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Quitclaim deed for excess Business 50 West right-of-way
- Motion: To sign a quitclaim deed conveying excess right-of-way from the Business 50 West project to The Woodlands Subdivision (parcel owner John Ruth Jr.).
- Mover/Second: Motion and second made during meeting (individual names not specified in the recorded motion).
- Vote: Chair called for \"All in favor?\" and commissioners responded \"Aye.\" (Individual roll-call tallies were not specified in the public record of the meeting.)
- Outcome: Approved. Notes: County staff signed the deed during the meeting.

Blue Shield Community Resolution
- Motion: To sign a resolution demonstrating Cole County’s commitment to public safety and crime reduction and to pursue the state’s Blue Shield community designation.
- Mover/Second: Motion and second recorded during the meeting.
- Vote: All in favor: Aye.
- Outcome: Adopted. Notes: Staff will submit the county’s completed resolution to the state for designation.

DocuSign license (senior tax-freeze processing)
- Motion: Approve DocuSign solution for the county’s senior tax-freeze application process at an initial 1,000-envelope level.
- Mover/Second: Motion and second recorded during the meeting.
- Vote: All in favor: Aye.
- Outcome: Approved. Notes: Staff planned to secure a contract for the 1,000-envelope option (quoted price in the packet: $5,054.40) and to request a revised contract for the smaller envelope quantity from the vendor.

Therefore/document-management licenses and capture client
- Motion: Approve additional Therefore licenses, capture client and implementation services to support secure capture and storage of application packets for the senior tax-freeze program.
- Amount: $21,667.04 (implementation and licensing quote presented in meeting packet).
- Vote: Motion seconded; commissioners voted \"Aye.\" Outcome: Approved.

Other items discussed but not acted on as formal votes during this meeting included: additional AED cabinets and signage for county buildings (staff requested purchase estimates and placement), storage and hosting for a Safe Kids training trailer, and design/cost updates for the proposed juvenile center (no final procurement action recorded).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/25/2025 Cole County Commission Meeting 2 parts combined","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 25 meeting the commission signed an excess-right-of-way quitclaim deed, adopted a Blue Shield community resolution and approved digital-contract and repository purchases to support the senior tax-freeze rollout.","taxTitle","Cole County, Missouri","taxId",65809,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613257,"Cole County approves digital tools and schedules for senior tax-freeze rollout; commissioners set in-person assistance days",3584,2636000,6220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2874117-ac04a89ac7c78d20e31af781f6931d35&start=2636&end=6220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2874117-ac04a89ac7c78d20e31af781f6931d35/thumbnail_2636000.jpg","/articles/6613257/Cole-County/Missouri/Cole-County-approves-digital-tools-and-schedules-for-senior-tax-freeze-rollout-commissioners-set-in-person-assistance-days","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613257-a84ad4282128c589bdd84861e025cf52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771129909&Signature=cVMi8DqXvwQbpB188dGNqklCN-3MQkrXQNt5o0tYi-FmtV4G7KN~g0OzuWnkvwAXr109JolfBUe2hjy-APHcdfrtoIZwvWh1kKa0HE-z01BwHpyUC7yG4oWftCOFSMoSi0x8SN-8G-ZWkYcxMbZehifzXAK2yAoz4sP69NelWAytHCirzJVK9ZGNLCVOzW6L3yr9AX~x3AWICC0kLSuvB7WQ8a5YK3UQP4nUQr1fWKYgSNn~P41sDNoGQusKTaJ3WTsq4U09Ec~HCPBIW9B-dgVMpYL47Ity1g1jVh3O3Vr2WTiqU2jmEPkViNM-So-d18rGApdXh1LJk9jhNWvF5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cole County commissioners approved purchases of digital services Tuesday and set an early implementation plan for a senior property tax-freeze program that the county expects to open for applications this year.

County staff described a two-part technology approach to process and securely store applications: DocuSign for secure online forms and signatures, and the county’s document-management system (Therefore) to store application packets and scanned documents. Commissioners approved a DocuSign package at the 1,000-envelope level and authorized additional Therefore licenses and implementation services to support scanning, capture and repository workflows.

Staff said DocuSign would allow applicants to complete and sign an encrypted online form and attach required documents; submitted “packets” could be batched and routed to county servers. County staff recommended starting with a smaller DocuSign envelope quantity and increasing it if demand exceeds the initial allocation. The county’s existing document-management system will be configured to accept incoming application packets, prepopulate fields from assessor/collector records when possible and store the documents in an encrypted repository. The commission approved $21,667.04 for additional Therefore licenses, capture client and implementation work and approved the DocuSign 1,000‑envelope option (the quoted 1,000-envelope price cited in the meeting packet was $5,054.40).

Commissioners and staff discussed practical accommodations for applicants who prefer in-person help. County information-technology staff and the collector’s office proposed placing laptop and scanner stations in a county meeting room on a set schedule so staff can assist applicants with electronic submission; volunteers from county offices and temporary staffing were discussed as supplementary help for peak periods. Commissioners agreed on a preliminary plan to staff in-person assistance three days per week and proposed 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as a starting window, with the aim of limiting disruption to county windows that handle daily payments and other services.

Staff also said the county website would host application instructions, a frequently asked questions page and sample images (for example, showing where to find parcel numbers on tax bills) to reduce confusion. The commission directed staff to finalize web copy, signage and a calendar of days for in‑person assistance and to return with test runs of the system before public rollout. Staff noted the application process will also accept mailed or paper applications, and drop-box options were discussed.

Commissioners asked for clear instructions on documentation applicants will need and requested an option to save and resume partial online applications. Staff said DocuSign and the configured repository can support resumable packets and usage tracking so the county can monitor how many applicants file online versus in person or by mail.

The board did not vote on the senior tax-freeze eligibility rules during the meeting; the actions were limited to purchasing digital tools and directing implementation logistics.","The commission authorized DocuSign and document-repository licenses and directed staff to implement an online and in-person application process for the new senior tax-freeze program. Officials set site, schedule and logistics for assisted applications and committed to a public web page and outreach materials.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613260,"Cole County Commission hears updated budget and design options for proposed juvenile center; $14 million construction target remains",1201,1499000,2700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2874117-ac04a89ac7c78d20e31af781f6931d35&start=1499&end=2700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2874117-ac04a89ac7c78d20e31af781f6931d35/thumbnail_1499000.jpg","/articles/6613260/Cole-County/Missouri/Cole-County-Commission-hears-updated-budget-and-design-options-for-proposed-juvenile-center-14-million-construction-target-remains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613260-a2dd809e7d570bfec87f17c79c2fb80b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771129909&Signature=GFCfMV5Pu0~LEbMz8jEGMtXP2MESHHzCVfVuqbWvX3sYiozarV9eXhtmp0CXsQpuWmRbSJccykVJIMl4UP3wyp3boJs6qB1~V86lDWz1N4KUGCNJlSAxRXw0UgR5lYvBFgRPuzZRY-IEKbBL6ANCqT2eVxQ-8z9RUxA4NzlAdDvHX8fktLcR8fn72sh8SE0YaZysmn3iZA2td4RrNSvBBnRy0lDat2Nk2yflqx4YavbXNQEGTd9Tffu76Ggh1gbEMw6WJUOIMGjMPummJL37IqHu3ous5STVkkWlJkl6pOLCMw70LU8DdZ7OEWqP-ftVX~byjTKnO1Fm~Z8Kr~QrtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cole County commissioners moved a discussion about a proposed new juvenile center ahead in Tuesday’s meeting after the project team presented revised plans intended to meet a construction target of $14,000,000.

Curtis of Architects Alliance told the commission the design team has reworked the building to reduce square footage and trim expensive features to meet the previously agreed $14 million construction target. The team shifted the building footprint, eliminated some gymnasium space, reduced building elevation and reconfigured bump-outs to cut earthwork and site costs. The architect said a recent site rework from Bartlett & West reduced site expenses further and that a construction manager (Nappholtz/Napholtz) was producing a cost estimate.

Commissioners and staff reviewed the project’s cost components. Design fees already under contract were cited as $860,000. The county had paid roughly $402,250.69 for site acquisition, according to the presentation. The construction manager’s pre-construction lump-sum was stated as $34,000; once construction starts, staff said the construction manager’s ongoing “general conditions” fee would be $34,000 per month plus a 2.2 percent overhead and profit fee on the construction contract.

Commissioners discussed furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E). The design team estimated loose FF&E (office furniture, computers, copiers, not built-in secure furnishings or kitchen equipment) at roughly $250,000 to $350,000 depending on specification; staff noted that reusing serviceable existing county furniture would reduce that estimate.

A central budget discussion focused on the number of secured cells. The current design targets eight secure cells to meet a full program; commissioners and juvenile staff debated whether six cells would be sufficient. Juvenile staff reported that two of three secure cells in use at the county trainer facility have been occupied since January, with a third pending at the time of the meeting; staff said one youth had been certified into the juvenile system the previous day. Commissioners asked for line-item cost comparisons showing the incremental savings from removing one or two cells to inform a decision about reducing capacity. The architect and construction manager agreed to provide detailed cell-level cost numbers at the next presentation.

Several commissioners raised concerns about the overall $14,000,000 price tag and emphasized that long-term operating costs — insurance, utilities, and maintenance — will fall to the county after construction. One commissioner said earlier estimates to renovate and add to the existing trainer center had been around $7,000,000 and asked for comparative analysis.

There was no formal vote or final decision on program size during the meeting. Staff said the team expected a revised cost estimate from the construction manager within days and planned to return to the commission with a breakdown of savings tied to design changes and options to remove cells or other program elements.

Project-specific clarifications provided in the presentation included the scope of what is included in the construction budget (fixed kitchen and secured furnishings are included; loose FF&E is typically owner-purchased) and the distinction between pre-construction lump-sum fees and ongoing construction-phase general-condition fees.","Architects and project managers reported on design reductions and cost controls to meet a $14 million construction target for a proposed Cole County Juvenile Center. Commissioners debated cell count, ongoing operating costs and line-item fees including design, site acquisition and furnishings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613263,"Cole County, Jefferson City staff review progress on rail terminal, Wildwood Drive and other cooperative projects",2064,216000,2280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2874117-ac04a89ac7c78d20e31af781f6931d35&start=216&end=2280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2874117-ac04a89ac7c78d20e31af781f6931d35/thumbnail_216000.jpg","/articles/6613263/Cole-County/Missouri/Cole-County-Jefferson-City-staff-review-progress-on-rail-terminal-Wildwood-Drive-and-other-cooperative-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613263-e1ddf129eac1edc9304c81229250c455/orig.mp4?Expires=1771129909&Signature=oIBdsjXzXjcMVhMMkaYLF4481iAegMYGK9vKve1ayN3tQw-ey6578rJwjh9Y6ED71ABHlDb7UC-UShhfeHo3GdN5C2ddLbK~xkF9Be7c1q9fzskQV~x8aagU8zAGp~DVUTv4rRIh1fUJoJGD4Ha4yU3vLAxoTipDdzeV5zWM0Zf2huUBMQBiHcjW-gl7-nRMMd1ULafOQx0thIqQ5dSUxo00ppgrXail7mNgUHf93VzaKLdFtDNLKCwIfg8u4sAjTdnJpic~5oWH8o1HaAsxRSocItiUGqhO2wA5GzKkZ3MPHH08AsDM0O7iB2pNaCCH8K6LRnH-YfTU0~XFM3VztA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cole County commissioners heard an update Tuesday on several ongoing city–county cooperative infrastructure projects, including the recently completed Capital Area Rail Terminal and the Wildwood Drive extension, as staff described work status, funding arrangements and near-term schedules.

City engineer David Baney and Kyle Bremer, the city’s new public works director, gave the report on projects the county and city are coordinating. County staff said the Capital Area Rail Terminal has closed out construction and that the terminal received railcars in recent weeks and is taking deliveries. Officials described the project as a public–private partnership with county leadership on funding and private operation of the terminal.

The Wildwood Drive extension — the county-led project being built by a local contractor — is in early construction. The county said the city approved a $2,000,000 contribution under the existing intergovernmental agreement; officials said that payment has been approved and was “on the way.” County staff said clearing work would be completed by the end of March to meet permitting requirements, and relocation of utilities by Ameren will start near the future roundabout in the coming weeks. The overall contract for Wildwood exceeds $6,000,000; the contractor’s work window is 330 days from notice to proceed, and staff estimated the road would appear substantially complete by Thanksgiving or early December, with cleanup to follow.

Other joint projects described to commissioners included Monroe Street, where contractors have closed a section and shifted traffic to allow driveway and grading work; the High Street viaduct, where geotechnical and archaeological investigations are complete and consultants are addressing railroad requirements for retaining walls; and a design effort for roundabouts on West Edgewood at Stadium and Creek Trail. On the Edgewood corridor, staff said they have acquired a corner parcel from a private owner and coordinated building positioning with a dentist’s office to preserve right-of-way needed for future roundabouts. No construction funding has been secured for those roundabouts; staff said future sales-tax cycles would be a likely funding source.

Staff also reported that the Chestnut Street rehabilitation project is nearing final plans and that the state has indicated it would pay half of the Chestnut project cost but that legal and accounting details remain under review. For Chestnut Street, an estimate compiled in January was roughly $2,880,000; staff described remaining coordination and scheduling challenges for construction that will affect both sides of the street.

Commissioners asked about cash-flow timing, how city funds will be submitted and processed, and whether projects in the sales-tax program should be reprioritized. Staff said the county and city are coordinating on the next sales-tax cycle to continue funding large corridor and viaduct projects once current sales-tax revenues are expended.

Less immediate items included work on Madison Street (stormwater, ADA ramps and pavement repairs) and the High Street viaduct grant effort; staff said a BIP (bridge improvement program) grant application was not selected and the federal debrief process has not yet yielded guidance for a revised application.

The update closed with staff saying they would return with further design and cost details as consultant analyses are completed and as construction progress warrants additional commission action.","County and city staff updated the Cole County Commission on completed and ongoing city–county cooperative infrastructure projects, including the Capital Area Rail Terminal, the Wildwood Drive extension and several street, viaduct and roundabout designs. City contribution and construction timing were discussed.","actionData","errors"]

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