IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
July 3, 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 26, 2001, meeting.
Marty Taylor,
Zoning Administrator/L.E.P.P., discussed the Zoning Meeting held on June
28, 2001. The purpose of the zoning meeting was to change the land use
code from Agricultural to Commercial. Paul David Finney’s request for
the change would allow installation and/or construction of a billboard
intending to advertise City of Humboldt and the Bailey Hotel. Marty
requested on behalf of the Zoning Board for the Allen County Commissioners
to approve the recommendation for zoning change. Commissioners stated they
would like to have signed minutes before taking any action. Signed minutes
were received. Commissioner Works moved to accept the recommendation of
the Zoning Board. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Paul Finney
discussed having a sign on old 169 that would direct drivers to Humboldt
via county road. He also requested the county put signs directing drivers
to the City of Humboldt business district at the T in Humboldt.
Commissioners will review the roads and request.
Ron Holman,
Courthouse Maintenance Director, discussed birds in the courthouse
chimney. Ron had an estimate to clean, cap and seal the chimney.
Commissioners requested Ron to obtain at least two more bids to clean, cap
and seal the chimney.
Ron presented
bids for a buffer. Bids were received from F&S Supply for a used Kent
brand at $959.00 and a new Eagle Power for $999.00 DRHS20; Hugo Supply for
a Gloss Boss for $960.00. Commissioners requested more information on the
used buffer. Ron will research.
Bill King, Public
Works Director, discussed a call concerned with speeders between 1850 ST
and 1900 ST south of Hwy #54. Discussion followed on enforcing speed
limits. No action was taken.
Bill discussed a
water leak on Minnesota RD. He stated he has requested from the water
district to fix the leak. At this time there has not been a thing done to
correct the leak, it makes it hard to mow the ditches. Bill will check
into the leak.
Bill discussed
Pritchett’s Trash Service’s bill at the landfill. Bill will submit the
bill to the County Counselor to review.
Bill discussed
stop sign resolutions for Allen County. Discussion followed on the laws
regarding to these resolutions. No action was taken.
Bill reported
KDHE had inspected the landfill. There is a concern about how many vent
wells there are at the landfill. Discussion followed.
Clerk Riebel
presented bids for a new time clock to be used in the jail. Bids were
received from Iola Office Supply for a Lathem 5000E at $350.93; Navrats
for a Lathem 5000E at $355.00; and Service Office & Supply for a
Lathem 5000E at $365.00. The Lathem 5000E is digital and has military
time. Commissioner Works moved to accept the bid from Iola Office Supply
for $350.93. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
Glenda Laver
requested in writing for 12 weeks of Family Medical Leave due to her son’s
injury on March 2, 2001. She has no leave time left. Commissioner Thompson
moved to approve the requested leave. Commissioner Works seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0
Commissioners
reviewed a Software and Peopleware contract with Computer Information
Concepts the current software program. No action was taken at this time.
Scott Wolfe,
Culligan Water Service Representative, stated prices for coolers for the
courthouse would be $10.99 a month. The water is $5.00 for 5 gallons of
water. Commissioners thanked Mr. Wolfe for his concern but they are not
interested in this service. The courthouse currently has drinkable water
in their coolers.
Mike Mabrey, SEK,
Inc. Executive Director presented the commissioners with a list of
accomplishments for 2000, pamphlets stating services, and a list of
current members. Mr. Mabrey stated Mid-America and Southeast Kansas, Inc.
had merged together in 2000. He stated the dues from the counties are
$1,000.00 each, which was paid in June for Allen County. Discussion
followed on current projects and issues.
Alan Weber,
County Counselor, discussed a bill due at the landfill by Pritchett’s
Trash Service. He will pursue the debt.
Commissioners
requested Alan to review a resolution concerning installation of stop
signs. Discussion followed. Alan will view statutes.
Alan discussed
the medical bills dealing with county inmates. Discussion followed.
Commissioners
discussed the pros and cons on purchasing a house beside the hospital. No
action taken.
Commissioners reviewed and
discussed Resolution #200114 ALLEN COUNTY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE:
WHEREAS, K.S.A. 12-5301, et seq.,
authorizes the governing body to enact by resolution or ordinance
provisions for the implementation of an emergency telephone service for
reporting police, fire, medical or other emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas approved a resolution on the 24th
day of June, 1988 to provide for emergency telephone services utilizing
the three (3) digit number 911 for reporting police, fire, medical or
other emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas, originally imposed a tax in an
amount not to exceed two percent (2%) of the tariff rate defined in K.S.A.
12-5301 to pay the costs of such emergency telephone services within Allen
County;
AND WHEREAS, the governing body
is now authorized and has been imposing a tax in an amount not to exceed
$.75 per month per exchange access line in those portions of the governing
body’s jurisdiction for which emergency telephone service has been
contracted to pay the costs thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by
the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas:
1. That the tax imposed for the
purpose of providing 911 Service within Allen County shall continue to
be in the amount of $.75 per month per exchange access line in
accordance with K.S.A. 12-5302, et seq.
2. That the Board of County
Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas shall be authorized to continue
the contract and enter into any other contacts directly with providers
of emergency telephone service or an other public agencies in accordance
with K.S.A. 23-5304, if the same is deemed to be the most appropriate
procedure.
That this resolution shall take
effect from and after its publication in the Iola Register.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 3rd
day of July 2001, for the calendar year 2002.
Commissioner
Regehr moved to pass and approve Resolution 200114. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
Commissioners
discussed the Moran Senior Center and possible solutions. They will
continue researching solutions.
Commissioners approved the
following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $
With no further business to come
before the board, the meeting was adjourned until July 10, 2001, at 8:30
a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.
