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Seth York and Sarah Williams described two letters signed by the Missouri delegation: one asking the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General to audit the St. Louis region mail network in response to complaints from small rural communities about unreliable mail service, and another urging swift federal approval of a state request for an emergency disaster declaration after recent storms affecting parts of the congressional district.

York also summarized several bills filed by Congressman Onder, listing House bill numbers and brief descriptions provided during the presentation: HR 1837 (Timely Departure Act); HR 1945 (America's Natural Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act — Fulton, Missouri); HR 2075 (Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025) described in the meeting as legislation to end taxpayer support of research using fetal tissue obtained from an abortion; HR 2387 (No Harm Act); HR 2571 (Self Insurance Protection Act) intended to protect employer self‑insurance options from expanded federal and state regulation; and HR 2572 (Worker Enfranchisement Act).

York closed by offering constituent assistance and encouraging residents with federal issues to contact the office. ‘‘If anyone has any problems, please call,’’ York said, adding that staff would remain after the meeting to speak with constituents.

The presentation was informational; no county action or vote was associated with the briefing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4-8-2025 Cole County Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff from the office identified as representing Congressman Bob Onder told the commission they helped request a USPS Inspector General audit of the St. Louis region mail network, relayed a push for federal disaster assistance, and listed several bills filed under HR numbers.","taxTitle","Cole County, Missouri","taxId",65809,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592306,"Cole County commissioners approve contracts, ambulance purchase and stormwater closeouts",0,773000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2896186-52317d70c708fd69251565161194df59&start=773&end=773","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2896186-52317d70c708fd69251565161194df59/thumbnail_773000.jpg","/articles/6592306/Cole-County/Missouri/Cole-County-commissioners-approve-contracts-ambulance-purchase-and-stormwater-closeouts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592306-479a25b179402214cfa7e4879ca17107/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149666&Signature=UfxXOhRZYVO3F9H4TMBiRyiW7cxob~t2zhDPaxxilP1gJVragqqPheCZzQmsffwWBR-HLCaFGkNoz-xIPATsAx-TXALqMsq72ebq7tVn94V32icG4n9b~fnDGbykuhBadvQ2L9~poPhwVkkXIdUtSNfVdWtKqF17QMDMCuc5Ur45FYugdSsjzTF69KYmsO8MzbL7RMi79q7GZgqfYBrjxVZxJ5sItd~5WvwAhouDGXy5rxLhxMjC3531CP6wTBCHZlK7gh9v289pNzFbuEV2xlcikU04PGa3XiGF6ycuMiKo~NcvLdMzF0PHAE-eVsAFzf7FXbjjFfEFXH4q4FCfhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cole County Commission at its April 8 meeting approved a series of contracts, purchases and change orders covering public safety equipment, maintenance work and facility renovations.

Actions taken included signing a one‑year service agreement for the county jail’s IDEMIA live‑scan fingerprint machine; reappointing a member to the Heartland Ford Authority; awarding and approving contracts for HVAC work and station renovations; approving final change orders for two stormwater projects; renewing a physical capacity profile testing agreement with MU/Cap Region; and authorizing the purchase of a new ambulance.

Key items and outcomes listed by the commission:

- IDEMIA live‑scan service agreement (jail): approved by voice vote; maintenance for the first year only was signed. No dollar amount was specified in the meeting record.

- Reappointment to Heartland Ford Authority: the commission approved the reappointment of Perriado; one commissioner recorded an abstention during the vote.

- Purchase of 2025 Osage Super Warrior ambulance (Osage Ambulances): the commission approved a cooperative‑purchase quote for a 2025 Ford F550 Super Warrior ambulance at a price stated in the meeting as $318,672. The purchase was included in this year’s budget, and the delivery date was discussed as July 2025.

- HVAC award for County Maintenance Building 2: the commission awarded HVAC replacement work to Centek and Associates for $34,900 and signed the contract.

- Renovation contract for Cole County Fire Protection District Station No. 2: commission signed a contract with GBH in the amount of $125,880 for the 2025 renovations.

- Final change orders (closeouts) for stormwater projects: the commission approved Change Order No. 1 for Glenstone Court stormwater improvements (contractor Sam Gaines Construction) increasing construction by $500, and Change Order No. 1 for Galena Drive Court stormwater improvements (TB Dozing and Excavating) increasing construction by $960.

- Renewal of physical capacity profile (PCP) testing contract with MU/Cap Region (Health Capital Region): commission approved renewal; meeting record noted staff review and no change in price, required due to MU/Cap Region merger.

Each item above was moved and approved by voice vote except where the record noted an abstention for the reappointment. Specific mover/second names were not consistently recorded in the meeting transcript. The commission recorded amounts where posted during the staff presentation; when amounts were not stated in the transcript they are marked as not specified above.

The approvals allow county departments to proceed with procurement, construction scheduling and routine contract renewals. Several items discussed next steps — for example, the ambulance purchase and delivery schedule — but no additional appropriations were approved beyond items already budgeted.

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The task force said it has raised approximately $28,000 toward the project, including a major donation from the Pregnancy Help Center. ‘‘They've raised, approximately $28,000 for this,’’ said Miranda Backus, a licensed professional counselor from Jefferson City who helped organize the citizen task force. Backus told commissioners the box itself costs about $16,000 and additional funds will cover engineering, alarm systems and construction work for a secure exterior installation.

Kurt Dunhaifer, chairman of the Pregnancy Help Center board, and other task force members told the commission the installation will be located at a public‑safety site so Emergency Medical Services can quickly evaluate and transport any infant surrendered through the device. ‘‘There are alarm systems, silent alarm systems, that as soon as something is placed into the device, it activates different emergency channels,’’ the group said during the presentation.

Task force members said the device is intended to add an option for anonymous, safe relinquishment under Missouri safe‑haven law. The task force expects to secure the box from Safe Haven Baby Box and complete construction and engineering work before an anticipated fall 2025 installation, though a final timeline depends on completion of structural and electrical design work for an exterior, load‑bearing wall.

Commissioners also approved a professional services agreement with Architects Alliance to design the installation. Architects Alliance provided an estimate range ($2,500–$5,000) for the design components and a not‑to‑exceed hourly cap of $6,000 for the services; the commission approved the agreement with the explicit instruction that the design work be paid from the project’s fundraising account and that there be no county general‑fund expense for the design.

In a brief discussion before the vote, task force members emphasized education and community awareness. ‘‘Even though Safe Haven has been on the books since 02/2003, people don't know about it. So this provides a focal point for the community to be informed that this is an option for that desperate parent,’’ said a task force member.

The commission approved the Safe Haven Baby Box contract and the Architects Alliance design agreement by voice vote. No county appropriation was approved for the purchase or the design; commissioners and the task force said continuing maintenance costs would be met through ongoing fundraising and community donations.

The county will receive the box from the vendor and proceed with engineering and construction work required for an exterior wall installation. The task force and commissioners said they expect to hold a ribbon‑cutting after installation and continue community outreach and education about safe‑haven options.

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