IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
June 7, 2000
The Allen County 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 May 31, 2000, meeting.
Clerk Riebel reported the Allen County
Volunteer Rural Fire has received the monies they were to receive from
Geneva and Carlyle Townships.
Clerk Riebel explained the proposed GIS
department fund will be located within the general fund.
Clerk Riebel reported the bond on the
rescue vehicle's call for redemption will be paid in August, 2000.
Clerk Riebel reported KAC is putting
together a packet on custodian of records which will be ready June 16 for
counties. They are scheduling a tele-conference for July 11, 2000.
Clerk Riebel reported Jill Allen received
a 4.0 GPA in the medical terminology class she attended to aid her with
ambulance billing.
Clerk Riebel reported on Sewer District
#1's sewerage leakage.
Clerk Riebel reported Humboldt City is
considering a special question on the November ballot concerning fluoride
and counsel had requested information from her office in regards to having
the fluoride question on the ballot.
Commissioner Works read a thank you letter
from a county citizen who had a culvert installed by the road and bridge
department.
Commissioner Works reported that the farm
land south of the airport was accepted for CRP contract. The tenants will
be notified.
Aldie Ensminger, Allen County Citizen,
requested liquor by the drink be put on the ballot. He stated his request
is backed by several citizens. He feels that it is imperative for the
development of his property East of Iola.
Dennis Kershner, Colt Energy Consultant,
requested that the Horvile Road be improved starting at the north end of
Russell Stover's cemented road, North to the new Colt Energy building. Mr.
Kershner explained several different options. Discussion followed. One of
Colt's proposals would be for Colt Energy to pay for the cost of the oil
and the county to supply the rock and equipment for a chip seal surface.
Bill King, Public Works Director, explained the cost would be
approximately $25,000.00 if chip and sealed, of which calcium chloride
could add another $10,000 - $12,000. Commissioners are concerned about the
cost of oil. He explained they are planning to locate all of their
operations at this site. He explained there is also a quarter of a mile on
Oregon Road that is not chip sealed. Discussion followed on the long term
costs that the county would have in marinating this proposed road. Bill
explained there is no time for the road to be worked on this year with the
currently scheduled road work. Commissioners will view the road and take
the request under consideration. No action was taken at this time.
Bill King, Public Works Director,
discussed seasonal workers. He requested to hire one of the applicants.
Commissioners approved.
Bill reported on an accident on Delaware
Road, south of Zillah school. A person lost control on a gravel road and
hit an existing stump protruding out into the right of way.
Bill reported on the low water bridge
south of Iola. KDOT has determined that they will have no matching funds
to replace low water bridges. Discussion on different options followed.
Bill discussed county policy on accidents
involving a county employee. Currently the county has a drug test policy
but not for alcohol. Commissioners will amend the employee manual to
include alcohol. The sheriff 's office could perform the alcohol breath
test in their office.
Bill explained the total cost of the
Mildred Clean up Project was $26, 429.96. The cost of the contractor was
$25,000.00 and the County $1,429.96. The project is complete.
Bill discussed the theft at the county
impound yard. Bill made a suggestion to place razor wire inside the
existing fence to discourage future break-ins.
Bill discussed prices of gas, diesel and
oil. Commissioners were told that the total costs will increase
approximately $34,000.00 this year alone. Discussion followed.
Bill reported on an incident with a county
resident in regards to applying rock on Minnesota Road. A landowner was
unhappy that rock was applied.
Commissioners discussed the GIS and
L.E.P.P. positions.
Bill explained requirements to striping
black top roads.
Betty Daniels, Allen County Treasurer,
Cara Barkdoll, Allen County Register of Deeds, Bill King, Public Works
Director, Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk, discussed current wages
of Allen County employees and the troubles hiring people at the current
starting wages. Discussion followed. Department heads requested a pay
raise for all their employees. They feel the raise is warranted and
necessary to attract quality applicants. Commissioners requested past
meeting minutes and comparable county wage information and will take the
request under consideration.
Becky Nilges, Allen County Chamber of
Commerce, questioned the Commissioners on their stand on the liquor by the
drink. Commissioners explained the methods of putting the question on the
November ballot. Commissioner felt that the county citizens can determine
whether they want liquor by the drink in Allen County.
David Beck, Allen County Emergency Preparedness
Director, presented an agreement to be signed by the Allen County
Commissioners contracting with Neosho County for emergency management
co-coordinator. This allows Allen County to apply for a grant from state.
Commissioners reviewed. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
contract with Neosho County as a co-coordinator in Emergency Preparedness.
Commissioner Barber seconded, motion passed, 3-0-0.
Commissioners reviewed Resolution No. 200009
A RESOLUTION PERMITTING SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE
INDIVIDUAL DRINK IN ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS TO BE A SPECIAL QUESTION ON THE
NOVEMBER BALLOT
WHEREAS, Allen County does not permit sale of liquor
by individual drink, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Kansas Statutes Annotated,
Section 41-2646 the issue of liquor by the drink may be placed upon the
ballot by resolution of the county commission.
IT IS THEREFORE, by the Allen County Commission
resolved that the following question be placed on the ballot in the next
general election, to wit:
"Shall sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual
drink in Allen County be allowed in public places where at least 30% of
the gross receipts are from sales of foods for consumption on the premises
and prohibited in all other public places "
Commissioner Barber moved to adopt Resolution 200009,
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, discussed the current policy of towing services within Allen
County. Discussion followed on the request that have been made to Sheriff
Moore's office in recent weeks. Commissioners asked Mr. Weber to review
current policy.
Commissioners discussed some
concerns with the JJA. Commissioners are still uncomfortable with current
administrative structure. Commissioner Works will meet with the JJA
director.
Commissioners discussed the
Tree Board installing plaques beside the trees that are being planted on
the courthouse square. Commissioners expressed multiple concerns. Commissioner
Thompson will discuss the concerns with the tree board.
Commissioners approved the
following documents:
a) Clerk's Journal Entries
# 42-47
a) Clerk's vouchers
totaling $
With no further business to
come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until June 14, 2000, at
8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner's room of the courthouse.
