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The official said the filing would increase rates by about 16 percent, which was described as roughly $17.50 a month per customer and about $210 per year. The speaker reported an Ameren-customer base of about 1,200,000 in Missouri and said, as presented at the meeting, the filing would add roughly $21,000,000 per month and about $255,000,000 annually if approved. The official urged residents on fixed incomes to consider commenting because the increase would be more burdensome to those households.

The speaker said the PSC will hold public hearings in several locations and that written comments can be filed through the Missouri Public Service Commission\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's website. \"If you'll put the reason that you feel this is excessive and put a couple lines, they read it, they file it,\" the official said, urging constituents to participate in the regulatory process.

This announcement was informational; the commission took no formal action on the matter at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission Meeting December 31st 2024","oneSentenceSummary","A county official informed the commission and public that Ameren has filed for a proposed rate increase and encouraged residents to submit comments to the Missouri Public Service Commission; the filing was described as a roughly 16% increase equating to about $17.50 per month per customer.","taxTitle","St. Francois County, Missouri","taxId",61479,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677766,"Commission authorizes sealed bids for IP camera system at Road & Bridge yard",150,114000,264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172164-fcf516712d5afb17c8f018a0f14635a9&start=114&end=264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172164-fcf516712d5afb17c8f018a0f14635a9/thumbnail_114000.jpg","/articles/6677766/St-Francois-County/Missouri/Commission-authorizes-sealed-bids-for-IP-camera-system-at-Road-Bridge-yard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677766-cef8f76ec785e5cfeaad6439862465c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172606&Signature=AFF-69P1nTyLmIUo8EDZ-6MfXLaxa8qyYKT9EaGb2iGJl7qeR-bYV3wgYqf~GWED5QeneuH9qJXnT3xW6mQPvd~Wr~zmTKh84PL3iNhtU8IUGhI3lfQMfrH4N8wJR9CQN6TUg4GouJHo-p9~eDv~tdb17nRENJY6GOJcBFWWyQ6sxkQbs9SUnpT0cP~kefXh~UiuNbjTDZO5JqhvUHCDpZy1~~XBPy49mTamdVB3bKJEc3-ZWMKiJpAKhpumP6XDz7a-z-ARtawx8TbkYEnP6rs03hmrzLFw0~0zy9nAvA~8GL~j97~zke-OdhMpTDrWotBga2g2aBfQ5mLxbOFEmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Francois County commissioners authorized the county IT director to solicit sealed bids for a new exterior camera system at the Road & Bridge facility to improve coverage and help deter vandalism and theft.

Nick Jones, the county IT director, told commissioners the current system is antiquated and did not cover areas added during facility expansions. \"We're just looking to offer sealed bids for a new camera system for the road and bridge,\" Jones said, describing the planned system as IP-based and capable of clearer images and automated alerts.

Commissioners said the Road & Bridge yard has experienced fence cutting and theft and that staff have tried clearing brush and trees to reduce hiding places. Jones said the new cameras would provide improved coverage and could send alerts when activity is detected. The commission approved permission to solicit sealed bids by voice vote.

The discussion noted the purpose was to secure bids; no vendor or contract award was made at the meeting. The commission directed IT to proceed with the procurement process.","St. Francois County commissioners authorized the IT director to solicit sealed bids for a new exterior IP camera system at the Road & Bridge facility to address vandalism and theft, replacing an outdated system.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677771,"Commission awards $154,090 door and alarm contract for annex courthouse and Weber Road",99,273000,372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172164-fcf516712d5afb17c8f018a0f14635a9&start=273&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172164-fcf516712d5afb17c8f018a0f14635a9/thumbnail_273000.jpg","/articles/6677771/St-Francois-County/Missouri/Commission-awards-154090-door-and-alarm-contract-for-annex-courthouse-and-Weber-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677771-f7a8336e7694dad387f9e79c7402af5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172606&Signature=c7CXkY5Q1EtT9e34ZisLeYzdeUXkZABwjbZzR1SyjCggiddKFA2MjCQTma6ZOhSfjnEfbSXS2MTqQdGbB~m4p3ApKxcxFvSrM~xqIp3yq~Fjz~ebIVyBC4VhpD3ki2YSJ26LNwW~hacRTuHCYoTsrgcR6xelcW71QsCG12j6-hFeGt8YK22qGGDZRDnjs-W7Xw-28lclaHhHerMwq2NvMq9BO5ApPLvRdT11BqO-mQydr3aiLEGdVBJ7-Uz-z~SaiLq82XTw2dmKaeN24LLpCWTmRAUkEZz7rjMTcvjHFagEc8-9Xo~tWq1~AyiSc4h1IKAY40-shl17rnxySrfa7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Francois County Commission voted to award a $154,090 contract to Roberts Alarm to replace the door and alarm systems at the county annex courthouse and the Weber Road facility.

A county staff member presented the recommendation and said the work will replace the current access-control system and allow a local vendor to respond more quickly to door problems. The commission agreed to pay for the system from the 2024 maintenance budget and directed the work be completed within 90 days of ordering.

A staff explanation said the existing system has aged and that relying on a local vendor would reduce repair lead time. Commissioners asked whether current keycards and keys would be affected; a staff speaker said badges would be standardized so they work across the updated doors and that physical keys would remain for some doors unless locks were changed.

A motion to award the bid to Roberts Alarm and to pay the invoice from the 2024 maintenance budget carried by voice vote. The contract completion timeframe in the bid documents was 90 days.","St. Francois County commissioners voted to award Roberts Alarm a $154,090 contract to replace door and alarm systems at the annex courthouse and Weber Road facility and approved paying from the 2024 maintenance budget.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677775,"St. Francois County Commission approves 2025 budget totaling about $54 million",679,1132000,1811000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172164-fcf516712d5afb17c8f018a0f14635a9&start=1132&end=1811","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172164-fcf516712d5afb17c8f018a0f14635a9/thumbnail_1132000.jpg","/articles/6677775/St-Francois-County/Missouri/St-Francois-County-Commission-approves-2025-budget-totaling-about-54-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677775-4efe00ef7f92f14fec7383d9dcdeb99f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172606&Signature=YKznASdxo6BY6F~i7pOXl6edYyImrvxK7~m8krEI3UVPSVZHE51kDhZQ6liFN8dhZHirrOwyGVt-W6sxw6W677gDGAU7A6YVhEuGqRTtUhpq-qVlUJL4f4A7cG-mo5V0rmkzao3CzbKaKf7Roq5Y04Wo0kV7mfHWsbY7FjN5ru4MbfREg9voONZuIYInoffGqAPLVzADforfmKZ0iA9jynAr6dHEZaR2DslQg7xt0yeZFs77uum5PdlXOtl1yg38pDvW3qP17vGahKuaVBbfa3ngGDdspat5I-bT2kGPK05X7o8HE0~JY2tqDQXT9wGOkXl4EFpA9siLP99XfH~Qig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Francois County Commission approved the county\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u00002025 budget at a meeting that included a presentation from County Auditor Amber Montalay.

Montalay, the county auditor and budget officer, told commissioners the auditor\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u000fs office forecasted 2025 revenues at $37,700,000 and planned to use $16,300,000 in prior-year surpluses, producing a $54,000,000 total available. Predicted 2025 expenses were presented as $47,500,000, including about $17,300,000 for wages and benefits, with almost $10,000,000 expected to be drawn from surplus funds. The office estimated a 2025 surplus of roughly $6,500,000 that includes $3,300,000 in special-revenue funds restricted by state statute.

The auditor framed the proposed budget as conservative and fiscally responsible and said the office would continue to monitor requisitions and spending. \"This office will be vigilant in reviewing, investigating, and monitoring all procedures, requisitions, and spending to protect the citizens of St. Francois County,\" Montalay said.

Commissioners said the budget had been reviewed in advance, posted on the county website, and subject to a public hearing Dec. 17. A motion to adopt the budget passed on a voice vote; commissioners established a two-week period for public comment before finalization and noted the approved budget will be posted online.

The meeting record references Missouri statutes on county budgeting; Montalay identified the county as a first-class county and said the auditor serves as the county budget officer under Missouri statute chapter 50. The commission and auditor also said midyear reviews might prompt adjustments if revenues underperform.

The vote to adopt the 2025 budget was recorded as passed; commissioners conducted a roll call at the start of the budget portion and then approved the motion by voice vote.

The commission said it would try to make future budget materials more user-friendly and reiterated that departmental spending must conform to the approved line items, with midyear reviews if needed.","The St. Francois County Commission voted to approve the county\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u00002025 budget after a presentation by County Auditor Amber Montalay; the budget uses planned surplus funds and includes wage and benefit spending of about $17.3 million.","actionData","errors"]

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