IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
June 28, 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 June 21, 2000 meeting.
Jack Welch, Fagen Maintenance
employee, discussed the company's service to Allen County. He reviewed
what is under contract and what services are actually charged to Allen
County. He discussed new air conditioning units that are run by computer.
He advised against them.
Sandra Drake, Allen County
Appraiser, discussed an exemption granted to Ascend Healthcare, Inc., DBA
Pincrest Nursing Home by the Kansas State Board of Tax Appeal. It is a not
for profit organization.
Betty Daniels, Allen County
Treasurer, requested to spend $400.00 to have cabling installed through
the floor to a new PC instead of installing a power pole. This reroute
will cost $60 more than installing a power pole. Commissioners approved.
Milt Lowmaster, Cooke, Flatt
and Strobel Engineering Firm, introduced himself and the company he works
for. He explained his company would like to be put on Allen County's bid
list for engineering projects on roads and bridges. Discussion followed on
other projects and capabilities.
Sandra presented an appeal
letter to state from Ivan Strickler.
Sandra discussed the sick
leave county policy.
Bill King, Public Works
Director, discussed the request to re-classify Nebraska Road.
Bill discussed a sign
replacement policy for Allen County. This includes regulatory signs,
warning and guide signs, and rapid replacement response; and a call out
policy for sign repair or replacement to include regulatory signs and
non-regulatory signs. He reported employee Jamie Jones has made repair
kits for the men to carry on the trucks to help repair the signs
themselves.
Bill discussed airport signs
along new HWY #169. No action was taken at this time.
Bill reported on the
inspection at the landfill by KDHE. He explained some of the inspection.
He stated there will be a report from state mailed to the Commissioners.
Bill stated they have widened the rails on the scales and made numerous
other improvements at the landfill.
Bill reported the seat of the
new chip spreader was stolen last Saturday.
Bill discussed the new AWOS
weather unit at the airport. He had a request to install the mounting base
for $7,900.00. He was advised to get local bids. No action was taken at
this time.
Bill discussed the county
shop recovering freon from junk refrigerators and air conditioning units.
He would like to purchase a machine to retrieve the freon. Bids were
received from Wichita Truck Parts $616.70, and on 30 lb tank for $204.10
and Dale's Sheet Metal $544.50 and 30 lb tank for $246.48. Commissioner
Works moved to accept the bid from Dale's Sheet Metal for $790.98.
Commissioner Barber seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Larry Crawford, Allen County
Fair board President, informed commissioners that expected expenses for
2001 Allen County Fair will be around $75,000. The Fair Board requests
$11,000.00 from Allen County's Budget for 2001. The cost will include 4-H
expenses of $5,600.00, repairs and maintenance of $7,450.00, advertising
expenses of $3,200.00 and misc. expenses of $5,430.00 which includes
insurance, premiums, security police, utilities and phone. Larry explained
each projected expense. Discussion followed. No action was taken at this
time.
Gary Morrison, Allgeier,
Martin & Associates, discussed the environmental services Allgeier
could offer. Discussion followed. Mr. Morrison discussed Jan Tucker
replacing Tim Kent as a representative from Allgeier, Martin &
Associates to service Allen County. Billing and mileage was discussed.
Commissioners approved to
purchase champion trophies for the Allen County Spelling Bee.
Commissioner Thompson moved
to accept the bid from Ekan Fire Equipment for maintenance and service of
all fire extinguishers, with modifications. Commissioner Barber seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Clerk Riebel discussed JJA
vacation and sick leave. Commissioners will have Alan review JJA and DOC's
employee handbook.
Ronald Moore, Allen County
Sheriff, discussed a deputy driving through the low water bridge, and the
damage to the deputies car.
Commissioners discussed the
towing rotation for 911 towing within Allen County. Discussion followed.
Commissioners approved the towing companies be put on rotation and if they
do not want to tow on a particular call then they will forfeit their turn.
Sheriff Moore and Bill King
discussed the break-ins at the evidence shed. Discussion followed on what
to do to secure the area.
Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, discussed land west of Iola needing cleaned up. Alan reported
Judge White will rule on July 19th.
Alan reviewed the sign
replacement policy. He discussed a few changes. Changes will be made and
reviewed for approval. A 90 day trial period was discussed, No action was
taken at this time.
Commissioner Barber moved to
approve the agreement with the City of Iola for $120,920.00 for the
purpose of providing 911 service. Commissioner Works seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0. Commissioner Works signed the agreement.
Commissioners approved the
following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers
totaling $
b) Abatement # value , $
for tax roll of
c) Clerk's Journal Entries
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With no further business to
come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until July 5, 2000, at
8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.
