Members of the Texas County Commission handled several items at a Dec. 13 meeting, according to minutes that were released Jan. 4.
Representatives of University Extension in Texas County highlighted upcoming programs. Angie Fletcher and Trisha Adey attended, and budget proposals were presented for 2018.
In other matters, commissioners:
•Discussed with Pat Keck, an attorney with the Springfield firm of Keck and Austin LLC, whether insurance would pay for a portion of the county’s billing cost.
•Acknowledged that sheriff’s department employee Joe Coney would move from a part-time to a full-time position on Dec. 14. The pay rate remains unchanged.
•Learned that Dakota Reynolds was fired as a full-time jailer on Dec. 10.
•Met with Texas County Prosecutor Parke Stevens Jr. related to the 2017 state audit of county government.
•Heard from Luritta Baker, who stated she believes the sheriff’s vehicle is being use inappropriately.
•Met with Steve and Deborah Ward related to a property assessment on an unfinished home on Highway M. It was decided that the best option would be to pay the taxes under protest and contact the Missouri State Tax Commission for a resolution.
•Held a closed session with attorney Keck to discuss legal issues.