IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
August 14, 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 August 7, 2001 meeting.
Buddy Baker, concerned
resident, Helen Hope, Mrs. Esther Hillegass’ minister, and Hal Dvorachek,
concerned resident, discussed their concern on Mrs. Hillegass’ property;
the county was negotiating with her daughter. Mr. Baker stated it is not
Mrs. Hillegass’ fault that the hospital wasn’t following FFA
regulations on the helicopter landing at the hospital. He explained her
stress over the Iola Register putting the blame on her complaint of the
helicopter throwing rocks on her home. Commissioner Thompson explained the
options open to Mrs. Hillegass. Mr. Baker suggested the County
Commissioners do nothing and allow Esther to continue living in her home
and allow the helicopter to continue landing at the hospital. Discussion
followed on the compliances of FFA. Ms. Hope explained children of elderly
parents get real protective. Mrs. Hillegass’ children had the best
interest for their mother. It was discussed that a helicopter can land
anywhere in a life and death situation. No action was taken at this time.
Richard Long & Robert
Gavin, Kirkham & Michael Consulting Engineer representatives,
presented services they can offer to Allen County, services offered
include roads as well as bridges and bridge inspections.
Jay Jackman, Former
employee of Road and Bridge, was in to address the commissioners.
Commissioner Regehr
discussed the dust problems on 1400 Road south of the old Hwy 169 curve.
Discussion followed on the lack of rain. No action was taken.
Bill King, Public Works
Director, and Darrell Stokes, Road Foreman, discussed the pug mill
currently at the landfill. The bids last week on the pug mill were quoted
at $49,500.00 from Berry Tractor and Equipment Co. for the 1986 KOLBERG
pug mill. Van Keppel offers a brand new pug mill for $108,000.00
Discussion followed on the benefits of the pug mill. Commissioners
discussed the cost savings of laying rock in this way to build sturdy
roads. Commissioner Works moved to purchase the used pug mill from Berry
Tractor for $49,500.00. Commissioner Regehr second, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill presented
Modification of an Existing Solid Waste Land Disposal Area Certification
issued by KDHE, stating that Allen County is in compliance with our Solid
Waste Management Plan for the new cell expansion. Burns & McDonnell
Waste Consultants, Inc., engineers will be presenting this certification
to KDHE along with the restrictive covenant agreement signed in 1995.
Discussion followed on the two cells at the landfill.
Mike Armour, Aviation
Division of KDOT, is currently at the airport gathering information for a
grant. The grant would be for a return taxiway and runway extension. Allen
County will find out later this year.
Bill reported persons
could fly on the B17 Bomber for $350.00 for a one-hour flight. Six people
would have to sign up for the flight.
Bill discussed he was
short on seasonal workers.
Bill discussed using a
tire shredder for coverage at the landfill. Commissioners requested this
be continued until next Spring.
Bill recognized Darrell
Stokes, Bridge Foreman, for doing a great job for Allen County. He stated
all the Public Works employees are doing a great job and working as a
team. Discussion followed on blade men, mowers, and other workers.
Buddy Baker, Helen Hope,
and Hal Dvorachek returned to the meeting to discuss Esther Hillegass’
home situation. Mr. Baker stated Esther was very appreciative of the
options, but her decision has been made. Mr. Bob Johnson, Iola Register,
reported the regulations from FFA stated by Health Midwest on having a
helipad. Commissioners discussed the regulations, as they understood them.
Commissioner Works moved
to appoint Lloyd Wayne Turner to serve on the 911 Advisory Board for Allen
County. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners discussed a
lane north of the country club needing named; it was discussed that it is
not a county road. Commissioners stated David Beck, Emergency Preparedness
Director, would assign numbers.
Commissioners discussed
visiting with SEK Regional Planning on available grants for community
centers.
Phil Young, Department of
Corrections/31st Juvenile Justice Authority Executive Director,
discussed Juvenile Justice Authority Block Grant Funding. He stated he
needed signatures and a cover letter from the Allen County Commissioners
as the Administrative County. He explained the changes in the application
from last year. He discussed the five-year plan and reported they were
setting very good compared to other counties. He stated they are on target
with their programs and that the 31st Judicial District is
ahead of some of the larger districts with programs. Phil reported the
statistics for 2001 and summary of the budget.
Mary Tucker, 31st
Juvenile Justice Authority Assistant Director, reported the 31st
JJA was awarded a grant of $17,745.00 from the Juvenile Accountability
Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention. The cash match is due. Allen County’s
portion is $610.43. These funds have and will be used to purchase
equipment, communication services, salaries, benefits, and travel costs.
Mary reported an award of
$5,900.00 from unexpected FFY 1999 JAIBG funds. Allen County’s portion
for this matching grant is $202.96. These funds are being used to
supplement salaries, benefits, and travel for Intake & Assessment
Officers for two months.
Mike Fickle, Shaughnessy,
Fickel & Scott, presented to the Allen County Commissioners a new
sketch of proposed jail estimated cost of 2.5 million. Discussion and
explanations followed.
This proposal includes:
Allen County Jail and jail
support; 38 inmate beds in cells, 4 work release beds; construction cost
estimate assumes fourth quarter 2001 construction start. Items not
included in budget: 1) phone system, 2) computer cabling, 3) legal cost,
insurance’s cost and other financing cost, 4) Video court appearance
equipment, 5) communication equipment. Construction cost assumes project
will be completed under a construction management contract.
Costs listed as:
Construction Contract
(would include food equipment, laundry equipment) $2,044,080.00; A/E Fee
$153,306.00; Contingency @3% $61,322.00; Geotechnical Service $5,000.00;
Construction testing $15,000.00; Bid Document Reproduction $8,500.00; and
Miscellaneous expenses $25,000.00 for a total of $2,312,208.00
Commissioners discussed
the pros and cons of option 4 of the proposed jail. There is approximately
11,356 square foot at an estimated cost of about $180.00 square foot.
Commissioners requested time to review, ponder and consider option #4.
Commissioner Works moved
to go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss property
acquisition. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in
the room will be the Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Works,
Commissioner Regehr, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, and Sherrie L.
Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is 12:40. Commissioners came out of
executive session at 12:50. No action was taken.
Commissioner Works moved
to allow Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, to draft a real estate
contract to present to Esther Hillegass. Commissioner Regehr seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Donald Leapheart, City of
Iola Fire Chief/ EMS Director, discussed protocol for Allen County EMS. He
presented a copy for review.
Michael D.
"Mike" Grub, Wheeled Coach Area Sales Manager, Keene Schaaf,
Midwest Vehicle Professionals, Donald Leapheart, City of Iola Fire Chief/
EMS Director, Loretta and Lee Roberts, and Barbara Shoate, Moran EMS
representatives were present to discuss Ambulance bids. Bids were received
from Midwest Vehicle Professionals for $89,790.00 includes trade-in value
and heat pump, they are include in bid; Emergency Service Supply out of St
Louis for $83,250.00 included a trade in of $3,500.00 and a heat pump for
$3,800.00; Wheeled Coach for $81,250.00 includes a trade in of $3,650.00
and a heat pump and cabinet for $4,000.00. Horton Emergency presented no
bid and Braun Inc. declined to bid at this time. Commissioners reviewed
the bid specs and each of the ambulances.
Mr. Keene Schaaf presented
his companies benefits, design and details. Mr. Michael D. Grub presented
his companies benefits, safety, design and details.
Chief Leapheart discussed
the current ambulances and remounts. He stated the boxes are eight-year
boxes by the time they are remounted. Discussion followed. Commissioners
adjourned to review the Wheeled Coach and Midwest Vehicle Professionals
ambulances. Commissioners reconvened and discussed delivery dates with
both salesmen. Wheeled Coach stated they could deliver in three months and
Midwest Vehicle Professionals stated they could deliver 105 to 110 days;
at either pace both would be well before 120 day, which was on the bid
spec. Commissioners discussed the condition of the current Wheeled Coach
ambulance with Loretta Roberts. Discussion followed on the unit being a
remount, so it is not necessarily Wheeled Coach’s problems. Discussion
followed on trade in prices in 10 years, depending on mileage and
condition. No action was taken.
Commissioners approved the
following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers
totaling $ 32,169.88
b) Clerk's Journal
Entries # 72
With no further business
to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until August 21, 2001,
at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.
