I attended the September 29, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. As I entered the courthouse, I observed that the magnetometer was gone from the side entrance. The front doors of the courthouse were roped off and the steps were being repaired. I carefully tiptoed up the stairs toContinue reading “September 29, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”
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September 22, 2026, Camden County fisticuffs session at 10:00 a.m.
I attended the September 22, 2026, Camden County fisticuffs session at 10:00 a.m. and a Commission meeting broke out. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Old Linn Creek Memorial Proclamation.” There are 14 veterans and several Civil War veterans buried in the Linn Creek Cemetery. The notables buried there include a congressmanContinue reading “September 22, 2026, Camden County fisticuffs session at 10:00 a.m.”
Slow Speed Pursuit Audio Story
My oldest daughter recorded and produced this audio recording of my Slow Speed Pursuit story for her Audio Storytelling class at Mizzou. It really sounds great with the sound effects added in: Hope you enjoy it!
September 8, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.
I attended the September 8, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Surplus Request – Margaret Stone.” This surplus request was awarded through a court judgement for $20,750.79 to Margaret Stone. It was reviewed by the County Attorney and the County Treasurer. The request wasContinue reading “September 8, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”
September 1, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.
I attended the September 1, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Gohagan and Skelton were present. The only agenda item was “Private Road Name Change ‘Beacon Point’” The owners of this private road wanted to change the name of Beacon Point to Griffin’s Way. They owned all of the property connected toContinue reading “September 1, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”
August 25, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.
I attended the August 25, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Bid Award 260820 Transportation Treatment Court.” The representative from the Treatment Court requested that the Commission approve Lake Ride Pros. The Commission approved this bid unanimously. The second agenda item was “Assessor’s OfficeContinue reading “August 25, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”
August 20, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.
I attended the August 20, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Gohagan and Skelton were present. Commissioner Dougan was present for the earlier 9:00 a.m. closed session, but for some reason, he did not attend this open meeting. The first agenda item was a Planning and Zoning “Re-zone Request – PZ26-0095 Knees.”Continue reading “August 20, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”
August 13, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.
I attended the August 13, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Skelton and Dougan were present. The first agenda item was “Treasurer’s Request for Blessing to be Appointed to MOCA Board.” Kendra asked the Commission to appoint her to the MOCA Board. She was appointed unanimously. The second agenda item was “BidContinue reading “August 13, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”
August 6, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.
I attended the August 6, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. In the initial review of the last meeting’s minutes, Commissioner Gohagan wanted those meeting minutes amended to reflect that County Engineer Shannon Howe had recommended that Old Shawnee Bend Road be paved. The minutes were amended without objection.Continue reading “August 6, 2026, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”
July 30, 2026 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.
I attended the July 30, 2026 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The only agenda item was “Old Shawnee Bend Road.” This was a follow up meeting from the July 23, 2026, Commission meeting when the residents of Old Shawnee Bend Road advised the Commission that they were experiencing severeContinue reading “July 30, 2026 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”