{
 "city": "Cole County",
 "state": "Missouri",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/colecounty.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Cole County Commission to meet July 28, 2026",
   "summary": "The Commission will meet to handle administrative matters and review accounts payable. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-2796",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-31",
   "body": "Bid Openings",
   "headline": "Bid opening for the Binder Park Drainage Improvement project",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will hold a bid opening at 9:00 a.m. on July 31, 2026. The meeting will consider bids for the Binder Park Drainage Improvement (Project #2026-201-1). No other agenda items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07312026-2797",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Cole County Commission holds meeting on August 5, 2026",
   "summary": "The Commission will meet to handle administrative matters and review accounts payable. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-2799",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2798",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Juvenile Center update presented to County Commission",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will receive an update on the New Juvenile Center, sign a sole-source contract with The Knox Company, review accounts payable, and convene the Board of Equalization. A closed session is scheduled for personnel issues. The meeting includes routine administrative matters and commissioner reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2795",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Traffic & Safety Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board considers multiple stop sign requests on Summerfield Drive",
   "summary": "The Traffic and Safety Advisory Board will review a citizen request for a stop sign at Summerfield Drive at Summerbrook Court/Summerbrook Drive, and staff requests for stop signs at Summerfield Court at Summerfield Drive and at Morning Glory Court at Summerfield Drive. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes from the April 30, 2026 meeting, public comment, and setting the next meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-2792",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to approve grant subawards, reappoint Otto",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will consider reappointing Harry Otto to the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission and approving Homeland Security Grant subawards. Other agenda items include accounts payable review, election judge pay, an HMV grant adjustment, and a closed session for real estate and personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2794",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-2794",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review stormwater projects and approve multiple service contracts",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will receive a presentation on the Binder Lake Watershed Improvement Study and future stormwater projects. The body is also considering several contracts for medical services, 911 assessment, and public works expansion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-2789",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-2789",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves William Woods tuition discount agreement",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will consider several staff presentations and contract approvals. Items include a presentation of the 2025 audit report, discussion of shop expansion bid results, and approval of a sole‑source advertisement for The Knox Company. The commission will also approve and sign the William Woods tuition discount agreement and support documents for West Green Enterprises LLC's housing development application.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-2790",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06302026-2790",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission holds statue dedication for county's 250th",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission is meeting for a statue dedication ceremony on the courthouse lawn to mark the county's 250th anniversary. No other business is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-2784",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Cole County Commission to review insurance and battery replacement contracts",
   "summary": "The Commission will consider the renewal of student insurance with HPSO and a battery replacement proposal from Outdoor Warning Consulting LLC. Members will also discuss a tax sale surplus claim and review accounts payable.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-2788",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-2788",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Bid Openings",
   "headline": "Bid opening for Cole County Public Works shop project",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission is opening bids for Project #2422, the Public Works Shop Addition and Renovation. No other business is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2781",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-2781",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Bid awards for bridge replacement and pavement preservation",
   "summary": "The commission will vote on awarding bids and signing contracts for the Sturbridge Drive Bridge Replacement and the 2026 Pavement Preservation Seal Program. Other new business includes approving a change order for Rainbow Drive Sidewalk Improvements, purchasing a replacement boom mower tractor for Public Works, and discussing worker's compensation lost time benefits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2786",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-2786",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Bid awards for Sturbridge Drive bridge and pavement preservation program",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will consider awarding bids and signing contracts for the Sturbridge Drive Bridge Replacement and the 2026 Pavement Preservation Seal Program. They will also approve a change order for Rainbow Drive Sidewalk Improvements, purchase a replacement boom mower tractor for Public Works, and handle routine items like accounts payable and surplus title.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2785",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to hold public hearing on Traffic & Safety Advisory Board recommendations",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will consider several contracts and a budget adjustment. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding recommendations from the Traffic & Safety Advisory Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2782",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-2782",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Cole County Commission to discuss Sheriff's Department funding and jail expansion",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will review a contract for the Sheriff's Department with Zimmer Radio and discuss funding for the Sheriff's Department and jail expansion. The agenda also includes accounts payable review and document signing for Reinkemeyer/Fitzpatrick.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-2777",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-2777",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County Commission to consider revised excavation rules, fee schedule, and budget adjustment",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will meet on May 26, 2026, to discuss and decide on several administrative and operational items. Key agenda items include a first reading of Budget Adjustment #4, approval of revised excavation rules for county right-of-way with an updated fee schedule, and multiple bid awards and contract amendments for road and facility projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-2779",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-2779",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County Commission to discuss salary study, consider contract renewals",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will consider renewals for inmate welfare products and garage door maintenance contracts, along with an internet service agreement with Mediacom. The collector will present the annual settlement, and the board will discuss rooftop curb adaptors and a salary study update. Most items are routine administrative matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2776",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-2776",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Bid Openings",
   "headline": "County opens bids for vehicle equipment install and repair",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission is holding a bid opening for vehicle equipment installation and repair services. This is the only item on the agenda for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-2769",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-2769",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to hold closed session on legal matters",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission's agenda consists primarily of routine administrative items and a closed session under Missouri law to discuss legal actions. No other specific decisions or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-2775",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review five plat applications and two variance requests",
   "summary": "The Cole County Planning Commission will review five minor subdivision and replat applications. The body will also consider two variance requests regarding property setbacks for commercial and residential structures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-2770",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County Commission will review senior tax freeze and utility permitting updates",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission meeting will discuss several ongoing items, including an update on the senior tax freeze program and revisions to the county's utility permitting policies. Staff will also present the accounts payable review and a proclamation for National Public Works Week. The meeting includes routine reports, announcements, and a review of bids and contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-2768",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-2768",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Bid Openings",
   "headline": "Cole County opens bids for Sturbridge Road bridge replacement and concrete products",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission holds a bid opening meeting on May 7, 2026, for two projects: the Sturbridge Road Bridge Replacement (Project #2023-803-1) at 9:00 a.m. and the 2026-13 Concrete and Concrete Products contract at 3:00 p.m. No decisions are made at this meeting; bids are publicly opened and recorded for later commission action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-2764",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-2764",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Bid Openings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-2771",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-2771",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to sign elevator contract and review senior tax freeze",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will sign an Otis Elevator contract and approve a Point of Care Testing agreement with EPOC. The agenda also includes a presentation on roadway treatment standards and a discussion of a shut-off valve replacement for the Sheriff's Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-2763",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-2763",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Traffic & Safety Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider citizen requests for parking, stop signs, and a speed bump.",
   "summary": "The Cole County Traffic and Safety Advisory Board will conduct its regular business, including call to order, roll call, agenda adoption, and approval of minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting. It will then hear a citizen request that includes a no‑parking request on Arden Drive, a request for stop signs and speed‑control measures on Terra Bella Drive, and a speed‑bump request on South Drive. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-2755",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Traffic & Safety Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss parking, stop sign, speed bump requests",
   "summary": "The Cole County Traffic and Safety Advisory Board will consider citizen requests for no parking on Arden Drive, stop signs and speed control on Terra Bella Drive, and a speed bump on South Drive, as well as a staff request for stop signs on Charm Oak Drive.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-2766",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to approve multiple contracts, including 2026 asphalt overlay program",
   "summary": "The Cole County Commission will consider and vote on several contracts and agreements, such as the amendment to the CART operations agreement, point‑of‑care testing with EPOC, and the 2026 asphalt overlay and chip seal programs. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Capital Area Rail Terminal and discussion of a senior tax freeze update and a public works maintenance shop expansion. A closed‑session will address bid responses, contracts, and personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-2767",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-2767",
   "source": "https://www.colecounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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