The Newton County Commission will hold a Closed Special Meeting at 9:30am, Monday, April 1, 2024, per RSMo 610.021 (3) at Newton County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Office.
 
The Newton County Commission
 
Posted 03/28/2024
1:00pm

Monday, April 1, 2024
 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.
 9:30 am            Closed Special Session RSMo 610.021 (3)
10:00 am           Opening of the 2nd Business Quarter
 5.30 pm            MU Extension Office, Neosho
 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
 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, April 3, 2024
 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, April 4, 2024
 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.
10:30 am            Newton County Business Meeting
 7:00 pm            Economic Security Meeting, Joplin
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 03-28-24, 1:00 pm (RSMo 610.020)

The Newton County Commission will hold a Meeting opening the 2nd Business Quarter, 
at 10:00 am, Monday, April 1, 2024.

      1. Closing of 1st Business Quarter 2024.
      2. Opening of 2nd Business Quarter 2024.
The Newton County Commission

Posted 03/28/2024
1:00pm

Commission Agenda
Thursday, March 28, 2024
10:30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Minutes
    - Approve Minutes Business Meeting
4. Old Business
    - Bid Award 2024-15 Removal of Lime Kiln Bridge
    - Bid Award 2024-17 Glass Doors Replacement
    - Building Projects Update
5. New Business
    - HSTCC Support Letter for T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program
    - Credit Application for Missouri Materials
    - Form 149 Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate for Missouri Materials
    - Credit Application for Winsupply
6. Appointments and Vacancies
    - None.
7. Accept printed reports for review
8. Closed Session
    -None.

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: 03/27/24, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, March 25, 2024
 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.
12:00 pm           Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Joplin
 
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
 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, March 27, 2024
 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, March 28, 2024
 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          CDC Oversight Meeting, Neosho
10:30 am          Newton County Business Meeting
 1:30 pm           JATSO -Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization, Joplin
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 03-21-24, 1:00 pm (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda
Thursday, March 21, 2024
10:30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Minutes
    - Approve Minutes Business Meeting
    - Approve Minutes Closed Session
4. Old Business
    - Building Projects Update
5. New Business
    - Bid Opening 2024-15 Lime Kiln Bridge Removal
    - Bid Opening 2024-17 Glass Doors Replacement
6. Appointments and Vacancies
    - None.
7. Accept printed reports for review
8. Closed Session
    -None.

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: 03/20/24, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Newton County, MO – The Newton County Commissioners are pleased to announce the completion of the Newton County Broadband Feasibility Study, the first step in the County’s plan to significantly improve internet connectivity across Newton County. The primary purpose of this study was to identify homes and businesses without sufficient internet connectivity, and therefore understand which areas may be eligible for federal broadband grant funding, while also quantifying the costs to implementing a broadband solution in Newton County. This comprehensive study is now available for public review.

Key Highlights of the Feasibility Study:

• There is a major discrepancy between the number of unserved potential broadband customers according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) data and the Study’s on-the-ground research. The FCC reports 739 potential broadband customers are unserved yet, based on the Study, it found that 3,254 homes and businesses have speeds less than 25/3 Mbps across Newton County highlighting that connectivity issues are more extensive than what the FCC officially recognized.
• There is County-wide dissatisfaction with current broadband options. The Study shows: 38% dissatisfied with current speeds, 47% unhappy with reliability and 50% unhappy with the value received for the price paid for broadband.
• The Study highlights a significant problem with broadband adequacy for remote work and education. A considerable percentage of the County’s population, including 46% of households with students, report that their current broadband service is not sufficient to support homework. This statistic underscores the urgency for improved broadband services to support essential activities like remote work and online learning.

The full Broadband Study is available at: https://www.newtoncountymo.com/broadband.html. We invite you to explore the findings and join us in shaping the future of broadband in Newton County. The County Commissioners welcome your feedback to the Study, which can be emailed to [email protected].

Monday, March 18, 2024
 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 as per RSMo 610.021(1) and (3)
11:00 am            Special Business Meeting re: Broadband
 
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
 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
12:00 am           Insurance Review
 2:00 pm           WIB - Workforce Investment Board of Southwest Missouri, Joplin
 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
 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, March 21, 2024
 8:30 am           Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Neosho
 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.
10:30 am          Newton County Business Meeting
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 03-14-24, 1:00 pm (RSMo 610.020)

Closed Special Meeting

The Newton County Commission will hold a Closed Special Meeting at 10:00am, Monday, March 18, 2024, per RSMo 610.021 (1) and RSMo 610.021 (3) at Newton County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Office.

The Newton County Commission

Posted 03/14/2024
1:40pm

Special Business Meeting

The Newton County Commission will hold a Special Business Meeting at 11:00am, Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Commissioner’s Office.

Agenda

1. Broadband FCC Maps
2. Broadband Letter of Support
3. Broadband Gap Analysis Information

The Newton County Commission

Posted 03/14/2024
1:00pm