IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 21, 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
May 14, 2002 meeting.
Commissioner Thompson moved to appoint Shirley Hicks to
serve on the Allen County Planning Board. Commissioner Works seconded,
motion passed. 3-0-0.
Nathan Clark, Conservation District Chairman, and Steve
Kipp, Conservation District Board member, discussed 2003 budget. Mr. Clark
reviewed the request for $18,500.00, which is the same allocation as 2002
budget. Commissioner Works moved to approve Commissioner Regehr to sign
the request for $18,500.00 appropriations. Commissioner Thompson seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Carol Valentine, Community National Bank
representative, requested use to the area around the Courthouse Clock on
Sidewalk Sale Day for a Customer Appreciation Pancake Feed. Commissioner
Works moved to approve the use of the courtyard. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners approved the use of the courtyard for
June 14 by Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Business Appreciation Picnic.
Commissioners approved the use of the area north of the
Bandstand for July 4, 2003 by the City of Iola Recreation and Iola Area
Chamber of Commerce. Sidewalk Chalk Contest, Cookout, Most Patriotic Pet
& Decorated Bike/Trike Contest are among some of the scheduled events.
Bill King, Public Works Director, presented a letter
from Bill May, Allen County Hospital Chief Executive Officer, thanking
Bill and his staff for their assistance with razing the Hillegass
Property.
Bill discussed an open position at the landfill.
Discussion followed. Commissioners approved Bill to hire an employee for
this position.
Bill discussed mono fill dumping at the landfill, which
would be cut tires, baled tires, and Gates Rubber hoses. Discussion
followed. Bill discussed a private contractor dumping Topeka tires in the
Allen County landfill and the cost to him versus the cost to Allen County.
Commissioners discussed not accepting tires at the landfill at all. Any
Allen County resident would be able to bring their tires to the landfill
for a fee and then pay Champlain Tire to haul off. Discussion was tabled
until further information can be gathered.
Bill presented phone bids for a couple of portable
radios. Bids were received from TBS for Motorola M1225 4 Channel 40 Watt
for $473.00 per unit; TFM for Motorola M1225 4 Channel 40 Watt for $487.00
per unit; and Chanute Communications for Motorola M1225 4 Channel 40 Watt
for $455.00 per unit. Commissioner Thompson moved to purchase two radios
from Chanute Communications for Motorola M1225 4 Channel 40 Watt for
$455.00 per unit. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed. 3-0-0.
Roy Moorehouse, Dale Doerr, was present to discuss the
Moran Senior/Community Center.
Bill discussed asphalting 2200 St. No action was taken
at this time.
Ken Hartman, Allen County resident, reported weeds
along his property and his road needed graded. Bill will report this to
the Noxious Weed Director.
Robert F. Chase, Southeast Kansas Mental Health
Executive Director, requested $100,000.00 for 2003 budget. The request
remains the same as the 2002 budget appropriations. Discussion followed on
state budget cuts and services offered by SEKMHC. Commissioners stated
they will consider the request.
Sharon Utley, Allen County Treasurer, discussed her
part time help in June and Oct, November & December.
Commissioners reviewed and approved Resolution #200205.
Resolution Extending Boundaries of Rural Fire District
#2
Whereas, it has come to the attention of the Board of County
Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas, that it is advisable and in the
public interest that the boundaries of Rural Fire District #2 be
extended to include those portions of the following real estate not
already a part thereof, to-wit:
1. Sections 23, 24, 25, 26, 35 & 36, Township 23, Range 17 East
2. Sections 1, 2, 11,12,13 & 14, Township 24, Range 17 East
3. Sections 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 & 33, Township 23, Range
18 East
4. Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17 & 18, Township 24, Range 18 East
Whereas, a petition signed by the owners of at least 10% of the
area of the lands sought to be included in Rural Fire District #2 as
described above has been filed with the Allen County Commissioners,
and
Whereas, at least some of the lands sought to be included within
the boundaries of rural Fire District #2 are within the fringe area of
the City of Iola and that K.S.A. Supp. 19-270 applies, and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners have determined that a
hearing on the proposed extension of boundaries is necessary and
required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of County Commissioners
that a hearing on the proposed extension of the boundaries of Rural
Fire District #2 to include the lands described above be held at Iola,
Kansas in the Allen County Courthouse in the County Commissioners room
on the 11th day of June, 2002, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Publication of
this resolution and a map showing the territory of the district and
the lands proposed to be attached thereto shall be made according to
law and shall constitute notice herein.
Commissioner Works moved to adopt resolution 200205. Commissioner
Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed a contract for the Moran
Senior/Community Center for a contractor. He will prepare a contract.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Commissioner Works to enter into
a contract with Roy Moorehouse and Dale Doerr for construction of the
Moran Senior/Community not to exceed $96,500.00. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan discussed a letter he had sent to Shaughnessy, Fickel and Scott
Architects. Discussion followed.
Commissioners appointed Ronald D. Moore, Bryan Murphy, Sheriff Robbie
Atkins, and Commissioner Thompson to serve on a committee to work with the
architect on the schematic design of the proposed jail.
Juanita Maple, Community Action Senior Center
representative, requested to take the Services to the Elderly van to
"American Spirit" in Yates Center on May 26, 2002. Commissioners
Thompson and Works approved the trip.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $18,989.76
b) Clerk's Journal Entries # 1
Abatement # value, $, for tax roll of 2001
Abatement # value, $, for tax roll of 2000
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until May 28, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners room in the
courthouse.
