September 11, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the September 11, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Skelton and Gohagan were present. The first agenda item was “1st Public Hearing – Reduction of Speed Limit on Purvis Road-.” Presiding Commissioner Skelton confirmed that notice of the proposed speed limit reduction had been posted. The residents who were presentContinue reading “September 11, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

February 25, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the February 25, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. The courthouse parking lot was packed and judging by the number of people praying out in the parking lot, I took an educated guess that some jury trials were starting that day. Commissioners Dougan and Gohagan were present. Presiding Commissioner Skelton arrivedContinue reading “February 25, 2025, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

December 3, 2024, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the December 3, 2024, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Gohagan and Skelton were present. Commissioner-Elect Steve Dougan was also at the meeting. The commissioners started off the meeting with an explanation that the recent budget amendment for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office would have to be rescinded. That amendment had attemptedContinue reading “December 3, 2024, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

October 24, 2024, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the October 24, 2024, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. The first agenda item was “Maintenance Dept. budget amendment – $57,049.09.” This amendment was signed to reflect a $57,049.09 change in the LEST (law enforcement) maintenance budget. This budget amendment was approved unanimously by the Commission. The second agenda item was “OrdinanceContinue reading “October 24, 2024, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

September 17, 2024, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the September 17, 2024, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Gohagan and Skelton were present. The first agenda item was “Review/approve annual financial audit report by Daniel Jones & Associates for Camden County.” This was the annual external audit of Camden County for 2023 that is required by various regulatory andContinue reading “September 17, 2024, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

November 16, 2023, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the November 16, 2023, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. The first agenda item was Camden County Real Estate Transfer – Climax Springs Board of Education. Camden County assumed ownership of several tracts of land when Climax Springs unincorporated. These included the lot that housed the old city hall and the locationContinue reading “November 16, 2023, Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

September 7, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the September 7, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was Camden County Library Board Appointment. There was a recent resignation on the Library Board of Trustees and four applicants applied for the seat. (The Library Board has seen a lot of excitement recently.Continue reading “September 7, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

August 29, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

The Camden County Gadfly attended the August 29, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. The first agenda item was Vote for Best Conceptual Design of Mural for “In God We Trust” – 3rd Floor Meeting Room. There were no submissions for this mural. Hopefully, some folks can be encouragedContinue reading “August 29, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

August 8, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the August 8, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Skelton and Gohagan were present. Commissioner Williams arrived later in the meeting. The first agenda item was July 2023 Tax Abatements. These abatements were ratified unanimously by the commissioners. The second agenda item was Request for Surplus Money. This request wasContinue reading “August 8, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”

August 1, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.

I attended the August 1, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m. All commissioners were present. There were also two Miller County commissioners present in the audience so this was a commissioner-heavy event. The first agenda item was 2022 CART Funds – Horseshoe Bend. The County Treasurer, Kendra Hicks, presented this agenda item toContinue reading “August 1, 2023 Camden County Commission meeting at 10:00 a.m.”