, Stoddard County, Missouri

Court Convened Pursuant to Adjournment.

Tuesday, November J2, 2024

Present: Greg Mathis, Presiding Commissioner, C.D. Stewa11, Associate Commissioner, Dist I Carol Jarrell, Associate Commissioner, Dist II; Absent

Visitors:

Dee Loflin - ShowMe Times Sherman Smith- Dexter Statesman John McCarty- Arch Brokerage Wes Howard- Citizen
Terry Bates- New Lisbon Township

Brittney Teeters, Deputy Clerk

Cecil Weeks- County Clerk

Peter Coutavas- IDASC

Katelyn Lambert- BRPC

Beau Bishop- EMA Director

Josh Speakman- Collector

The meeting opened with a call to order, pledge of allegiance and prayer led by Commissioner Mathis.

Katelyn Lambert with BRPC gave an update on ARPA and provided an updated ARPA worksheet (see attached).

Terry Bates with New Lisbon Township is seeking funds to repair a collapsed bridge. The bridge sees heavy traffic and commuters having to find a new route around. The estimated costs for repairs are roughly $60,000. Terry Bates will meet with Katelyn Lambert on possible ARPA funds.

County Clerk Cecil Weeks provided an election update, 68% turnout in the county. He is currently working on certifying the results looking to have it done by the end of the week.

A brief discussion was had with EMA Director Beau Bishop regarding preparations for the upcoming winter weather. Commissioner Stewart also discussed having Beau Bishop check in on the county ditches.

Collector Josh Speakman provided a brief update on the tax season.

John McCaity with Arch Brokerage gave a presentation on the upcoming renewal for the county employee healthcare plan.

Commissioner Stewart makes a motion to renew current employee medical healthcare plan as previously written, seconded by Commissioner Mathis.

Vote asfollows: Stewart-Yes, Mathis-Yes. All in favor. Motion carried

Commissioner Stewart makes a motion to approve November 04, 2024, minutes seconded by Commissioner Mathis.

Vote asfollows: Stewart- Yes, Mathis-Yes. All in favor. Motion carried

Commissioner Stewart makes a motion to approve November 04, 2024, closed minutes seconded by Commissioner Mathis.

Vote asfollows: Stewart- Yes, Mathis-Yes. All in favor. Motion carried

With no other business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was heard from Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Mathis.
Vote as follows: Stewart- Yes, Mathis -Yes. All in favor. Meeting adjourned.