IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
February 12, 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
February 5, 2002 meeting.
Commissioner Regehr moved to appoint B. Ellen Smith to
serve on the Juvenile Justice Administration Board. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to appoint Otis Crawford to serve a three-year
term on the Allen County Hospital Advisory Board. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners approved the use of the Elderly Van to take elderly to
see a 4:30 show at the Cinema. They will establish a set date for each
week to take several to see the shows.
Commissioners discussed call out times for Ron Holman, Maintenance
Director. No action taken at this time, until they can visit with Ron.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed the ice storm clean up.
Bill reported the road crew has to get back to regular work. He discussed
what equipment the county has to work the clean up.
Bill presented some "Thank-you" notes from the public. He
presented some pictures of cars in the right of way, twine left behind
from hay bales; both of these present hazards to drivers and county
mowers.
Bill discussed a request for dumping sand at the landfill at a reduced
price. Commissioners denied the request.
Bill reported the asbestos is scheduled to be removed from the assembly
room’s heater room on February 18, 2002 (President’s Day). The
courthouse will be closed to the public.
Bill discussed county equipment requested for the next year by
employees that run the equipment and trucks.
Commissioner Works moved to approve and accept RESOLUTION NUMBER
200203.
A RESOLUTION EXEMPTING ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 75-1117 (SUPP. 1978), 75-1120 (SUPP. 1982), 75-1121
(SUPP. 1988), AND 75-122 (SUPP. 1983) SO AS NOT TO REQUIRE ALLEN COUNTY,
KANSAS TO MAINTAIN FIXED ASSET RECORDS AND OBSERVE FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTING
PRACTICES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS:
WHEREAS, Allen County, Kansas has determined that the financial
statements and financial reports for the year ending December 31, 2002, to
be prepared in conformity with the requirements of K.S.A. 75-1120(a) are
not relevant to the requirements of the cash basis and budget laws of this
state and are of no significant value to Allen County, Kansas or the
members of the general public of Allen County, Kansas; and
WHEREAS, there are no revenue bond ordinances or other ordinances or
resolution of said municipality which require financial statements and
financial reports to be prepared in conformity with said act for the year
ending December 31, 2002;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Allen county, Kansas, in regular meeting duly assembled this 12th day of
February, 2002, that the said Board of County Commissioners requests the
Director of Accounts and Reports to waive the requirements of said law as
they apply to Allen County, Kansas for the year ending December 31, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Board of County Commissioners
shall cause its financial statements and financial reports of the said
municipality to be prepared on the bases of cash receipts and
disbursements as adjusted to show compliance with the cash basis and
budget laws of this state.
Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners reviewed and approved Commissioner Regehr to sign the
Drug and Alcohol Testing and EAP Service Agreement with The Consortium.
Ron Holman, Maintenance Director, discussed call out times with the
Commissioners. Commissioners will check with Wage an Hour laws. No action
was taken at this time.
Judy Richey, SEK Health Director, requested a signature for a state
report. She discussed the possibility of asphalting the parking lot. No
action was taken at this time.
Carl Eyman, Deputy Administrator for K-WORC, Thomas (Tom) Job, Kcamp
Administrator, and Mark Murrill, Murrill Insurance Administrator, were
present for the property and casualty insurance for Allen County bid
opening. Commissioner Regehr opened a bid from Murrill Insurance for
$114,577.00 estimate total premium, and a bid from K-WORC for casualty
$32,868.00 and Kcamp for $78,828.00 property and liability for a total of
$111,696.00.
Mark Murrill explained and discussed his services offered to Allen
County compared to Kcamp and K-WORC.
Tom Job discussed the assessment pool the counties would all belong to.
He explained how the assessment takes place, which is through a board made
up of other county officials. Kcamp has 49 member counties, and is
strictly only county. Tom explained the blanket coverage on vehicles and
buildings; and attorney assist is an option at no cost to use at anytime.
Carl Eyman discussed the difference in work comp form K-WORC as
compared to EMC insurance through Murrill Insurance. Discussion and
questions followed from all.
Jim Gaskell, Environmental Review person and Marty Taylor, Zoning
Administrator/L.E.P.P. Coordinator/G.I.S., discussed the notice of finding
of no sufficient impact and notice of intent to request release of funds.
This is so that they can accept a state grant for remodeling and
reconstruction of the General Frederick Funston Museum Complex in Iola,
Allen County, Kansas with a total project cost of $249,450.00. Mr. Gaskell
presented document of notice for a request for release of funds, finding
of no significant impact, public comment, release of funds and objections
to release of funds for Commissioner Regehr to sign. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Works moved to authorize Commissioner Regehr to sign the
notice of release of funds for publication. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 2-0-1. Commissioner Regehr abstained.
Mr. Gaskell reported he would be back in three weeks, time for the
15-day public protest, to sign the release of funds from state.
David Beck, Emergency Management Director, presented information for
the public needing assistance from the ice storm. The information includes
phone numbers to FEMA and Red Cross; these are available through the news
media and David’s office. Discussion followed on what is being done and
what can be done on clean up. David explained the FEMA information on
claims for Federal assistance. Discussion followed on equipment, time, etc…
At this time the Governor of Kansas, not the President of the United
States, has declared Allen County a disaster county. To receive aid from
public monies the declaration must come from the President.
Sherrie presented the proposed health insurance from Blue Cross/Blue
Shield for 2002 health coverage. The insurance raised 5.15% over 2001.
Commissioner Works moved to renew the policy with Blue Cross/Blue Shield
for the year 2002. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, and Commissioners discussed a Moran
Senior /Community Center. They discussed size and style. Discussion
followed. Commissioners will work up design on a 1,600 square footage
structure to send out.
Alan discussed Wage an Hour regulations on "on call" persons.
Commissioners approved for Alan to write an "on call policy" for
Allen County.
David discussed information on large equipment purchased for clean up.
He stated FEMA will compare the rent of such machinery to the purchase of
machinery, and would take the lesser of the two. Discussion followed.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $ 13,229.97
b) Clerk's Journal Entries # 2
c) Abatement # 152 & 176 value 557,
$56.58, for tax roll of 1999 Abatement # 147, 151, 174 value 736,
$75.74, for tax roll of 2000
Abatement # 58, 146, 148-150, 156-173, 175, 177 value 26,746,
$3,090.48, for tax roll of 2001
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until February 19, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse.
