IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
April 26, 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 April 19, 2000 meeting.
Richard Burris, Allen County resident,
discussed laying a gas line in county right of way between Section 20,
Township 24, Range 19 and Section 29, Township 24, Range 19, in Elm
Township. He explained they are considering drilling wells. Commissioners
will view the right of way before delivering a decision.
Commissioner Works discussed the
applications received for cleaning the Humboldt Senior Center.
Commissioners will review.
Marty Taylor, Zoning Administrator/L.E.P.P.
Coordinator, discussed the abatement clean up west of Iola near the county
line. Discussion followed. The commissions will discuss with the county
counselor.
Bill King, Public Works Director,
explained an incident with a Moran City truck hauling rock for the City of
Moran. A businessman was concerned about City of Moran hauling rock to
their sub station north of Hwy #54.
Bill reported on a call received from the
Services to the Elderly van driver when she was needing fuel on a holiday.
Bill informed the commission the county deputies have keys to the pumps.
Bill discussed a visit from Mr. Wallace
concerning the cars parked on county right of way. Mr. Wallace has moved
all but one car. He needed to have more time, one additional week was
allowed.
Bill reported a landowner put concrete
posts on county right-of-way to mark driveways.
Bill reported on his visit to Federal
Surplus in Topeka. He purchased two, 1 1/4 ton pick up trucks for the
Public Works Department. Discussion followed on vehicles.
Bill discussed the demonstration of the
Mad Vac. He presented bid specs for a MadVac Model 61 with a choice of
options. A new MadVac Model 61 will be $16,990.00. Options were:
1. Trailer Conversion Kit $740.00
2. performance Options
8"X 15' Extension $330.00
5' X 15' Extension $200.00
5"X 25' Extension $490.00
3. Machine Protection $190.00
(Diesel Engine Warning System)
4. Environmental Protection $950.00
(Catalytic Converter Exhaust Purifier)
5. Safety Devices Included with diesel
(Rotating warning light)
Collector bags will cost $139.00 for 100
bags. Heavy duty hose upgrade will cost $110.00. The freight cost is
$650.00. A used 1998 MadVac 61 diesel/trailer conversion, has new hose and
warning light for $13,000.00 with unknown hours. Discussion followed. No
action was taken at this time.
Bill reported they will be spraying
calcium on 1300 St. between W. Lincoln and N. Dakota.
The Special Bridge Foreman's job was
posted, two applicants have signed up for the position. Discussion
followed on the qualifications and salaries. Commissioners approved Bill
to hire the most qualified applicant.
Bill discussed the right of way easements
for bridge project #1C-1977-01. Bill reported he has acquired all the
required right of ways. Commissioner Works signed the agreements with KDOT.
Bill discussed the chip sealing of Hawaii
Rd west of 600 St. The road work will be put on the long range plan, but
there needs to be work done to correct the water flow problem west of 600
St. before any road work is completed. The increase in the cost of road
oil was a factor in the decision to wait.
Commissioners approved Kelvin Heitman,
Calvary Methodist Church pastor, to use the Band Stand for America's Day
of Prayer.
Brian Donavon, City of Iola Policeman and
Special Olympics County Coordinator for Allen County, showed a video
concerning Special Olympics. He explained the state goal is $150,000.00,
and requested the county contribute monies toward this goal. He explained
eight torches start at different places throughout the state and meet in
Wichita to start the Special Olympics. He reported on different money
raisers he has organized. Monies raised go to pay for the opening
exercises at the Special Olympics, lunches for the athletes, and medals
for the participates. Discussion followed. No action was taken at this
time.
Thomas Saxton, Magistrate Judge and
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Chairman, and Phil Young, Community
Corrections Program Administrator, discussed the CCP budget for Year 2000.
Phil presented The State of Kansas Community Corrections Act Comprehensive
Plan and Application Document for Supervision of Adult Offenders. He
reviewed and explained the grant for the proposed 2000 budget. He reported
a total of 70 new cases for 1999; of which, four have successfully
completed substance abuse treatment, four who have successfully completed
mental health treatment, two who have successfully completed sex offender
treatment, one successfully completed GED, and ten who completed community
service hours. He reviewed the agency summary of programmatic changes and
significant events in fund year 2000. Phil discussed personnel needs as an
area we need to address. No new positions were added this year to address
a 63% increase in new cases served. Currently there are two ISO's
supervising a combined caseload of 64 adult and juvenile offenders. Each
ISO should not carry a caseload of over 24 per person. Commissioners
approved and signed the grant. Phil will send the grant request to the
state for funding.
Judge Saxton explained the JJA is also
sharing ISO's with DOC and court.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor,
discussed sending letters to architects with regards to the proposed jail.
He will meet with Undersheriff Murphy to finalize the RFP's.
Alan discussed the proposed Charter
Resolution No. 200008
A CHARTER RESOLUTION PROHIBITING the USE
OF COUNTY ROADWAYS UNDER THE JURISDICTION AND CONTROL OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY COMMERCIAL TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES, AND OTHER
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES;
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the
Board of Allen County Commissioners that commercial trucks, commercial
buses, and other commercial motor vehicles use roadways under the
jurisdiction and control of the Board of Allen County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, roadways under the jurisdiction
and control of the Board of Allen county Commissioners are not roadways
compatible with the normal and safe movement of such commercial trucks,
commercial buses, and other commercial motor vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions
of K.S.A. 8-1912(c), the Board of Allen County Commissioners resolve as
follows:
1. It shall be unlawful for any commercial
truck, commercial bus, or other commercial motor vehicle to use any
roadway located in Allen County, Kansas, and under the jurisdiction and
control of the Board of Allen County Commissioners.
2. Official Traffic Signs giving notice of
this regulation shall be erected and placed at appropriate entrances of
said roadways.
3. It shall be a defense to a prosecution
for violation of this charter resolution that the commercial, truck,
commercial bus, or other commercial motor vehicles, at the time of
operating on the roadway, had either a point of origin or a destination
located within the confines of Allen County, Kansas, at a place located on
a roadway under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Allen County
Commissioners.
4. The term "commercial" as used
in this charter resolution shall mean the hauling of goods or passengers
for hire.
5. Any person convicted of a violation of
this charter resolution shall be sentenced to a period of not more than
thirty (30) days in jail in the custody of the Sheriff of Allen County or
shall be assessed a fine of not more then $500.00 or shall be sentenced to
a combination of such fine and imprisonment.
6. This charter resolution shall be
published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the official
county newspaper.
7. This charter resolution shall take
effect sixty (60) days after final publication unless it is submitted to a
referendum, as set forth at K.S.A. 190101b, in which even it shall take
effect when approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon.
Commissioner Barber moved to adopt
Resolution 200008. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners discussed with Alan
concerning the nuisance abatement enforcement west of Iola. Alan explained
the enforcement policy. The next step is to file suit against the
landowners.
Betty Daniels, Allen County Treasurer,
discussed motor vehicle and recreational vehicles. She reported income: 1997
1998 1999 Estimated
2000
Motor Vehicle 396,154. 403,566. 374,290.
297,880.
Recreational Vehicle 6,187. 7,028. 7,824.
5,487.
Bill discussed the cost of oil needed for
chip sealing.
Clerk Riebel discussed starting wages for
clerk typist positions.
Commissioner Thompson moved to purchase
the MadVac for $18,000.00. Commissioner Barber seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Commissioners approved the following
documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $111,302.23
b) Abatement #14615-14616, value 1,940 ,
$212.16, for tax roll of 1999
Abatement #14617, value 957, $101.26,
for tax roll of 1998
c) Resolution #200008
With no further business to come before
the board, the meeting was adjourned until May 3, 2000, at 8:30 a.m. in
the Commission room of the courthouse.
