Wow, I guess it's been a while since I've been in this space. Nice to see the room is almost the same -- couch cushions have been recently fluffed and I think the smattering of glitter must be left over from the last visit by Blogarazzi.

I haven't exactly taken a holiday, but the Green Day song of the same name has been running through my head since Election Day.

For those of you unfamiliar with the alt band's song, I like to think a short-version translation is — you have a voice.

If you're inclined to see what Cape Girardeau County commissioners are up to — besides being quite cordial to one another during meetings — here is tomorrow's tentative agenda:

Meeting of the Cape Girardeau County Commission, Administrative Office Building, Jackson, MO 63755, Thursday, November 20, 2008, @ 9:00 a.m.

OPEN SESSION - Approval of Minutes

The County Commission may, as part of their regular/open meeting, conduct any such business that may come before the Commission.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS

ROUTINE BUSINESS

None at this time.

ACTION ITEMS

1. Purchase Orders/Bills.

DISCUSSION ITEMS & APPOINTMENTS

9:30 Eric McGowen, Info. Technology, Request to award bid on Network Upgrade

10:00 Consideration of Ordinance No. 08-02- Food Safety Ordinance

11:00 Budget hearings

PUBLIC COMMENTS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

(The County Commission may, as part of a regular or special County Commission meeting, hold a closed session to discuss legislation or litigation, leasing, purchasing, sale of real estate, or personnel matters). Authority is Section 610.021.3 and 610.021.1, Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended.

ADJOURNMENT