Scotland County Commission Reviews Minutes, Discusses Office Space, Insurance and Building Plans
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Scotland County Commission addressed routine business, office-space needs and ongoing administrative building projects during meetings held Nov. 6, 12, 13 and 19.
Commissioners Duane Ebeling, Brent Rockhold and David Wiggins met Nov. 6, approving the consent agenda and minutes from the previous day. The commission also reviewed checks, discussed a workspace utilization study with NEMO Regional Planning Commission, and contacted Hawkins Harrison Insurance regarding driver coverage. Commissioners later met Holt Construction at the administrative building before adjourning shortly after noon.
On Nov. 12, commissioners approved the Nov. 6 minutes and signed invoices for Memphis Farm & Home, Shelley Landscaping and Scott Downing. They also signed court orders 24-2025 and 25-2025. Road and Bridge Supervisor Michael Billings reported on staffing and road issues. Representatives from the juvenile office spoke with commissioners about the juvenile attorney position, and two architectural firms — Klinger & Associates and Architechnics — discussed administrative building plans. Prosecuting Attorney David Briggs also called regarding office space.
The Nov. 13 meeting was held with Presiding Commissioner Ebeling and County Clerk Tammy Kirchner absent. Rockhold and Wiggins approved the Nov. 12 minutes before hearing from McClure Engineering regarding a landowner meeting for a bridge on County Road 963. Treasurer Tasha Fadiga delivered the monthly settlement, and commissioners met with the collector, recorder and assessor about space needs.
On Nov. 19, the commission again approved regular business and minutes. Commissioners entered executive session at 9:20 a.m. and returned to open session at 10:30 a.m. They later met with NEMO RPC officials regarding the workplace utilization study and approved an invoice for the organization. Court orders 26-2025 through 30-2025 were signed before adjournment.
The commission is scheduled to meet again Nov. 20
