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Public works staff presented a summary of recent and ongoing joint city–county projects and candidate projects for the next sales-tax cycle. Eric (Public Works staff) and Kyle Burner (city staff) reviewed completed work such as the Monroe Street reconstruction and the Baldwood Drive/Rock Ridge roundabout, described the High Street viaduct as a multi‑million‑dollar project needing additional funding, and identified corridors prioritized for design and construction in the next sales‑tax cycle (Madison Street, West Edgewood/Stadium corridor, East Dunklin/Clark–Madison, Truman–Scott Station intersection, and select box culvert work). Staff said having an engineering design package in hand would improve grant competitiveness for large projects.

Speakers stressed the operational challenge of delivering many projects in a five‑year cycle and recommended a 10‑year sunset as the most practical option. A member of the Road and Bridge Advisory Board reported the advisory board had voted to recommend endorsement of the 10‑year approach. Following discussion, a commissioner moved that the commission endorse the 10‑year renewal; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Why this matters: staff told the commission the county's road system has accumulated deferred maintenance and that roughly half of the proposed road-and-bridge budget would be directed to preserving existing pavement. Commissioners and staff framed the 10‑year option as a way to plan larger, more expensive projects (including the High Street viaduct) while maintaining routine pavement preservation.

What the commission did: the commission voted to endorse placing a 10‑year sunset renewal of the capital improvements sales tax on the county ballot (voice vote, motion carried).

Local context and next steps: staff said the county commission would formally approve ballot language and scheduling; traditionally the county places the renewal on the April ballot and the city votes in August. Staff said a citizen campaign to support the renewal would run independently of county government.

Speakers: Eric (Public Works staff); Kyle Burner (city staff); Road and Bridge Advisory Board member (unnamed); Commissioner (unnamed).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","8-26-2025 Cole County Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Cole County commissioners voted to endorse a 10-year sunset renewal of the county's capital improvements sales tax, citing the need for longer planning and design time to deliver major joint city–county projects.","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},6746951,"Cole County approves month-to-month YMCA access for EMS personnel after debate on in-house alternatives",1043,2737000,3780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5680545-47f7d4748e9551f4e9ef332e2ad607eb&start=2737&end=3780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5680545-47f7d4748e9551f4e9ef332e2ad607eb/thumbnail_2737000.jpg","/articles/6746951/Cole-County/Missouri/Cole-County-approves-month-to-month-YMCA-access-for-EMS-personnel-after-debate-on-in-house-alternatives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746951-2fe8767a2c449a1ba6d759514a794b37/orig.mp4?Expires=1770751327&Signature=eZ3~VHEVFdqCqMh4rQsUx-y9Fyb7htIKKCwtmp41vtmMw75sm5JgR4~HcT4th-oHY-0Z0jd7Q-O6p76GYOcbYXY3j~pOx1zII54Flp9VCis2PEkIwiTBgNbKJegmPlJm2kaAzfgnD4vg6JVp7F1NcRjgJnxrsIen9FJcAHhG19vICi6fBNxWCYM42YCTkq5JU-Bc6GS8eOiaH0~5Lnh7H1ybBj5TIKc9ANY~kyXtwbts~rB7ZWg2RoAwIXm92ycxug6kiFv~gCh-qR409Ug8zKeji63ouRGYOxofYcpVxdQj4vg~tU590KvOtKIFwC~w9ph5CD5L8vvSZDiUasuc4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cole County commissioners approved a month-to-month contract to provide EMS personnel on-duty access to YMCA facilities at a cost of $800 per month. County public-safety leaders presented the agreement as an interim solution to address elevated injury and health risks among EMS workers while staff pursue in-house fitness facilities.

Public-safety staff summarized national and local data on EMS injuries and health risks and described operational obstacles to on-duty exercise: limited equipment and space at stations, schedules that complicate regular exercise, and the need for a program structure. The EMS chief (title as presented in the meeting) told commissioners the YMCA arrangement is not a personal membership but a limited access program allowing personnel to use multiple YMCA sites while on duty; staff also said the county would implement policies to ensure coverage and require participation while on duty.

Commissioners asked about alternatives and long-term plans. Several commissioners suggested investing in on‑site equipment (planned for future facility remodels such as South Ridge) and using the YMCA contract as a bridge until county facilities are available. Some commissioners argued for countywide access or questioned why other departments would not receive equivalent support; the sheriff's office noted access and security constraints at its facility.

After extended discussion, a commissioner moved to sign the month-to-month YMCA agreement for $800 per month; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

What the commission did: the commission approved a month-to-month YMCA access agreement for EMS personnel as an interim program, with the stated goal of later building in‑house fitness capacity and measuring outcomes.

Speakers: EMS chief (unnamed); Commissioner (unnamed); Sheriff (unnamed); Public-safety staff (unnamed).","Cole County approved a month-to-month YMCA access agreement for EMS personnel at a cost of $800 per month, to be used as an interim fitness solution while the county plans permanent, in‑house facilities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":80,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6746946,"Votes at a glance: Cole County Commission actions, Aug. 26, 2025",1706,2074000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5680545-47f7d4748e9551f4e9ef332e2ad607eb&start=2074&end=3780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5680545-47f7d4748e9551f4e9ef332e2ad607eb/thumbnail_2074000.jpg","/articles/6746946/Cole-County/Missouri/Votes-at-a-glance-Cole-County-Commission-actions-Aug-26-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746946-f9a7380ad2b28ee0c8689c5a8810d63b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770751327&Signature=Ta32s2L4-EosG-hdFHsxU7Mo-aot7Uqn23hvUN2XmyLVqVGeb1Q6OHkrgd59-FO3UfEC~KvdasG5cawRiRN7nByAQtXqgrq60egCNM3elLsSiSIZ2utKn-MsOJ2cruUKtTvMNE-ZNkuv62krk2O3~Afp2A6ahQVFGDMFkjjXx~eL2vpDhA3ydJRig9wh4ClsI4jX9RoOzFyDKhhwznn9-E8r3I5qIzmmcyxgyX9wNDD36WlksnN0M52HswcHW~cY5w9iiH5fJ9OF46KBibvPsGpZSCzuInMrdTc6f-sHojLRmbFp7Rk5~42K8Fbd2R1jbopd4BMUW7kKmGGMHr7LXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission approved the following formal actions during its Aug. 26 meeting. All motions noted were approved by voice vote unless otherwise stated.

• Endorse 10‑year renewal of the capital improvements sales tax — Approved. Motion: endorsement of a 10‑year sunset renewal to be placed on the county ballot (see separate article). Tally: voice vote; outcome approved. (Provenance: presentation began 00:02:36; endorsement motion 00:27:46.)

• Set 2025 road and bridge levy at 0.2751 — Approved. Motion to set the road and bridge levy to 0.2751 (prior year 0.2783); seconded and approved by voice vote. (Provenance: 00:34:34.)

• Set 2025 general levy at 0.0706 — Approved. Motion to set the general levy to 0.0706; seconded and approved by voice vote. (Provenance: 00:34:56.)

• Accept MoDOT work‑zone program order (initial award) — Approved. Staff explained an initial $1,500 work‑zone program order with likely increase to $3,000; commission authorized acceptance and directed staff to prepare a court order if needed. (Provenance: 00:36:18.)

• Annex lawn irrigation replacement — Approved. Contracted work to replace abandoned irrigation, install new sod and related work; staff cited irrigation line replacement and contract amounts (irrigation ~ $2,900; installation unit rates discussed). (Provenance: 00:37:26.)

• MDFB tax‑credit disbursement request (soccer club) — Approved. Commission authorized signing the Missouri Development Finance Board disbursement request for approximately $9,500. (Provenance: 00:39:08.)

• Mediacom Internet service for health department — Approved. Commission authorized a month‑to‑month Mediacom connection to replace a lower‑performing Lumen test connection; staff discussed bandwidth and cost comparisons and asked for approval to proceed. (Provenance: 00:40:14.)

• Missouri Blue Shield grant program application — Approved. Commission authorized application for equipment (5 mobile data terminals, 3 portable radios, a pole cam) totaling $52,406. (Provenance: 00:43:18.)

• Off‑system bridge (BRO) supplemental agreement, Sturbridge Road — Approved. Commission approved a six‑month time extension to the original agreement and noted BRO funding of approximately $340,000. (Provenance: 00:44:43.)

• YMCA month‑to‑month access for EMS personnel — Approved. Commission approved a month‑to‑month contract providing on‑duty access for EMS personnel to YMCA facilities at $800 per month, intended as an interim measure while in‑house options are developed. (Provenance: 00:47:07.)

• Circuit court budget adoption — Approved (with COLA TBD). Commission adopted the circuit court budget as presented except the cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) to be determined according to the countywide decision; motion carried. (Provenance: 01:10:09.)

• Motion to enter closed session under Section 610.021 to discuss legal actions — Approved. Commission moved into closed session to discuss legal matters pursuant to cited statute. (Provenance: 01:14:18.)

Notes on vote records: The transcript records voice votes and \"Aye\" responses without individual roll-call names for most motions. Where mover and seconder names were not clearly stated in the transcript, this roundup records the motion text, outcome and provenance timestamps rather than attributing individual members by name.

Provenance (selected): topic introductions and finishing remarks for the major items are anchored in the meeting transcript at the times cited above.","The Cole County Commission approved a slate of administrative, grant and contract actions during its Aug. 26 meeting, including property tax levies, grant acceptances, facility contracts and the circuit court budget (COLA to be determined). This roundup lists each formal action, its outcome and key details.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Cole County Commission actions, Aug. 26, 2025