The Christian County Commission was scheduled to hold a special session Oct. 30, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Historic Christian County Courthouse. Agenda items included a work session on the Azuga fleet management system and commission communications; the consent agenda listed routine approvals.

Discussion Points

•Commission communications / announcements
•Work session on Azuga fleet management system (Employee Services)

Oct

Commission Meeting Agenda 2026-10-29-Agenda-24642.pdf

The Christian County Commission was scheduled to meet Oct. 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Historic Christian County Courthouse in Ozark to hear a 2027 budget hearing and several departmental updates and administrative items, according to the posted agenda.

Oct

Commission Meeting Video 2026-10-29 09:00

Christian County Commission convened to approve the agenda, review a preliminary 2027 budget framework, approve a 5% health-insurance renewal for employees, hear maintenance and health-department reports, appoint a new health-board trustee and hold an extended discussion with Show Me Christian County about pursuing a transient guest (hotel/motel) tax and two possible funding pathways.

Discussion Points

•Clinic addition and claims oversight are saving money.
•Concerns about distribution of funds across cities and smaller communities and legislative palatability.
•County will continue to cover 100% of base plan employee premiums.
•Environmental health annex nearly complete and will provide meeting space.
•Estimate that a 5% tax could yield about $250,000 annually based on 2022 occupancy assumptions.
•Grant-funded care navigator (hub 10) and digital referral platform (Unitas) to be hired.
•Presentation of two pathways (promotion vs infrastructure) and investor feedback favoring promotion.
•Recent detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza in local geese and nearby measles cases require public messaging and EM coordination.
•Staff negotiated the admin increase from 11% down to 5%.
•Two candidates were presented; commissioners discussed residency requirements and volunteer importance.

Decisions

•Appointment of Doctor Sunny.
•Approve renewal with 5% increase and plan changes.
•No formal decision; commission to pursue further study and possible legislative drafting after additional work.

Directions

•Clerk/staff to contact the appointee and the other applicant.
•Commission asked for additional modeling, transparency language, thresholds for stacking pathways and a work-study session to involve city officials.
•Health department to coordinate vaccination outreach, update standing orders and work with EMA on response plans.
•Submit final figures to the auditor and set open enrollment dates.

Oct

Commission Meeting Minutes 2026-10-22 08:00

Christian County Commission met Oct. 22, 2026 in Ozark and approved opioid-settlement disbursement, several grant and contract renewals, two board appointments, MOSWIN 911 equipment installation, purchase of highway equipment, countywide tree-service award and a revised burn ban; the meeting included a closed session under RSMo 610.021.3.

Discussion Points

•Assistant EMA Director Jamie Orlando provided an update concerning the county burn ban (Order no. 10-15-2026-01).
•Minutes list RFP numbers and vendors but omit financial and term details.
•No delivery or transfer terms recorded.
•Presentation to commissioners by Judge Johnson, Prosecuting Attorney Tuohy and Cpt. Craig on opioid settlement proposals and distributions.
•Proposal to purchase PavMaster 414 from City of Branson for $35,000.
•Prosecuting Attorney Tuohy presented for VOCA renewal.
•Purchasing and IT managers presented recommended renewals for elevator maintenance, managed services, and data solutions.
•Recognition of longtime board member Margaret Emsinger by Bill Achor.
•Recommendation to award county-wide tree removal and trimming to lowest bidder, TruFast Tree Service.
•Request by E911 Director David Driskell to complete MOSWIN radio system via exterior conduit and roof antenna.
•Vacancy due to Kristen Roussell's resignation; commissioners cast ballots for Ozark Area representation.

Decisions

•Appointment of Sherry Deeds to the Senior Citizens Service Fund Board.
•Appointment of Steven Daugherty to the library board seat.
•Award approved; procurement details not included in minutes.
•Commission approved all listed renewals by unanimous vote.
•Commission approved conduit and antenna installation; implementation details not included in minutes.
•Commission approved the purchase; implementation details not provided.
•Commission approved VOCA renewal; no budget or reporting details were recorded.
•Commission voted to modify/update the burn ban; revised order recorded as 10-22-2026-01.
•Disbursement of $57,120 to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Opioid Diversion Program; motions passed unanimously.

Directions

•Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to open a dedicated bank account for opioid funds.

Oct

Commission Meeting Agenda 2026-10-22-Agenda-56449.pdf

The Christian County Commission was scheduled to consider a Prosecuting Attorney VOCA grant renewal, an opioid discussion, multiple board appointments, several purchasing renewals and highway procurements, a MOSWIN 911 update, and a possible closed session on personnel on Oct. 22, 2026.

Oct

Christian County Commission - 2026-10-22

Christian County commissioners approved several public-safety and operations items, including $57,120 in opioid-settlement funding for a diversion program and related bank-account setup, multiple contract renewals (VOCA victim advocate reimbursement, elevator maintenance, IT services), purchase awards (road paver, tree removal), and a 30-day modified burn ban; staff gave a closeout/update on the 911 radio upgrade.

Discussion Points

•Advantages of hiring specialists for difficult corridors
•Aim to reach people pre-charge to avoid felony convictions.
•Budget availability confirmed by auditor
•Budgeted and prioritized based on resident complaints
•Machine condition (12.8 hours) and cost savings versus buying new machines
•Need for coordinated outreach and a press release
•Need for sustainability and written plans for programs funded by opioid settlement.
•Process for setting 30-day term and emergency-scheduling if conditions change quickly
•Program supervision will include education and random testing; some testing is outsourced.
•Project closeout and remaining BDA/conduit work
•Project funding and statewide interoperability benefits
•Recent fires and drought-index data justified action
•Routing and aesthetic concerns for courthouse installation
•Scope: side trimming to 25 feet, stump grinding and removal of encroaching trees

Decisions

•Adopt modified burn-ban order for 30 days
•Approve $35,000 purchase
•Approve $57,120 in opioid-settlement funding; authorize separate bank account.
•Approve final conduit and BDA work
•Award to True Fast Tree Service for $43,750

Directions

•Award contract and schedule vendor to start work
•Monitor drought-index and return to commission if conditions materially improve
•Proceed with purchase and deployment
•Program may open a separate checking account for funds.
•Staff to issue a press release and share checklist with all partners
•Staff to present implementation plan and follow-up reporting.
•Use rigid conduit and stainless brackets; route to rear corner where feasible; director to ensure professional appearance

Oct

Commission Meeting Minutes 2026-10-19 10:00

At a special session on Oct. 19, 2026, the Christian County Commission approved the day's consent agenda and met with local fire and law-enforcement officials to review enforcement of a recently enacted burn ban. Commissioners requested a press release be drafted and shared with responders; no enforcement action or ordinance change was taken at the meeting.

Discussion Points

•Approval of consent agenda and listed minutes/financials.
•Concerns about county communication and prior repeal of an earlier ban
•Enforcement coordination for the burn ban

Decisions

•Consent agenda approved (3-0).
•No ordinance change or enforcement action taken at this meeting

Directions

•Assistant EMA Director to draft and circulate a press release to responders

Oct

Christian County Commission - 2026-10-15

The Christian County Commission met for a regular session covering consent business, elections for MET board delegates, a purchase-contract renewal for holiday lighting, a lengthy discussion and reinstatement of a countywide burn ban after communication problems, a vacancy at the Christian County Health Department, and routine communications before adjourning.

Discussion Points

•Administrator described preferred candidate qualities and the health department\u0019s independent governance
•Agreed to create a checklist and hold a work-study to coordinate procedures and notification
•Apology and explanation for prior communication failures; need to coordinate EMA, prosecutor and sheriff
•Commissioners emphasized community value of seasonal displays
•Election results announced and delegates confirmed
•Fire chiefs recommended relying on drought monitor triggers and statutory criteria
•Only one original bidder; vendor is local and had positive references
•Resignation on the health department board; statutory appointment authority explained

Decisions

•Application window opened; commission will vote Oct. 29 on appointment
•Contract renewal approved by voice vote
•Kelly Hall and Commissioner Jackson to represent Christian County on MET board
•Reinstate countywide burn ban effective immediately; keep permitting provision; set 30-day duration unless rescinded

Directions

•Clerk to file appointment information in minutes and notify MET board
•Clerk to post vacancy, accept resumes through specified deadline and forward candidates for review
•EMA to draft checklist and circulate to chiefs, sheriff and prosecutor
•Purchasing to finalize renewal paperwork and file with clerk
•Schedule work-study at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Resource Management

Oct

Commission Meeting Minutes 2026-10-15 09:00

Christian County Commission met Oct. 15, 2026, in Ozark and approved routine consent items, renewed a holiday-lighting contract, and enacted a countywide burn ban while scheduling a work study to improve interagency communication. The meeting included election results naming two delegates to the Missouri Association of Counties conference.

Discussion Points

•Assistant EMA Director Jamie Orlando briefed the commission on the burn ban and coordination concerns.
•Clerical approval of agenda and recent minutes.
•Commission discussed results but took no formal action.
•Commissioners moved and approved the renewal.
•County Clerk Paula Brumfield and Chief Deputy Eryn Flood reported election results.
•Minutes indicate this is the second renewal with no change in cost.
•Motion moved and seconded; unanimous vote.
•Municipal fire chiefs stressed availability of county equipment during incidents.
•Purchasing Manager Kim Hopkins-Will described the renewal and vendor role.
•Western Commissioner Williams apologized for communication gaps and requested improvements.

Decisions

•Commission enacted Burn Ban Order No. 10-15-2026-01 effective immediately.
•Consent agenda and listed minutes approved.
•No action taken; delegates reported as Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris and Recorder Kelly Hall.
•Renew ITB #2024-14 with Holiday Decor for $17,500.00.

Directions

•Assistant EMA Director Jamie Orlando to develop a checklist and coordinate a work study.
•Work study scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Oct. 19, 2026, at the Christian County Resource Management building.

Oct

Commission Meeting Video 2026-10-15 09:00

The Christian County Commission approved the consent agenda, elected two delegates to the MET board, renewed a holiday-lighting contract, reinstated a countywide burn ban effective immediately and scheduled a work study to create a unified checklist, and opened applications to fill a vacancy on the Christian County Health Department board.

Discussion Points

•Applications open through next Thursday; appointment scheduled for Oct. 29.
•Clerk presented minutes for September 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 6 and Oct. 8; no financials were presented.
•Commissioner apologized for prior miscommunication and proposed tightening notification with EMA, the sheriff and prosecuting attorney.
•Commission set a Monday work study to finalize a checklist and agreed to keep permitting language for local discretion.
•Fire chiefs urged use of drought-monitor objective triggers and maintaining permit flexibility for local districts.
•Health department administrator encouraged applicants with relevant backgrounds.
•Motion to renew ITB2024-14 was made and seconded.
•Only one original bidder; vendor maintained pricing for three years; community publicity noted.
•Two candidates — 'Barb' (circuit clerk) and Kelly Hall (recorder) — ran for the non-commissioner seat; commissioners will hold the other seat.

Decisions

•Application window set; appointment vote scheduled for Oct. 29
•Bradley Jackson and Kelly Hall selected as MET delegates
•Burn ban reinstated (3–0); permit provision retained; work study scheduled
•Consent agenda approved
•Contract renewal approved

Directions

•EMA to draft checklist and convene fire chiefs, sheriff and prosecutor for work study at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the resource center.
•Post vacancy on county website and social media; collect resumes for commission review.

Oct

Commission Meeting Minutes 2026-10-13 09:00

The Christian County Commission met Oct. 13, 2026, at the Historic Christian County Courthouse in Ozark. The commission approved the consent agenda by unanimous vote, entered a closed session under RSMo 610.021.3 (personnel), recessed, then reconvened and adjourned at 10:44 a.m.

Decisions

•Commission entered closed session under RSMo 610.021.3 (personnel) and later returned to open session; meeting adjourned.
•Consent agenda approved by unanimous roll call.
•Consent agenda approved; entered and exited closed session under RSMo 610.021.3 (personnel).

Oct

Christian County Commission - 2026-10-08

Christian County commissioners held a regular meeting covering employee recognitions and HR and purchasing reports, tax-collector updates and mailings, a prosecutor proposal to establish a bank account for a diversion program, a detention-center communications contract renewal, and lifting the county burn ban.

Discussion Points

•Benefits moved in‑house saved roughly $518,000; recent $13,000 prescription rebate raised savings estimate.
•Captain Craig emailed support for renewal citing good service.
•Emergency management recommended canceling the ban due to improved grass conditions and lower call volume.
•Extension to close of business Oct. 14 agreed to allow applicants extra time.
•Mailing schedule: statements mailed week of Nov. 2; in‑person collection Nov. 16–19 at specified city halls.
•Need to keep opioid settlement funds segregated; set up separate accounts for program fees and client fees.
•Program can start with self‑pay participants (e.g., first‑time thefts) before opioid funds are applied.
•Quarterly HR statistics: 21 new hires, 23 separations, training compliance efforts.
•SB190 renewals open March 1 with June 15 deadline; age and residency eligibility requirements described.
•Some municipalities expressed concern they were not consulted when the ban was imposed; commissioners asked for better coordination.
•Summary of RFP process and HomeWave services (calls, messages, tablets).
•Website issue prevented applicants from accessing form; IT fixed the problem quickly.

Decisions

•Application cutoff extended to Oct. 14.
•Commission approved account establishment by voice vote.
•Commission approved the one‑year renewal.
•Motion to lift burn ban approved by voice vote.

Directions

•IT to ensure site stability; staff to publicize new cutoff and schedule interviews starting Oct. 15.
•Lift burn ban effective Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.; notify public and municipal fire chiefs.
•Proceed with contract renewal paperwork.
•Prosecutor to work with auditor and treasurer on account establishment.
•Provide continued monthly reporting on work‑comp audits and training compliance.
•Publicize collection dates via commission announcements and county newsletter.

Oct

Commission Meeting Minutes 2026-10-08 09:00

Christian County Commission met Oct. 8, 2026 in Ozark for routine business including approval of the consent agenda, quarterly HR and collector reports, approval to open a bank account for a prosecuting-attorney diversion program, renewal of an inmate-communications contract, and cancellation of a county burn ban effective 10:00 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Amtower reported the county remains in drought but recent rain prompted recommendation to cancel the burn ban.
•Director Bryant reported staffing numbers and noted the quarter had the highest separations/terminations since 2020.
•Fehrenbach requested the account to establish a diversion program; commissioners considered the request.
•No items removed from the consent agenda; certified order number cited.
•Purchasing Manager presented recommendation to renew RFP #2025-8 with named vendor.

Decisions

•Approve consent agenda.
•Approve opening of bank account for diversion program.
•Approve renewal as presented.
•Cancel Burn Ban Order no. 09-18-2026-01 effective 10:00 a.m. on Oct. 8, 2026.
•No action recorded in minutes.

Oct

Commission Meeting Video 2026-10-08 09:00

Christian County Commission held a regular meeting where commissioners approved establishing a bank account to kick-start a prosecutor-led diversion program, renewed an inmate-communications contract, lifted a local burn ban, and received quarterly reports on HR, purchasing, IT and tax collections.

Discussion Points

•21 hires, 23 separations this quarter; 7 terminations
•Captain Craig endorsed the vendor’s service
•Commission agreed to extend the deadline to Oct. 14
•Digitizing personnel files and proposing retention schedule
•Eligibility and deadlines for SB190 applications
•Harassment-prevention and civility training; aiming for 100% compliance
•HomeWave provides calls, messaging and tablets
•IT fixed the problem within the hour
•Mailing dates for tax statements and in-person collection locations
•Need to keep opioid-settlement funds separate from self-pay funds
•No price increase for the renewal year
•Program will accept money orders/cashier's checks, not cash
•Prosecutor seeks to begin enrolling self-pay participants immediately
•Recent rain reduced fire danger in many areas
•Reported collection rate (98.6%) and increases in assessed values
•Some local chiefs (Chadwick, Sparta) were not contacted before the previous ban
•Website error prevented applications from being submitted

Decisions

•Approved establishment of bank account to support diversion program
•Approved renewal of RFP 2025‑8 to HomeWave
•Burn ban lifted effective Oct. 8 at 10:00 a.m.
•Extended application deadline to close of business Oct. 14

Directions

•Finalize one-year renewal
•HR to present retention schedule for commission consideration before year-end
•Improve coordination with local fire chiefs for future proclamations
•Lift burn ban effective Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.
•Monitor contract performance
•Promote the vacancy on county channels; schedule interviews the following week
•Publicize in-person collection dates and application windows to residents
•Work with treasurer and auditors to establish account and accounting codes

Oct

Commission Meeting Minutes 2026-10-06 10:00

At a special session Oct. 6, 2026, the Christian County Commission approved a consent agenda and heard a work-study presentation from Show Me Christian County on options for a transient guest (hospitality/tourism) tax. Commissioners reviewed two legislative paths that would require state action; no ballot decision was made.

Discussion Points

•Motion to approve consent agenda; vote recorded as unanimous.
•Presenters and commissioners emphasized that revenue could not be placed into a municipality's general fund and that state enabling legislation would be necessary.
•Presenters stated revenues would be collected by the county and dispersed to the designated marketing organization (SMCC).
•Show Me Christian County presented two legislative paths for a transient guest tax (tourism promotion only; tourism promotion plus infrastructure).

Decisions

•Consent agenda approved

Oct

Christian County Commission - 2026-10-01

Christian County Commission convened in Ozark for routine business: approved a consent agenda including 22 road conveyances, signed a cooperative agreement with the Ozark Market Place Community Improvement District to collect a 1% county assessment, set a public hearing to consider vacating ~2,275 feet of Canyon Road, discussed a library-board vacancy timeline, announced SB 90 automatic renewals for seniors, and voted to enter closed session for personnel.

Discussion Points

•Ambiguity following a prior county-court ruling (case 20CT-CC00186) about whether area is a county road, and whether material used on repairs requires compensation to landowners.
•Commissioners agreed to consider placing similar items on regular agenda in the future when timing requires.
•County's role limited to collecting 1% assessment for county fund under statute.
•District will fund programming; staff will provide executed copy to district.
•Flooding and maintenance costs as reasons to vacate the road; liability risk when residents repair road.
•Motion to enter closed session under personnel statute.
•Notification of library-board resignation by Will Feinberg.
•Proposed application window and interview schedule.
•Recorded roll-call ayes from the three commissioners.
•SB 90 will make senior renewals automatic beginning next year; first-time applications and adding persons still require notarization.
•Whether conveyances were contingent on building permits; county staff said they were not tied to permits.

Decisions

•Agreement execution approved by voice vote.
•Approved to enter closed session by roll-call vote.
•Consent agenda (including 22 conveyances) approved by voice vote.
•Public hearing set for 2027-01-13 at 1 p.m. to consider the petition.
•Timeline agreed; no formal motion or appointment at meeting.

Directions

•County clerk to publish notice and accept written remonstrances prior to Jan. 13, 2027 hearing.
•Monitor practice of placing conveyances on consent and consider scheduling on regular agenda if needed.
•Open application 10/02; close 10/09; interview 10/13; select replacement 10/22.
•Proceed to closed session; no on-the-record discussion of personnel in open session.
•Sign cooperative agreement and provide executed copy to district.
•Staff to implement automatic renewal in line with SB 90 procedures.

Oct

Commission Meeting Minutes 2026-10-01 09:00

Christian County Commission convened Oct. 1, 2026, approved a consent agenda (including 22 right-of-way conveyances), executed an Ozark Marketplace Community Improvement Cooperative Agreement, discussed a Library Board vacancy and scheduled a follow-up hearing on a petition to vacate part of Canyon Road; the board held and exited a closed session under RSMo 610.021.3 (personnel).

Discussion Points

•A second hearing was scheduled for Jan. 13, 2027 at 1:00 p.m.
•Collector Ted Nichols presented and discussed the cooperative agreement with commissioners.
•Motion to enter closed session cited RSMo 610.021.3 (personnel).
•No items were removed from the consent agenda; standard items were approved by motion.
•One vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees in the Ozark area due to a resignation without notice.
•Petition to vacate part of Canyon Road was filed and read into the record.
•Roll-call votes were recorded; minutes do not disclose closed-session content.
•Timeline proposed for applications, interviews and final decision.

Decisions

•Agreement approved and executed as presented
•Consent agenda approved
•Entered and later exited closed session.
•No appointment; timeline proposed for selection process.
•No final action taken at this meeting; hearing continued to Jan. 13, 2027.

Oct

Commission Meeting Video 2026-10-01 09:00

The Christian County Commission met in Ozark to approve a consent agenda (including 22 right-of-way conveyances), execute a cooperative agreement with the Ozark Marketplace Community Improvement District to collect a 1% county assessment, set an application schedule and target appointment date for a library board vacancy, set a public hearing for a petition to vacate about 2,275 feet of Canyon Road on Jan. 13, 2027, and voted to enter closed session for personnel.

Discussion Points

•Agreement had been reviewed and signed by CID representatives and county staff.
•County role limited to collecting a 1% county assessment for county assessment fund; CID funds programming.
•Motion to enter closed session for personnel matters under statutory authority.
•Notification of resignation by Will Feinberg; desire to recruit qualified candidates.
•Property owners argued recurring flooding and maintenance burdens justify vacating the unimproved segment.
•Proposal to accept out-of-district applicants if no qualified local candidates.
•The petition referenced an earlier county court case and queried whether materials used in repairs were taken from private property due to an ambiguous judge ruling.
•Whether items should be moved from consent to regular agenda when submitted late.
•Whether right-of-way conveyances were contingent on building permits; planning staff said they are not tied to building permits.

Decisions

•Closed session authorized by recorded roll-call vote.
•Commission approved execution of the cooperative agreement.
•Consent agenda with 22 conveyances approved.
•Public hearing date and location set; process for written remonstrances established.
•Target appointment date Oct. 22 (subject to formal action at that meeting).

Directions

•Collect signatures and provide executed copy to CID representatives.
•Move forward with administrative execution of signed conveyances; ensure future similar items may be scheduled on regular agenda when appropriate.
•Post vacancy immediately; collect applications and schedule interviews as proposed.
•Proceed to closed session after roll call.
•Set public hearing for Jan. 13, 2027 at 1 p.m.; clerk to publish notice and accept written remonstrances.

Sep

Commission Meeting Minutes 2026-09-24 09:00

Christian County Commission met Sept. 24, 2026, approving the consent agenda, certifying 2026 tax levies, awarding multiple procurement contracts, approving a $82,186 MU Extension budget request and a 3% COLA for 2027; meeting lasted about 48 minutes in Ozark, Missouri.

Discussion Points

•County Clerk presented certification document; commissioners had no requested changes.
•County previously used JCI; participation in TIPS cooperative yielded cost savings.
•Extension presented yearly update and budget request; commissioners approved without amendment.
•Facilities painting project for the Justice Center back half; no public comment.
•Importance of COLA to employees noted; Auditor Dent recommended maximum 3%.
•Life safety inspection scope enumerated by maintenance supervisor.
•Ms. Smith noted grant funding covers the purchase; ambiguity in the minutes about $2,200.00.
•No items were removed from the consent agenda; administrative financial and minutes items were approved.
•Proclamation read and approved; no further discussion.
•Renewal requested by collector and purchasing manager; no public comment.
•Vendor selection for fire alarm monitoring; no financial figure recorded in minutes.

Decisions

•3% COLA approved
•Budget approved
•Certification accepted
•Consent agenda approved as presented
•Contract approved
•Contract approved for $5,664.25 annually
•Contract awarded to Branson Paint Company
•ITB renewed
•Proclamation adopted
•Purchase approved

Sep

Commission Meeting Video 2026-09-24 09:00

Presiding commissioner and two fellow commissioners met in Christian County to certify 2026 tax levies, approve several procurement contracts (mailing, IT equipment, jail painting, life-safety inspections), adopt a proclamation for Good Neighbor Week, approve a $82,186 extension council budget, and pass a 3% COLA for 2027 employees.

Discussion Points

•Assessor's final county assessed value for 2026 not yet available; revenue impact pending.
•Clerk summarized levy submissions and noted individual increases for specific districts.
•Commissioners discussed retention concerns and the auditor's guidance on affordability.
•Commissioners expressed appreciation for grant-funded purchases.
•Commissioners suggested exploring donated space or partnerships and noted the importance of outreach.
•Commission will promote the week and solicit contest entries through partners.
•Contracts would begin Jan. 1, 2027 and include renewal options.
•Extension highlighted programming, shared university funding, and rent/lease costs.
•Maintenance described concrete deterioration and need for painting to prevent rebar corrosion.
•Only two bidders responded; vendor onboarding (insurance, e-verify) required before start.
•Proclamation highlights county growth, volunteerism and outreach for a Good Neighbor contest.
•Purchasing compared NetWatch to prior vendor JCI and reported estimated annual savings (~$5,664).
•Purchasing recommended renewal with no price increase.
•Staff explained SB190 automatic renewal procedure and auditing approach.
•The CPI and timing of next CPI release (Oct. 14) were mentioned as budget considerations.
•Two separate estimates and grants were described; county share minimal for one purchase.

Decisions

•3% COLA approved.
•Approved monitoring and life‑safety inspection contracts with NetWatch.
•Approved sheriff's equipment purchases.
•Award RFP2026-9 to Branson Paint Company.
•Commission approved certification of the 2026 tax levies.
•Contract renewal approved; administrative process for SB190 affirmed.
•Extension 2027 county appropriation approved.
•Proclamation approved; commission will sign and promote it.

Directions

•Clerk/Assessor to publish final assessed value when available and update levy totals.
•Collector/Assessor to continue auditing eligibility and require new applications when ownership/qualification changes.
•Commission office to publish proclamation and coordinate outreach with chambers and partners.
•Finalize contracts, ensure coverage for listed county buildings, and implement inspections schedule.
•Implement a 3% COLA in the 2027 budget and payroll.
•Proceed with appropriation and explore cost‑saving partnerships; council to present updates as needed.
•Proceed with award to Branson Paint, complete vendor onboarding, schedule work before cold weather.
•Proceed with procurement using grants and restitution fund payment for the second estimate.

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