James Lewis, bridge supervisor, met with the commission reporting on recent culvert replacements and plans to replace a culvert in Benton township this week.
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Bills were audited and paid.
The commission discussed the use of the Frazier Trust Fund for students orphaned by one or both parents. Danny Heldenbrand moved to increase the reimbursements by $50 effective Jan. 1, 2003. David Holcomb seconded. Carried.
The policy will be as follows: “Upon request to the commission, with proof of status of the student, the commission may approve payment for necessary school supplies. 1) Elementary school supplies will be purchased from lists provided by the school district as necessities with $150 maximum. 2) Secondary school students may be approved for up to $200 in supplies. 3) Food purchases will not be allowed. 4) Club and class dues may be approved for reimbursement.
David Holcomb contacted Bob Burnett, MoDOT, with questions involving a reimbursement requested in September for bridge project BRO (21).
The commission discussed the 2003 budget process, tentatively setting Dec. 30 for the public hearing.
The commission discussed the sale of the dispatch house following contact by a realtor with an offer to purchase. David Holcomb moved to accept the offer because it exceeds any offers made during the bidding process. Danny Heldenbrand seconded. Carried.
Dana Urton, health department administrator, met with the commission regarding the county’s emergency plan and to report a vacancy on their board.
These are the approved minutes of Nov. 12, 2002, the second day of the November term. The following members were present: David Tolen, presiding commissioner; David Holcomb, associate commissioner; Danny Heldenbrand, associate commissioner; and Linda Steward, county clerk.