IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
August 23, 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 August 16, 2000 meeting.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser,
discussed Allen County's personal policy.
Sandra discussed her ratio's on commercial
properties and ag land. Discussion followed.
Sherrie reported Southwestern Bell will be
taking the pay phone out of the courthouse. Commissioners discussed, they
would pay the $55.00 a month to keep the phone for emergency purposes. The
phone is only making .24 cents per day.
Bill King, Public Works Director, reported
on his trip to the Federal Surplus in Topeka.
Bill discussed the article in the Iola
Register on August 22, 2000 concerning the construction of roads and the
chip and seal program.
Dave Payne, KC Bobcat representative, was
present for the review of the bids for a Skid Steer Loader. Bids were
received from White Star for an 863F High Flow Bobcat at $21,362.98 with
trade allowance of $17,385.00 for a difference of $5,475.38, plus twelve
month warranty; K.C. Bobcat for an 863F High Flow Bobcat at $21,694.64
with trade allowance of $15,000.00 for a difference of $5,812.64, plus
twelve month warranty; Martin Tractor for a 248 High Flow Caterpillar at
$31,344.12 no trade allowance, twelve month warranty; Conmat bid on the
old bobcat to purchase from Allen County for $15,250.00; Burnin Daylight
Construction bid on the old bobcat for $8,000.00. Discussion followed on
comparison of each bid from White Star and K.C. Bobcat. K.C. Bobcat
offered more options such as AC, two speed, tires and cab. White Star
offered AC, two speed and 74" bucket. No action was taken until Bill
King has an opportunity to further compare these.
Hershall Perry, discussed the possibility
of making Montana Road a hard surfaced road from Gates East. He explained
the dust is such an extreme problem that he has had to clean the air
filters repeatedly for radio equipment owned by KIKS/KALN located on the
road. He informed commissioner that there was an enormous amount of
traffic on this particular road. Commissioners recognized the increased
traffic flow on this road and the low water bridge located on Nebraska was
on the 5-year bridge plan for replacement.
Bill discussed his visit to Federal
Surplus. He explained they had been looking for a truck to pull the
emergency preparedness trailer that Neosho County has agreed to share with
Allen County. Discussion followed on mechanics trucks and bridge crew
trucks. Bill discussed other vehicles at the Federal Surplus. After
discussion of various vehicles, Commissioner Thompson moved to purchase a
truck for $4,500.00 for the bridge and sign crew, and a forklift for
$9,500.00 for shop uses. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Barber moved to go into
executive session for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel.
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those present will be
Commissioner Barber, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Works, Pamela
Jenkins, Appraiser Clerk typist and Clerk Riebel. The time is now 9:50
a.m. Commissioners came out of executive session at 10:00 a.m. No action
was taken.
Alan Weber, Allen County Councilor,
discussed the meaning of some terms in the Allen County Employee Policy
Handbook.
Bill presented phone bids on a 4"
water Pump. Bids were received from Oil Patch for a Robin Trash Pump for
$1,825.00; Barco for a Briggs & Stratton for $3,000.00; Rental Center
for a Wacker Brand Briggs & Stratton engine for $2,650.00; no bids
were received from Barfoot, Siggs, & Diebolts. Discussion followed on
each of these items. No action was taken at this time.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into
executive session for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel.
Commissioner Barber seconded, motion passed 3-0-0 Those present will be
Commissioner Barber, Commissioner Thompson, Commission Works, Alan Weber,
County Councilor, Bill King and Clerk Riebel. The time is now 10:30 a.m.
Commissioners came out of executive session at 10:40 a.m. No action was
taken.
Commissioner Barber moved to promote Kevin
Covey to Noxious Weed Director when Brian David leaves the position for a
job in Utah, Mr. Coveys initial starting salary will be $9.00 per hour.
Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill discussed the Sewer District #1. He
stated there needed to be a new equalization pipe installed between the
two lagoons. Don Cress had been hired to complete the project but to date
has not been on site. Bill mentioned that the work should be completed
while the water levels were down. Bill will call Don Cress and if he is
not available then Public Works employees shall be scheduled for the work.
Rodney Burns, Hutinett & Schlotterbeck
& Burns LLC, discussed the ambulance accounts and billing using Ram
Software. He will suggest some changes in the process to hopefully make
the audit smoother.
Alan Weber, County Counselor, discussed
JJA and DOC policies and pay scales.
Commissioners approved the Services to the
Elderly Van to drive for events at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.
Alan discussed workers compensation for
volunteer fire districts within Allen County. The Kansas State Department
of Human Resources had earlier notified Rural Fire districts about their
need for the Workers Comp. Commissioners discussed with Alan that all
individuals are strictly volunteer, not paid so therefore it is unclear
how unpaid people could be on work comp. Alan notified commissioners that
the State Attorney General Office called and threatened to shut down the
counties volunteer departments that do not obtain workers compensation.
Alan will check into the matter.
Commissioners denied the request from Pam
Jenkins to have leave away without pay. Commissioners explained why they
reached this decision. Discussion followed.
Commissioners approved the following
documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling
With no further business to come before
the board, the meeting was adjourned until August 30, 2000, at 8:30 a.m.
in the Commission room of the courthouse.
