The Atchison County Commission met Thursday, April 21, 2022. Present were: Presiding Commissioner Curtis Livengood, South District Commissioner Richard Burke, North District Commissioner Jim Quimby and Susette Taylor, Clerk of the Commission.

Presiding Commissioner Livengood called the meeting to order.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Bills were reviewed and approved for payment.

Month end department reports were reviewed and approved.

Jerry Kirkpatrick, Westboro alderman, was present to meet with the commission. Sheriff Dennis Martin and Chief Deputy Rick Sons were present for the discussion.

The commission reviewed and signed a letter of support for the Mill Creek and Nishnabotna Drainage Districts Community Funded Project request for Phase III of their pump relocation project. The proposed project would add flood resiliency to the area, provide environmental benefits and reduce operations and maintenance costs for the districts.

The commission reviewed and approved the following resolution in recognition of Marita Stevens for her 32 years of service to the county:

RESOLUTION

Whereas the members of the Atchison County Commission make it a practice to recognize and commend individuals who have excelled in a career as a public servant; and

Whereas, Marita S. Stevens also known as “Reet” began her service to Atchison County in 1990 in the Atchison County 4th Judicial Circuit Court, State of Missouri. She has served directly under Honorable Judges John C. Andrews, Roger M. Prokes, Glen Dietrich, Doug Thomson, Wm. S. Richards, Edward M. Manring, Corey Herron, Joel A. Miller, Zel M. Fischer, Robert Rice and Rebecca McGinley. She has also worked closely with all local attorneys and various agencies including law enforcement, the Office of State Courts Administrator, the juvenile office and Children Division Services, lending her knowledge and excellence for 32 years; and

Whereas Marita has devoted countless hours of effort, demonstrating personal excellence and diligence to her duties as Atchison County Deputy Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder, where she performed all the duties required of both offices. As deputy recorder, a few of her responsibilities included recording various documents into the Atchison County records including land and mortgage records, military discharge papers, power of attorneys, wills, issuing and recording marriage licenses; processing passport applications and a variety of other tasks. As Deputy Circuit Clerk, she has handled all types of court cases including, but not limited to traffic, associate circuit civil and criminal, circuit civil and criminal cases, domestic relations, juvenile, adoptions, small claims, and child support. She has done it all. She has worked alongside Circuit Clerks Sharon L. Taylor, (now Meyer), and Lorie K. (Meier) Hall; and

Whereas Marita has achieved respect from her colleagues, the citizens of Atchison County and the personnel of the State of Missouri as a caring, and distinguished employee who cares about the needs of others; and

Now therefore, be it resolved, that the Atchison County Commission, elected officials, fellow co-workers, and friends commend Marita for her long and honorable dedication to the citizens of Atchison County and the State of Missouri and wish the best to a devoted and honorable individual; and

Be it further resolved that the Atchison County Commission, send a duly inscribed copy of this resolution to Marita S. Stevens. Offered by Presiding Commissioner, Curtis Livengood

The resolution will be presented during her retirement reception.

There being no further business, the commission adjourned.