Boone County News Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Boone County Commission Administrative Coordinator
Phone: (573) 886-4312
Boone County Week In Review
December 18, 2009
For the week ending December 18, 2009
Things you may have missed...
Legislative Lunch
On Monday, Boone County elected officials hosted a luncheon with Boone County's legislative delegation. The purpose of the lunch was to discuss the County's legislative priorities for the 2010 session. The priorities are the same as 2009, with the exception of five new items.
Commission/County Priorities for FY 2010 (These were the same in 2009).
- Support for tax-billing authority for storm-water abatement to address erosion problems
- Support for efforts to protect the entities providing special needs housing and limit liability for those involved with mass sheltering in emergency situations
- Sewer NID (Neighborhood Improvement District) - Allow for the assessment of double lot splits after the assessment rolls close
- Support to change the wording on a ballot's language from imposing a tax to continuation of a tax instead (for example: "shall we renew the tax", not "shall we impose a tax.")
- Support for the Missouri Department of Mental Health to authorize the payment for services of a County Counselor in counties having state mental health institutions, reducing the required number of beds from 80 beds to 65 in first class counties.
- Support for legislation that would create minimal rental standards for properties located within the County's boundaries.
- Support for legislation that would allow the County to hold businesses accountable for required licenses and distribute a delinquent charge or shut down a facility for not carrying appropriate licenses for liquor, merchants, auctioneers, etc.
- Support legislation to unify the sealed bid requirements for County projects at $6,000 which is consistent with the advertised limit.
- Curfew authority
New for FY2010
- Funding for reintegration court and drug court coordinator
- Dam Regulations/Liability Insurance
- Physical address on tax sale property descriptions in newspaper
- Sixty days instead of 30 days for county planners to review subdivision plats
- Changes in the frequency of elections (County Clerk Wendy Noren)
Food Permit Hearing
On Tuesday, the Boone County Commission held a public hearing on the proposed food service inspection fee. At the current time, the City of Columbia/Boone County Health Department is not recouping any costs associated with the state mandated inspections. The proposed fees will cover an estimated 50 percent of the cost of the inspections. The proposed fee is annual and based on facility risk assessment and annual gross receipts of food sales. The fees are proposed to be due on or before June 30, 2010 and would be paid to the Boone County Collector.
Happy Tails and Food Bank Holiday Donations
On Friday, Boone County announced the results of its Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary and Central Missouri Food Bank drives that began December 7. County employees raised $547 for Happy Tails along with two boxes of pet supplies. Two barrels of food items were collected for the Food Bank.
Engraved Tiles Available
The Boone County Commission office is taking orders for engraved quarry tiles that will be placed on a wall in the Courthouse Square (near the corner of Eighth and Walnut). The tiles are 4X8 and can be engraved with names, titles, birth dates, or any appropriate inscription. All proceeds go to the Miscellaneous Courthouse Square project fund. For customized orders call Jessica Sapp at 886-4305.
Price List
- 1 line (up to 20 characters)...$75
- 2 lines (up to 20 characters)...$85
- 3 lines (up to 20 characters)...$95
Logos may be used for an extra fee.
Discounts for Government Employees
The Government Employee Marketplace is a free service that provides discounts and promotions exclusively for government employees. The site features more than 3,000 deals from more than 1,000 merchants. To register go to www.govmarket.org.
Employee Passes Certification Exam
Daniel Haid, a civil engineer for the Boone County Public Works Department, has passed the professional civil engineering test. A civil engineer must work as an apprentice for four years before taking the exam. Haid will now be able to seal engineering documents and take legal responsibility for his designs.
Coming Up...
Bid Opening
The Boone County Commission will open bids for the County Squire Sanitary Sewer Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) Tuesday, December 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Roger B. Wilson Government Center, 801. E Walnut, Columbia, Mo.
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