October 1, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
Jami Page, County Clerk, reminded the Commission about Senate Bill 3. This is required to be on the April ballot. She will need an order from the Commission to put it on the ballot. They will need to contact their attorney to get the ballot verbiage. The final certification date for the April election is January 27, 2026. She will need the order by that date.
Greg and Karolyn Zweifel came in to thank the Commission for their help with the drainage issue. (June 2025) The new tube is working well. They brought in cookies as thanks.
Missouri Representative Sherri Gallick came in on her scheduled meeting. She brought a Show Me America 250 years flag for display. They discussed current issues. John asked for help with the State Tax Commission on assessments that don’t seem fair across the board in Bates County. County Clerk Jami Page spoke on election security and voter registration. Jim mentioned Work Force Development needs to be separated from Education. Sherri talked about 2 bills she has worked on.
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.
