IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
September 27, 2000
The Allen County Board of
Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Dick
Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, Commissioner Jean Barber and Sherrie L.
Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected
and approved the September 20, 2000, meeting minutes.
Commissioners discussed
Iola Senior Center's request for a storage cabinet to replace the two
metal cabinets currently used for storage. Commissioners would like to
find a local vendor to purchase the cabinet from in place of ordering from
a catalog.
Bill King, Public Works
Director, discussed chip sealing in front of the Water Plant. He reported
it is on the rotation schedule of every three years. It is scheduled for
next summer.
Bill discussed the Allen
County Historical Society's cases and materials being moved to the new
historical building. The display cases currently in the courthouse will
remain for the time being. It has been reported to the commission that the
historical society is short of volunteers to help with changing out
displays.
Bill discussed fuel
problems at the Allen County Airport, the current carrier will no longer
deliver such a small amount.
Bill discussed the Cruise
Night at the Allen County Airport. Problems addressed are security,
drinking, restrooms and parking. Bill will contact Mike Jewell for the
particulars as he will need to have security to control the crowds, make
sure there is no alcohol permitted and have port-a-potties and discuss the
parking. The time is estimated at 2 hours.
Bill discussed part-time
help at the airport bringing the Public Works Department back to a full
crew.
Bill discussed insurance
for the airport, and the plane used for flight classes. Discussion
followed.
Bill presented a letter
from Burns & McDonnell concerning rates and qualifications and a
letter from Allgeier, Martin & Associates, Inc. concerning the same.
After review, the costs are very comparable to each other, reputation is
comparable. After much discussion, Commissioner Thompson moved to retain
Burns & McDonnell for professional services for the Allen County
Landfill. Commissioner Barber seconded, motion passed.
Bill discussed the notice
from Crescent Oil that they could not supply av-gas for the airport at
such low requests of fuel. The airport cannot handle any larger amounts of
fuel with the current tank situation. Bill presented statistics for what
had been used in the past year at the airport.
Marilyn Jenkins, Allen
County resident, requested the county black top 1400 Street from
Mississippi Road and Hawaii Road. She presented a petition signed by 25
landowners/residents along 1400 Street. Discussion followed on the
condition of the gravel road. Commissioners will take the request under
advisement.
David Broyles, Broyles
Inc., discussed tanks for the airport. Bill discussed pumps at the
landfill to accommodate credit card purchases. Discussion followed on tons
per tank, fuel, sales, types of tanks, aluminum trailer tanks and state
rules and regulations. Bill discussed renting a trailer tanker or buying a
trailer tanker to be used at a later date for carrying water to get us
through the lack of fuel. No action was taken at this time.
Bill presented trailer
costs from Klassic Trailer Sales, Inc., for a 1975 Trailmobile, 9000 x 5,
aluminum tank (2750 1200-1150-1400 2500 front to rear), stiff legs,
spokes, front fenders, 40' OAL, 2-hose tubes, scully, BL, VR for
$7,250.00, 1980 Trailmobile, 9000 x 5 SBH (2750 1000-1500-1000-2750) BL,
BR, Scully thermoster, BI, Budds, 11R245 tires, 41"OAL and from
American Trailer Sales for a 1977 Trailmobile cost $7,000 (in Nashville)
and 1972 Great Dane (Heil) for $5,500.00 (in Tampa). Commissioner Works
moved to purchase the best buy from Klassic Trailer Sales, Inc., depending
on conditions. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed. Bill will go
to Wichita to view the 1975 Trailmobile and 1980 Trailmobile from Klassic
Trailer Sales, Inc.
Sandra Drake, Allen County
Appraiser, discussed fly maps. The current maps were done in 1984 or 1985.
Betty Daniels, Allen
County Treasurer, discussed security pledging for Allen County. She
presented and explained a report of the counties current pledging. Betty
requested the county counselor review statutes and state regulations to
keep up to date on pledging. Commissioners approved.
Betty discussed the Kansas
Retailer's Sales Tax estimates from the State of Kansas.
Betty discussed seasonal
tax help for the treasurer's office. She requested to retain a part time
person who has worked for her before. Commissioners approved.
Ronald Moore, Allen County
Sheriff, discussed the Burris/Talley case, it is in the appeals process.
Sheriff Moore reported
Dustin Hamm has resigned to go to work for Linn County.
Commissioners discussed a
letter received from a trustee at the Allen County Jail. Trustee Joe
Morris has requested to be paid for doing odd jobs around the courtyard
and courthouse to cover his monthly child support payment. Commissioners
allowed they could not approve this type of pay. No formal action was
taken at this time.
David Beck, Emergency
Preparedness Manager, discussed the burn ban. He reported Allen County is
still under rainfall for this time of year. David reported things aren't
so bad currently but that if no more rain is received, everything will be
subject to burning again. David explained the difference of Allen County's
burn ban as a one time issuance and Neosho County's burn ban as to their
weekly ban. David recommends Allen County continue the burn ban. Allen
County Commissioners agreed, the burn ban will stay in effect.
Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, discussed a work comp claim.
Alan discussed the
abatement resolution. No action was taken at this time.
Alan requested the
attorney's office purchase a typewriter with grant monies. Bids were
received from Copy Products for $685.00 and in a catalog for $895.00.
Commissioners approved the purchase from Copy Products with the remainder
of grant funds.
Commissioners approved the
following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers
totaling $ 45,574.45
With no further business
to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until October 4, 2000,
at 8:30 a.m. in the commission room of the courthouse.
