The event starts at 6 pm.
The folks related to DGD Racing came in on their scheduled meeting. In attendance, with DGD David Dehaemers, Nick Saleh, Davids personal assistant, Roger Cumpton and Michael Hunter, Attorney, Assessor Carl Bettles and Tammy Mackay, State Tax Commission. David came in to see if he could get his 2024 taxes worked out. He has paid his taxes under protest and has filed a complaint with the state tax commission. His property tax was changed to commercial which resulted in a doubling of his taxes. He states he had understood at the Board of Equalization hearing in July of 2024 they had an agreement on the percentages to be changed to 10% commercial and 90% agricultural. He then received a letter stating the Board had decided to go back on the agreement and to leave it as set. Jim, Trent and Carl state there wasn’t an agreement, it was a proposal along with others, that Carl needed to evaluate and let David know. This was not what was in the notes. Clearly there is an impasse here. John stated that there was not even a legitimate board. They did not have the correct number of people or had even sworn in that one person they did have. John feels we need to work this out and honor the agreement. David stated his group used google earth software to minus out the track from the land and is agreeable to 15% commercial and 85% agricultural. They presented the pictures and print out of the results. He states that he built the track for personal use. Then did rent out the track to a few entities who had asked to use the track. Once in 2023, 4 rented days in 2024 which 3 days was Cass County Sheriff Office for training and one to Extreme Racing. This year has been 15 days. The track was built for his own personal use. He had no intention of making it into a rental business. He equated the rental similar to a rental house to which he stated that the laws show that renting less than 14 times a year they do not even have to report that as a business or income. David also stated this falls under Hobby loss rules as this is his hobby. He does not advertise or sell anything promoting the track. He is willing to take it to court but would rather get this resolved and withdraw his complaint. After looking over the pictures Jim questioned some of the pictures as not being agricultural as he didn’t think they could hay the part that looked steep. Rogers stated that was a lagoon. Carl stated he did see on the internet an advertisement for Hedge Hollow Racetrack. David stated that was one of the people he rents to and it is their business they are advertising not his. Jim ran the numbers trying to make the numbers that David presented match the percentages while Carl looked down at his papers for several minutes. John stated we have had weeks of errors out of the Assessor’s office that the commission has resolved. Carl stated that John likes to blow things out of proportion. Tammy stated the Commission cannot decide only Carl could make a stipulation to change the decision. David asked if we could come to an agreement. Tammy stated Carl would need time to reassess the land to figure out the soil grades on the 5% taken away from the agricultural. Carl stated he would give him an answer in a few weeks. John stated they had already had an agreement previously and yet here we are again. Carl agreed to give David an answer by June 30th. Carl will contact him.
John made the motion to divide out the CART money by $525.00 per mile in each Township. No additional money to be given. Trent seconded the motion All voted yes. No opposition.
Work in progress
Policy Regarding Indigent Cremations given 8/25/2023 nothing since April
Rattlesnake Hill Roads 11/06/2023 evening meeting 6/11/25
Policy Regarding Computer, E-Mail, Devices and Social Media given nothing since 2/14/2024
Telephone Contracts 3/11/2024 bids out 6/25 opening 6/30/25
Opioid Settlement Resolution 10/2/2024 (Judge Highley)
EEZ Board 3/26/2025 Proposal Fee with scope of work received $12,000.00 fixed fee 6/11/25
June 23, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present. Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley was out on vacation.
Casey Chastain and Alan Fay with Higginbotham Insurance came in at their late scheduled meeting to discuss what they could do for the County as an insurance broker. They specialize in working with all insurances and work proactively to help the county get and maintain a low premium. They work with several counties and are ready to add us to their clients. Chief Corbin and Captain Shaffer came in the middle of the meeting to ask about preventive care. Alan stated that they will work on getting the coverage we are asking for as in those weight loss programs and preventative coverages. They asked for a list of our sites to be covered and the past 5 years of claims. They scheduled a walk-through of the jail with Chief Corbin. A follow-up appointment was scheduled for July 2nd.
Duane grew up in a close-knit family, being one of nine siblings. The family, known as the Mann Clan, enjoyed singing at every family get together while Duane and his brother Don played their guitars.
Duane built a career in the baking industry and became a lifelong member of Teamsters.
Duane had a passion for animals and loved his dogs fiercely. He enjoyed family vacations in the Ozarks. His witty and contagious sense of humor often brought joy to those around him. He was a prankster and enjoyed making people laugh.
Duane is preceded in death by his parents, son, Jacob Mann, sister, Lorie Burr.
He is survived by his wife Terri, daughter Sarah Mann (Ben), brothers Don Mann (Monica), Mike Mann (Connie), David Mann (Kelly), sisters Kathy Palmer (Richard), Regina Harden (Dale), Peggy Burr, Kelly Derringer. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Courtesy Ferry Funeral Home.
Born on May 25, 1942, in Columbus, Kansas, to Ed and Cora Hays, Joyce was a woman of deep love, kindness, and quiet strength. She graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1960 and went on to pursue higher education. On June 3, 1960, she married Richard Eugene Jeffery.
Joyce dedicated her working years as a telephone operator and customer service representative in the insurance industry and at the U.S. Post Office. She had a generous heart and a joyful spirit that touched everyone she met. Joyce found joy in crocheting, music, laughter, and animals—but above all, she cherished the time spent with her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Sandra Metz (Mark), her siblings Lucille Ufford, Vernon, Claude, and Clyde Hays, and her grandson, Andrew Jeffery.
Joyce is survived by her children: Richard Jeffery (Trina) of Walker, MO, and Edward Jeffery (Debbie) of Independence, MO; her sister Sandra Brewer (Billy) of Kansas City, KS; and her grandchildren: Anthony Jeffery of Wichita, KS, William Jeffery (Ashton) of Walker, MO, Christopher Jeffery (Emily) of Nevada, MO, Jessica Eales (Shawn) of Linn, MO, Sara Meggs of Kansas City, MO, Julie Jeffery of El Dorado Springs, Adam Jeffery of Kansas, Cornia Martin of Walker, MO, and Carson Jeffery of Walker, MO. She also leaves 22 great-grandchildren and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, June 28th, at Ferry Funeral Home with a memorial service following at 2:00 pm with Pastor Chad Baily officiating.
Anderson opened with a lengthy response citing that having the rodeo falls into the category of community policing, it is perfectly legal and he went on to cite several examples to back up his claim.
"We've been doing this rodeo since Covid, it's in the budget, the commission has always approved it, so why now are you saying no?" asked Anderson. Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley responded that an auditor had mentioned that it my be in violation of the Missouri Constitution, and the commission wanted to be sure no laws are broken by approving it.
During the 1 hour, 15 minute non-stop debate, other points were brought up, including that the sheriff has procured a lawyer but has not taken action yet. Anderson also said that this is another example of the overt control the commission wants over him and his office.
"If I'm doing anything wrong, I'll correct it. But from all the information I have, there's nothing illegal or wrong with what we're doing." he added.
Adrian City Administrator Ryan Wescote spoke on behalf of the rodeo, saying that the city of Adrian has spent upwards of $30,000 to better prepare the arena and if the commission wasn't going to approve it, he would like two months notice so he can make other plans for a similar event.
Northern Commissioner John Gray said "I don't see that any laws are being broken by paying for it, I say we approve it." However as Anderson pressed for an answer, Wheatley informed those present that a vote will be taken with results to be provided in the upcoming Monday commission meeting.
The decision will be made by Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson with any tie breaking vote coming from Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley.
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