Commission Agenda
Thursday, September 10, 2026
10.00 am
Newton County Courthouse
 

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda 09/10/2026
3. Approve Minutes:
   08/03/2026 to 08/14/2026
   08/17/2026 to 08/28/2026
   08/31/2026 to 09/04/2026
4. Old Business
   - None.
5. New Business
   - CDC: RFP Opening 2026-17 Public Safety Emergency Radio System
   - Sheriff: 2027 Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program Award
   - 2024 KPM Audit
   - Overbid Transfer Court Order 2026-12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
6. Accept printed reports for review

 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
 
Posted 09/09/26, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, September 7, 2026
Office closed in observance of Labor Day
 
Tuesday September 8, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
11:00 am           JCPHA - Jasper County Public Housing Authority, Joplin
5:30 pm           Wildcat Glades, Joplin
 
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, September 10, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am          Newton County Business Meeting
 
Friday, September 11, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 09/03/2026, 1:00 pm (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda
Thursday, September 3, 2026
10.00 am
Newton County Courthouse
 

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda 09/03/2026
3. Approve Minutes 08/03/2026 to 08/27/2026 and Closed Session Minutes from 08/13/2026.
4. Old Business
   - None.
5. New Business
   - Newton County Hazard Mitigation Plan
6. Accept printed reports for review

 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
 
Posted 09/02/26, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, August 31, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday September 1, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am           Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, September 3, 2026
8:00 am          Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                         and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                         as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am        Newton County Business Meeting
 
Friday, September 4, 2026
8:00 am         Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                        and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                        as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 08/27/2026, 1:00 pm (RSMo 610.020)

Monday, August 24, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday August 25, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
10:00 am          Insurance Meeting
 
Thursday, August 27, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am          Newton County Business Meeting
 
Friday, August 28, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am          Environmental Task Force Meeting, Joplin
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 08/20/2026, 1:00 pm (RSMo 610.020)

Monday, August 17, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday August 18, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am          Economic Security - CARS
 
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, August 20, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
11:00 am            Region M Meeting, Joplin
 
Friday, August 21, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am          Public Meeting regarding County Common Road District Tax Levy
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 08/14/2026, 9:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

The Newton County Commission will hold a Closed Special Meeting at 9:00 am, Thursday,
August 13, 2026, per RSMo 610.021 (1) Legal at Newton County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Office.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 08/11/2026
11:00 am

Monday, August 10, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday August 11, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am           Newton County Management Meeting, Juvenile Office
11:00 am           JCPHA - Jasper County Public Housing Authority, Joplin
1:00 pm            AAA- Area Agency on Aging, Joplin
1:30 pm             Liberty Stakeholder Update, Joplin
 
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
9:00 am            SEMA
 
Thursday, August 13, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
11:00 am          Teacher Tour
 
Friday, August 14, 2026
8:00 am          Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                         and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                         as well as Citizens seeking information

Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 08/06/2026, 11:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda
Thursday, August 6, 2026
9:00 am
Newton County Courthouse
 

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda 08/06/2026
3. Approve Minutes 07/13/2026 to 07/31/2026 and Closed Session Meeting 07/28/26
4. Old Business
   - Bid Award 2026-18 Parking Garage
   - Bid Award 2026-22 Sale of 1991 Fleetwood Motorhome
5. New Business
   - Court Order 2026-09 Surplus Transfer
6. Accept printed reports for review

 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
 
Posted 08/04/26, 11:45am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, August 3, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday August 4, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am           Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, August 6, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
11:00 am          City of Joplin, Joplin
5:00 pm          Economic Security Meeting in Joplin
 
Friday, August 7, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 07/30/2026, 1:00 pm (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda
Thursday, July 30, 2026
10.00 am
Newton County Courthouse
 

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda 07/30/2026
3. Approve Minutes 06/29/2026 to 07/10/2026
4. Old Business
   - None
5. New Business
   - Bid Opening 2026-18 Parking Garage
   - Bid Opening 2026-22 Sale of 1991 Fleetwood Motorhome
   - Bid Opening 2026-23 Paper Products
   - Bid 2026-15 Construction of New Evidence Building - Change Orders
   - Newton County Business Meeting - Minutes online
6. Appointments and Vacancies
   - Appointments Library Board
7. Accept printed reports for review

 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
 
Posted 07/29/26, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, July 27, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am           Meeting with Stronghold
 
Tuesday July 28, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am           Closed Special Meeting RSMo 610.021 (1)
 
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, July 30, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am          Newton County Business Meeting
 
Friday, July 31, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 07/23/2026, 11:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

Monday, July 20, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            BOE - Board of Equalization Meeting, County Clerk’s Office
 
Tuesday July 21, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am           BOE - Board of Equalization Meeting, County Clerk’s Office
 
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
8:00 am          Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                         and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                         as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am          Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, July 23, 2026
8:00 am          Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                         and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                         as well as Citizens seeking information
2:00 pm          TETF – Truman Environmental Task Force, Joplin
 
Friday, July 24, 2026
8:00 am          Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                         and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                         as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 07/17/2026, 11:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

Monday, July 13, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday July 14, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Newton County Management Meeting, Clerk’s Office
11:30 am            LEPC - Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting, Neosho
 
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, July 16, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Friday, July 17, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
as well as Citizens seeking information
 
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 07/09/2026, 11:15 am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda
Thursday, July 9, 2026
10.00 am
Newton County Courthouse
 

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda 07/09/2026
3. Approve Minutes 06/15/2026 to 06/26/2026
4. Old Business
   - None
5. New Business
   - Request for Annexation portion of Norway Road to City of Neosho
6. Accept printed reports for review

 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
 
Posted 07/08/26, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, July 6, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am          Opening of 3rd Business Quarter
 
Tuesday July 7, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, July 9, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am           Newton County Business Meeting
 
Friday, July 10, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 07/02/2026, 10:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

Monday, June 29, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday June 30, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am          Meeting with MoDOT
 
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am          Insurance Meeting
 
Thursday, July 2, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Friday, July 3, 2026
Office closed in observance of Independence Day
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 06/25/2026, 11:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda
Thursday, June 25, 2026
10.00 am
Newton County Courthouse
 

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda 06/25/2026
3. Approve Minutes 06/01/2026 to 06/12/2026 and Special Closed Session Minutes from 06/15/2026
4. Old Business
   - Bid Award 2026-20 New Generator Sheriff’s Office and Jail
5. New Business
   - Bid Opening 2026-21 Sale of 1997 Bounder
   - Remove Surplus from Prosecutor’s Office
   - 40th Circuit Pre-Trial Servies Program Administrator Employment Contract
   - Property Insurance Renewal
6. Accept printed reports for review

 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
 
Posted 06/24/26, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, June 22, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday June 23, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am          Chamber of Commerce, Neosho
 
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Thursday, June 25, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am           Newton County Business Meeting
 
Friday, June 26, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 06/18/2026, 11:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

Monday, June 15, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am          Closed Special Meeting RSMo 610.021(2)
 
Tuesday June 16, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
8:00 am           Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                          and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                          as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am           Road and Bridge Discussion
9:00 am           Data Center Meeting, Jefferson City
11:00 am          HSTCC Board Meeting, Joplin
 
Thursday, June 18, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Friday, June 19, 2026
Office closed in observance of Juneteenth Day
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 06/11/2026, 11:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

The Newton County Commission will hold a Closed Special Meeting at 10:00 am, Monday, June 15, 2026 per RSMo 610.021(2): Real Estate, at Newton County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Office.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 06/11/2026
11:00 am

Commission Agenda
Thursday, June 11, 2026
10.00 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309
 

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda 06/11/2026
3. Approve Minutes 05/18/2026 to 05/29/2026 and Special Closed Session Minutes from 05/20/2026
4. Old Business
   - None.
5. New Business
   - Bid Opening 2026-20 New Generator for Sheriff’s Office and Jail
   - Accident Reports
6. Accept printed reports for review

 
The News Media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: Commission Office, 101 S. Wood Street, Room 309, Neosho, MO 64850, 417-451-8223.
Posted 06/10/26, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, June 8, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday June 9, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am           Newton County Management Meeting, Clerk’s Office
11:00 am          JCPHA - Jasper County Public Housing Authority, Joplin
1:00 pm           AAA- Area Agency on Aging, Joplin
 
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
8:00 am         Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                        and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                        as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am         Road and Bridge Discussion
 
Thursday, June 11, 2026
8:00 am        Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                       and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                       as well as Citizens seeking information
10:00 am      Newton County Business Meeting
6:00 pm       Newton County Candidate Fair, Lampo Building, Neosho
 
Friday, June 12, 2026
8:00 am        Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                       and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                       as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 06/05/2026, 10:00 am (RSMo 610.020)

Monday, June 1, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Tuesday June 2, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
9:00 am            Road and Bridge Discussion
12:00 pm          MoDOT Survey
 
Thursday, June 4, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
5:00 pm            Economic Security Meeting, Joplin
6:00 pm            Liberty Southwest MO Transmission Line Project, Lampo Building, Neosho
 
Friday, June 5, 2026
8:00 am            Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive
                           and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff,
                           as well as Citizens seeking information
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 05/28/2026, 2:00 pm (RSMo 610.020)