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February 3, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the February 3, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Gohagan and Dougan were present. Commmissioner Gohagan insisted that Commissioner Dougan should lead the meeting and Commissioner Dougan reluctantly agreed. This resulted in a new land speed record record for the quickest Camden County Commission meeting in history. The first agendaContinue reading “February 3, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

January 27, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the January 27, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Gohagan and Dougan were present. The first agenda item was “Review of New County LEOP by EMA.” Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Chris McNail explained that the county’s Emergency Operations Plan needs to be updated every two years. HisContinue reading “January 27, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

January 5, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the January 5, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. (Typed the correct year for the first post of 2026. Phew.) All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Road Petitions.” The first road petition was for 1557 Alta Drive in Roach. According to the property owner, the road was neverContinue reading “January 5, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

December 18, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the December 18, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Final Public Hearing – Speed Limit Reduction for Bannister Hollow Road.” There was nobody present at the meeting to argue for or against the reduction. The Commission unanimously approved the request to reduceContinue reading “December 18, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

December 16, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the December 16, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The room was packed with Camden County Road and Bridge employees. I hazarded a wild guess that they weren’t there for the Bannister Hollow Road speed limit reduction. The first agenda item was “2nd Public Hearing: Speed LimitContinue reading “December 16, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

December 9, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:30 a.m.

I attended the December 9, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:30 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Emergency Management Agency – RFP Decision – Storm Sirens.” The Commission unanimously approved the bid from Whelen based on the recommendation of the EMA Director who was not present at the meeting. TheContinue reading “December 9, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:30 a.m.”

December 4, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the December 4, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Bid opening – 251204 Sign Material Bid.” Both Custom Products and Hall Signs were contacted. Only Custom Products submitted a bid. The representative from 911 Addressing explained that Custom Products was last year’sContinue reading “December 4, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

November 25, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 1:30 p.m.

I attended the November 25, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 1:30 p.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Lunar IT.” Commissioner Gohagan explained that Jadon Bianchi performed IT duties for Camden County when he previously worked for Huber and his work received excellent reviews from the Camden County employees so heContinue reading “November 25, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 1:30 p.m.”

November 20, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the November 20, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Planning and Zoning Hearing: PZ25-0153 & 0154 Duenke Real Estate LLC – Rezone R-1 to B-2.” The owner was requesting the rezone for the property so he could build a private office onContinue reading “November 20, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

November 13, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the November 13, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Contract for Services – IV – D County Reimbursement Cooperative Agreement – Child Support Enforcement.” This was an agreement between Camden County and the Missouri Department of Social Services for child support enforcementContinue reading “November 13, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”