HENRY COUNTY COMMISSION, HENRY COUNTY MISSOURI
THURSDAY OCTOBER 17th, 2024, 6th DAY OF THE OCTOBER TERM
The Henry County Commission met pursuant to adjournment at the courthouse in Clinton, Missouri.
Those members present were: Jim Stone – Presiding Commissioner
Rick Fosnow-North District Commissioner
Dale Lawler – South District Commissioner
Rick Watson – County Clerk
At 9:02 a.m. Commissioner Stone brought the meeting to order.
The minutes from the Tuesday October 15th, 2024 meeting were read; Commissioner Lawler made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Fosnow seconded the motion, motion carried.
Expenditures from the following were approved to be paid:
Road and Bridge Prosecuting Attny Training Prosecuting Attorney
Elections Buildings and Grounds Law Enforcement Department
General County Government Assessor Administrative Handling Cost
Emergency Management Director Mark Hardin met with the Commission. He shared that he has been auditing county employees in the Salamander inventory computer system and has been able to remove 40 names, as they are no longer employees of the county. He is working with the Sheriff to go through his list of employees.
The addons and abatements from the Assessor’s Office for the month of September was reviewed and approved, as well as the Collector’s Report.
The Commission discussed the Cost Benefit Analysis documents from Gilmore and Bell, in regards to the Chapter 100 agreement with Ranger Power. Commissioner Stone stated that he questioned Ranger Power about its affiliation with EDF Renewables, as written in the document. Commissioner Stone continued by sharing that Ranger Power told him that information was incorrect, on the part of Gilmore and Bell, and it would be corrected.
Mark Hardin shared of a FEMA Grant opportunity, the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communications (BRIC) program. He shared that it is a 90/10 grant. The county would need to pick a project in the application. The grant is open for 3 years. The Commission agreed to sign the grant.
Mark shared of a flood plain issue in the Blairstown area, on the Tonderossa property. A 6’ culvert had been installed, which has caused flooding to some homes downstream. A permit was not issued prior to the installation of the culvert. Mark stated that a letter was sent to the property owner addressing the situation.
Dennis Bowers, Road and Bridge Supervisor, met with the Commission. He shared that he had placed a large culvert order, that should exhaust the funds in the ARPA Fund. He also shared that the crew is going to begin work on the NW1551 Rd bridge in Bogard Township. They have also been working on log jams. Dennis asked the Commission to sign an agreement with Great River Engineering to design the bridge on NW1051 Rd in Bogard Township. They agreed. He also stated that pictures of the bridge on NW900, in Bogard Township, has been sent to Great River Engineering.
Dennis stated that the crew will begin ditch work on NE91 Rd in Bethlehem next week. He has contacted Digrite to mark the ditches.
Troy Wilson attended the Commissioner meeting and shared his support of the Commission signing the Chapter 100 agreement. Commissioner Stone stated that they have had a lot of support for the Chapter 100.
At 10:00 Clerk Rick presented the 2024 Amended Henry County Budget for the Commission to adopt. He shared that changes to the budget are in the budgets of the Circuit Clerk, Law Enforcement Department, Emergency Management, General County Government, all of which are part of the General Revenue Fund. Also changes to be made in the Inmate Security Fund, Law Enforcement Fund, Retirement Fund, and In Lieu of Taxes Fund. After brief discussion, Commissioner Fosnow made a motion to adopt the 2024 Amended Henry County Budget. Commissioner Lawler seconded the motion. The motion passed with roll call vote of Lawler – yes, Fosnow – yes, and Stone – yes.
The Commission discussed the personnel policy book on paid time off.
The Commission discussed the progress of the Decommissioning Agreement and the Chapter 100 Agreement.
At 10:45 Commissioner Fosnow made a motion to adjourn, Commissioner Lawler seconded with a roll call vote of Lawler – yes, Fosnow – yes, and Stone -Yes.
