scocog annual report fy2021...cody dalton, executive director, scocog old business new business...

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SCOCOG Annual Report FY2021

Table of Contents Agenda for Annual Business Meeting .......................................................................................................... 3

Executive Director’s Comments and Summary of Fiscal Year 2020 & Fiscal Year 2021 Projections ........ 4

State of the Corporation – Fiscal Status .................................................................................................... 5

Future Projections ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Organizational Chart ................................................................................................................................. 7

SCOCOG EDD Board Membership Roster .................................................................................................. 8

SCOCOG Strategy Committee Roster ........................................................................................................ 11

Revolving Loan Fund Board ....................................................................................................................... 13

South Central Ozark Community Improvement Corporation Board .......................................................... 13

Transportation Advisory Committee .......................................................................................................... 13

Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee ................................................................................... 14

South Central Solid Waste Management District ....................................................................................... 14

Solid Waste Executive Board Members ..................................................................................................... 14

Solid Waste Full Council Members ............................................................................................................ 15

Associate Members ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Budget Comparison Revenues .................................................................................................................... 16

Budget Comparison Expenses .................................................................................................................... 17

Ending Balances...................................................................................................................................... 18

Projected Revenues by Category ................................................................................................................ 19

Projected Expenses by Category ................................................................................................................. 21

Final Progress Report .............................................................................................................................. 22

SCOCOG FY 2021 Work Program Grants ............................................................................................. 22

Projects Completed and Closed Out ....................................................................................................... 22

Active Projects through FY 2021............................................................................................................ 22

Projects Submitted and Pending Formal Grant Awards ......................................................................... 23

2021 Scope of Work ............................................................................................................................... 24

SCOCOG 2021 MoDOT Work Program ................................................................................................ 26

Regional Homeland Security Regionalization Administration Services .................................................... 32

Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Services ......................................................................................... 33

South Central Solid Waste Management District Administrative Services ................................................ 34

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This Economic Development Planning Grant Report and the work performed as indicated within,

was accomplished in part under a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic

Development Administration, under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965,

as amended. The statements of work performed, conclusions and other technical assistance

provided in this report are solely those of the grantee and / or its consultants. This report is the

result of tax-supported planning and technical assistance and may not be copyrighted. It may be

freely reprinted with customary crediting of SCOCOG, the South Central Ozark Council of

Governments, and the United States Economic Development Administration.

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Agenda for Annual Business Meeting

October 20, 2020

1:00 p.m.

South Central Ozark Council of Governments

MoDOT Building - 910 Springfield Road

Willow Springs, Mo.

AMENDED AGENDA To join the meeting, please dial (563) 999-1056 and enter access code 729810

12:00 Lunch – SCOCOG Treat for Members

1:00 SCOCOG FULL BOARD MEETING

Call to Order Roll Call – Establishment of Quorum Recognition of Guests Approval of Agenda Presentation of 2021 Executive Board / Officers for 2021

PROGRAM:

Impact of Tourism within the Regional Economy

Stephen Foutes, Director, Missouri Division of Tourism

and

Regional Tourism Marketing Effort

Cody Dalton, Executive Director, SCOCOG

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Presentation and Approval 2020 Fiscal Year ending financial report – Kelly Wise Presentation of FY 2021 Projects supporting the FY 2021 Budget – Cody Dalton Presentation of FY 2021 Proposed budget – Cody Dalton Appointment of Council Membership per Bylaws Article IV Section 4.1 Call for Bylaws changes (if any) for 1st. reading

CLOSED SESSION

Personnel Matters Section 610.021

CONFIRM NEXT MEETING DATE December 15, 2020

ADJOURN

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Executive Director’s Comments and Summary of Fiscal Year 2020 & Fiscal Year

2021 Projections

Fiscal Year 2020 has been a productive year for the SCOCOG staff performing the many and

diverse tasks for SCOCOG member entities and different governmental agencies. The following

is a summary of the governmental agencies that SCOCOG worked with in 2020.

FEDERAL – The Economic Development Administration (EDA) – EDA has long been an

integral funding agency for Missouri regional planning commissions. Their investments have

partially provided the resources for the SCOCOG staff to implement our seven-county

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS identifies local and regional

priorities that when accomplished will further strengthen the region’s economic stability and

expand the employment opportunities for area citizens. The EDA planning contract is expected to

remain at $70,000 for calendar year 2020.

Another federal agency that SCOCOG has a technical assistance agreement with is the Delta

Regional Authority (DRA). DRA’s Technical Assistance Grant is expected to remain the same

as the current year at $14,000.

STATE – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) – SCOCOG’s regional

transportation planning contract will remain at $64,706. SCOCOG will continue to provide the

required 20% of the total project cost match, utilizing our own local funds. SCOCOG and MoDOT

continues the regional transportation planning partnership to develop short and long-term local

and regional priorities relating to the needs of transportation throughout the region and neighboring

regions. SCOCOG has also assisted the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) with

programs directed and approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

SCOCOG will again be contracted to lead the Regionalization program delivery of the Regional

Homeland Security Oversight Committees (RHSOC) to prioritize and select regional projects

and capacity building equipment purchases. SCOCOG has been managing the nine county Region

G RHSOC for the past seventeen years. SCOCOG, under contract with SEMA, will be undertaking

the next plan up-date for Douglas, Ozark and Shannon Counties beginning later this calendar

year. The mitigation plans are required to be updated every five years in order for local

communities and school districts in the counties to be eligible for Pre-disaster Mitigation

Competition grants. SEMA only provides 75% of funding to cover planning costs for the

updates. The additional 25% is funded via SCOCOG general revenues. SCOCOG provides the

annual management duties for the Region P Solid Waste Management District. This is evaluated

each year by the Solid Waste Board. The activities of the South Central Solid Waste

Management District remains focused on the overall goal being the diversion of solid waste from

landfills to recycling centers.

Another state agency which SCOCOG works closely with in the funding of regional projects is

the Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED). SCOCOG currently

administers multiple Community Development Block Grant projects in the region. SCOCOG

administers projects and participates in planning projects funded through the Department of

Natural Resources and Department of Conservation and other state agencies when requested

as well.

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LOCAL – SCOCOG is a technical service and support agency for county and city governments

supported by their dues and directed by their elected officials. SCOCOG is in its 52nd. year of

writing and administering grants, mapping services, planning, and other technical services as

requested by member entities.

SCOCOG’s funding sources continue to be a combination of federal and state grants, county and

city dues, revenues earned through contracts for services (grant and project administration), as well

as administration of the revolving loan funds for the South Central Ozark Regional Development

Corporation. Work contracts change from year to year and SCOCOG has continued to perform the

needed planning projects.

SCOCOG’s operating revenue budget is fluid with projects that do not start on or end on the exact

date of our fiscal year, October 1. For accounting purposes, the accrual method is used to reflect

the comparison of revenues and expenses, and in recent years have seen gains in the reserve

balances. Past fiscal year surpluses of revenues over expenditures, and continued support from the

local communities have resulted in SCOCOG being able to build cash reserves. This surplus has

allowed for uninterrupted technical assistance to the membership and daily operations of

SCOCOG. Fiscal Year 2021 shows projected revenues exceeding budgeted expenses by $187,942.

Fiscal Year 2021 is projected to be productive for the region in terms of community development

projects again. The contract with the State Emergency Management Agency with SCOCOG as the

Region G Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee coordinating agency has been

renewed at $25,000. Additional management contracts for public infrastructure improvement and

housing development project currently under contract will contribute to the staff workload as well

as revenues. At long last, during FY 2021, SCOCOG will begin to administer the implementation

of flood recovery projects resulting from federal aid allocations passed by congress in early 2018.

These projects include residential buyouts of homes in flood prone areas, improvement of

stormwater management infrastructure, bank stabilizations to protect wastewater treatment plants

from erosion, and several bridge projects throughout the region.

SCOCOG has been working closely with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to

engage in strategic planning activities for communities in long-term recovery from the affects of

COVID-19, as well as encouraging economic resilience in the event of any future pandemics or

shocks to the region’s economy. EDA has awarded SCOCOG a $184,000 supplemental planning

grant to develop strategies related to recovery, business continuity and resilience planning. The

guidance created from these planning efforts will be provided free of charge to our members.

The remainder of SCOCOG’s annual revenue is from annual membership dues, other project

management contracts, grant administration, and various fees for freelance work performed for

governmental agencies.

It is critical for the long-term sustainability of your regional planning commission that all county

and city governments give priority to choosing SCOCOG for the administration of grants. A

positive fiscal outlook directly impacts the level and quality of service our agency can provide

State of the Corporation – Fiscal Status

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to assist your community in obtaining funds and properly implementing improvement

projects. Through the current dues structure, the larger entities subsidize the smaller governments

in order to provide for enough staff, facilities, and equipment to perform the tasks requested from

the member cities and counties.

SCOCOG continues to partner with the aforementioned government agencies as well as all local

agencies involved in economic development. The listing of federal and state agencies that we

regularly work with include: the United States Department of Commerce - Economic

Development Administration, the Delta Regional Authority, United States Department of

Agriculture Rural Development, Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri Department of

Economic Development, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the Missouri Department

of Conservation. SCOCOG also partners with local organizations, such as Industrial Development

Authorities and Chambers of Commerce, and even private business interests when updating our

region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

SCOCOG submits annual work plans for some government funding agencies that are included

within this report. These work plans are a requirement for what we commonly call “sustaining

contracts” The tasks include federally mandated local planning coordination to be carried out are

on behalf of the seven counties and twenty-three cities and villages in the South Central Region.

These planning activities ensure that our local jurisdictions remain eligible for funding programs

from agencies such as the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, The Department of Commerce

and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

SCOCOG’s work tasks for fiscal year 2021 are included with this report by agency

During the past fiscal year, the Texas County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was

completed and submitted to SEMA. Currently SCOCOG is working with participating

jurisdictions to assist them in passing requisite adoption resolutions for the Plan. The plans are

intended to identify ways and methods for respective public entities to reduce the likelihood of the

damage caused by natural disasters such as flooding, tornadoes, wildfires, etc. When a community

or school participates in the planning process and adopts the plan and includes themselves by

resolution, then they become eligible for FEMA grants to construct tornado safe rooms to address

and mitigate loss of life and reduce likelihood of human injury.

The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has notified SCOCOG that plan updates for

our remaining six counties will begin during FY 2021. We look forward to engaging with our local

government, non profit and area public school representatives during the coming months to discuss

strategies and projects to better protect life and property from the impacts of natural disasters.

SCOCOG plays an important role in the region that is becoming more defined to accommodate

changing times. While community planning, the development of funding packages for industrial

infrastructure and community facilities, grant applications, grant administration, revolving loan

fund administration, and related activities remain the primary purpose of the corporation, more

projects all over the state are being contracted to regional planning agencies/councils of

government.

Future Projections

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Organizational Chart

Citizens of

the South

Central

Region

SCOCOG

Board

Cody

Dalton Kelly

Wise

Executive

Director Fiscal

Officer

Darci

Malam

Jessica

Paulk

Sarah

Callahan

Angela

Ball

Trent

Courtney

Economic

Development

Specialist and

RLF Manager

Community

Development

Specialist and

Emergency

Planning Mgr.

Solid Waste

District

Coordinator

Administrative

Assistant

Disaster

Recovery

Planner

SCOCOG

Customers

and Clients

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SCOCOG EDD Board Membership Roster Revised 10-2020

1. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES (51-65%) 25 – 32 Members Twenty-seven (27) Government Representatives, which equals 56% (rounded).

Elected officials and/or employees of a general-purpose unit of state, local or Indian tribal

government who have been appointed to represent the government.

Name Government Position Count

1 Lance Stillings Douglas County Presiding Commissioner 1

2 Mark Collins Howell County Presiding Commissioner 2

3 Patrick Ledgerwood Oregon County Presiding Commissioner **

4 John Turner Ozark County Presiding Commissioner 3

5 Jeff Cowen Shannon County Presiding Commissioner 4

6 Scott Long Texas County Presiding Commissioner 5

7 Zachary Williams Wright County Presiding Commissioner 6

8 Burrely Loftin City of Ava Mayor 7

9 Linda Bunch City of Brandsville Mayor 8

10 Donnie Pruett City of Mountain View Mayor 9

11 Jack Pahlmann City of West Plains Mayor 10

12 Brooke Fair City of Willow Springs Mayor 11

13 Paul Haddock City of Alton Mayor 12

14 George Hunt City of Koshkonong Mayor 13

15 Ken Cotham City of Thayer Mayor 14

16 Tony Johnson Village of Bakersfield Mayor 15

17 Deanna Gail Reich City of Gainesville Mayor 16

18 Jerry Smith Village of Theodosia Chairman of the Board 17

19 Merri Beth Trotter City of Birch Tree Mayor 18

20 Margie Cleary City of Eminence Mayor 19

21 Gary Shane Plunk City of Winona Mayor 20

22 Willy Walker City of Houston Mayor 21

23 Keith Cantrell City of Licking Mayor 22

24 Justin Copley* Village of Plato Chairman of the Board 23

25 Gene DeWitt Village of Raymondville Chairman of the Board **

26 Marilyn Howell City of Summersville Mayor **

27 Rob Tucker City of Hartville Mayor 24

28 Blake Miller City of Mansfield Mayor 25

29 Fred VanBibber City of Mountain Grove Mayor 26

30 Steven Jarrett City of Norwood Mayor 27

* Tony Floyd appointed to represent Plato

** Denotes a non-dues paying member for

FY2021 as of printing time

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2. NON-GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES (35-49%) 17 – 24 Members

Seventeen (17) Private and or Stakeholder sector reps, which equals 36% (rounded).

A. Private Sector Representatives: Any senior management official or executive holding a key decision-making position, with respect to any for-profit enterprise. (At least one

required)

Name Company / Enterprise Position Count

1 Randall Combs Alton Bank President 28

2 Gary Collins Gary Collins Farms Owner 29

3 John Casey Cabool Lock & Store Storage Owner 30

4 Mike Sherman Mike Sherman Farms Owner 31

5 Wes Parks CAPS Plus Embroidery Owner 32

6 Janice Lorrain Lorrain Consulting Owner 33

7 Craig Cunningham Cunningham Construction Owner 34

8 Michael Hoff Community First Banking

Company

President & CEO -

Chief Lending

Officer

35

9 Darlene Sorensen MasterWorks Custom Home

Design

Owner 36

10 Todd Shanks Ozark Heritage Welcome

Center

Director

37

11 Herman Kelly Kelly’s Auto Body Owner 38

12 Dale Counts Canoe Rental Business Owner 39

13 Sam Currier Warm Fork Woodlands

Lumber Company

Secretary/Treasurer 40

14 Reid Grigsby Norman Orr Office Supply Owner 41

15 Lawson Curtis Woods and Water Taxidermy Owner 42

B. Stakeholder Organization Representatives: Executive directors of chambers of commerce, or representatives of institutions of post-secondary education, workforce

development groups or labor groups. (At least one required)

Name Organization Position Count

16 Judy Shields

Ava Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 43

17 Donna Parrott Workforce Investment

Board

Executive Director 44

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3. AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVES (0-14%) 0 – 7 Members

Four (4) At-Large members, which equals 8% (rounded).

Other individuals who represent the principal economic interests of the region. (No minimum

required)

Name Organization Position Count

1 Randy

Pamperien

Transportation Retired MoDOT 45

2 Josh Cotter

South Central Career Center Assistant Director and

Coordinator of Adult

Education

46

3 Dick Salgado Economic Development

Committee / Ava Area

Chamber of Commerce

Chairman 47

4 Shelly Bland Shannon County Clerk 48

Total membership count 48

CALCULATIONS Number Percent

1. Government Representatives (51-65%) 27 56%

2. Non- Government Representatives (35-49%) 17 36%

A. Private Sector Representatives (at least 1) 15

B. Stakeholder Organization Representatives (at

least 1)

2

3. At-Large Representatives (0-14%) 4 8%

Total Board Membership 48 100%

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SCOCOG Strategy Committee Roster

1. PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES (At least 51%) Any senior management official or executive holding a key decision-making position, with respect to any for-profit

enterprise.

Name Company Position Count

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Sam Currier

(Oregon County)

Randall Combs

(Oregon County)

David Bossemeyer

(Howell County)

Janice Lorraine

(Douglas County)

Levi McDaris

(Wright County)

Heather Fisher

(Howell County)

Mark Collins

(Howell County)

Greg Donley

(Douglas County)

Kody Frazier

(Howell County)

Warm Fork Woodlands Lumber

Company

Alton Bank/Ready

Transportation, Inc.

West Plains Economic

Development Corporation

Lorrain Consulting

Legacy Bank and Trust

Ozarks Small Business

Incubator

Collins Farms

Donley Farms

Rural ISP

Secretary/Treasurer

President/Co-Owner

Manager

Owner

Manager

Manager

Owner

Owner

Owner/Manager

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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2. REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER ECONOMIC INTERESTS (No more than 49%) Persons who provide additional representation of the main economic interests of the region. These may include, but

are not limited to: public officials, community leaders, representatives of workforce development boards, institutions

of higher education, minority and labor groups, and private individuals.

Name Area of Interest Position Count

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Myles Smith

Josh Cotter

Tony Floyd

Rob Harrington

Darrell Hampsten

Dennis Lancaster

Ron Scheets

Economic / Community

Development

Education


Development

Houston Economic

Development

South Central Small Business

Development Center

Missouri State University-West

Plains


Development

Director of Member Services -

Howell/Oregon Electric Coop.

Asst. Director & Coordinator

of Adult Education - SCCC

Director of Member Services -

Intercounty Electric Coop.

Director of Economic

Development

Director

Chancellor

City Administrator

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11

12

13

14

15

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CALCULATIONS

Percent Number

Private Sector Representatives (at least 51%) 56% 9

Representatives of Other Economic Interests (no more than 49%) 44% 7

Total Committee Membership 100% 16

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Revolving Loan Fund Board

In addition to the Executive Board Members, the following volunteer their time and attend the

Revolving Loan Fund meetings, adding valuable input to the loan request decision making process,

as well as furthering civic projects within the sphere of economic and commercial development of

qualified counties in the region.

Mr. Terry Jones, City of Cabool Mr. Sam Currier, City of Thayer

Mr. Corey Hillhouse, City of Gainesville Mr. Tom Stehn, City of West Plains

Mr. Tim Schook, City of Mountain Grove

South Central Ozark Community Improvement Corporation Board

The SCOCIC Board Members serve to assist in its mission by providing services that increase

the social, economic, educational, health-related and recreational opportunities of the residents of

the region including, but not limited to, provide clean potable drinking water, decent, affordable

housing, quality child care opportunities, improved environmental conditions and transit options

in the region.

Mr. Tim Schook, City of Mountain Grove Mr. Mark Collins, Howell County

Mr. Sam Currier, City of Thayer Ms. Traci Wiley, Wiley Insurance / Howell

County

Mr. Scott Long, Texas County Ms. Tammie Watson, Ozark Action /

Douglas, Ozark, and Wright Counties

Mr. Jeff Cowen, Shannon County Ms. Rhonda Suter, Ozark County Health

Department

Mr. Terry Jones, City of Cabool Mr. Ron Gaston, Texas County Health

Department

Mr. John Turner, Ozark County Ms. Kandra Counts, Shannon County Health

Department

Ms. Carol Silvey, Ozarks Medical Center /

City of West Plains

Ms. Cindy Cowens, Ozark Action (Oregon

and Texas Counties)

Mr. Bryan Adcock, Southern Mo. Community

Health Center / City of West Plains

Mr. Zach Williams, Wright County

Transportation Advisory Committee

The purpose of the TAC is to advise SCOCOG and the Missouri Department of Transportation

on transportation related issues and to recommend transportation priorities, and to serve as an

agent of communication between the public, SCOCOG, and the Missouri Department of

Transportation.

Mr. Lance Stillings, Douglas County Ms. Suzanne Welsh, City of Ava

Mr. Lawson Curtis, Douglas County Mr. Mark Collins, Howell County

Ms. Beverly Hicks, City of Willow Springs Mr. Tom Stehn, City of West Plains

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Mr. Jon Hollis, Oregon County Mr. Jason Kemper, Oregon County

Mr. Bill Hobbs, Oregon County Mr. John Turner, Ozark County

Mr. Greg Donley, Ozark County Mr. Shane Ledbetter, Ozark County

Mr. Jeff Cowen, Shannon County Mr. Herman Kelly, Oregon County

Mr. David Trotter, City of Birch Tree Mr. Scott Long, Texas County

Mr. Ron Scheets, City of Cabool Mr. Keith Cantrell, City of Licking

Mr. Zach Williams, Wright County Mr. Randy Pamperien, Wright County

Mr. Tim Schook, City of Mountain Grove

Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee

The mission of the RHSOC is to establish strategies and priorities for the Missouri Homeland

Security Grant Funding programs and other Homeland Security initiatives. The RHSOC also

uses mutual aid agreements to further regional, state, and national sharing of deployable assets

that are purchased with Homeland Security funds.

Mr. Tim Schook, City of Mountain Grove Ms. Beverly Hicks, City of Willow Springs

Mr. Mark Collins, Howell County Mr. Gary Collins, Ozark County

Mr. Jack Davis, Mercy Hospital Mr. Daniel Marshall, South Howell County

Ambulance

Mr. Jeff Holman, Wright County 911 Mr. Steve Gleghorn, Howell County 911

Ms. Kerry Ogden, Red Cross Ms. Jenny Solomon, Red Cross

Ms. Tonya Woods, Thayer School Ms. Melonie Bunn, Richards School

Mr. Mike Coldiron, Howell County Mr. Stephen Monticelli, City of West Plains

Mr. Wally Darter, City of Cabool Mr. Danny Bledsoe, City of Mountain Grove

Mr. Richard Stephens, Carter County Mr. Glenn Adler, Wright County

Mr. Mark Arnold, City of Thayer Mr. Robbie Smith, Texas County

Mr. Chris Gilliam, Howell County Health

Department

Mr. Kurt Wilbanks, City of West Plains

Mr. Roy Sims, City of West Plains Mr. Rob Rackley, City of Willow Springs

Mr. Stacey Monter, City of Cabool Dr. Mikeal Orchard, Mountain View

Dr. Eugene Ulmanis, West Plains Mr. Daniel Franks, Howell County Assessor

Ms. Melanie Barnett, City of West Plains

South Central Solid Waste Management District

The District provides services and support to the cities, counties, businesses and individuals who

want to see recyclables diverted from the waste stream. The Board is also responsible for

oversight of District grants within the seven counties.

Solid Waste Executive Board Members

Mr. Gary Collins, Ozark County Mr. Dennis Sloan, At-Large Member

Mr. Doyle Heiney, Texas County Mr. Jason Kemper, Oregon County

Mr. Mike Sherman, Wright County Mr. Dale Counts, Shannon County

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Mr. Mark Collins, Howell County Mr. Lance Stillings, Douglas County

Mr. Richard Eakin, At-Large Member

Solid Waste Full Council Members

Mr. Lance Stillings, Douglas County Mr. Lawson Curtis, Douglas County

Mr. Burrely Loftin, City of Ava Mr. Mark Collins, Howell County

Mr. Billy Sexton, Howell County Mr. Donnie Pruett, City of Mountain View

Ms. Jessica Nease, City of West Plains Ms. Brooke Fair, City of Willow Springs

Mr. Jason Kemper, Oregon County Mr. Jon Hollis, Oregon County

Mr. Paul Haddock, City of Alton Mr. Ken Cotham, City of Thayer

Mr. Gary Collins, Ozark County Mr. Greg Donley, Ozark County

Ms. Deanna Gail Reich, City of Gainesville Mr. Jeff Cowen, Shannon County

Mr. Dale Counts, Shannon County Mr. David Trotter, City of Birch Tree

Ms. Margie Cleary, City of Eminence Ms. Marilyn Howell, City of Summersville

Mr. Gary Shane Plunk, City of Winona Mr. Doyle Heiney, Texas County

Mr. John Casey, Texas County Mr. Donald Wells, Jr., City of Cabool

Mr. Willy Walker, City of Houston Mr. Keith Cantrell, City of Licking

Mr. Zach Williams, Wright County Mr. Mike Sherman, Wright County

Mr. Rob Tucker, City of Hartville Mr. Blake Miller, City of Mansfield

Mr. Fred VanBibber, City of Mountain Grove Mr. Steven Jarrett, City of Norwood

Mr. Dennis Sloan, At-Large Member Mr. Richard Eakin, At-Large Member

Associate Members

SCOCOG’s Associate Members are comprised of the following entities that have contributed in

order for SCOCOG to continue development efforts within the seven county region.

Alton Bank

Community First Banking Company

Heritage Business Park

Intercounty Electric Cooperative

Laclede Electric Cooperative

SE-MA-NO Electric Cooperative

Simmons Bank

The IDA of the City of Houston

Toth and Associates

West Plains Bank and Trust Company

Wright County IDA

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For the Year Ended September 30, 2020

SOUTH CENTRAL OZARK COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Budget Comparison Revenues

BUDGET

REVENUES:

LAST

YEAR

2020

BUDGET

2020

ACTUAL

VARIANCE

FAV(UNF)

EDA Grant $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ -

EDA Grant 31,713 31,713

SB 68 Grant 13,352 13,352 8,901 (4,451)

Delta Regional Grant 14,000 14,000 14,000 -

Dues 38,134 33,400 34,737 1,337

Administration:

CDBG 47,241 145,012 135,388 (9,624)

RLF 11,075 11,000 4,532 (6,468)

Microenterprise 13,650 15,000 5,562 (9,438)

SCOCIC HHWP 17,122 21,000 9,746 (11,254)

Solid Waste District 78,276 65,000 85,384 20,384

EDA Administration - 33,000 11,000 (22,000)

DRA Administration - 4,224 8,824 4,600

HMGP Administration 61,551 43,832 32,845 (10,987)

RTP Administration 500 - - -

LWCF Administration 2,500 3,750 2,500 (1,250)

Fuels for Schools 20,000 16,000 - (16,000)

All Hazard Mitigation Plan 16,509 5,503 5,503 -

Transportation 58,403 64,706 48,491 (16,215)

MACOG Disaster Plan 15,000 - - -

DED Opportunity Zone - - 15,000 15,000

OHS-RHSOC 30,273 30,273 20,620 (9,653)

Mapping - 1,000 375 (625)

Signs - 50 - (50)

Environmental/Tech. Assistance 7,664 4,000 3,620 (380)

Interest Income 781 700 701 1

Prin., Interest & Loan Fees 3,301 - - -

Miscellaneous 244 250 166 (84)

TOTAL REVENUES $ 519,576 $595,052 $549,608 $(45,444)

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Budget Comparison Expenses For the Year Ended September 30, 2020

BUDGET

EXPENSES:

LAST

YEAR

2020

BUDGET

2020 ACTUAL

VARIANCE

FAV(UNF)

Salaries $ 333,675 $328,654 $ 309,076 $ 19,578

Payroll Taxes 26,324 25,142 24,211 931

Workers Comp/Unemployment 883 1,983 894 1,089

Employee Benefits 101,515 101,443 91,220 10,223

Staff Travel 1,426 4,000 1,020 2,980

Per Diem 1,112 1,200 299 901

Conference/Training 7,041 4,000 1,869 2,131

Vehicle Expense 2,631 3,000 1,933 1,067

Insurance 3,586 4,150 2,678 1,472

Consumable Supplies 8,990 5,000 6,824 (1,824)

Postage/Printing 6,559 6,500 7,850 (1,350)

Telephone/Utilities 8,692 8,750 7,989 761

Repairs/Maintenance 3,948 6,000 6,606 (606)

Memberships/Meetings 6,949 7,000 6,897 103

Mapping Expense 23 200 250 (50)

Sign Expense - 50 - 50

Publications 843 600 1,279 (679)

Miscellaneous 3,206 4,000 4,024 (24)

Audit 4,750 5,000 4,750 250

Legal 613 500 - 500

Capital Expenditures 7,407 6,900 7,333 (433)

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 530,173 $ 524,072 $ 487,002 $ 37,070

NET INCOME OVER

EXPENDITURES

$ (10,597) $ 70,980 $ 62,606 $ (8,374)

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Ending Balances FOR YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

GENERAL

FUND 24 MONTH FUEL FOR

BALANCE CD SCHOOLS TOTAL

Beginning Balance $ 311,928 $ 334,149 $ 730,000 $ 1,376,007

Receipts 525,657 7,175 532,832

Disbursements (489,628) (489,628)

Ending Balance $ 347,957 $ 341,323 $ 730,000 $ 1,419,280

ACCOUNTS

RECEIVABLE

CDBG DR Administration 45.297

SWD Administration 19,787

CDBG Administration 17,858

MoDED 15,000

SWD Expenses 2,624

Dues 635

Total Accounts Balance $ 101,201

FIXED

ASSETS

Land 25,000

Building 126,200

Total Fixed Assets $ 151,200

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Revenues 2020 2021 2020/2021

Budget Budget Variance

EDA Planning Grant 70,000 70,000 0

Missouri State Grant 13,352 8,901 -4,451

SCOCOG Dues 33,400 33,400 0

RLF Administration 11,000 9,000 -2,000

Microenterprise 15,000 13,000 -2,000

DPS Administration 25,000 25,000 0

DRA Grant 14,000 14,000 0

Transportation 64,706 64,706 0

Solid Waste Management 65,000 75,000 10,000

Gen. Fund Interest 700 700 0

CD Interest 7,175 7,595 420

Total Sustaining Contracts 319,333 321,302 -1,969

CDBG 145,012 211,995 66,983

Gainesville Wastewater 2,400 2,400 0

Cabool L & R Industries 1,000 -1,000

Alton Fire House 13,650 -13,650

Thayer Water 2,880 -2,880

Thayer Wastewater 18,720 21,600 2,880

Ozark County Food Pantry 12,801 1,969 -10,832

Hartville Streets 18,900 2,520 -16,380

Ava Sidewalks 18,720 19,862 1,142

Mountain Grove Food Pantry 14,175 2,181 -11,994

West Plains Detention Basin 24,378 28,129 3,751

Eminence Streets 17,388 6,688 -10,700

Norwood Streets 21,397 21,397

DR-Howell Co Admin & Proj. Delivery 21,250 21,250

DR-West Plains Admin & Delivery 43,950 43,950

DR-Willow Springs Admin & Delivery 40,050 40,050

Special Projects 42,750 49,750 7,000

SCOCIC/Household Water Well 2 21,000 20,000 -1,000

MDC Fuels for Schools 16,000 26,000 10,000

WP RTP Galloway Trail 3,750 1,250 -2,500

Meramec Survey 2,000 -2,000

Opportunity Zone DED 0

Winona Park RTP 2,500 2,500

2020 Budget

2021 Budget

2020/2021 Variance

Projected Revenues by

Category

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AHMP 5,503 32,541 27,037

Texas County 5,503 -5,503

Douglas County 10,313 10,313

Ozark County 10,894 10,894

Shannon County 11,334 11,334

EDA 33,000 147,353 114,353

West Plains Detention Basin 33,000 5,500 -27,500

Regional Recovery Planning 126,853 126,853

RLF Recovery Administration 15,000 15,000

DRA 4,224 1,862 -2,362

GoCAT 4,224 448 -3,776

ODC 1,414 1,414

HMGP 43,832 65,126 21,294

Eminence Shelter 27,032 -27,032

Wright County generators 1,638 -1,638

Douglas County Buyout 1,158 -1,158

West Plains Buyout 10,881 -10,881

Ava generators 3,123 -3,123

Success Saferoom 17,662 17,662

West Plains Elementary Saferoom 45,714 45,714

TCMH Generator 1,750 1,750

MAPPING

Misc. Mapping 1,000 500 -500

OTHER PROJECTS

SEMA-RHSOC M&A 5,273 5,273 0

Environmental Reports/Applications 2,000 2,000 0

Signs 50 -50

Miscellaneous Rev/Reimburs. 250 150 -100

TOTAL REVENUES 602,227 837,852 235,625

Total Expenses 524,072 649,910

Budget Surplus (Deficit) 78,155 187,942

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Projected Expenses by Category

Expenses 2020 2021 2020/2021

Budget Budget Variance

Administrative

Salaries 328,654 349,654 21,000

FICA Taxes 25,142 26,749 1,607

Unemployment/Workers

Comp 1,983 1,550 -433

Employee Insurance 56,277 62,286 6,009

LAGERS 45,166 47,059 1,893

Total Administrative 457,222 487,297 30,075

Travel and Per Diem

Staff Travel 4,000 5,000 1,000

Per Diem 1,200 1,200 0

Conference/Training 4,000 4,000 0

Vehicle Expense 3,000 3,000 0

Facilities and Insurance

Building and Office Contents 1,500 1,550 50

Auto and General Liability 1,500 1,590 90

D&O/E&O 800 725 -75

Fidelity Bond 350 350 0

Direct Expenses

Consumable Supplies 5,000 5,000 0

Postage/Printing 6,500 8,500 2,000

Telephone 4,000 4,700 700

Utilities 4,750 4,750 0

Memberships 3,500 5,498 1,998

NADO Membership 3,500 3,500

Meetings 3,500 5,000 1,500

Office Maintenance/Repairs 6,000 6,000 0

Sign/Mapping Expense 250 250 0

Subscriptions/Notices 600 600 0

Miscellaneous 4,000 89,000 85,000

Other Expenses

Audit (SCOCOG, RLFs) 5,000 5,000 0

Legal 500 500 0

Capital Expenses 6,900 6,900 0

Total Expenses 524,072 649,910 125,838

Total Revenues 602,227 837,852 Budget Surplus (Deficit) 78,155 187,942

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One of our major activities is grant writing, capital improvement and planning grants, as well as

administering the grants once funded. Below is a list of capital improvement grants completed or

near completion/closeout in Fiscal Year 2020.

Project Name Location Amount

L & R Industries Infrastructure - CDBG Cabool $400,000

Alton Fire Station - CDBG Alton $250,000

Gainesville Sewer System Improvements

- CDBG

Gainesville $500,000 (USDA grant)

Thayer Water - CDBG Thayer $500,000

Ozark County Food Pantry - CDBG Gainesville $274,063

Hartville Streets - CDBG Hartville $482,210

Ava Generators (3) - FEMA/HMGP Ava $131,147

Wright County Generator -

FEMA/HMGP

Hartville $68,875

MSU-West Plains Amphitheater - LWCF West Plains $202,137

Ft. Leonard Wood Survey - MACOG Texas County $4,000

Eminence Safe Room Eminence $1,405,664

Bootheel RPC Environmental Bertrand $2,000

MACOG Disaster Planning Multiple Counties $15,000

Douglas County Buyout - FEMA Douglas County $48,636

CDBG Re-Use Funds - CDBG Birch Tree $140,500

Houston Housing Authority

Environmental

Houston $2,000


Galloway Trail - RTP West Plains $150,000

Fuels for Schools - MDC Multiple Counties $500,000

West Plains Flood Detention Basins -

CDBG

West Plains $2,589,530

West Plains Buyout - FEMA West Plains $457,031

DR West Plains - CDBG West Plains $5,069,862

DR Willow Springs – CDBG Willow Springs $3,899,174

DR Howell County – CDBG Howell County $1,330,000

Thayer Wastewater - CDBG Thayer $500,000 ($800,000 USDA)

Eminence Streets - CDBG Eminence $473,323

Ava Sidewalk Improvements - CDBG Ava $466,129

Love Center Food Pantry - CDBG Mountain Grove $340,742

Eminence Roads - CDBG/FEMA Eminence $35,330

Final Progress Report

SCOCOG FY 2021 Work Program Grants

Projects Completed and Closed Out

Active Projects through FY 2021

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Eminence Utilities - CDBG/FEMA Eminence $13,251

West Plains GoCAT - DRA West Plains $240,100

Texas County Hazard Mitigation Plan -

FEMA/SEMA

Texas County $29,350

ODC Water Line Replacement - DRA Pomona $100,252

Norwood Streets - CDBG Norwood $491,765

EDA COVID Economic Recovery and

Resilience Planning

Multiple Counties $184,000

Total of all grant funding = $21,296,071


Winona Trails – RTP Winona $205,056

Pierce Township Bridge - CDBG Pierce Township $459,000

City Water/Sewer Extension -

EDA/CDBG

Mountain Grove $1,478,587

Hartville Safe Room - HMGP Hartville $2,250,000

Gainesville Safe Room - HMGP Gainesville $2,472,893

Cabool Middle School Safe Room -

HMGP

Cabool $1,009,341

Success Safe Room - HMGP Success $850,317

Douglas County LWC Douglas County $117,970

Shannon County LWC Shannon County $120,700

TCMH Generator - FEMA/HMGP Texas County $125,000

West Plains Elementary Safe Room -

HMGP

West Plains $1,920,000

Total of all projects submitted and pending formal grant awards = $11,008,864

Projects Submitted and Pending Formal Grant Awards

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Grantee: South Central Ozark Council of Governments

Economic Development Activities

1. Coordinate with member counties and cities to implement a new 2019 Comprehensive Economic

Development Strategy (CEDS). SCOCOG will continue to organize bi-monthly or more frequently held

meetings in member communities to develop a new CEDS which will include priorities to stimulate and

stabilize economic conditions in the seven county region.

2. Prepare an annual report listing any changes noted during 2019 as compared to the new CEDS. List the

progress noted during 2019 on goals and strategies achieved during each calendar year. Continue to seek

new and innovative input from new members for development ideas.

3. Work with member Counties and Cities in applying for infrastructure improvement funding to revitalize

their communities and foster more economic development.

4. Help finance business startup and expansion efforts within the seven county region through use of the

EDA and microenterprise revolving loan funds and promote loan applications from state and federal lending

sources to private companies for employment generating projects not otherwise available from conventional

sources, i.e. local banks, SCOCOG RLFs, etc.

5. Remain engaged as a member of the Missouri Association of Council of Governments to support all

economic development efforts and legislation that will enhance the business community and employment

base of the State of Missouri. Continue to actively participate in meetings and activities, which include

coordination with other Economic Development Districts in the State of Missouri.

Program & Project Administration and Related Activities

1. Administer community facility and economic development projects for member Counties and Cities.

2. Work with the Federal and State Emergency Management Agencies in an effort to assist with disaster

resiliency capabilities that will lead to mitigation actions in the region.

3. Participate in local initiatives and activities in their efforts to enhance economic opportunities and

conditions in the region.

Anticipated Project Development Activities

1. Assist Counties, Cities and Schools in applying for and administering Pre-Disaster Mitigation and Hazard

Mitigation grants from SEMA and FEMA for community safe rooms and emergency response equipment

in the South Central region of Missouri.

2. Organize and facilitate bi-monthly or more frequent meetings in member communities throughout the

South Central region to promote project development strategies and actions.

2021 Scope of Work

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Current and Anticipated Planning Activities

1. Assist member Counties and Cities with Comprehensive Plans and Capital Improvement Plans as

requested.

2. Prepare the five-year updates for the counties in the region when their All-Hazard Mitigation Plans

expire.

Cartography Activities

1. Update zoning maps, housing/structural conditions maps, water and sewer maps, land use maps, etc. as

requested by member communities.

2. Provide mapping services as needed in support of SCOCOG projects.

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Task One - Administration

Purpose:

This task covers general administration tasks related to the execution of the contract to include,

but not limited to: accounting, reporting, performance evaluation and general correspondence.

All reporting will follow the guidelines described in 23 CFR 420.117(b), as well as maintain the

required documentation for work elements as described in 23 CFR 420.111. This is necessary for

reimbursement of RPO funds from MoDOT and provides the audit detail to justify the continued

funding availability.

End Documents:

Invoices

Activity and financial reports, on agreed upon timeframe

FY 20/21 Performance Evaluation

FY 20/21 Transportation Planning Work Plan

Financial audit

Direct/Indirect Cost Documentation

Title VI update, if required

Prior Year Accomplishments:

Staff completed and submitted quarterly financial reports to MoDOT within 30 days of

the end of each quarter

Staff completed and submitted quarterly activity reports to MoDOT within 30 days of the

end of each quarter

Staff reported on transportation planning activities, needs and prioritization process, and

major project investment activities to general membership and transportation

stakeholders

Prepared correspondence with various emails from MoDOT staff, TAC members and

local stakeholders

SCOCOG 2021 MoDOT Work Program

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Task Deliverables:

Task Description Staff Assigned Estimated Completion Date

Submit invoices/financial reports on agreed-upon timeframe. Fiscal Officer May 30, 2021

Prepare and submit progress and activity reports on agreed-upon

timeframe. (At least quarterly) Fiscal Officer May 30, 2021

Prepare and submit annual performance evaluation on time. Fiscal Officer April 26, 2021

Prepare and submit annual work plan on time.

Fiscal Officer May 30, 2021

Provide certification of direct and/or indirect costs, as required. Fiscal Officer May 30, 2021

Complete audit and share audit report with Office of Administration. Fiscal Officer May 30, 2021

Prepare update of Title VI plan, if applicable. (Due on a three-year

cycle.) Transportation Planner May 30, 2021

Total Staff Hours: 99

Budgeted Funds:

Total Task Expense: $4,186

MoDOT 80% Share: $3,348

RPC 20% Share: $838

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Task 2 – Core Planning Activities/Public Engagement

Purpose: To cover all planning and public engagement activities necessary to complete the identified activities, including

regional needs identification and prioritization; updating the Regional Transportation Plan, including needs and priorities, data, multi-modal asset and prioritization information and sidewalk inventories, assessments and

mapping; engaging the citizens, stakeholders, TAC and board to ensure a complete and accurate needs list; supporting statewide planning efforts and participating in MoDOT sponsored event and studies; and hold at

least four TAC meetings per year. This task will also include all activities that encourage public engagement

and education and enhance the general transportation for the region, including activities that provide opportunities to interface with the public, such as attending public hearings, hosting forums and workshops,

TAC meetings, board meetings, newsletters, social media and other methods of communication and information

sharing with the public. Planning activities may include (but are not limited to) GIS development, data generation, local development trends and assistance with local financing options for communities.

End Documents: Updated version of the Regional Transportation Plan

Update Regional Transportation Needs

Inventory of transportation stakeholders (all modes) with contact information

2020 TAC Priorities for the region submitted to MoDOT

GIS/maps as developed

TAC agendas, minutes, and other documents used to conduct at least four TAC meetings throughout the FY

Prior Year Accomplishments: Staff, in conjunction with the TAC, worked to update the list of needs and ranked priorities in the RTP at

the May 2020 TAC meeting

Updated a portion of the GIS work related to Sidewalk Inventory and Assessment; and redistributed data to

all communities within the region

Updated the RTP document in 2020

Continued to compile a regional transportation stakeholder list for inclusion in the RTP

Staff attended meetings with MoDOT SE District personnel to discuss developments within the region

Staff facilitated meetings in numerous communities to discuss transportation needs and planning activities

related to the TAC and the statewide planning framework.

Staff assisted with the administration of a Winona Transportation Enhancement grant

Transportation improvement project development in the cities of Ava, Birch Tree, Gainesville, Hartville,

Mountain Grove, Norwood, Thayer, West Plains and Winona

Staff provided GIS services to the region including numerous city maps

Assisted in the purchase of road signs for local road districts

Attended MoDOT annual RTP and STP process meetings

The COG convened four TAC meetings

Developed 2020 calendar year TAC Priorities for the region

Completed administrative tasks related to public meetings including agenda and meeting minutes

Staff distributed information to transportation stakeholders on the major investment prioritization activities

Staff attended public meetings on scheduled transportation improvement projects

Prepared for and attended Executive Committee and SCOCOG full board meetings

Coordinated and facilitated meetings with member communities of the South Central Region in order to

stay well-informed of local transportation needs relating to community growth and economic development

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Task Deliverables:


Participate in MODOT sponsored events and processes,

including Statewide Planning Partners meeting and district-

level meetings

Executive Director

Transportation Planner June 30, 2021

Provide regional needs identification and project prioritization,

that include public input, for use in the STIP development

Executive Director

Transportation Planner June 30, 2021 Ongoing

Provide support towards the development of

statewide planning efforts.

Executive Director


Engage in specific MODOT transportation studies conducted

by MODOT.

Executive Director


Update Regional Transportation Plan, to include Needs and

Priorities, including soliciting, fielding and following needs

submitted by citizens; updated data gathered from Census,

cities, counties and other sources; updated list of transportation

stakeholders; update of multi-modal asset and prioritization

information and update sidewalk assessments/mapping.

All Staff Ongoing, June 30, 2021

Hold at least four TAC meetings, including preparation of

agendas, minutes, other documents, coordinate speakers,

prioritize needs and submit annual report.

Transportation Planner Ongoing, June 30, 2021


Budgeted Funds:



RPC 20% Share: $6,431

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Task 3 – Professional Development Purpose:

Includes activities necessary to support transportation planning staff activities. RPC will partner with MACOG on coordination of transportation planning activities, including fiscal officer’s quarterly meetings,

transportation planners quarterly meeting, transit and bike/ped information and other transportation-related work to benefit RPCs. This category should also include any memberships to professional, state or national

organizations and other staff activities to stay current on transportation issues and trends.

End Documents:

Certificates of achievement

Conference attendee staff reports

Professional organization membership

Prior Year Accomplishments:

Staff attended monthly and quarterly MACOG meetings

Staff attended the Missouri Statewide Planning Conference

Staff attended several workshops and webinars relating to economic development, public transit, and

environmental protection

Staff attended MACOG Professional Development and Planning Conference

Staff participated in Community Development Block Grant training

SCOCOG retained membership to various professional organizations (MACOG, DRA, APA)

SCOCOG staff participated in numerous transportation related webinars

Task Deliverables:


Attend MACOG meetings and MACOG annual professional

development conference Executive Director June 30, 2021

Participate in quarterly transportation planners workgroup. Transportation Planner June 30, 2021

Costs associated with participation in transportation-related

conferences, webinars, workshops, etc. All Staff June 30, 2021


Budgeted Funds:



RPC 20% Share: $3,056

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Financial Summary

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Regional Homeland Security Regionalization Administration Services AREA G - SCOPE OF SERVICES

The South Central Ozark Councils of Government shall provide planning, support, and organizational

services to the Region G Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee (RHSOC), the Missouri

Office of Homeland Security (OHS) and Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS), in the preparation

and implementation of a homeland security regionalization framework. These services shall include the

following:

Provide procurement services as needed to the RHSOC.

Provide inventory control procedures to the RHSOC including updating equipment database and deployable resource database.

Organize and facilitate a minimum of four RHSOC quarterly meetings in each region.

Organize and facilitate other RHSOC meetings as needed.

Attendance/participation from each RPC (MACOG) at the RHSOC Chair/Lead RPC - HSAC meetings.

Assist each RHSOC in the development of budgets for Homeland Security projects and planning activities.

Provide administration and staffing support for each RHSOC.

Prepare agendas, record meeting minutes and maintain records for each RHSOC meeting.

Coordinate in each region new RHSOC member orientation annually.

Assist RHSOC members in each region with all HSGP Grant Application processes.

Participate in the development of Kind and Typing Tier 1 Resources in Region G.

Provide assistance to OHS on data calls for the State Preparedness Report.

Coordinate regional participation in statewide subcommittee, such as, training & exercise, interoperable communications, etc.

Update regional Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment plan consistent with the State guidelines and template.

Staff from each region are encouraged to attend the annual state emergency management conference.

Ensure compliance of NIMS and ensure completion of required NIMS Independent Study courses required for the RPC Executive Director and Homeland Security program staff in each region.

The RPC shall keep the general public and specific interest groups, such as elected officials and community leaders, informed about regional homeland security issues through the use of news

releases, public presentations, radio programs, newsletters, and other media.

The RPC shall provide a website for the RHSOC - To include at a minimum the following: o RHSOC regional logo o Calendar of Events o RHSOC members - chair and vice chair with contact information o Meeting minutes o Press releases o Links to DPS/OHS, FEMA and other sites, such as, DNR, DHSS, MSHP,

SEMA, local EMDs

o Brief summary of the region and priorities o List of major items and related planning/coordination initiatives o Information on the websites from each region will be reviewed and updated monthly

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Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Services SCOPE OF SERVICES

SCORDC/SCOCOG’s RLF Program encourages and supports new and expanded business

projects in Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas, and Wright Counties in south central

Missouri. Financing will be provided to businesses in cooperation with traditional lending

institutions that are unable to provide sufficient financing on their own for a project to proceed,

thus making the RLF “gap financing.” Financing will also be provided to those businesses who

have tried but have been unsuccessful in obtaining conventional bank financing, thus making the

RLF program a “lender of last resort.”

Allowable uses of revolving loan fund proceeds will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the

following activities:

• Property acquisition, including land and buildings, provided that the purchase does not lead to land banking, which is an ineligible activity

• Building construction and renovation • Purchase of machinery and equipment • Purchase of inventory • Working capital

Eligible projects will include those that are industrial (i.e., manufacturing, wholesale distribution,

etc.), commercial (retail), and service (medical, insurance, etc.) in nature.

Other technical assistance provided in addition to direct financing for projects will include working

with RLF applicants on loan packaging and business development activities. This technical

assistance will be completed in cooperation with other existing organizations such as the Missouri

State University Small Business and Technology Center, University of Missouri Extension Small

Business Development Specialist, the Ozarks Small Business Incubator, and other local economic

development groups, etc. Such cooperation will help to better prepare and strengthen business

startup and expansion prospects in the region.

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South Central Solid Waste Management District Administrative Services REGION P – SCOPE OF SERVICES

The South Central Solid Waste Management District (SCSWMD) formed in 1992 following the

passage of Senate Bill 530. The District includes the counties of Douglas, Howell, Oregon,

Ozark, Shannon, Texas and Wright. The purpose of the District’s original plan, developed in

1993, was to evaluate the existing solid waste management systems in the District and to develop

a plan to comply with the goal set forth in Missouri’s Solid Waste Management Law of reducing

the amount of waste disposed of in landfills by forty percent. Funding for District

Administration, Plan Implementation and the District Grant Program is managed by the Missouri

Department of Natural Resources Waste Management Program. The South Central Ozark

Council of Governments is paid on a reimbursement basis for the contractual services provided

to the SCSWMD and has agreed to provide the following services:

Administrative District Operation Duties

Attend and participate in organization, association and governmental

meetings/committees

Schedule and facilitate meetings of the District Executive Board and the Full Council and

take the meeting minutes

Maintain the records, assets and grant funds of the SCSWMD

Handle District phone calls, e-mails, inquiries and comments

Initiate, coordinate and conduct District grant-calls

Administer grants (monitor terms of grant, ensure payments and track expenditures)

Develop, schedule and administer District-wide Collection events (HHW, E-Waste,

Illegal Dumping Clean-up)

Prepare monthly bills, invoices and checks; maintain financial reporting for the District

Ensure compliance with MO DNR reports: File quarterly reports on waste diversion

File quarterly financial statements on District funds; file Annual Reports for the District;

conduct quarterly assessment of sub-grantee’s adherence to the terms of their grant

Current Plan Implementation Duties

Assist District organizations (county and city governments, recycling centers, schools,

etc.) in obtaining necessary equipment, repairs and supplies

Conduct educational programs for schools and area civic organizations

Organize training (recycling, spill clean-ups, etc.) at recycling centers

Attend applicable seminars, training sessions and conferences and research topics related

to recycling and solid waste management; participate in relevant professional

development activities

Maintain memberships in organizations that promote recycling and other methods of

solid waste diversion

Conduct Assessment Inventories or activities related to the maintenance and/or update of

the District’s comprehensive solid waste management plan