John attended the Kasinger Basin meeting in Clinton on Thursday September 18.
Sheriff Anderson and Chief Deputy Corbin came over to discuss the Property and Casualty insurance. Law enforcement being a determining factor in insurance coverage, cost and occurrences.
Trent made the motion to approve the Travelers Insurance quote. John seconded. All voted yes. Motion carried with no opposition.
September 24, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
Lindsey Chaffin with Great River came in for the bid opening on the TAP Project for the Courthouse Sidewalks. In attendance were Andrew Deihl Buildet, Andy Jones SB Wyatt Contracting, Roger Koehn and Ryan Glass with Koehn Buildings.
Buildet $233,126.75
SB Wyatt Contracting $274,005.00
Koehn Buildings $244,139.00.00
Great River will go over the bids to ensure accuracy and make a recommendation to the Commission in a week. MoDOT will also have to approve.
County Clerk Jami Page came in with information from the Hospital on their upcoming Wellness Event. Jim had asked about the county paying for some of the screening done at the fair for the county employees. The Hospital offered a discounted price for the screening. They ask for a list of people the county would be paying for if approved.
Trent made the motion to pay for the BCMH Wellness blood work screening for every county employee that elects to have it done. John seconded the motion. All voted yes. Motion passed with no opposition.
At 1:52 p.m. Trent Nelson made the motion to go into closed session to discuss a personnel issue with Jami Page pursuant to 610.021(3). John Gray seconded the motion. All were in favor.
At 2:31 p.m. Trent made the motion to go back into open session. John Gray seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Trent made the motion to pay out Walnut and New Home CART funds as they completed the requirements. John seconded. All voted yes. Motion passed with no opposition.
( West Boone and Mt Pleasant are the last 2 townships that have not completed the requirements for CART Funds)
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.
