The Cass County Commission on Jan. 14 approved four resolutions including a $54,560 allocation from opioid-settlement funds to buy and install 24 Triton Environmental sensors for the Rainwater Peculiar School District, a contract amendment for public-health preparedness funding, a professional services master agreement and a county maintenance vehicle purchase.

Commissioner Jackie presented Resolution 26-03, asking the county to authorize $54,560 from opioid settlement proceeds to purchase and install 24 Triton Environmental sensors for the Rainwater Peculiar School District. Jackie said the sensors are intended to detect changes such as a heartbeat stopping and “it’s a way to prevent opioid overdose and is in line with the allowable category.” The commission moved and voted to approve the resolution.

Staff presented Resolution 26-04 to amend an existing public-health emergency preparedness PATT contract with the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. Health department staff member Matt said roughly half of an approximately $32,000 award had been uncertain last year but later came through; the amendment provides the remaining 50% of the contract. The commission approved the amendment.

The commission also approved Resolution 26-05, a professional services master agreement with Navigate Building Solutions LLC, after members said previous work sessions left them confident the vendor will perform the work.

Resolution 26-06 authorized the County Maintenance Department to purchase a Ram 3500 crew cab 4x4. Maintenance staff Ray explained the existing 3/4-ton truck was insufficient for hauling heavy loads and that adding a plow and spreader had pushed weight limits; the larger vehicle would allow a heavier plow and spreader without exceeding capacity. The resolution passed.

For the record, the commission added the county treasurer’s six-month settlement (July–Dec. 2025) and a 12-month settlement (Jan.–Dec. 2025) to the official record. The open meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel under the statute cited on the record as “r s m 0 6 1 0.021 0.3 personnel actions.”

All four resolutions were approved by voice vote during the meeting.