Allen County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
June 19, 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 June 12, 2001 meeting.

Marty Taylor, L.E.P.P. Administrator, presented an agreement with the State of Kansas, Department of Health and Environment, for grant monies for July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 in the amount of $17,862.00. Commissioner Regehr moved to accept the agreement and approve Commissioner Thompson to sign. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed. 3-0-0

Commissioner Regehr discussed a call from a concerned citizen. They were concerned about birds in the Allen County Courthouse chimney, which were noticed during the band concerts.

County auction was held on June 15, 2001. It was successful, bringing in $16, 805.00.

Bill King, Public Works Director, reported he needed to hire a replacement for Russell Gineste.

Bill discussed a low water bridge that when flooded, leaves only one exit for a resident. The resident is concerned. Discussion followed. No action was taken.

Bill reported he had hired a landfill worker to replace the worker he sent to the Allen County Airport to replace the person who quit.

Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session for 10 minutes to discussed non-elected personnel. Those present in the room will be Commissioners Works, Thompson, and Regehr, Bill King, Public Works Director, Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:14. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed. 3-0-0. The commissioners reconvened at 9:24. No action was taken.

Commissioner Works moved to authorize Bill’s recommendation to promote a seasonal worker into a full time position. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Robert F. Chase, SEK Mental Health Center Executive Director, and Alan Hauser, SEK Mental Health Center Chief Financial Officer, requested $100,000.00 for 2002 Budget. Discussion followed on what other counties are contributing. No action was taken.

Commissioners discussed different opinions to improve the jail facility.

Glen Terrill, Jack Ensminger, and Bill Barlow, Moran Citizens, were present to discuss the Moran Senior Center. Mr. Terrill explained there is currently a padlock on the senior center. Commissioners explained there is a person in charge of locking and unlocking. Mr. Barlow discussed how the Moran Rurtians utilize the Senior Center. Discussion followed on the condition of the current senior center and some proposals. Commissioners stated they are looking for options they might be able to adopt and it was questioned whether or not, an actual senior center is needed. Commissioners stated they do not have taxing authority for a community building. No action was taken.

Clyde Toland, Allen County Historical Society Vice-President, requested a $500.00 increase for the 2002 budget. This would raise the amount to $26,500.00. He explained this increase is the result of high utilities and longer hours. Mr. Toland explained the Funston Museum Complex is open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Discussion followed. Commissioners will consider their request at budget time.

Mayard Jordan was present to discuss the decision on advertising in the tourism guide. Discussion followed on who else has purchased ads for this journal and other jobs the printer has done. Commissioners will consider and make a decision at next weeks meeting.

Commissioner Thompson moved to appoint Marvin Stanley to serve on the Zoning Board in replacement of Becky Jackson. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0

Commissioner Works moved to approve the mileage change from $.325 per mile to $.33 per mile as of July 1, 2001. This is in accordance with the State of Kansas. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Commissioners discussed the Sexually Oriented Businesses proposal. Questions were asked if the resolution was passed would it affect the current business. Discussion followed on having a resolution against nude dancing in a drinking establishment. Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, is still reviewing other counties existing resolutions dealing with all aspects of sexually oriented businesses. Alan stated he wants to visit with Anderson County Counselor. No action was taken at this time.

Thomas Saxton, Magistrate Judge, discussed a letter forwarded to him from Sumner County Commissioners. Judge Saxton stated that each county is different; every counties JJA is set up for the effectiveness of each district. He stated the only monies lost last year in the 31^st Judicial District is intake and assessment. The 31^st Judicial District does not have the same concerns, as does the 30^th Judicial District. Discussion followed.

Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session for 5 minutes to discussed accusation of property. Those present in the room will be Commissioners Works, Thompson, Regehr, and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 11:45. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed. 3-0-0. The commissioners reconvened at 11:50. No decisions were made.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $ 144,302.84

b) Clerk's Journal Entries #

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until June 26, 2001, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.

Please remember, minutes are unofficial until approved by the commissioners' at their next meeting.