IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
April 5, 2000
The Allen County Board of
Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Dick
Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioner Jean Barber was absent.
Commissioners corrected
and approved the minutes of the March 29, 2000 meeting.
Clerk Riebel announced
Allen County has received word they have been approved for the KDOT van
grant requested for a Services to the Elderly van. The cost will be
$36,610 with options, and will be delivered at the end of the summer.
Ronald Moore, Allen County
Sheriff, requested to purchase a patrol car. He discussed the phone bids
he had received. The only Ford's available are 1999 models. It will be
October before the 2001 models will be made. Chevrolet police cars must be
ordered by noon today. Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of trucks
to cars. Sheriff Moore will check on trucks. Monies were carried over from
last year for another vehicle.
Sheriff Moore reported he
had toured Atchison's new jail. Fletcher and Universal built Atchison's
jail. He explained about their outdoor area. He discussed their bathrooms.
He said they built a 75 bed jail. Discussion followed on lease purchase
and other options. No action was taken at this time.
Jay Daniels, House and Grounds
Director, discussed the thresh hold where the handicap door was installed.
Commissioners approved Jay to put cement in the cavity.
Jay presented bids for a
tool chest on wheels. Quotes were received from Ace Hardware for $170.00
for a 6 drawer tool chest. Western Auto for $200.00 for a 5 drawer Roll a
way Cabinet and 7 drawer chest by Craftsman Tool Box. Quality of both was
discussed. Commissioner Works moved to purchase the tool chest from
Western Auto the Craftsman Tool Box. Commissioner Thompson seconded,
motion passed 2-0-0.
Bill discussed the
overflow bridge project #1C-3092-01 west of Humboldt. It will be opening
as soon as the guardrail is installed.
Bill discussed the
airplane lease at the airport. It has been leased approximately 70 hours
at $45 per hour.
Bill discussed asphalt oil
bids received from Coastal Refining for MC-30 at $.9155 gal, MC-800 at
$.8155 gal., Demurrage rates at $40.00 per hour after 2 free hours, Pump
charge - none, Return service charge is $150.00 to $170.00, Vance Bros
Inc. for MC-30 at $ .97 gal, MC-800 at $ .92 gal., Demurrage rates at
$36.00 per hour after 4 free hours, Pump charge - none, Return service
charge - none, Koch Pavement Solutions for MC-30 at $ 1.25 gal, MC-800 at
$.965 gal., Demurrage rates at $48.00 per hour after 2 free hours, Pump
charge -$12.00 per load, Return service charge is $140.00. Commissioners
discussed past year's rates. This represents a 55% increase in price over
last year. Commissioners requested Bill purchase half from Coastal
Refining at this time.
Bill discussed a slide-in
Mad Vac for the landfill that would fit on the Gator. It picks up trash.
Bill will set up a demonstration.
Bill requested more
seasonal workers. Commissioners looked over applications and approved
hiring two more seasonal workers.
Bill requested signatures
for KDOT on the Marsh Arch Bridge project #1C-1977-01 east of Monarch
Cement at Humboldt. Movement of utilities is progressing in a timely
manner.
Bill requested tools for
the air conditioning service at the shop. He priced equipment at $3,700.00
from Sigg's and $5,156.00 from Caterpillar. Commissioners approved the
purchase from Sigg's.
Bill discussed the road
work on 2200 Road between Hwy #54 and Oregon Road. This road is being
rebuilt and will be hard surfaced in the future.
Bill discussed his project
of mapping signs located within Allen County. Once all current signs are
located and mapped, it will be presented to the commissioners for formal
approval.
Bryan Murphy, Allen County
Undersheriff, discussed the advantages of purchasing a truck as opposed to
a car. Discussion also centered on the jail committee and the need for a
new jail.
Commissioner Works moved
to appoint Judy Richey, Administrator of Southeast Kansas Multi County
Health Department, as the Allen County Health Officer to replace Ernest
Davidson who retired April 1, 2000. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion
passed, 2-0-0.
Bill discussed the cost of
the asphalt oil bids. He visited with the companies. After discussion, the
commissioners approved for Bill to lock in the price for all of the oil
for 2000. This is about $37000 more than was originally budgeted.
Alan Weber, County
Counselor, discussed employee benefits.
Sandra Drake, Allen County
Appraiser, discussed commercial values.
Commissioners approved the
following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers
totaling $
b) Abatement # , value ,
$ , for tax roll of
With no further business
to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until April 12, 2000,
at 8:30 a.m. in the commission room of the courthouse.
