STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Monday, September 22, 25, 29, 2025 meetings of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.
Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
23RD Day of the July Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark Marberry along with Deputy County Clerk, Michele Gatzemeyer.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING COMMISSIONER RUZICKA AT 8:00 A.M. TODAY FOR ‘EMERGENCY REASONS’. THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING THAT WAS HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 WERE READ. COMMISSIONER MARBERRY MADE A MOTION TO APROVE SAID MINUTES AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER RUZICKA SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION PASSED.
A ‘Motion’ was made by Commissioner Marberry to ‘Enter’ into ‘Emergency Closed Session’ Meeting at 8:01 A.M. – pursuant to RSMo 610.021(3) – as it relates to ‘Personnel’. Commissioner Ford seconded the ‘Motion’. All in favor. Motion passed. Roll was Taken. Commissioner Ruzicka – Aye. Commissioner Marberry – Aye. Commissioner Ford – Aye.
A ‘Motion’ was made by Commissioner Ford to ‘Exit’ the ‘Emergency Closed Session’ Meeting at 8:12 A.M. – pursuant to RSMo 610.021(3) – as it relates to ‘Personnel’. Commissioner Marberry seconded the ‘Motion’. All in favor. Motion passed. Roll was Taken. Commissioner Ruzicka – Aye. Commissioner Ford – Aye. Commissioner Marberry – Aye.
Mr. Scott Schmieder, R&B Foreman, appeared before the Commission to provide report for today’s meeting. Following were the items noted: 4872.
*Mr. Schmieder to itemize the ‘projects’ that will require ‘paving’ for FEMA Claim DR-
*It was noted while Mr. Schmieder was present that “There are VERY VISIBLE IMPROVEMENTS on Misplay/Carron Roads” with the work completed by R&B Department. was noted that “work had to be completed for preventive maintenance reasons”.
*Mr. Schmieder noted that R&B Department performing ‘Pipe Installation’ throughout the ‘County’.
Community Center Updates:
*Hydrotherapy Pump Operating/Working well!
*It was noted that ‘dirt’ needed to ‘fill’ low spots on soccer field(s).
John Ruessler w/the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Department appeared before the Commission to advise that Ste. Genevieve County, along with St. Francois County Joint Communications are to transition to an all digital radio signal that will require improvements to work with ‘new’ digital system. After careful consideration, Commissioner Marberry made a ‘Motion’ to approve reimbursement to vendor, A&W Communications, Inc. for amount of $1,462.07 as well as reimbursement to vendor, SecureTech for amount of $560.00 as presented. Commissioner Ford seconded the ‘Motion’. Commissioner Marberry yea. Commissioner Ford yea. All in favor. Motion passed. (Copy of applicable invoices attached to Commission Record Supplement for this Date.)
Sheriff Stolzer appeared before the Commission to provide update as it pertains to ‘current events’ @ Sheriff’s Department. Following are several updates that were reported:
*Sheriff’s Department currently searching for ‘nurse’.
*Sheriff Stolzer reported that things are currently very busy @ their Department.
Xenon Duda, Alderman, Ward 1 for City of St. Mary, appeared before the Commission and provided information as it pertained to ‘Town Hall Meeting’ that was held. In addition, he noted that the subject of ‘Collection of Taxes’ was addressed. The City of St. Mary had reached out to Ste. Genevieve County to see if the ‘County Collector’ would collect taxes for City of St. Mary. The Commission noted that the ‘County’ will not be collecting taxes for City of St. Mary at this time due to the fact that there has been a drastic reduction in ‘sales tax revenue’ for the ‘County’; thus, limiting manpower/time/etc. The ‘County’ reached out to legal counsel and due to many extenuating circumstances, the ‘County’ will not be able to collect their taxes at this time.
A ‘Motion’ was made by Commissioner Marberry to ‘Enter’ into ‘Emergency Closed Session’ Meeting at 11:38 A.M. – pursuant to RSMo 610.021(3) – as it relates to ‘Personnel. Commissioner Ford seconded the ‘Motion’. All in favor. Motion passed. Roll was Taken. Commissioner Ruzicka – Aye. Commissioner Marberry – Aye. Commissioner Ford – Aye.
A ‘Motion’ was made by Commissioner Ford to ‘Exit’ the ‘Emergency Closed Session’ Meeting at 11:42 A.M. – pursuant to RSMo 610.021(3) – as it relates to ‘Personnel’. Commissioner Marberry seconded the ‘Motion’. All in favor. Motion passed. Roll was Taken. Commissioner Ruzicka – Aye. Commissioner Ford – Aye. Commissioner Marberry – Aye.
Accounts Payable for Date 9/22/2025 in the amount of $108,321.93 were reviewed and approved for payment by the Commission.
Commission convened at 12:00 P.M. and will reconvene @ 1:00 P.M.
Commission reconvened @ 1:00 P.M. to meet with Sheriff Stolzer for ‘Budget Review’ in preparation for ‘2026. County Clerk, Sue Wolk, present as well. Various budgets within Sheriff’s Department identified/reviewed. Budgets will continue to be closely monitored throughout remainder of year, especially considering ‘shortfall’ in revenue as a result of ‘Reduction of Sales Tax Revenue’.
ADJOURN
A Motion was made by Commissioner Ford to adjourn @ 2:25 P.M. Commissioner Marberry seconded the ‘Motion’. Ordered that the Commission adjourn until 9/25/2025.
APPROVED BY:
PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
24TH Day of the July Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark Marberry. Deputy County Clerk, Michele Gatzemeyer, was absent from today’s meeting.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING COMMISSIONER RUZICKA AT 8:15 A.M. THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 ARE SCHEDULED TO BE READ AT REGULARLY HELD COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2025.
Community Center updates provided for today’s meeting were noted as follows:
*The Commission advised YMCA to contact ‘same company’ that is being utilized @ Ste. Genevieve Community Center for ‘Bloomsdale Facility’. Additional details to be provided as they become available.
*Winterizing of River Rapids Waterpark to be completed next week.
*Soil to be hauled in effort to fill ‘low lying areas’ of soccer field(s) @ Community Center. *Hydrotherapy Pump installed @ ‘Indoor Pool’ of Community Center and is fully functioning. *Decisions must be made as it pertains to the ‘Inflatables’ @ Community Center and ‘how best to proceed’ with the same moving forward.
Commissioner Ruzicka provided report from Southeast MO Regional Planning Commission Meeting that he attended. Updates provided as follows:
*RPC budget approved for the next fiscal year.
*Mr. Brent Buerck stepped down as ‘Chair’; Jim Scaggs to replace Mr. Buerck.
Report provided from Southeast MO Commissioner’s Meeting that was attended in Jackson, MO. *Conversation surrounded revenue loss caused by sales tax exemptions.
*Presiding Commissioner of Iron County, Jim Scaggs, provided detail on the ‘effects’ of multiple revenue losses to his ‘County’. The ‘effects’ are wide-ranging to ‘Counties’ but result ultimately in less revenue for ‘Counties’ to operate with.
Mr. Scott Schmieder, R&B Foreman, appeared before the Commission to provide report for today’s meeting. Following were the items reported:
*Truck that R&B Department ‘provides’ to Community Center for snow removal was decided to be ‘continued’ as it will be needed this year.
*Paving of Brushy Creek Road to begin either Friday or Monday. Process should last approximately 2-3 days. There was discussion surrounding the narrowing of ‘intersection’ of Fields Road @ Brushy Creek in effort to reduce damage that results from SUV and ATV ‘traffic’ circling said ‘wide intersection’. Additional detail to follow as it becomes available.
*Mowing on County ‘Right of Way’ continues along w/Grading/Pipe Installation.
*Area resident contacted the ‘County that resides on Frye Road questioning whether or not R&B Department was working in said area due to ‘issues’ with internet lines. Mr. Schmieder noted that R&B Department had not been in said area installing ‘culvert pipes’.
Report provided from New Bourbon Regional Port Authority Meeting by Commissioner Marberry. Following were the ‘Items of Importance’ reported:
*The ‘Port Authority’ awaiting news of $400,000 Rural and Tribal Pilot Grant that has been successfully applied for. As previously reported, said ‘Grant’ would be utilized for a ‘Comprehensive Feasibility Study’ for use by the ‘Port’.
*The Ste. Genevieve Modoc Ferry posted a profit for ‘August’ of $5,471.59.
Dena Kreitler, Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce Director, appeared before the Commission to ‘turn in’ keys to their previous ‘home’ (Property of Ste. Genevieve County) on Third Street as they have now moved to 296 Market Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670.
Collector, Lisa Marschel, appeared before the Commission to review/discuss ‘upcoming’ costs along w/format of tax statements incorporating the information necessary as a result of SB190. Additional information to be provided in upcoming meeting(s). Accounts Payable for Date 9/25/2025 in the amount of $106,663.67 were reviewed and approved for payment by the Commission.
ADJOURN
A Motion was made by Commissioner Ford to adjourn @ 12:00 P.M. Commissioner Marberry seconded the ‘Motion’. Ordered that the Commission adjourn until 9/29/2025.
APPROVED BY:
PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
25TH Day of the July Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark Marberry along with Deputy County Clerk, Michele Gatzemeyer.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING COMMISSIONER RUZICKA AT 8:15 A.M.
THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING THAT WAS HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 ARE SCHEDULED TO BE READ AT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025.
THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING THAT WAS HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 WERE READ. COMMISSIONER FORD MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE SAID MINUTES AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER RUZICKA SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION PASSED.
Commissioner Marberry made a ‘Motion’ to ‘Amend’ the ‘Agenda’ for today’s meeting date of Monday, September 29th, 2025, to incorporate/include Lisa Marschel, Collector, to amend payment to vendor for ‘Printing/Processing’ of Tax Bill Mailing. Commissioner Ford seconded the ‘Motion’. Commissioner Marberry yea. Commissioner Ford yea. All in favor. Motion passed. (Collector Marschel to present in said ‘meeting’ to explain/handle said matter.)
Commissioner Marberry made a ‘Motion’ to ‘Approve’ Agenda as ‘Amended’. Commissioner Ford seconded the ‘Motion’. Commissioner Marberry yea. Commissioner Ford yea. All in favor. Motion passed.
Mr. Scott Schmieder, R&B Foreman, appeared before the Commission to provide report for today’s meeting. Following were the items reported:
*Most recent fuel supply for R&B Department was awarded to MFA Oil Company, who had ‘low bid’ w/following rates: “On-Road” Fuel – $3.007/gallon; “Off-Road” Fuel- $2.712/gallon; “Gasoline”-2.536/gallon. (Copy of ‘Bid Sheets’ along with fuel ‘tickets’ attached to Commission Record Supplement for this Date.)
*Paving on Brushy Creek Road projected to be completed by tomorrow.
*’New Hire’ for R&B Department began today.
*Boom Mower ‘down’; Bearing appears to have gone out on ‘head’.
*As previously reported, R&B Department purchased (3) trucks ‘Used’ via on-line auction that is approved through ‘State Bid’. Road Department has started working on ‘new trucks’. *Road Department ‘patching asphalt’. *Pipes being replaced on Madden & Saline Creek; repairs may be necessary as well.
*Mr. Schmieder along w/Commissioner(s) scheduled to attend ‘MATCO presentation/show on October 7th/8th.
Lisa Marschel, Collector, appeared before the Commission. She provided the Commission w/current copy of ‘Insert’ that relates to ‘Senior Property Tax Freeze’. Notice was printed for use by Collector/Assessor. After careful review of the detail presented by Collector, Commissioner Marberry made a ‘Motion’ to proceed with contract with Master’s Touch for the printing/processing of Tax Statements, Real Estate and Personal Property. Commissioner Ford seconded the ‘Motion’. Commissioner Marberry yea. Commissioner Ford yea. All in favor. Motion passed. (Copy of all applicable documentation attached to Commission Record Supplement for this Date.)
Lisa Marschel, Collector, also provided detailed explanation surrounding ‘Postage Contract’ as it pertains to ‘Tax Statements’ for Ste. Genevieve County. After careful review and consideration, Commissioner Ford made a ‘Motion’ to approve ‘proceeding’ with contract through Master’s Touch, LLC to provide ‘Postage’ as had previously been reviewed between Commission and Collector. Estimated Amount was $14,000 LESS ‘credit’ of $1,341.26 for ‘credit due’ to Ste. Genevieve County; thus, leaving balance of $12,658.74 due to Master’s Touch. Commissioner Marberry seconded the ‘Motion’. Commissioner Ford yea. Commissioner Marberry yea. All in favor. Motion passed. (Copy of ‘Postage Proposal Detail’ attached to Commission Record Supplement for this Date.)
A ‘Motion’ was made by Commissioner Marberry to ‘Enter’ into ‘Closed Session’ Meeting at 9:43 A.M. – pursuant to RSMo 610.021(1) – as it relates to ‘Litigation’. Commissioner Ford seconded the ‘Motion’. All in favor. Motion passed. Roll was Taken. Commissioner Ruzicka – Aye. Commissioner Marberry – Aye. Commissioner Ford – Aye. A ‘Motion’ was made by Commissioner Ford to ‘Exit’ the ‘Closed Session’ Meeting at 10:20 A.M. – pursuant to RSMo 610.021(1) – as it relates to ‘Litigation’. Commissioner Marberry seconded the ‘Motion’. All in favor. Motion passed. Roll was Taken. Commissioner Ruzicka – Aye. Commissioner Ford – Aye. Commissioner Marberry – Aye.
Commission met with representatives from the YMCA for review of Pro Forma as it pertains to Ste. Genevieve Community Center, which will be under management of YMCA effective 11/1/2025. Review of financials discussed to include ‘Revenues vs. Expenses’ as weli. Several additional ‘Points of Interest’ that were reviewed:
*Review completed surrounding ‘General Liability vs. Workers Compensation’ Coverages.
*As we near closer to November 1 ‘live date’ for YMCA; additional review to be completed surrounding small, incidental charges; I.E. – VAV charges incurred by ‘Y’.
*Maintenance Details to be more closely reviewed in next several weeks.
*Snow Removal to be determined as well in next several weeks.
*Proposal for ‘Signage’ for ‘YMCA’ projected to be approximately $16,125.00.
*Detailed ‘Power Point’ provided to Commission as it pertains to ‘Pro Forma’ for potential future of Community Center Operations.
*It was noted that ‘gym floor’ in ‘Original Structure’ of Community Center Gym is in need of replacement.
*Commission advised that all information received today would have to be reviewed. Final determinations to be made @ ‘future’ meeting and will be noted accordingly.
Accounts Payable for Date 9/29/2025 in the amount of $337,412.00 were reviewed and approved for payment by the Commission.
ADJOURN
A Motion was made by Commissioner Ford to adjourn @ 12:00 P.M. Commissioner Marberry seconded the ‘Motion’. Ordered that the Commission adjourn until 10/2/2025.
APPROVED BY:
PRESIDING COMMISSIONER