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According to the report, project bidders were officially notified in June that the bid solicitation for the larger project had been canceled by the contracting officer. Instead of constructing the proposed 60,000-square-foot facility, the VA said it will submit plans to expand the Robert Silvey VA outpatient clinic; the county representative said the expansion will increase doctor availability and services but will not match the previously proposed facility's scale.

Commissioners and staff said the revised approach may move more quickly than the previous plan; no firm facility additions or timelines were specified in the meeting. The county representative characterized the news as disappointing for local veterans but said the VA indicated expanded services would be pursued through the Robert Silvey clinic or another, smaller site.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission Meeting July 22nd 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners were told that plans for a new 60,000-square-foot VA outpatient clinic in Farmington were canceled after a review of veteran population demand; the VA will submit plans to expand the existing Robert Silvey outpatient clinic, a county representative said, citing Lacey McClintock of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.","taxTitle","St. Francois County, Missouri","taxId",61479,"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},6501440,"Sheriff reports steady operations, RSAT graduations and in-jail baptisms; jail population noted",255,973135,1229000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443708-93616b25a522f9ba463b51c6d2ed2a75&start=973&end=1229","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443708-93616b25a522f9ba463b51c6d2ed2a75/thumbnail_973135.jpg","/articles/6501440/St-Francois-County/Missouri/Sheriff-reports-steady-operations-RSAT-graduations-and-in-jail-baptisms-jail-population-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501440-906deef016d1dfba678232da4fd8c6a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125604&Signature=QTEhMCTSEXsOdDUtyKaMIXRvDzqxqP2nihmdEZmMcrPkiaYwS8KHStkLrlLtlcsBHFgV5jaGQbfUaMRlxttk6I5lDhMz7YfJB2cT4YgbZxeSldyC-ytV05IBhMzX5uLJuvnUCERsO3oi7u5L6qBohLiKYL6uKPPCrTLpm5oNKuYhLgDiRrJEK4SV5QSao2Yxk3Y9v0NpftTaHasupepvY3oIZCcjE1wpgVWWC8SvPg8sKkc~aXV2y7bYTtIzpWATUWzPWTt9JkH~pxKWM78ot2hXCKkilrWGe8SXsNC2Aqb5W9iYWIULhggWQV0EkTnyZEmhvY00TxcQuer9v1aMiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The sheriff provided a multi-part departmental report that covered calls for service, jail population, training, a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) graduation, and inmate baptisms.

The sheriff said annual calls for service total about 11,500 and reported the jail population had increased to 154. The sheriff and commissioners discussed available bed capacity; the transcript recorded confusion over exact available-bed counts, so the commission did not state a final number in the meeting.

The sheriff said four deputies recently attended week-long training in Meridian, Mississippi, focused on search-warrant planning, execution and safety; travel costs were covered by the sheriff's office except for a meal and fuel. The sheriff also announced the first \"Pathways to Change\" RSAT graduation on Tuesday, July 29 (as stated in the meeting), noting the program began with 10 participants and three remained to graduate (two males and one female).

Separately, the sheriff described a baptism event where detainees and several civilians asked to be baptized; staff accommodated the request and said 13 people were baptized in the jail's salad court using a garden hose and temporary arrangements. The sheriff emphasized attendance was voluntary. Commissioners thanked staff for providing programming and support services.","The sheriff reported on calls for service, jail population, training for deputies, a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) graduation, and multiple inmate baptisms conducted with outside volunteers.",{"_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},6501444,"County approves solicitation of bids for Owl Creek Park phase 2; staff awaiting FHWA sign-off",126,468200,595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443708-93616b25a522f9ba463b51c6d2ed2a75&start=468&end=595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443708-93616b25a522f9ba463b51c6d2ed2a75/thumbnail_468200.jpg","/articles/6501444/St-Francois-County/Missouri/County-approves-solicitation-of-bids-for-Owl-Creek-Park-phase-2-staff-awaiting-FHWA-sign-off","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501444-19f7bffa772018c9e188c39c703db0d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125604&Signature=O-cnMK2aIWgYg68VUET~odVtk4vvK6SS8QxBsFA47DotuYYJqsO2AovPF-CqYHeeFL8rXbdFc0ZCHyWXhcoo3GfHin5HDAMFN8iqQ6tjtE1UIePHC6sEJS3Dm~gaWG9flYDTqzVmovssd0OHio90oLj612mrDv3pORBdmmABL0jSDBaOMcQFCpLgUCrYxywT5~ggsXIb9WmLAUySoeYdx3TFB41kfkubYLoKHHZf8Q6mIaJ1BZkq7a1rNulkYlJlGBNr2kb1q2T2UFzYc5lnkAs~MouzjsuJGf5pxCuoPQaXbMBKVU3m6g48kDOqsJv1bTXYHjhiCVznC1yyXoQBAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff received commission approval to solicit bids for phase 2 of Owl Creek Park after staff explained they are waiting for final approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on bid documents.

Mike Sumpter, identified in the meeting as parts department staff, told commissioners the county is seeking permission to release solicitations as soon as FHWA signs off so work can be completed before local asphalt plants close in December. Sumpter said the county will publish bid notices in local papers and post them on the county website once approval is received.

A commissioner made a motion to authorize solicitation and a second was recorded; the motion passed. Staff emphasized a tight procurement window and said they will report bid results to the commission at a subsequent meeting.","Road and bridge staff received authorization to solicit bids for phase 2 of Owl Creek Park; county engineer said the Federal Highway Administration must finalize approval of bid documents before advertising, and timing is tight ahead of asphalt-plant season.",{"_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},6501448,"Commission authorizes bid solicitation for Weber Road solar project; $217,000 non‑matching grant noted",210,230515,441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443708-93616b25a522f9ba463b51c6d2ed2a75&start=230&end=441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443708-93616b25a522f9ba463b51c6d2ed2a75/thumbnail_230515.jpg","/articles/6501448/St-Francois-County/Missouri/Commission-authorizes-bid-solicitation-for-Weber-Road-solar-project-217000-nonmatching-grant-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501448-c71f5b5c7ee3f1a7b87813deff08ff82/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125604&Signature=gDl6mLL5A5~4ZZXNSso7EXM19v8xZyNI05F2C1QiOsR8KVLXXZLb~~WTt4E8vvrs8cwm5c~QPGuB6qb1mwI7a32EtrUPMGxjUmV8mlnkCqL52Rga2f-ZsmIN--pH9rk58vwAUIMBHRuuzyHopnvRtGWYbu-kEMVz7nxCmMvcWUvtZ3JK63LBDj7FDdqwEWZ74r7MP8zi-rSa4ex7VhhYzrWaBJntdJCkZbLQM34v264RxIqBOFpuDihHPOcNLLRfUM2bx77gQROMWN87cK88XenKbPxGTMTrtZzYOAmUrocU-BH4ciiVpxz~sHm2P0l2WSN-8PVaotzwuFWFQSEwLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Francois County commissioners voted to give county staff permission to solicit bids for solar panels at the Weber Road county facility.

County staff told commissioners the county has received a grant to fund the solar installation; in the meeting staff and commissioners referred to the grant as a $217,000 non-matching award. Commissioners discussed whether to select a metal roof or conventional shingles before installing solar panels. Staff and at least one commissioner said a metal roof costs more up front but may better accommodate solar mounting and reduce future penetrations.

A commissioner noted the county previously studied a full solar package when interest rates and technology led to a longer payback period; the current project differs because it is grant-funded rather than paid for solely from county funds. The motion to solicit bids passed with the commission saying \"aye.\" County staff will proceed with bidding and return with vendor responses for future action.

No final selection of roof style or vendor occurred at the meeting; commissioners indicated they want to consider long-term durability and mounting methods in the bid specifications.","The commission approved permission to solicit bids for solar panels at the Weber Road facility. County staff and commissioners discussed roof material choices and confirmed a $217,000 non-matching grant to pay for the project.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6501453,"Commissioners withdraw motion on $268,000 sheriff vehicle purchase; special meeting set",178,51965,230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443708-93616b25a522f9ba463b51c6d2ed2a75&start=51&end=230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443708-93616b25a522f9ba463b51c6d2ed2a75/thumbnail_51965.jpg","/articles/6501453/St-Francois-County/Missouri/Commissioners-withdraw-motion-on-268000-sheriff-vehicle-purchase-special-meeting-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501453-73a50d6102400f600f46e0b4cc508506/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125604&Signature=FVtiRA9s6lgT6s~wIOouquob9eglsaWfUdi7q8kmvFZXm8Keh6toqWaqpSj6yKt9Xii7QQShTLdHCezLr9L~eBsz4pQ27coC04XMysof4xBOBr6daRBrLdY0d73vGdi28A-2TxtTTPjCV~k6K2xiEbyNGvJGdMifx2yyLa42RM32No0wQyaKR92EilhUaSEIyuIcZORylXH9i90CUCDRJTKYlReBkuVa6cv-Ju3B5eXmfkv7vCQ4KpG~dYMhkbtfIxuvIN41CXfHe121DRpQkILNDMFa0Qc2vXsvkkDZPKmMVNsjwWEfFxADoUjNQKlK8Lwf2PJ5MvxB6I~izm9Zsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners at the St. Francois County Commission meeting discussed but did not approve a planned purchase of sheriff vehicles, instead withdrawing the motion and scheduling a special meeting for the next day at 11 a.m. to consider the purchase.

The item was introduced as an amendment to the agenda to add approval of the sheriff's vehicle purchase. Commissioners raised procedural concerns about the requirement to provide 24 hours' public notice for contracts. The motion to add the item was withdrawn pending a special meeting; commissioners agreed to call that meeting for 11 a.m. the following day.

County staff said the vehicles are on a state contract and were ordered earlier this year; staff described the purchase as roughly $268,000 for five vehicles (Tahoes). Commissioners and staff discussed that the order had been placed months earlier and that local dealers are generally not on the state contract, which complicates giving local dealers an opportunity to bid. Several commissioners said they want to try to give local dealers a chance to bid for future purchases but noted timing and production schedules make that difficult.

Because the commission did not act on the purchase at the regular meeting, any final approval will occur at the special meeting. The county did not take a final vote on the procurement during the session.","A motion to amend the agenda to approve purchase of sheriff vehicles was withdrawn after concerns about notice requirements; commissioners scheduled a special meeting the next day at 11 a.m. to consider the purchase, which staff said would spend about $268,000 on five vehicles ordered on a state contract earlier this year.","actionData","errors"]

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