IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
August 21, 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 14, 2001, meeting.
Joe Jackson,
Allen County Citizen, sat in on the Commissioner Meeting.
Commissioners
discussed deputies leaving the Sheriff’s department.
Charlie Heffern,
Allen County Citizen, discussed the litter along Nebraska Road. He stated
the worst was when persons do not tarp their loads and lose the bits and
pieces of building materials and trash. Discussion followed on making
person’s tarp their loads coming into the landfill or charging more if
the load is not tarped. Bill King, Public Works Director, stated the
county is running magnets over the roads to catch as many nails as they
can from the loads people lose on the roads. Discussion followed.
Bill discussed
the Charter Resolution # 200008 prohibiting the use of county roadways
under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of County Commissioners by
commercial trucks, commercial buses, and other commercial vehicles. Curt
Whittaker, Whittaker Construction, discussed Neosho County prohibiting him
from driving to jobs or having his business within a rural area. He stated
some of the problems he was having with Neosho County and will be visiting
their commissions. So, he was clarifying Allen County’s charter
resolution. The commissioners stated if the job takes him on the county
roads it is all right, but not passing through the county or short cuts if
there is no destination.
Bill discussed
the roadwork on Delaware Road and 1600 Street (Tank Farm Road). He stated
they would be chip sealing before long.
Commissioner
Works moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss
non-elected personnel. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Those in the room will be the Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Works,
Commissioner Regehr, Bill King, Public Works Director, and Sherrie L.
Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is 9:20. Commissioners came out of
executive session at 9:35. No action was taken.
Commissioner
Works moved to hire the highest scoring individual at $9.15 as blade man.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill explained he
is short seasonal workers.
Bill discussed
the cost of additional taxi way at the airport would cost approximately
1.7 million.
Roy Barnett,
Allen County citizen, discussed weed cutting along the county roads.
Discussion followed. Bill stated he would check into the trimming.
Commissioner Works moved to
approve Resolution #200116. A RESOLUTION ATTESTING TO AN INCREASE IN TAX
REVENUES FOR BUDGET YEAR 2001 FOR THE COUNTY OF ALLEN.
WHEREAS, the
County of Allen must continue to provide services to protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the citizens of the county; and
WHEREAS, the cost
of providing essential services to the citizens of this county continues
to increase; and
WHEREAS, the
Kansas Legislature has capped growth in revenue transfers counties at 1%
above the previous year, and well below what is required by state statute;
and
WHEREAS, the
state sales tax actual collections have not kept pace with projected
totals, thereby further reducing state revenue transfers to counties;
NOW THEREFORE, be
it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Allen:
Section One. In
accordance with state law, the County of Allen has conducted a public
hearing the proposed budget necessary to fund county services from January
1, 2002 until December 31, 2002.
Section Two.
After careful public deliberations, the county commission has determined
that in order to maintain the public services which are essential for the
citizens of this county, it will be necessary to budget property tax
revenues in an amount which exceeds the 2001 budget.
Section Three.
This resolution shall take effect after publication once in the official
county newspaper.
BE IT RESOLVED by
the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas:
Passed and approved this 21st day
of August 2001.
Commissioner Regehr seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0
Commissioner Works moved to
approve Resolution #200117. A RESOLUTION ATTESTING TO AN INCREASE IN TAX
REVENUES FOR BUDGET YEAR 2001 FOR RURAL FIRE DISTRICT #2.
WHEREAS, the
Rural Fire District #2 must continue to provide services to protect the
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the county; and
WHEREAS, the cost
of providing essential services to the citizens of this county continues
to increase; and
NOW THEREFORE, be
it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Allen:
Section One. In
accordance with state law, the County of Allen has conducted a public
hearing and has published the proposed budget necessary to fund county
services from January 1, 2002 until December 31, 2002.
Section Two.
After careful public deliberations, the county commission has determined
that in order to maintain the public services which are essential for the
citizens of this county, it will be necessary to budget property tax
revenues in an amount which exceeds the 2001 budget.
BE IT RESOLVED by
the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas:
Passed and approved this 21st day
of August 2001.
Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
Commissioner Works moved to
approve Resolution #200118. A RESOLUTION ATTESTING TO AN INCREASE IN TAX
REVENUES FOR BUDGET YEAR 2001 FOR RURAL FIRE DISTRICT #3.
WHEREAS, the
Rural Fire District #3 must continue to provide services to protect the
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the county; and
WHEREAS, the cost
of providing essential services to the citizens of this county continues
to increase; and
NOW THEREFORE, be
it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Allen:
Section One. In
accordance with state law, the County of Allen has conducted a public
hearing and has published the proposed budget necessary to fund county
services from January 1, 2002 until December 31, 2002.
Section Two.
After careful public deliberations, the county commission has determined
that in order to maintain the public services which are essential for the
citizens of this county, it will be necessary to budget property tax
revenues in an amount which exceeds the 2001 budget.
BE IT RESOLVED by
the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas:
Passed and approved this 21st day
of August 2001.
Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner
Thompson opened the 2002 Budget hearing at 10:15 a.m. Bob Johnson, Iola
Register representative, was present for the hearing, no other citizen was
present. Discussion followed on individual department budgets.
Commissioner Works moved to approve the 2002 Budget as published in the
Iola Register. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Donald Leapheart,
City of Iola Fire Chief/EMS Director, discussed the ambulance bids
received at last weeks meeting. Bids had been received from Midwest
Vehicle Professionals for $89,790.00 includes trade-in value and heat
pump; 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 that time. Commissioners discussed the bid specs and quality of
each ambulance presented last week. After much consideration the Midwest
Vehicle Professionals is much better quality and more headroom for the
techs to work. Commissioner Works moved to approve the purchase the MCP
ambulance for $89,790.00 Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Brett M Wegeng,
Ranson & Associates Municipal Finance Consultant, discussed jail
finance. His firm is capable of assisting with financial advising.
Commissioners discussed the different types possible; Public Building
Commissions lease purchasing, and other options. Mr. Wegeng explained what
a Public Building Commission consists of. He stated it is a county
commission appointment of 3 – 8 persons from the community. Mr. Wegeng
stated their firm would work with a bond council if an option of bonds
were chosen. He stated his firm’s cost would be approximately $6,000.00.
He will check into some options for the commissioners.
Alan Weber, Allen
County Counselor, discussed the Charter Resolution # 200008 prohibiting
the use of county roadways under the jurisdiction and control of the Board
of County Commissioners by commercial trucks, commercial buses, and other
commercial vehicles. Alan will give his opinion on this resolution and
forward it to the Neosho County Commissioners.
Commissioners
reappointed Mike Rickner to serve another three-year term on the Tri
Valley Developmental Board.
Alan and
Commissioners discussed the Sexually Oriented Businesses resolutions. No
action was taken at this time.
Alan discussed a
Ridership Policy for the Services to the Elderly van. He will review the
policy with the driver. No action taken.
Commissioners
toured the court area of the courthouse. Discussion followed on different
ideas of how to place the new proposed jail and what is required within
the jail. No action was taken.
Commissioners approved the
following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $
b) Clerk's Journal Entries # 73
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With no further business to come
before the board, the meeting was adjourned until August 28, 2001, at 8:30
a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.
