IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
July 10, 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 July 3, 2001meeting.
Jay Daniels,
Grounds Director, discussed building a two-sided fence behind the
maintenance building. This would cover the brush piled up almost daily.
Discussion followed. Bids were received from Diebolt Lumber and Supply and
New Kline Lumber Company. Commissioners approved Jay to get what he needed
to build the fence.
Clerk Riebel
presented bids for a computer. Bids were sent out to six companies, only
one was received back from Advantage Computer Enterprises, Inc. for
$1,340.00. Commissioner Regehr stated the computer should have a least 100
Megahertz front side bus. Commissioner Works moved to purchase the
computer from Advantage Computer Enterprises. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill King, Public
Works Director, discussed a retiree returning to work as a seasonal
worker. Discussion followed on pay for seasonal workers.
Bill reported Don
Smith, Airport Manager, sprained his ankle getting out of the fuel truck.
Bill presented
bids for Dispensers and Credit Card Reading System. Gregg Korte, Broyles,
Inc., was present for discussion. Mr. Korte explained how the system
works. One bid was received from Broyles, Inc. it included Scope, Card
Reader, Computer, Dispensers, Optional Dispensers for $3640 added to base
bid, Optional Power Rewind Hose Reels for $3800.00 added to base bid,
Static Grounding Reels, Aircraft Fueling Nozzles, Island, Product lines,
Electrical, Emergency Stop, Keyless Access Control Lock, all for
$31,195.00. This would include Broyles, Inc. furnishing and installing the
above equipment and materials. Discussion followed on pros and cons of
installing this at the airport. Discussion continued on more above fuel
tanks at the airport. Commissioners requested more information on above
tanks compared to underground tanks. Mr. Korte will present more
information. The system would be able to track how many planes use the
airport to be able to apply for grants. Commissioner Works moved to
approve the purchase of dispensers and credit card reading system as
revised for $36,035.00. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
John Naff, Allen
County resident, discussed in detail an incident with his son in the Allen
County Jail. He expressed his concerns on the safety of the jail. His son
was beat up while in protective custody. Discussion followed. Robbie
Atkins, Allen County Sheriff, was present during the discussion. John Naff
wanted the record to reflect he has requested records for any 911 tapes
for up to an hour before and after his son’s incident as well as a list
of inmates in the jail at the time. Mr. Naff requested the county pay for
his son’s medical bills and contacts. Commissioners stated the 911 tapes
should be open record. Sheriff Adkins stated since there is criminal
investigation, the records are closed until the investigation is over.
This will be checked into. Mr. Naff stated his son was to start working
and since the beating has not been able to work until the doctor who did
the reconstructive surgery releases him. Commissioners will check with the
Assistant County Attorney in the absence of the County Attorney and County
Counselor on what can and can’t be done. No action was taken.
Commissioners
discussed funds available through the Criminal Victims fund. Discussion
followed on the incident with Sheriff Atkins. Sheriff Atkins stated there
are surveillance cameras outside the cells but laws will not allow cameras
in the cells. It was stated this is the fourth fight within the jail in
the last few months. Sheriff Atkins stated the solutions would be to
transfer inmates out, which he doesn’t have the manpower to transfer, or
to build a new facility to accommodate inmates. He stated sometimes there
are only one or two deputies on duty due to days off or vacations.
Discussion followed.
Sheriff Atkins
reported he is advertising for a part time jailer. He explained what this
job would cover.
Sheriff Atkins
reported the Task Force would be meeting in the assembly room this week.
Maury Thompson,
Tri-Valley Executive Director, and Bill Fiscus, Administrative Director,
requested $51,000.00 for 2002 Budget year for Tri-Valley Development
Services. This is the same amount as budgeted for 2001. Mr. Thompson
presented statistics of services Tri-Valley provides. Discussion followed.
Commissioners stated they would take the budget request under
consideration.
Commissioners
discussed the architect coming to Iola to discussed what can be built for
a certain amount of monies. An appointment will be set up.
Commissioner
Works discussed with the insurance company on the billing of Matt Naff.
Jill Allen, EMS
Billing Clerk, discussed ambulance bills requested to be abated for Gloria
Westerman for mileage. Jill explained the hospitals policy would pay up to
$500.00 and the patient is responsible for the difference. This patient
was an employee of the Allen County Hospital, and is no longer employed by
the hospital and therefore cannot afford the ambulance bill. Discussion
followed. Commissioners requested more information. Jill provided a
similar claim paid for by BCBS. Commissioner Regehr moved to write off
what BCBS would have the county to write off and for the patient to pay
the remaining $165.00. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
With no further business to come
before the board, the meeting was adjourned. County Commissioners will
meet at their regular time July 23, 2001, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
Commissioners approved the
following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $
36,512.39
b) Clerk's Journal Entries # 62
c) Abatement # 324-326 value
1,146, $ 405.74, for tax roll of 2000
