Cole County public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Commission reappointed members to the Parks Committee, Planning Commission, and Public Works advisory boards. The board also approved a professional services contract for the Sheriff's office and a jail grant application. Approval of the 2023 Employee Handbook was postponed.
- Reappointed Connie Cunningham and Shannon Hawk to Cole County Parks Committee (3-0)
- Reappointed Jeremy Tappel, Cathy Hennessy and Calvin Broughton to Cole County Planning Commission (3-0)
- Reappointed Bruce Dawson and Jason Otke to Public Works Road and Bridge Advisory Board (3-0)
- Reappointed Morgan Patterson and Don Neumann to Public Works Traffic and Safety Advisory Board (3-0)
- Approved i-PRO Professional Services Statement of Work contract for Sheriff's office (3-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
- Approved and signed Jail Maintenance & Improvements Grant Application (3-0)
- Postponed approval of 2023 Employee Handbook
County Commission
The Cole County Commission approved a $93,572.82 contract for EMS communication console upgrades. The board also signed agreements for ADA transition planning, diabetic screenings, and Sheriff's Office equipment. A discussion was held regarding whether to renovate or replace the Prenger Family Center.
- Approved $93,572.82 Sole Source for EMS Communication Console Upgrades with Public Safety Solutions (3-0)
- Approved Engineering Services Contract for Project TEAP068 - ADA Transition Plan with Civil Design (3-0)
- Approved Agreement for Physical Capacity Profile Testing (PCP) with Capital Region Medical Center (3-0)
- Approved MODHSS Letter of Agreement for Diabetic Screenings/Biometrics (3-0)
- Approved GSA-Multiple Award Schedule purchase with Verizon for the Sheriff's Office (3-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
- Approved Assessor's office Natural Disaster for Jerry and Renee Dooling for 2022, Parcel # 11-04-17-0002-001-007 (3-0)
County Commission
The Commission approved a railroad easement agreement for a rail spur extension and authorized $120,000 for data and training room architectural planning. The board also renewed property and liability insurance and approved several assessor and collector property adjustments.
- Approved Railroad Easement Agreement for Rail Spur Extension (3-0)
- Approved $120,000 for Data Room Proposal/Training Room modification Architectural Planning fees (3-0)
- Renewed Property and Liability Coverage with Travelers through Naught-Naught Agency, including an 18% increase (3-0)
- Approved $11,080.25 proposal with Huber and Associates for VM Software purchase (3-0)
- Approved Natural Disaster fire damage claims for Daniel & Robin Albin and Jacalyn Trinklein (3-0)
- Approved Errors & Omissions for formerly Lage LLC parcel (3-0)
- Accepted valuation correction for property at 2017 Christy Dr. (3-0)
- Signed 2023 UMR Stop Loss Agreement and Smith Health RX Agreement for PBM Services (3-0)
Planning Committee
The Cole County Planning Commission approved two land surveys and the 2023 meeting and submittal schedule. Both plat approvals were granted subject to staff recommendations and comments from Cole County Abstract.
- Approved Farm View Acres plat on Farm View Rd. (unanimous)
- Approved replat of Lots 12 & 13 Brook Meadow Sec. 2 on S. Meadowbrook Dr. (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Meeting and Submittal Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
County Commission
The Commission met for a budget discussion. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes other than a motion to recess and subsequent adjournment.
- Approved motion to stand in recess until 4:30 p.m. (3-0)
County Commission
The Commission conducted budget discussions from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved recess until 1:15 p.m. (3-0)
- Approved recess until 4:30 p.m. (3-0)
County Commission
The Commission approved several public works and health department projects, including a $50,000 wastewater project for the Village of Centertown. It also authorized $124,939 for EMS dispatch console upgrades using ARPA funds and updated per diem rates for 2023.
- Approved Public Works Garage Door Replacement (3-0)
- Approved Health Department Driveway Project contract (3-0)
- Approved TEAP Agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 ARPA Plan for Village of Centertown Wastewater Project (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Boone County Family Court Services for Juvenile Detention (3-0)
- Approved medication training contract with Judith Stacey at $25.00 per hour (3-0)
- Approved $124,939 for EMS Dispatch Console Upgrades via ARPA funds (3-0)
- Amended per diem rates to $40.00 In State and $46.00 Out of State effective 01-01-2023 (2-1)
County Commission
The Commission approved an agreement with GoTo Technologies USA for Remote Desktop Support Access. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from county officials and budget hearings.
- Approved agreement with GoTo Technologies USA for Remote Desktop Support Access (3-0)
County Commission
The Commission approved the signing of a Medicaid cost report and two grant applications for law enforcement. Budget hearings were held for several county departments, including the Sheriff and Assessor.
- Approved signing the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Medicaid Cost Report (3-0)
- Approved signing the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) application (3-0)
- Approved signing the ARPA SLFRF Peace Officers Grant application (3-0)
County Commission
The Cole County Commission approved the Missouri Department of Social Services Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Provider Agreement. The Commission also approved accounts payable pending review. A State ARPA Grant for Law Enforcement was postponed.
- Approved accounts payable pending review (3-0)
- Approved Missouri Department of Social Services GEMT Provider Agreement (3-0)
- Postponed State ARPA Grant for Law Enforcement
County Commission
The Commission approved a $350,000 sub-recipient agreement with the United Capital City Soccer Club. Other actions included renewing contracts for EMS oxygen and sheriff uniforms, and approving a voting system purchase. The board also authorized a $6,200 garage door replacement for Public Works.
- Approved $350,000 Sub-recipient Agreement with United Capital City Soccer Club (3-0)
- Renewed Medical Grade Oxygen contract for EMS with Airgas An Air Liquide (3-0)
- Renewed Sheriff's Department uniforms contract with Leon Uniform Co. (3-0)
- Approved Purchase Agreement for Unisyn Voting Solutions OpenElect Voting System with Henry M. Adkins & Son, Inc. (3-0)
- Executed Master Software License and Services Agreement with KnowInk (3-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
- Approved $6,200 GBH Builders proposal for Public Works Garage Door Replacement (3-0)
- Approved Support Letter for Missouri Women's Business Center's Community Revitalization Grant application (3-0)
Road & Bridge Advisory Board
The committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 18, 2022 minutes. Members received updates on grant awards and the Multimodal Transload Rail Facility, and discussed potential extensions for Wildwood Drive and Militia Drive.
- Approved agenda
- Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes
County Commission
The Cole County Commission approved several service contracts, including unarmed security and parking garage maintenance. The board also passed a resolution supporting a City of Jefferson application for a Community Revitalization Grant and signed two grant agreements.
- Approved contract for Unarmed Security Guard Services with Vets Securing America (3-0)
- Approved contract for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant (3-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable pending review (3-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting City of Jefferson Community Revitalization Grant application (3-0)
- Approved engagement letter for Newman, Comley & Ruth to represent County Clerk (3-0)
- Renewed Parking Garage Door Installation & Maintenance Services for $2,000.00 (3-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 on Carnegie Building Site Improvements (3-0)
- Approved 2023 State Drug Task Force Grant, Second Opportunity (3-0)
County Commission
The Commission approved multiple sub-recipient agreements for community projects and awarded contracts for election equipment and public works. They also formally noted an emergency meeting held on November 7 regarding ADA accessibility allegations for voter machines.
- Awarded $317,063 in ARPA funds for election equipment to Adkins and iPads to KnowInk (3-0)
- Approved $300,000 sub-recipient agreement with City of Jefferson for Fire Tower Hyde Park Project (3-0)
- Approved $146,201 and $25,000 sub-recipient agreements with Osage Fire Protection District (3-0)
- Approved $133,290 sub-recipient agreement with Cole County Volunteer Medical First Responder Squad (3-0)
- Approved $100,000 sub-recipient agreement with The Salvation Army (3-0)
- Approved $13,773.15 for a new server for Tyler Technologies from SHI (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal for heavy equipment maintenance with Fabick Cat (3-0)
- Awarded Bid 2022-29 for tires and misc. services to Pomps Tire Service (3-0)
Planning Committee
The Cole County Planning Commission unanimously approved three plats subject to recommendations from staff and Cole County Abstract. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022, meeting.
- Approved Replat of Lot 3 Fitzpatrick Sub. Sec. 3 – South Rock Creek (Unanimous)
- Approved Carpenter’s Corner – Ste Rt. CC – GBG plat (Unanimous)
- Approved Brenneke Acres Sec. Two – Lock and Dam Rd. – CMPS plat (Unanimous)
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Traffic & Safety Advisory Board
The board denied requests for a blind driveway sign on Zion Road, speed bumps on Terra Bella Drive, and a 20 mph limit on Old Forge Road. The board approved a proposal to raise the rural speed limit on Loesch Road to 40 mph while maintaining 30 mph in residential areas.
- Denied blind driveway sign request for Zion Road
- Denied speed bump request for Terra Bella Drive
- Approved raising rural speed limit to 40 mph and keeping 30 mph in residential areas on Loesch Road
- Denied request for 20 mph speed limit on Old Forge Road
- Approved 2023 meeting dates
Bid Openings
The county opened one bid for 2022-29 Tires & Misc. Services for Cole County Public Works. The bid was submitted by Pomps Tire Service, Inc. No final decision was made during the meeting.
- Received and opened one bid from Pomps Tire Service, Inc. for 2022-29 Tires & Misc. Services
County Commission
The Commission approved several sub-recipient agreements for community projects and awarded a storm water improvement contract. They also authorized a staffing change in the Public Administrator’s Office and renewed workers compensation insurance for 2023.
- Approved $50,000 agreement with Russellville City Hall for City Park Project (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 agreement with Russellville City Hall for Water System Improvement Project (3-0)
- Approved $100,000 ARPA funding for United Capital City Soccer Club (3-0)
- Awarded Grand Point Storm Water Improvements Project contract to Stockman Construction Corp. (3-0)
- Renewed MEM Worker's Compensation coverage for 2023 (3-0)
- Approved $100,000 agreement with Capital City Area Council for Special Services (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 agreement with Jefferson City Rape & Abuse Crisis Services (3-0)
- Approved staffing change from 4 to 3 in the Public Administrator’s Office (3-0)
Bid Openings
The County opened bids for the Grand Point Storm Water Improvements Project 2022-203-1. Seven bids were received, ranging from $37,525.00 to $60,798.35. No contract was awarded during this meeting.
- Opened 7 bids for Grand Point Storm Water Improvements Project 2022-203-1
County Commission
The Commission renewed employee health, dental, life, and vision insurance for 2023 and approved several vehicle purchases for Public Works. Additionally, the board signed multiple sub-recipient agreements for various community organizations and fire districts.
- Renewed employee health insurance with UMR and Smith RX (3-0)
- Renewed employee life, dental, and vision insurance with Sun Life (3-0)
- Awarded 2022-26 Unarmed Security Guard Services to Vets Securing America (3-0)
- Approved $1,000,000 sub-recipient agreement with Lincoln University (3-0)
- Approved $500,000 sub-recipient agreement with Cole County Fire Protection District (3-0)
- Approved $300,000 sub-recipient agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City (3-0)
- Approved purchase of two Ford 3/4 Ton 4x4 pickups for $102,086.00 (3-0)
- Approved purchase of Sign Shop Boom truck for $210,263.00 and Tandem Dump Trucks totaling $526,720.00 (3-0)
County Commission
The Cole County Commission convened on October 24, 2022, with Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman and Western District Commissioner Harry Otto present; Eastern District Commissioner Jeff Hoelscher was absent. The only substantive action was a meeting at Architects Alliance to review the Design & Development of the EMS Building Project. No other decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded.
- Met at Architects Alliance to review EMS Building Project design (no vote recorded)