IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
March 8, 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 Michelle M.
Smith, Deputy County Clerk.
Carol Crawford, Allen County citizen, was
present.
Commissioners corrected and approved the
minutes of the March 1, 2000 meeting.
Bill King, Public Works Director, reported
on landfill rates for tires brought in from other counties.
Mr. King reported that he has received
quotes on a hydraulic hammer. Proposals were submitted on a 3000 lb. class
hammer as an addendum to the track hoe bids. Bids were received from Berry
Tractor, model Tramac JPB960 for $33,600.00 and Martin Tractor, model
Caterpillar 2200 lb H01155 for $35,287.00. Commissioner Works moved to
accept the bid from Berry Tractor, Commissioner Barber seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0
Mr. King requested the elderly van driver
get a key for access to the Allen County gas pumps. He explained the gates
are always open and an employee is usually on duty with a key to the
security locks on the pumps. The elderly van driver needs access to the
fuel on an average of every three days. Commissioners will visit with the
elderly van driver regarding this matter.
Mr. King requested pay adjustments on
Public Works employees that will be changing positions and duties.
Commissioner agreed to the payroll changes.
Mr. King reported on advertising for dust
control. He will be working on the fees and accommodations for this dust
control season.
Mr. King discussed the fence project at
the landfill. He requested gates and 9 ft fence be installed on the south
side of the entrance to the landfill. Commissioners agreed to have Frazier
fencing install the requested gates and fence for $7835.96.
Mr. King reported that a local business
will no longer be billing for products and services. They are requesting
cash or credit card at time of sale. Commissioners will consider this
issue.
Galen Yoho was in to discuss the new
landfill rates for tires coming in from outside Allen County. He signed a
contract for fixed costs and is concerned with the rising rates. He will
be bringing in 4,000 tires a month from other counties. Commissioners
explained that they need to be concerned with the filling up of the
monofill with local waste. Shredded tires could be accepted easier.
Commissioners will get back with Mr. Yoho concerning their final decision.
Mr. King brought in a video on a Graco
Road Lazer reflective paint striper for the Commissioners to view.
Commissioners requested Mr. King consult Humboldt Industries regarding
paint striper machines.
Mr. King also showed a video on a Mac
Corporation Saturn Shredder. It could be used for shredding tires, wood,
etc.
Commissioner Works moved to rescind the
motion to raise cut tire prices to $20 per ton and substitute the increase
$5 per ton making it $10 per ton for out of county cut tires. Commissioner
Barber seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners discussed the selection of
an architect for the jail project. Further discussion will take place at
the March 16, 2000 jail committee meeting.
Commissioners approved the following
documents:
a) Abatement #14602, value 59 , $8.38, for
tax roll of 1999
Abatement #14603, value 9,450, $1411.44, for tax roll of 1996
b) Clerk's Journal Entries # 10-12
With no further business to come before
the board, the meeting was adjourned until March 15, 2000, at 8:30 a.m. in
the Commission room of the courthouse.
