IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
January 22, 2002
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Walt Regehr,
Jr., Commissioner Dick Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, and
Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
January 15, 2002 meeting.
Verna Devine, SEK Area on Aging Board member, came in
to voice her support of Services of Southeast Kansas Meals on Wheels.
Commissioners discussed expanding Fire Districts. No
action was taken.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed the weather
of the winter so far. It has been extremely mild.
Bill discussed Tipping Fees paid into state for the
landfill. He presented information of costs paid into State throughout the
state.
Bill reported a man from Wichita Asbestos Company is
reviewing the assembly room’s heater room for asbestos removal. He will
present a bid for removal.
Bill presented information on a fuel refund for Allen
County over the last four years totaling $77,298.62.
Bill discussed permits at the landfill. He reported
Charlie Bowers has been reviewing the landfill for KDHE.
Bill discussed a visit from a mechanic at the airport.
Discussion followed on permits and regulations.
Bill discussed the land leased at the airport.
Discussion followed. No action was taken at this time.
Commissioners discussed the Noxious Weed report due to
state. Commissioners approved Chairman Regehr to sign the annual report.
Doug Colvin, City of Iola Administrator, presented a
new Fire District #2 contract. Mr. Colvin requested to meet later with the
commissioners after they had time to review the contract before making it
final. Discussion followed on Fire District #2.
Bill discussed the bid from Wichita Asbestos Company,
and will obtain another bid. One was received earlier from Fagan Company.
Commissioner Works moved to appoint Commissioner Walt
Regehr to serve on the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Board for a
three-year term. Commissioner Thompson second, motion passed 3-0-0.
Donald Leapheart, City of Iola Fire Chief/Allen County
EMS, reported Allen County’s Ambulance stationed in the City of
Humboldt, transmission crashed. Discussion followed on the age and
condition of the ambulance. Commissioners requested Chief Leapheart to
check on the warranty of the ambulance.
Mark Murrill, Murrill Insurance Agency, Inc., discussed
renewal for Allen County for March 18, 2002 to March 17, 2003. He
presented a schedule of insurance coverage. Mark reviewed each section
listed in the renewal schedule and what it covers.
Mark discussed an increase of premium of 10%, hoping it
is not 30%, he stated they would not know until March 18, 2002. Discussion
followed on history of dividends and premiums. Mark explained why the cost
would be increasing.
Debra Morgan, Services of Southeast Kansas Director,
Vicki Lyn Carlson, SEK-AAA Fiscal Officer, and Verna Devine, SEK Area on
Aging Board member joined the meeting. Commissioner Works discussed the
cost of Meals on Wheels. The Federal Government pays so much for Allen
County residents. Debra reported she couldn’t use the Federal Funding to
supplement an existing program. She explained the different funding and
what it can or cannot be paid for. Debra explained each county has a
different program they are using. She explained Labette County pays
$3,000.00 for transportation, $3, 000.00 for expenses, and they pay the
utilities for the buildings owned by Services of Southeast Kansas. The
meals are $2.48 per meal to individuals. Total cost per meal is $3.72,
less USDA $0.56, less project income $0.97 (averaged), less the County’s
share of $1.51(averaged) with the unpaid balance of $ .68 cents, SEK-AAA
makes up the difference. Discussion followed.
J. Dean McFarland, Kirkpatrick Pettis Association
representative, discussed jail finance. No action was taken.
Daniel Onnen, City of Humboldt Police Chief, and Bryan
Murphy, City of Humboldt Officer, discussed 911 portable radios for City
of Humboldt. He requested a radio for each of the new vehicles and an
added officer. Discussion followed. Commissioners will evaluate the
inventory of the 911 equipment. Commissioners approved Chief Onnen to
visit with Sherry Lowry, Allen County’s Humboldt division EMS director,
for a radio.
Bill discussed the activities at the Allen County
Airport. He reported the automated fuel system is working great; several
pilots use it.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, will review the
proposed Fire District #2 contract with the City of Iola.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $
b) Clerk's Journal Entries # 1, 12, & 139
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until January 29, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse.
