IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
September 18, 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 September 11, 2001meeting.
Doug Colvin, City of Iola
Administrator, discussed wholesale water rates. He explained the
Courthouse uses 300 units a month making the rate a number one. The City
of Iola has recently adopted an ordinance establishing new rates for water
sales. He proposed an agreement providing a rate of $2.20 per unit of
water, which would be a cost savings for the county of approximately
$545.00 per year. Historically the county has purchased an average of 303
units a month. This is the courthouse and other county facilities. The
contract is effective for 10 years and would be approved at the City of
Iola Commission meeting on September 25, 2001. Commissioner Regehr
questioned the Community Action Building on State Street and the Iola
Senior Center; these utility bills are both paid by the county.
Commissioners will have Alan Weber, County Counselor, review the proposed
contract with the City of Iola establishing water rates for the county.
Commissioners discussed Resolution #200119:
A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE COWARDLY AND DEADLY ACTIONS OF TERRORISTS.
WHEREAS, on September 11,
2001, the United States of America was suddenly and brutally attacked by
foreign terrorists, and;
WHEREAS, these terrorists
hijacked and destroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into
the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into
the Pentagon outside Washington, DC, and;
WHEREAS, thousands of
innocent Americans were killed and injured as a result of these attacks,
including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the
World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders,
and;
WHEREAS, these cowardly
acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the
United States, and by targeting symbols of American strength and success,
clearly were intended to intimidate our nation and weaken its resolve,
and;
WHEREAS, these horrific
events have affected all Americans. It is important that we carry on with
the regular activities of our lives. Terrorism cannot be allowed to break
the spirit of the American people, and the best way to show these cowards
that they have truly failed is for the people of the United States and
their countries to stand tall and proud,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the governing board of Allen County condemns the cowardly and deadly
actions of these terrorists, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the governing board of Allen County supports the President of the
United States, as he works with his national security team to defend
against additional attacks, and find the perpetrators to bring them to
justice, and;
BE IT STILL FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the governing board of Allen County recommends to its
citizens to support relief efforts by giving blood at the nearest
available blood donation center.
BE IT RESOLVED by the
Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas: Commissioner Works
moved to pass and approve this 18th day of September 2001, to be made part
of the official minutes. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Bill King, Public Works
Director, discussed the storm last evening, September 17th. Washouts,
floating oil and rain were topics of discussion.
Bill discussed a request
from a resident for a sign on the intersection of Hawaii Rd and 2600 St
stating the City of LaHarpe is north of the intersection. Commissioners
approved the installation of the sign.
Bill discussed the current
budget, stating he is interested in purchasing a motor grader out of 2001’s
budget. Commissioners requested information on current motor graders.
Bill discussed litter
control on the Secured Load Policy, letters to send to county residents,
cities, Sheriff and attorney. Discussion followed on each proposal.
Commissioners suggested a few changes on letters. Commissioners want to
discuss with Alan about the proposed secured load policy.
Bill discussed a letter he
had addressed to Curt Whitaker, addressing road damage on Delaware RD
between 1400 St and 1600 St..
Bill presented a letter he
had addressed to the Allen County Airport Advisory Board concerning
several issues.
Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, discussed the Via Christi bill on Rick Bollig. No action was
taken.
Alan will provide a
resolution for the Secured Load Policy.
Commissioners requested
Alan to review the water usage contract with the City of Iola. No action
was taken.
Commissioners discussed
vouchers from the Sheriff’s office on routine medical help through SEK
Mental Health for inmates. Alan will review statutes concerning what is a
necessity.
Donald Leapheart, City of
Iola Fire Chief/Allen County EMS Director, presented bids for a Stryker EZ
Pro II cot. He received two bids, one from ProMed of Kansas for $3238.00
and Midwest Vehicle Professionals, Inc for $3425.00. Commissioner Regehr
moved to accept low bid from ProMed of Kansas. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill presented a revised
letter to cities and residents.
Bill presented information
on current motor graders. Discussion followed on age and hours of each
grader as of July 2001.
Clerk Riebel discussed the
Fagan Contract with the Commissioners. Commissioners approved that all
authorization over and above contract costs should be approved through Ron
Holman, House Maintenance Director.
Commissioners approved the
Treasurer’s office to close for fifteen minutes on October 3, 2001 for
Betty Daniels’ retirement presentation.
John Mulkey, Allen County
resident, requested a LaHarpe City sign be installed seven miles south of
LaHarpe. Commissioners stated they had approved the sign earlier today.
Mr. Mulkey discussed costs
to residents for the Allen County landfill. Commissioners discussed the
half-cent sales tax for the landfill. Discussion followed. Commissioners
stated they would recheck the cost per family in Allen County.
Alan reviewed the water
contract and stated that it looked all right. Commissioner Regehr moved to
approve and sign the water contract with the City of Iola. Commissioner
Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
Sandra Drake, Allen County
Appraiser, discussed her meeting with the states appraisers. Discussion
followed.
Commissioners approved the following
documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $
53,996.72
b) Clerk's Journal Entries # 86 - 91
With no further business to come before
the board, the meeting was adjourned until September 25, 2001, at 8:30
a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.
