The Atchison County Commission met Thursday, October 15, 2020. 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.
Clerk Taylor presented information from Randy Arnold, insurance broker, that the rates for dental and vision for 2021 with Ameritas came in with a 0% increase. After discussion, the commissioners voted to remain with Ameritas to provide dental and vision coverage for the county for 2021.
Clerk Taylor discussed the need for an A-133 audit for the year 2020 due to the amount of federal funds received by the county. Clerk Taylor will check with the state to see if they will be providing the audit or if the county will need to advertise for bids.
Clerk Taylor and the commission participated in a conference call with Christopher Taylor, BKD CPAs and advisors to answer questions about the oversight of CARES funding in Atchison County.
There being no further business, the commission adjourned.
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The Commission met Tuesday, October 20, 2020. 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.
Clerk Taylor updated the commission on a conference call she participated in with the State Treasurer of Missouri. The call was to answer reporting questions related to the CARES Act gunding. Clerk Taylor reported that she feels confident that all the measures implemented by the commission as oversight of the funding are fully compliant with the requirements.
Clerk Taylor and the commission discussed additional needs for the funding. Clerk Taylor reported that she will be seeking bids for a single audit for 2019 and 2020 as required. By seeking the bids now and securing the audit, the commission can allocate the cost of that audit from the CARES Act funding received.
The Tarkio and Rock Port Senior Centers will be contacted to see if they have any unbudgeted expenses related to COVID-19. If so, they will be asked to complete the application process.
Following discussion of additional concerns or needs, the commissioners voted to allocate an additional $150 per student to Rock Port, Tarkio, and Fairfax School Districts.
Jerri Dearmont with the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments was present for three public hearings. The first hearing was for the Phelps City Dyke and Drainage District. Present for the hearing were: Jerri Dearmont; Elaine Eilers, secretary for the district; Susette Taylor, Clerk of the Commission; Richard Burke, South District Commissioner; Curtis Livengood, Presiding Commissioner; and Jim Quimby North District Commissioner.
Presiding Commissioner Livengood opened the public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on behalf of Phelps City Dyke & Drainage District. Jerri Dearmont was present to discuss the county’s submission of an application for the fiscal year 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. There were no citizens present, so the commission and Clerk Taylor, along with Secretary Eilers verbally assisted in the completion of a needs assessment document. The document detailed the strengths and weaknesses of the community. The state has established a maximum application request for each funding category. Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation and others allowed by law. No displacement of persons will be proposed.
The county and district are proposing to remove debris from drainage ditches with spoil and spread within the district. Ditches were filled with debris due to the 2019 flood. The area to be addressed is in the rural area located mainly in Templeton and Nishnabotna Townships with a small portion in Clay Township in Townships 64N; 65W, Ranges 42W; 41, 42W, and Sections 2, 3, 11; 19, 30, 31, 10-15, 21-28, and 33-36. The county/district will be receiving $387,957 from USDA/NRCS with the remaining grant funds of $136,284 from CDBG to complete the necessary flood recovery. The project, if funded, will benefit the community to address the urgent threat to health and safety.
Presiding Commissioner Livengood signed the necessary documents, and the public hearing for the Phelps City Dyke and Drainage District was closed.
Presiding Commissioner Livengood opened the second public hearing at 10:15 a.m. on behalf of the Lewis Drainage District. Present for the hearing were: Jerri Dearmont; Elaine Eilers, secretary of Phelps City Dyke and Drainage District; Sandy Graybill, secretary of Lewis Drainage District; Susette Taylor, Clerk of the Commission; Richard Burke, South District Commissioner; Curtis Livengood, Presiding Commissioner; and Jim Quimby North District Commissioner.
Jerri Dearmont opened the discussion the county’s submission of an application for the fiscal year 2019 CDBG program. There were no citizens present for input on community development needs within the county. The commissioners and Clerk Taylor, along with Secretary Graybill, verbally assisted in the completion of a needs assessment document. The document detailed the strengths and weaknesses of the community. The state has established a maximum application request for each funding category. Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation and others allowed by law. No displacement of persons will be proposed.
The county and district are proposing to remove debris from drainage ditches with spoil and spread within the district. Ditches were filled with debris due to the 2019 flood. The area to be addressed is in the rural area located in Township 66N, Range 42W and Section 5, the ditches run through nine sections. The county/district will be receiving $220,186 from USDA/NRCS with the remaining grant funds of $77,565 from CDBG to complete the necessary flood recovery. The project, if funded, will benefit the community to address the urgent threat to health and safety.
Presiding Commissioner Livengood signed the necessary documents and the public hearing for the Lewis Drainage District was closed.
Presiding Commissioner Livengood opened the third public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on behalf of the Benton Township Drainage District. Present for the hearing were: Jerri Dearmont; Elaine Eilers, Secretary for the Phelps City Dyke and Drainage District and Benton Township Drainage District; Susette Taylor, Clerk of the Commission; Richard Burke, South District Commissioner; Curtis Livengood, Presiding Commissioner; and Jim Quimby, North District Commissioner.
Jerri Dearmont opened the discussion the county’s submission of an application for the fiscal year 2019 CDBG program. There were no citizens present for input on community development needs within the county. The commissioners and Clerk Taylor, along with Secretary Eilers, verbally assisted in the completion of a needs assessment documet. The document detailed the strengths and weaknesses of the community. The state has established a maximum application request for each funding category. Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation and others allowed by law. No displacement of persons will be proposed.
The county and district are proposing to remove debris from drainage ditches with spoil and spread within the district. Ditches were filled with debris due to the 2019 flood. The area to be addressed is in the rural area located in Benton Township in Townships 63N; 64N, Ranges 41; 42W and Sections 06, 01; 30-32,14 23-27 33-36. The county/district will be receiving $290,626 from USDA/NRCS with the remaining grant funds of $102,218 from CDBG to complete the necessary flood recovery. The project, if funded, will benefit the community to address the urgent threat to health and safety.
Presiding Commissioner Livengood signed the necessary documents, and the public hearing for the Benton Township Drainage District was closed.
The commission met with Julie Livengood, Atchison County Health Department Administrator, Sheriff Martin, and Rhonda Wiley, E-9-1-1 Director, to discuss concerns related to COVID-19 in Atchison County. Administrator Livengood reported that there are currently five active cases and citizens need to continue to wear a mask when in public and be vigilant about washing and sanitizing hands.
There being no further business, the commission adjourned.
