IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
February 16, 2000
The Allen County
Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with
Chairperson Dick Works, Commissioner Jean Barber, Commissioner Kent
Thompson, and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioners
corrected and approved the minutes of the February 2, 2000 meeting.
Cara Barkdoll,
Register of Deeds, introduced her new employee, Tonya Shaughnessey.
Cara discussed
bids received from Iola Copy Products for a Savin 9922DP Digital Copier
for $3,395.00, Iola Office Supply for a Gestetner 3222 Digital Copier for
$3,053.00 and Modern Copy Systems for a MITA Digital Laser for $4,050.00
for a copier. Commissioner Works moved to purchase the copier from Iola
Office Supply for $3,053.00. Commissioner Barber seconded, motion carried
3-0-0.
Commissioner
Barber discussed a phone call from Mrs. Quik, a resident southwest of
Iola, concerning a debris jam beside a bridge.
Bill King, Public
Works Director, discussed the debris against the bridge. Discussion
followed. Commissioners requested Bill to visit with Mrs. Quik to put up a
water gate at the bridge.
Bill discussed
the 1980 truck used for brush cutting crew. He presented bids on a used
3/4 ton truck. Siggs offered a '95 Chevy for $8,000.00, '92 Chevy for
$7,500.00, '90 Chevy for $10,000.00, and a '92 Extended Cab Chevy for
$7,000.00 and from Twin Motors a '88 Ford for $4,500.00 and a '91 Dodge 1
ton Dulley for $9,850.00. Discussion followed on the pros and cons of each
vehicle. Mileage, engines and warranty were discussed. Commissioners
requested Bill to look around more.
Bill presented
pictures of the road requested closed by Ruby Ward.
Bill discussed
oil costs for the chip and seal applied each year. The cost is
approximately $0.15 per gallon more than last year. The budget was figured
projecting a cost increase of $0.10.
Bill discussed
the CRP request for the airport land. He has worked the land as requested
by the Soil Conservation officer. The waterways have been fertilized and
seeded as required.
Commissioners
discussed the farm land at the airport for the year 2001. Delbert Nelson
will continue to farm it under the current lease.
Bill reported on
the 911 signs installed along county roads going onto the new highway.
They were installed according to KDOT specifications, not county specs.
Bill discussed a
letter from Brad Fagen, Swab Eaton, concerning time limits on bridge
projects.
Bill requested a
plaque be installed on Project # 1C-3092-01, the over-flow bridge west of
Humboldt. Commissioners approved.
Bill discussed a
sheeps foot roller, owned by Buddy Mann, that is for sale. Mr. Mann will
sell it for $3,000.00. The sheeps foot roller is used for rebuilding
roads. It is the same size as the county's current roller, and would be
used in tandem with it. The cheapest new one cost more than $16,000.
Commissioner Thompson moved to purchase the sheep's foot roller for
$3,000.00. Commissioner Barber seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill reported on
a Heston boom mower that is used for mowing that is completely worn out.
Commissioners requested Bill get more bids on a replacement.
Bill discussed
the bid approved for Berry Tractor concerning replacing the Cruz Air with
a trac hoe. All problems have been worked out to the commissioner's
satisfaction, and Berry will provide a "loaner" trac hoe until
the new one arrives..
Bill discussed a
tire shredder desired for the landfill for recycling purposes. Discussion
followed on the cost of tires brought to the landfill. Bill will continue
to gather information before making a final proposal to the commissioners.
Clerk Riebel
proposed a former driver to cover for the Services to the Elderly van
driver while she is on vacation. Commissioners approved.
Clerk Riebel
explained the proposed health insurance renewal for 2000. Cost increases,
usage, and alternate plans were discussed. The subject was tabled so that
commissioners could further study the various options.
Clerk Riebel
discussed the Adult Misdemeanor, Guardian Ad Litem and Juvenile
Misdemeanor contract with Immel, Immel and Works. She will consult with
the district court clerk to insure that the terms of the contract are
being met
Sandra Drake,
County Appraiser, reported the map machine was broken. She had contacted
Accuserv, Div. Telerepair, Inc. out of Mission, KS. She explain the bill
to the Commissioners. The company charged her $4.47 for O-rings they had
purchased at Ace Hardware for .69 cents. She reported they told her they
could charge her any thing they wanted to for parts. She acknowledged she
will not use them again.
Sandra discussed
an EDX (exemption) in the City of Humboldt. The wording in this economic
development tool is not clear, and a ruling from BOTA will be requested by
the county counselor.
Rhenda Whitworth
requested a 2000 Cereal Malt Beverage license for Humboldt Speedway.
Commissioner Barber moved to approve the Cereal Malt Beverage license for
Humboldt Speedway for the year 2000. Commissioner Works seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner
Barber moved to reappoint David L. Ensminger of Allen County to serve as
the non-lawyer member of the Thirty-First District Judicial Nominating
Commission to serve from March 6, 2000 to March 1, 2004, pending Mr.
Ensmingers approval. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners
discussed Emprise Bank pledging more than $300,000.00 per pay period for
Allen County's payroll and warrants payable. It was decided to attempt to
work within the current constraints for the time being.
Ronald D. Moore,
Allen County Sheriff, reported the new wrecker company in Humboldt wants
the county to go on rotation for calls. Discussion followed as to whether
or not it is in the statutes to rotate calls. Commissioners discussed if
the companies all charge the same for hauls and hook up. Sheriff Moore
will visit with the City of Iola dispatch and/or administration to set up
a rotation in an attempt to be fair to both businesses.
Commissioners
discussed with Sheriff Moore about the request to install a light at the
Vegetation Colony. The discussion was that the light as well as the flag
would become a target for vandals. Commissioner Barber moved to deny the
request to put a light and post at the Vegetation Colony. Commissioner
Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sheriff Moore
requested to pay Steven Butler for vacation not taken. Commissioners
discussed it, but it is not in the policy book and they do not want to
start something they do not intend on doing for everyone. Commissioners
denied the request.
Dr. John
Leatherman, Assistant Professor and Director of Kansas State University
Research and Extension, discussed Kansas county budgets over a period of
10 years. He shared a Fiscal Conditions & Trends report for Allen
County with the Commissioners. Dr. Leatherman reviewed each page of the
report. He discussed budget trends. He stated they had hopes of putting
the reports on the internet in the future. The report showed that in real
dollars, property taxes for county operations in Allen County rose 1% over
the 10 year period. This is equivalent to an increase of $3 per person
over that same 10 year period.
Alan Weber,
County Counselor, discussed the clean up on the property east of Iola.
Allen County has a Nuisance Abatement Act in effect which was enforced to
require the property owner to abate this unsightly mess on Highway 54.
Bill discussed
bids for a boom mower from Sellers Tractor for a 1999 John Deere 6410-Demo
for $65,000.00 and Martin Tractor for a 2000 TS 110 New Holland - Demo for
$69,885.00. Commissioner Thompson move to negotiate the cost of the 1999
John Deer with Sellers Tractor. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Commissioners
approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $
b) Abatement # value , $, for tax roll of 1999
With no further
business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until
February 23, 2000, at 8:30 a.m. in the commission room of the courthouse.
