In a recent government meeting, officials discussed several key topics, including election supplies, gas line easements, and a digital project for marriage records.

Kevin presented a motion to approve a sole source provider for election supplies, specifically Henry Atkins' company, which has been responsible for providing necessary equipment and support during elections. The total cost for the supplies is $27,940, which includes programming machines and troubleshooting support on election day. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved by the board.

The meeting also addressed the ongoing gas line easement project, which is crucial for attracting new industries to the area. Officials noted that two industries are currently considering building along Iron Mountain and Bismarck, with a potential third interested party. The state of Missouri has allocated $7 million to support the gas line construction, which will enhance infrastructure by replacing an existing 3-inch line with a new 6-inch main. However, the final details of the easement are still pending, prompting the board to table the discussion for the next meeting.

Additionally, the board approved a bid for a digital project aimed at converting marriage records from paper to digital format. The bid, amounting to $18,155.66, will be funded entirely by state grant money, with no local match required. This project is expected to streamline record-keeping and improve accessibility.

The meeting concluded with reminders about the upcoming Labor Day closure and the deadline for agenda items for the next meeting.