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Case Law in Hooterville

I figured I might provide a quick update on the federal lawsuit filed by Nathan Rinne against Camden County and two of its former commissioners: Nathan Rinne v. Camden County; Camden County Commission, Greg Hasty, and Donald Buell Williams, Jr. For those who aren’t familiar with the facts of this lawsuit, I’ll recap with thisContinue reading “Case Law in Hooterville”

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

I attended the June 10, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Final Hearing – Business Park Road.” This was the third required public meeting the Commission held regarding proposed traffic restrictions on the road east of the quarry. Nobody was at the meeting toContinue reading “June 10, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

June 5, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the June 5, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Bid Award – Treasurer.” Two bids were received from Oak Star and Central Bank. The Treasurer reviewed them and she recommended accepting the bid from Central Bank. Commissioner Dougan wanted to discuss theContinue reading “June 5, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

June 3, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the June 3, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Skelton and Dougan were present. The only agenda item was “First Public Hearing – Business Park Road, Linn Creek – Speed Limit Reduction and Commercial Truck Traffic Restriction.” This was the first of three meetings required by statute to reduce theContinue reading “June 3, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

May 22, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the May 22, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Bid Opening-250522-A Sheriff’s Uniform Bid.” There were two bids for this item. Gall’s Uniform was the first bid. The second bid was from Southern Uniform and Tactical DBA First Responders Outfitters. The Sheriff’sContinue reading “May 22, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

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

I attended the May 20, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was “Bid Award – Jail Showers.” There were two bids opened at a previous Commission meeting. A representative from the Sheriff’s Office explained that the bid from Stonard was significantly lower because it appearedContinue reading “May 20, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

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

I attended the May 13, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The agenda was amended to include the bid openings from a previous meeting and add a discussion of amendments to the purchasing policy. The first new item was a bid for Sheriff’s vehicles. There was a single bidContinue reading “May 13, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

May 6, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the May 6, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. “Discussion of LEST2” was added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. The first agenda item was “Bid Award – R&B – Tire Recap Bid 250128-M.” Pumps, McKnight, and Purcell Tires were all recommended by theContinue reading “May 6, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

April 24, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the April 24, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Skelton and Dougan were present. The first agenda item was “LOREDC Annual Membership Dues.” Heather Brown is a member of the Board of Directors for the Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council (LOREDC) and she addressed the Commission. BrownContinue reading “April 24, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

April 22, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the April 22, 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 – Thong Tree Road & Pershing Drive.” There was nobody present to oppose it and one person was present to advocate for it. She was alsoContinue reading “April 22, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”