Madison County Commission Minutes
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Provided by Donal Firebaugh, Madison County Clerk
At 9:00 A.M., Monday, April 14, 2025, the Honorable Madison County Commission met pursuant to adjournment on April 7, 2025. Presiding Commissioner Jason Green, First District Commissioner Tom Stephens, and Second District Commissioner Larry Kemp attended the meeting. County Clerk Don Firebaugh recorded the proceedings.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, Presiding Commissioner Green called the meeting to order. The following business was transacted:
Commissioner Stephens made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kemp. The motion carried by vote: Presiding Commissioner Green (aye), First District Commissioner Stephens (aye) and Second District Commissioner Larry Kemp (aye).
County Clerk Don Firebaugh read the minutes from the meeting on April 7, 2025. Commissioner Stephens made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kemp. The motion carried by vote: Presiding Commissioner Green (aye), Commissioner Stephens (aye), and Commissioner Kemp (aye).
ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENT
Road and Bridge Supervisor Shannon Spain said the department is hauling rock and rebuilding roads this week. He is also assessing damage to roads and bridges caused by flooding last week.
COMMISSIONERS
The Commissioners checked some county roads and bridges last week and spent the week assessing damage caused by the flooded areas in the county.
The request to close part of CR 519 was presented several weeks ago and all the requirements were met to notify citizens in the respective township of the closure request.
Commissioner Stephens made a motion to approve closing the road at a cattle guard on CR 519. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kemp. The motion carried by vote: Presiding Commissioner Green (aye), Commissioner Stephens (aye), and Commissioner Kemp (aye).
Presiding Commissioner Green said the Missouri State Highway Patrol installed some FLOCK cameras on major highways in the county. They help identify license plate numbers and other identifying features on an automobile or truck.
Sheriff Nic Adams told the Commissioners that the county jail has a leaky roof that allows rain to come in at a rapid rate, especially in the event of heavy downpours.
The election on April 8, 2025 had 12.23% turnout that elected the Madison County Health Board Madison County Hospital Board and Alderman in the City of Fredericktown and Marquand. The two propositions on the ballot were defeated.
Tessa Rehkop, Chamber of Commerce Director said volunteers are needed for the yearly Cleanup Day in Fredericktown this Saturday, April 19, 2025. Work begins at 8:00 A.M.
SENIOR CITIZENS TAX RELIEF APPLICATION APPROVALS
Madison County Collector Sarah Stephens presented the fourth batch of Senior Citizens Tax Relief applications for approval.
Commissioner Kemp made a motion to approve the applications. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens. The motion carried by vote: Presiding Commissioner Green (aye), First District Commissioner Stephens (aye) and Second District Commissioner Larry Kemp (aye).
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
County Treasurer Jessica Stevens presented accounts payable for the past week.
Commissioner Stephens made a motion to approve payment of the accounts. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kemp. The motion carried by vote: Presiding Commissioner Green (aye), Commissioner Stephens (aye) and Commissioner Kemp (aye).
ADOURN
Having no further business, Commissioner Green adjourned the meeting at 10:45 A.M.
The next scheduled open meeting will be held at 9:00 A.M. on April 21, 2025 in the Commissioner’s Room on the lower level of the Courthouse at #1 Courthouse Square, Fredericktown, MO.
