You are cordially invited

Newton County
Employee Service Appreciation Day
Monday, December 9, 2024
10:00 am
Commission Office

This celebration will honor County Employees
who have served Newton County for five or more years
(based on criteria established by MAC)
and who have not been previously recognized 


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Commission Agenda
Thursday, December 5, 2024
10:30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Minutes
4. Old Business
    - Building Projects Update- 
5. New Business
    - Bid Opening 2024-37 Skim Coating Courthouse
    - Support Letter HSTCC
6. Appointments and Vacancies
    Reappointments Mental Health Board.
7. Accept printed reports for review
8. Closed Session
    Section 610.021 (1) RSMo Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public            governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between public          governmental body or its representative and its attorneys.

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: 12/04/24, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

OVERVIEW:
The bridge located on Old Hwy E (Wagon Bridge), north of Granby, over Shoal Creek is a 215-foot long by 18-foot wide 5-span closed fill spandrel arch structure built in 1922.
 
RECENT HISTORY:
On January 13, 2022, MoDOT conducted their regularly scheduled biennial inspection of the Old Hwy E bridge. As a result of that inspection, the structure was derated to a maximum load of 5 Tons (10,000 pounds). An additional engineering inspection was conducted by Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. on October 31 and November 2, 2022, concerning the structural condition of the Old Hwy E bridge and to provide recommendations to the Commission concerning the structure. The integrity of the concrete near the elevation of the water has deteriorated significantly. Repairs to this type of bridge structure would be a cost prohibitive investment, and extremely challenging in order to maintain the required hydraulic bridge opening.
 
PAST RECOMMENDATIONS:
Given the advanced deterioration of the structure, it was recommended that the structure remain posted at 5 tons (10,000 pounds). The structure had exhibited signs of advanced deterioration and age, but evidence suggested that there was no current reason to close the structure provided that the posted load was not exceeded, and the structure was restricted to one lane. Advanced warning signs and supplemental pavement marking at the bridge helped to reinforce the one lane restriction. If the 5-ton (10,000 pounds) limit and one lane restriction was not followed, it was the recommendation of Allgeier, Martin, and Associates, Inc. to take this structure out of service. As a point of reference, a 1-ton pickup truck can weigh between 6,000 and 9,000 pounds.
 
CLOSING:
The recommended restrictions of a 5-ton limit continue to be ignored. The Old Hwy E (Wagon Bridge) will close on December 6, 2024, and remain closed until the bridge is replaced.  
 
Submitted by the Newton County Commission

Road and Bridge Meeting
Newton County Commission Office
 
December 4, 2024 – 8:30 am
 
AGENDA
 
·      BRO bridge maintenance
 
·      Coyote Drive bridge
 
·      Old Hwy E bridge
 
·      Old Redings Mill bridge
 

Posted: December 3, 2024: 8.30am.

A budget hearing will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, December 13, 2024, in the office of the Newton County Commission for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed requested 2025 County Budget.  After December 1, 2024, the proposed requested budget may be examined between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays in the County Clerk’s Office.  Interested citizens shall have the opportunity to give written or oral comments at this hearing. Citizens must request to speak to the Commission by 4:00 pm on the Wednesday prior to the Budget Hearing.  If you are in need of disability related auxiliary aids or services, contact the County Commission Office at 417-451-8223 or the County Clerk’s Office at 417-451-8221.  To be published in the Neosho Daily News on December 3, 2024.
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THE NEWTON COUNTY COMMISSION
 
Daniel Swem
Presiding Commissioner

Monday, December 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
 1:00 pm           Landfill Meeting, Armory, Neosho
 6:30 pm           MU Extension Office Meeting, Neosho
 
Tuesday, December 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
 9:00 am         Closed Session Section 610.021 (1) RSMo Legal
 
Wednesday, December 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.
 8:30 am         Road and Bridge Meeting
 9:00 am         Meeting with Stronghold Data
 
Thursday, December 5, 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         Higginbotham Services Meeting online
10:30 am        Newton County Business Meeting
 7:00 pm        Economic Security Meeting, Joplin
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 11-27-24, 1:00pm (RSMo 610.020)

Monday, November 25, 2024
53rd MAC Conference in Osage Beach, MO
 
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
53rd MAC Conference in Osage Beach, MO
 
Wednesday, November 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.
 9:00 am            Closed Session Section 610.021 (1) RSMo Legal
 
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Office closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 11-21-24, 1:00pm (RSMo 610.020)

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

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Minutes
4. Old Business
    - Building Projects Update
    - CERF
5. New Business
    - State Audit
    - Alliance Payroll with Higginbotham
6. Appointments and Vacancies
    None.
7. Accept printed reports for review
8. Closed Session
    Section 610.021 (1) RSMo Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental          body and any confidential or privileged communications between public governmental body or its              representative and its attorneys.

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: 11/20/24, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, November 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
 
Tuesday, November 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
 
Wednesday, November 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, November 21, 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         Higginbotham Services Meeting online
10:30 am        Newton County Business Meeting
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 11-14-24, 1:00pm (RSMo 610.020)
updated 11-08-24, 8.30am