Jim, Trent and John attended a West Central Commissioners Association meeting on Thursday 11th.
Sean Mcgonigle with MAC Trust stopped in.
9/17/25 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
Bid Opening for the TAP Sidewalk Project was rescheduled.
Charles Rush walked into update the Commissioners on the Property Insurance. The meeting discussed insurance premiums and deductibles for a county's assets. Three companies were considered: Travelers, Tokyo, and a MO Perm. The main decisions revolve around law enforcement liability and property deductibles, with Travelers offering lower deductibles and lowest premiums.
Work in progress
1. Policy Regarding Indigent Cremations given 8/25/2023 updated 9/10/25.
2. Rattlesnake Hill Roads 11/06/2023 evening meeting 6/11/25 still gaining signatures. As of 8/7/25, nine people need to sign. All need to sign to move the drives to roads.
3. Opioid Settlement Resolution 10/2/2024 (Judge Highley). ($106,888.79 to date 9/3/2025)
4. EEZ Board 3/26/2025 Proposal Fee with scope of work received $12,000.00 fixed fee 8/13/25 updated 9/10/25 fixed fee reduced to $9,500.00.