IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
April 17, 2001
The Allen County Board of
Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Kent
Thompson, Commissioner Dick Works, Commissioner Walt Regehr, Jr. and
Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected
and approved the minutes of the April 3, 6 & 12, 2001 meeting.
Commissioners received a
request from Glenda Laver for Family Leave for 12 weeks. Allen County
Commissioners approved this request, affective immediately.
Commissioners discussed
the Moran Senior Center needs an new heater and will go out for bid.
Gary Lassman, Lassman
Motors, discussed signs along the new HWY 169 leading into the City of
Iola. He explained not having signs is affecting sales tax for Allen
County and private businesses.
Commissioners discussed
Savonburg City's Senior Center. It was discovered Allen County has not
paid rent since 1994 when the congregant meals where no longer needed.
Bill King, Public Works
Director, Darrell Stokes, Road Foreman, Steve Taylor, Shields Motors and
Gary Lassmen, Lassman Motors, were present for pick up truck bids. Steve
presented his opinion that Shields Motors sets only outside Allen County 3
1/2 miles, but employee several Allen County citizens. Bids were received
from Lassman Motors for Ford F150 4.6L 1/2 ton at $18,932.00, Ford F150
5.4L 1/2 ton at $19,612.00, Ford F250 5.4L 3/4 ton at $21,345.00; Shields
Motors for a Dodge 1500SLT 1/2 ton at $16,900.00, Dodge 2500 5.9L 3/4 ton
at $20,193.00. Discussion followed. No action was taken at this time.
Bill presented bids on a
skid steer loader. Mike Robertson, White Star, was present for the bid.
Bids were received from White Star for a Bobcat 863G for $22,001.50,
$15,366.00 with trade allowance of $6,635.50; Martin Tractor for a
Caterpillar 248 for $31,950.00. Discussion followed on the costs and
attachments. Commissioner Works moved to approve the purchase of the White
Star for $6,635.50. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed. 3-0-0.
Darrell and Bill discussed
Dodge verses Ford. After much discussion, Commissioner Works moved to
accept the low bid from Shields Motors for $20,193.00 for the 3/4 ton
truck. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill discussed using the
old lawn mower from the courthouse out at the shop. Commissioners agreed
this was a good idea, it would also keep a backup mower. Bill will contact
Robert Storrer of Storrer Implements.
Bill discussed a request
from Major Jamie Mosbrucker, 891st Engineer Battalion, for rock at the
National Guard Armory. Discussion followed. Commissioners denied the
request.
Bill discussed the Chanute
Tribune reporting landfill fees going up 25%. Bill explained how Neosho
County was figuring Allen County's rates to go up. Nothing has been
decided at this time.
Bill reported June 9th is
scheduled for the Flyin at the Allen County Airport.
Commissioners discussed
current phone systems. It is recognized as a problem.
David Beck, Emergency
Preparedness Director, discussed H.M.E.P. Grant. (Hazard Material
Emergency Preparedness). Commissioner Works moved to approve Chairman
Thompson to sign off on the both grants dealing with fire-fighting.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
David also reminded
Commissioners of the Conference at the Courthouse Assembly room on April
23 at 1-3:30 p.m.. Dick Elder will be guest speaker.
Robbie Atkins, Allen
County Sheriff, stated Harry Holloway requested to carry over 40 hours of
vacation for six months. Commissioners approved.
Robbie requested to
transfer sick leave between employees. Commissioners approved.
Robbie discussed new
vehicles needing replaced. He explained about some used vehicles from out
of state. Jeff Lassman discussed some vehicles available at Lassman Ford
for $15,500.00 for a 1999 Ford truck. Discussion followed. Commissioner
Works approved Robbie to purchase the used 1999 Ford Truck for $15,500.00.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Robert Davis, Cooper
Malone McClain, discussed finance for the new jail. Discussion followed.
No action was taken at this time.
Michael Jewell requested
the band stand on May 12, 2001 for Cruz Night. They will be finished by 10
p.m.. He will check with the city on noise ordinance. Commissioners
approved the request to use the bandstand for a band.
Maggie Opperman, JJA
Administrator, introduced Brent Smith the new truancy coordinator.
Discussion followed on job detail. Mr. Smith will be working on 49 truancy
cases.
Jill Allen, EMS Billing
Clerk, discussed a request received to write off part of an ambulance run
not covered by insurance. Jill explained the situation. Discussion
followed. Commissioners approved the write off in the amount of write off
the insurance write off. Each situation is a case by case bases.
Loretta and Lee Roberts,
Barbara Shoate, Moran EMS representatives, discussed ambulances. Loretta
stated the current ambulance is about to nickel and dime them. Discussion
followed. She requested they discussed bids with Donald Leapheart, EMS
Director. The last two are remounts.
Sandra Drake, Allen County
Appraiser, requested to move her electric outlets to the wall or cap them.
Commissioners approved.
Alan Weber, Allen County
Councilor, discussed personnel policy.
Alan discussed the beer
keg proposed policy. No action was taken at this time.
Philip Young, Department
of Corrections Administrator, and Mary Tucker, Assistant Administrator,
discussed the restructure of the JJA and DOC organization. Discussion
followed on case management. Phil requested the Commissioners to appoint
Mary Tucker as the JJA Administrative Contract. Commissioner Works stated
the Commissioners had turned over all the decision to an administrative
board, therefore they should approve the appointment.
Phil reviewed the State of
Kansas Community Corrections Act Comprehensive Plan and Application
Document for Supervision of Adult Offenders. He explained some of the
statistics gathered for this report. Phil explained the programmatic
changes and significant events for fiscal year 2001. He presented an
organizational chart and personnel data. Phil stated there is a need for a
Community Service Coordinator. Phil discussed transportation cost to
transfer sex offenders to the nearest facility being Cherokee County.
Gary Stout, Stout
Electric, discussed exhaust fans and current heat and air in the sheriff's
department. Discussion followed on other areas in the courthouse.
With no further business
to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until April 24, 2001,
at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.
