Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Chris Burns and Scott Walk, associate commissioners and Melinda Patton, county clerk.

Walk made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Walk made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated 1/11/23 with a spelling change. The motion passed.

Approved: Invoice to Coenen Enterprises, Inc.

Requisitions: Road and bridge to Foley Industries for equipment.

The commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email: Fund authorization letter from MoDOT for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-9900144) Grant, Employee Assistance Program 2023 Engagement Report, Interest Notice for Mount Hope Cemetery Association, Interest Notice for Workman Chapel Cemetery.

The commission, along with Marilyn Jenkins, collector/treasurer and Patton, discussed various revenues and expenses of different funds for the FY2024 budget.

The commissioners visited the Courthouse to look over several issues including a drainage pipe. A message was left for Ben Gazaway with Cornerstone Roofing regarding the roofs over the entryway.

Reviewed and signed Supplemental Agreement #2 for a time extension on BRO-R074(64) for Bridge #0295003 with Snyder & Associates.

Burns made a motion to adjourn for lunch. All in favor.

The Commission spoke with Amy Dowis, NWMO Regional Council of Governments, about the Safe Streets 4 All grant. The county will budget $3,000 into the budget for FY2024.

Burns made a motion to adjourn until 1/18/2024.