Commission Agenda
Thursday, November 14, 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
    - Letter of Support HSTCC
    - CERF
    - Old Hwy 71 Bridge
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: 11/13/24, 9:30am
(RSMo 610.020)

Monday, November 11, 2024
Office closed in observance of Veterans Day
 
Tuesday, November 12, 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          Officeholder Meeting
 1:00 pm           AAA- Area Agency on Aging, Joplin
 
Wednesday, November 13, 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         Public Safety Grant Award
​11:00 am          Payroll Demo
 
Thursday, November 14, 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         FORVIS Meeting
 9:30 am         Higginbotham Services Meeting online
10:30 am        Newton County Business Meeting
 
Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 11-07-24, 1:00pm (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda
Thursday, November 7, 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
    - Signage Contract Hartman and Company, Old Highway E Bridge over Shoal Creek
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: 11/06/24, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

Newton County will host an event to honor our Nation’s veterans.

November 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. on the main floor of the Courthouse in Neosho.

Guest Speaker: Ted Donaldson, Ret. Sen. Master Sergeant, U.S. Airforce.

Veterans in attendance will also be recognized.
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All area veterans and their families along with the public are invited to attend.

Monday, November 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
  6:30 pm           MU Extension Office Meeting, Neosho
 
Tuesday, November 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
 
Wednesday, November 6, 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         Broadband Workshop, online
 3:00 pm         Broadband Workshop, online
 
Thursday, November 7, 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        Budget Meeting with Emergency Management
 9:30 am         Higginbotham Services Meeting online
10:30 am        Newton County Business Meeting
11:30 am         Budget Meeting with CDC
 7:00 pm        Economic Security Meeting, Joplin
 
Friday, November 8, 2024
11:00 am          Veterans Day Ceremony
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Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.
Posted: 10-31-24, 1:00pm (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda
Thursday, October 31, 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
    - Letter of Support for MO Dept. of Health and Senior Services
    - Emergency Management - EMP Grant
    - CDC - Public Safety Grant Letters
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: 10/30/24, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)

The Newton County Commission will hold a Special Business Meeting at 9:00am, Monday
October 28, 2024 at the Historic Courtroom.
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Agenda
            1. Discuss Insurance
The Newton County Commission

Posted 10/24/2024
2.40 pm

Monday, October 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          Special Business Meeting
 
Tuesday, October 29, 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         Budget Meeting with Tourism Council
10:30 am          Higginbotham Mid-Year Insurance Review
 
Wednesday, October 30, 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 pm          Higginbotham HR Meeting
 
Thursday, October 31, 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: 10-24-24, 1:00pm (RSMo 610.020)

Commission Agenda
Thursday, October 24, 2024
10:30 am
Newton County Courthouse, Room 309

1. Roll Call
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve Minutes
4. Old Business
    - Bid Award 2024-35 Old Hwy E over Shoal Creek
    - Building Projects Update
5. New Business
    - Form 5060 Project Exemption Certificate US Engineering
    - KPM Letter of Representation
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: 10/23/24, 10:00am
(RSMo 610.020)