Cole County Commission approves service contracts; stop sign requests and juvenile center update ahead
The Cole County Commission approved multiple service contracts and equipment purchases at its July 7 meeting, including a $13,156.00 Year 2 contract with Hamilton Medical and a Public Works Shop Expansion contract with Verslues Construction Co. All items passed 3-0.
July 7: Contracts and purchases approved
The Commission voted 3-0 on each of the following items:
- **Health Department MOU** — Signed a memorandum of understanding between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Cole County Health Department.
- **Hamilton Medical** — Approved a Year 2 service contract for $13,156.00.
- **BioMedical renewal** — Approved renewal for Infusion Pump and IV Service for $3,520.00.
- **911 Strategic Assessment Study** — Approved a professional services contract with Tusa.
- **Public Works Shop Expansion** — Signed a contract with Verslues Construction Co.
- **ADA compliant equipment** — Approved purchase for $1,123.50.
- **Scale** — Approved purchase for $3,550.00.
- **Accounts Payable** — Approved pending review.
These items are recorded in official minutes. Dollar amounts and vote tallies are as listed in the county record.
July 14: Reappointment, grants on agenda
The Commission's July 14 meeting was listed as agenda only; minutes have not yet been published. Scheduled items included the reappointment of Harry Otto to the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission, approval and signing of Homeland Security Grant subawards, a discussion of election judge pay, and an HMV Grant Adjustment. A closed session for real estate and personnel issues was also planned.
Because minutes are not yet available, outcomes for these items are not confirmed.
July 16: Stop sign requests on Summerfield Drive
The Traffic and Safety Advisory Board met July 16 to consider three stop sign requests along Summerfield Drive. A citizen request was filed for a stop sign at Summerfield Drive at Summerbrook Court/Summerbrook Drive. Staff requests were filed for stop signs at Summerfield Court at Summerfield Drive and at Morning Glory Court at Summerfield Drive.
The agenda also included adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes from the April 30, 2026 meeting, public comment, and setting the next meeting date. Minutes have not yet been published, so decisions on the stop sign requests are not yet confirmed.
Coming up
- **July 21 — County Commission:** An update on the New Juvenile Center is scheduled, along with signing of a sole-source contract with The Knox Company, accounts payable review, and a Board of Equalization session at 1:15 p.m. A closed session for personnel issues under RSMo 610.021(13) is also planned.
- **July 28 — County Commission:** Administrative matters and accounts payable review.
- **July 31 — Bid Openings:** Bids open at 9:00 a.m. for the Binder Park Drainage Improvement project (Project #2026-201-1).
All meeting details are drawn from official agendas and minutes. Readers should consult the linked county documents for authoritative records.