IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
November 8, 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 November 1, 2000 meeting.
Clerk Riebel requested on behalf of Osage
Township for the county to side the Mildred Senior Center. The county uses
this building as a polling place for elections. Commissioners requested
that they provide cost estimates.
Bill King, Public Works Director,
discussed the states requirements of engineers.
Area election results were discussed.
Commissioners discussed mowing at the
airport. It is an end of year seasonal mowing job.
Commissioners denied a tort claim from Mr.
Strickler requesting payment for wrongful taxation for tax years 1992,
1993, and 1994. Commissioners do not have authority under statute to grant
the refund.
Commissioners discussed certain cement
culverts installed in county right of way. It is an issue of safety,
because cement is unforgiving to an automobile. The county's liability if
someone should hit one of these culverts was a concern. Discussion
followed.
Bill presented cost estimates on a
portable gasoline "Cut off " saw. Costs were received from Alco
for a Stihl 14", Model TS400 64CC for $909.95, for a Stihl 14",
Model TS460 72.4CC for $1,039.95; Rental Station for a Stihl 14",
Model TS400 64CC for $725.00 used 24 times, for a Stihl 14", Model
TS460 72.4CC for $900.00 used 24 times; Barco for a Homelite 14",
MP88 81CC for $699.00 plus freight. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve
the Stihl 14", Model TS460 72.4CC for $1,039.95 from Alco.
Commissioner Barber seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill discussed a tree shear for the Bobcat
skid loader to use for clearing brush out of roadways and out at the
landfill. Discussion followed. Pros and cons were discussed on renting
opposed to buying. Bids were from White Star for $5,000.00 and KC Bobcat
for $4,950.00. Commissioner Barber moved to purchase the tree shear from
KC Bobcat. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill discussed the 1995 Bomag has 9 to 10
thousand hours on it. There has been $50,000.00 spent in repairs the last
two years. A replacement machine could cost from $200,000 to $260,000 with
a trade in. Discussion followed. No action was taken. Bill will follow up
and get more specific proposals.
Commissioners discussed calls on the new
"NO THRU TRUCKS" signs installed throughout the county on our
black top roads. The signs were installed due to the damage the large
trucks are doing to the roads, trying to avoid the highway KDOT check
points. There is a $500.00 fine for through trucks traveling on these
posted county roads.
Brian Crites, a representative of H.I.T.
(Helping Iola Thrive) organization, discussed HIT's idea for a light
structure contest. Mr. Crites requested to use the South courtyard to have
a light structure contest, the electric would be paid for by the city. The
city will encourage participation to do a light structure . A few rules
for the displays would include: must be related to the holiday spirit,
display must be lit only by the lights creating the structure, no
religious connotation. Discussion continued on ideas, places, and
regulations and liabilities. No action was taken at this time.
Ronald D. Moore, Allen County Sheriff,
discussed prices on stop spikes. Commissioner Works moved to approve
purchase of stop spikes at a cost $499.00 a set as needed out of the VIN
account. Commissioner Barber seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sheriff Moore reported a jail inmate has a
type of Hepatitis, therefore requested to get jailers shots. Commissioners
approved.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor,
discussed the tort claim previously denied. He has a letter of response
ready to send .
Commissioner Thompson left the meeting due
to a previous appointment.
Commissioners further discussed the "H.I.T."
request to have a display of lights on the courthouse yard. Commissioner
Barber moved to deny the request, with the idea they would have more time
to plan for next year. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 2-0-0.
Commissioners approved the following
documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $166,153.41
b) Clerk's Journal Entries #
With no further business to come before
the board, the meeting was adjourned until November 15, 2000, at 9:00 a.m.
in the Conference room of the courthouse for the purpose of canvass.
