The 3rd day of January Term
The Bates County Commission met with the Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner Ken Mooney and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson Present in the AM session. Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley had other appointments in the afternoon to attend.
9:30 Wendy McCulley brought in her tax assessment. They had purchased 80 acres from her Father-in-law 3 years ago. On paying her real property tax it was discovered they had never received or paid the taxes on this property. They have several properties and checked to make sure the deed was correct. It was discovered the Assessor and Collector had this one property listed incorrectly. They had their name and the address wrong. So, they would have never received the notice nor would anyone know who to deliver it to as the name was wrong. They have always paid their taxes on time on their other properties. All they were asking is that the $76.00 in penalty be removed as this was not their error.
Northern Commissioner Ken Mooney made the motion to remove the penalty of 3 years for The McCulley's due to a clerical error in name and address. Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson seconded the motion. All vote yes. Motion passed. No opposition.
9:45 County Assessor Carl Bettels in to discuss the McCulley's tax issue and the Hospital tax resolution voted on last meeting.
10:00 County Clerk Jami Page brought in the Marijuana County Tax proposal to go over with the Commission to be put on the ballot in April. They also discussed proposing the County have a Dispensary license. Northern Commissioner Ken Mooney made the motion to present the 3% Marijuana Sales tax proposal with the proceeds to go to general revenue, to the vote in April. Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson seconded the motion. All vote yes. Motion passed. No Opposition.
Jami had also reminded the Commission that all office holders were to have their budget turned in by January 6th. She has everyone's but the Road and Bridge budget which the commission is responsible for. She asked for it to be done today.
Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley took a call from Kent Page with Mingo Township. One board member is not wanting to run again. Without someone to replace their spot they cannot resign.
The Order #2022-01A of the County Commission of Bates County, Missouri was updated. This clarifies the clerical and custodial duties of each elected office holder and sets the guidelines for Sunshine request.
Northern Commissioner Ken Mooney made the motion to accept the Order #2022-01A as updated on the custodial and clerical duties. Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson seconded. All vote yes. Motion passed. No opposition.
Northern Commissioner Ken Mooney took a call from Reno-dry about the yearly maintenance on the courthouse system.
