IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
July 17, 2001
The Allen County
Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with
Chairperson Kent Thompson, Commissioner Dick Works, and Commissioner Walt
Regehr, Jr. and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioners
corrected and approved the minutes of the July 17, 2001 meeting.
Zelda Watkins and
Rex L. Bowen, senior citizen representatives of Moran, discussed the
condition and need of the Moran Senior Center. They stated their concerns
on it being locked up. Mr. Bowen discussed taking the lock off and letting
them play cards in the center. He stated they would like to see the senior
center torn down and replaced with a nice building or trailer. Mrs.
Watkins stated the LaHarpe Senior Center was about the size Moran needs,
but they do need something so they have a place to go. Discussion
followed. Commissioners assured them they are trying to figure out a
solution, but the current condition is unsafe.
Steve Prasko,
Advantage Computer Enterprise, Inc., entertained the Commissioners with a
tour of the rewired computer room. He explained the efficiency of the
setup.
John White, 31st
Judicial Judge, discussed the building of the proposed jail. Commissioner
Works explained they questioned the space needed for the proposed jail.
Mr. Fickel is scheduled at 9:30 a.m.
Judge White
discussed the concerns of inmates in the Allen County Jail. He expressed
his concern of office space. Judge White explained the Law Library is not
used very much due to all information being on CD’s or online.
Becky Nigles,
Iola Chamber of Commerce, requested to use the courthouse square for three
different events. The events being the Allen County Community College
Welcome Back Student Cook-out on August 16, 2001sponsored by ACCC;
Constitution Day Flag Raising Ceremony on September 17, 2001 sponsored by
Iola Pride Committee; and Holiday Lighting Ceremony on November 23, 2001
sponsored by Iola Area Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Works moved to
approve the use of the courthouse square. Commissioner Regehr second,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Sandra Drake,
Allen County Appraiser, discussed imaging for the appraiser’s office.
Commissioners requested bids.
Bill King, Public
Works Director, discussed bridge project #1C-3663-01, low water bridge at
Folkville. He stated the cost estimate came in at approximately
$467,223.00 total cost; approximately $150,000.00 would be the county’s
share. The bids are scheduled to be let in early 2002.
Bill presented a
letter from Neosho County explaining Neosho County’s ordinance for
through trucks. Discussion followed. Allen County considers through trucks
as one with a destination within Allen County.
Bill presented
quotes for installation of (2) 10,000-gallon underground tanks for the
Allen County Airport. Bids were received from Broyles for $31,895.00. Bid
includes (2) 10,000 gallon single wall fiberglass tanks, (2) concrete dead
man for anchoring tanks, (2) 1.5 hp FE Petro submersible pumps, Gilbarco
Legacy hi-flow dispenser (Hose and Nozzle), materials and fittings for
tanks, vent piping and product line materials, electrical components, and
labor. Commissioners requested to check the market for comparative costs.
Commissioners discussed the activeness of the Allen County Advisory Board.
Commissioners discussed the need of more tanks at this time. No action was
taken.
Bill requested Commissioners
review, approve and sign the Kansas Department of Transportation Policy
for Quarry Roads Reimbursement. Bill explained the policy for Quarry
(haul) road reimbursement from KDOT. Commissioners had reviewed the policy
in February. A Quarry Road is considered to be a road leading from a
material producer whether a rock quarry, sand pit or gravel pit. Quarry
Roads are distinguished from Haul Roads, which are roads leading to and
from a plant to the work site and which are covered in the latest edition
of the KDOT Standard Specifications and applicable Special Provisions.
Implementation procedures and Administrative procedures are listed.
Discussion followed. Commissioner Works moved to approve and sign the
policy. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill reported the road crew has
started chip sealing for the year.
Mike Fickel, Shaughnessey, Fickel,
& Scott, was in to discuss square footage of proposed jail. Jean
Barber, ex County Commissioner, was present for discussion. It was
discussed there would be a difference in needed space if it were decided
to bring the Iola Police Department together with the Allen County Sheriff
Department.
Commissioner
Works suggested the Commission come up with a dollar figure that could be
spent. At approximately $180 per square foot per construction contract,
priority spaces were discussed. Discussion followed on doing the project
in phases. Mr. Fickel discussed what would definitely be needed in the
projected jail. Commissioners requested projected costs of the jail be
kept at $2.5 million, what could be build for this cost or less. Estimate
should include approximately 40 to 48 beds, not to include new
administrative offices, options to include a new sally port, poetical
office space and still meet basic needs.
Mr. Fickel
request permission to go into the actual architectural portion of the jail
project, which would be 15% of the estimated cost. Commissioners requested
this stage of the project wait.
John Feeback,
Fagan Company, discussed putting a vent line on the chiller.
Commissioner Thompson called the
Fire District #2 hearing to order. Let records reflect no one was present
for the hearing. Resolution #200113 Extending Boundaries of Rural Fire
District #2.
Whereas, upon request of certain
landowners in Allen County, Kansas, a hearing was held to determine
whether the boundaries of Rural Fire District #2 should be extended to
include those portions of the following real estate not already a part
thereof, to-wit:
1. Sections 22,
23, 24, 27, 26, 25, 34, 35 & 36, Township 23, Range 18
2. Sections 19,
20, 30, 29, 31 & 32, Township 23, Range 19
3. Sections 6,
5, 7, 8, 18 & 17, Township 24, Range 19
4. Sections 3,
2, 1 & 12, Township 24, Range 18
Whereas, at the
hearing the Allen County Commissioners determined that the expansion of
the boundaries of Rural Fire District #2 as aforesaid is in the best
interest of all Parties.
NOW THEREFORE, Be
It Unanimously Resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Allen
County, Kansas, that the boundaries of Rural Fire District #2 be and are
hereby expanded to include the above described tracts of real estate.
Witness our hands
at Iola, Kansas, this 17th day of July, 2001. Commissioner
Regehr moved to approve and sign Resolution 200113. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners received bids for a
sink faucet from Maloney’s Electric for $228.24 and Hunt’s Plumbing
for $216.83. Commissioner Works moved to approve the purchase and
installation of a sink faucet for the Humboldt Senior Center from Hunt’s
Plumbing. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
Rodney Burns, Hutinett
Schlotterbeck & Burns, LLC Partner, reviewed requested budgets for the
2002 Budget.
Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, discussed a resolution for stop signs. He explained he was
checking on other counties policies.
With no further
business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until July
24, 2001, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.
