Christian County Commission

Attendee Name	Title	Status	Arrived	Adjourned
Johnny Williams	Western Commissioner	Present	9:00 a.m.	10:18 a.m.
Bradley A. Jackson	Eastern Commissioner	Present	9:00 a.m.	10:18 a.m.
Lynn Morris	Presiding Commissioner	Present	9:00 a.m.	10:18 a.m.
Madi Hires	Minutes Secretary	Present	9:00 a.m.	9:19 a.m.

Attendees: Presiding Circuit Judge Laura Johnson, Auditor Amy Dent, Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Tuohy, Miranda Beadles, Amber Bryant, Cpt. Colton Craig, James Fehrenbach, Toni Giurbino, Kim Hopkins-Will, Janine Milner, Brenda Porterfield, Bill Rawlings, Brian Teems, Bill Achor, Sherry Deeds, David Driskell, Margaret Emsinger, Echo Schneider, Jimmy Smothers



9:00 a.m. A quorum was established.

Items to be removed from the consent agenda: None

Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda, which included: Christian County Commission's agenda for today October 22, 2026, as posted

Financials:

Other Items for Approval:

Christian County Commission’s regular session minutes dated:

Christian County Commission’s closed session minutes dated:

Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with Presiding Circuit Judge Laura Johnson, Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Tuohy and Cpt. Colton Craig for a discussion on opioid settlement proposals and fund distributions. Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion giving approval for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to open a bank account for opioid funds for their diversion program.

Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion approving the disbursement of $57,120.00 to the Prosecuting Attorney's Opioid Diversion Program as presented. Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Tuohy for renewal of the VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) grant. Discussion was held. Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion approving the renewal of the VOCA Grant as presented. Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with Bill Achor from the Senior Citizens Service Fund Board. Mr. Achor recognized Margaret Emsinger on her 18 years of dedicated service on fhe board and presented her with a certificate as she is retiring. Discussion was held. Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion appointing Sherry Deeds to the Senior Citizens Service Fund Board to fill the vacancy of Margaret Emsinger. Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met to appoint a new trustee to the Christian County Library Board of Trustees as there is a vacancy due to the resignation of Kristen Roussell who represents the Ozark Area (townships of Cassidy, Riverside, West Finley, East Finley, McCracken & Linden}. The Commission cast their ballots for a new trustee; Mr. Steven Daugherty received the most votes. Discussion was held.

Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion appointing Steven Daugherty to the Christian County Library Board of Trustees to represent the Ozark Area. Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with E911 Director David Driskell for an update on the MOSWIN 911 Communication System. Director Driskell requested that the Commission approve installation of exterior conduit along the southwest corner of the Circuit Court Building and an antenna on the roof, this will complete the MOSWIN radio system project. Discussion was held.

Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion approving the request by E911 to have exterior conduit installed along the southwest comer of the Circuit Court Building and an antenna on the roof, as presented. Eastern Commissioner Jackson so moved. Western Commissioner Williams seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with Highway Administrator Miranda Beadles for the purchase of a PavMaster 414 from the City of Branson in the amount of $35,000.00. Discussion was held.

Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion approving the purchase of the PavMaster 414 in the amount of $35,000.00 as presented. Eastern Commissioner Jackson so moved. Western Commissioner Williams seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with Highway Administrator Miranda Beadles for the bid award of County-wide Tree Removal and Trimming. Administrator Beadles recommended award to TruFast Tree Service as they were the lowest bid. Discussion was held. Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion approving the bid award for County-wide Tree Removal and Trimming to TruFast Tree Service. Eastern Commissioner Jackson so moved. Western Commissioner Williams seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with Purchasing Manager Kim Hopkins-Will for renewal of RFP #2023-7 Elevator Maintenance to Kone Incorporated. Discussion was held. Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion approving the renewal of RFP #2023-7 Elevator Maintenance to Kone Incorporated. Eastern Commissioner Jackson so moved. Western Commissioner Williams seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with IT Manager Bill Rawlings and Purchasing Manager Kim Hopkins-Will for renewal of RFP #2025-12 Managed Services Provider for Huntress to PC Solutions. Discussion was held. Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion to approve renewal of RFP #2025- 12 Managed Services Provider for Huntress to PC Solutions.

Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with IT Manager Bill Rawlings and Purchasing Manager Kim Hopkins-Will for renewal of RFP #2023-19 Data Solution Services. Discussion was held. Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion to approve renewal of RFP #2023- 19 Data Solution Services to TechTree Partners LLC. Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion to approve renewal of RFP #2023- 19 Data Solution Services to CKC Data Solutions.

Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met with Assistant EMA Director Jamie Orlando for an update and discussion concerning the County's burn ban (Order no. 10-15-2026-01). Discussion was held,

Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion modifying and Updating the existing Burn Ban (Order no. 10-22-2026-01}.

Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

The Commission met briefly for communications. 9:19 a.m. The Commission sat in recess9:23 a.m.

Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion to enter into closed session per RSMo 610.021.3 {personnel} by means of roll call vote. Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.

10:18 a.m. Presiding Commissioner Morris entertained a motion to exit closed session and resume regular session by means of roll call vote.

Western Commissioner Williams so moved. Eastern Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote.

Aye: Jackson, Morris, Williams. Nay: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.



The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 a.m.