06/02/2026
COUNTY COMMISSION RECORD
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Be it remembered that on Monday, May 11111, 2026 here appeared at the office of the County Commission Court, Presiding Commissioner Ryan Poston; 1st District Commissioner Dave Teeter; 2nd District Commissioner Doug Lensing; and County Clerk Carole L. Weeks; whereupon order of the board was opened pursuant to its adjournment Thursday May 7th, 2026.
MINUTES READ
Commission minutes from the May 7th
2026 meeting were read and approved by the
Commission.
PAYMENT OF BILLS APPROVED
The Commission approved payment of bills with warrant checks numbered 161030-161057.
ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORT
Jeremiah Strube, Road and Bridge Supervisor reported on the operational status of the department to the Commission.
SHERIFF AND JAIL
Sheriff Craig Allison reported on the operations of the Jail and Sheriffs departments along with the Jail population of 75.
PUBLIC COMMENT/OBSERVATION
Brenda Buechele started the session requesting updates on the Buechele Road maintenance. The group also discussed a proposed battery storage facility in the city limits of New Florence. Also present were Tammy Ridgley , Avery Ridgley, Melinda McElligott, Karen Knowles, J. Hardin, Heidi Broyles, Robert McElligo tt, Sharon Ridgley , Dave Ingle, Betty Young.
BRO-BRIDGE
The Commission met with Matt Walker from Hutchinson Engineering and Lori Smith , Jeff Niemeyer with MoDOT, Brent LeCure with Decatur Bridge & Iron, INC for a pre-construction meeting for Montgomery County Bridge Project BRO-R070(018), involving replacement of the County Bridge over C**n Creek. The project consists of a single-span steel I-girder bridge with a contract completion date of December 31, 2026, and 75 working days allotted for construction.
Discussion included contractor responsibilities , utility coordination, labor reporting requirements, OSHA compliance, project scheduling , and inspection expectations. The Commission also acknowledged receipt of MoDOT ' s construction contract approval, concurrence in award, and Notice to Proceed documentation for the project.
PLANNING AND ZONING
A public hearing was held regarding Planning and Zoning Permit No. 226020 submitted by applicant Ben Miller. Those in attendance included Heidi Broyles, Robert McElligott Brenda Buechele, Sharon Ridgley , John Noltensmeyer , Jesse Granneman, Brent Speight , Donnie Watson , Patricia Williman, Bob Sellenriek, Tom Benney, Ron Kraettli, Laura Howkins, Alan Howkins , Kaye Wollenberg , Mark Wollenberg, John Grady, Kara Grady, Mike Poindexter , Shannon Brock, Sam Lock, Ben Miller, Cameron Oliver, Dave Johnson, Eric Merchant, Marvin Miller, Larry Samuelson, Cynthia Miller, Pit Miller, Sam Cope, John McCorkell, Lori Kueny, and Donna Viehmann, Director of Planning and Zoning.
Jesse Granneman, legal counsel for Eric Merchant , spoke in opposition to the proposed quarry and presented concerns regarding the permit request. After hearing discussion and public
comment, the Commission took the matter under advisement and stated a decision would be made by the 21st.
COLLECTOR
Anita Sullivan, County Collector, appeared before the Commission and submitted for inclusion in the minutes a list of personal property taxes deemed uncollectible and recommended for write off pursuant to applicable Missouri law, as previously presented to and approved by the Commission on April 9, 2026.