IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
July 16, 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 July 9, 2002 meeting.
Bill King, Public Works
Director, discussed the hot mix (asphalt) being used throughout the county
patching some low spots.
Roy Moorehouse, contractor
for Moran Senior/Community Center, presented color charts for roof and
siding for the Moran Senior/Community Center. He explained if the siding
ran up and down instead of sideways it would not show any seam and would
make the building look taller. Discussion followed on the best solution.
Mr. Moorehouse stated he was ready to pour the footing. No action was
taken at this time.
Bill reported on a good
report from KDHE on the landfill. Jerry Wallis, Allen County Landfill
Foreman, reported he’s had a lot of help getting the landfill back into
compliance with the state regulations. Discussion followed on the
progress.
Bill reported on the
vandalism at the landfill. It is under investigation by our Sheriff’s
Office.
Bill presented information
on low water stream crossings, due to a request from USD #257 buses to put
a depth gage at the low water bridges. Discussion followed on the fact
that no one should be crossing a low water bridge at all due to the fact
the bridge could be washed out. The request was denied to install depth
gages.
Bill presented information
on a traffic count on 1300 St and Oregon Rd., it’s average was 77
vehicles daily. Discussion followed. He discussed some other road issues;
curves that need speed limits, narrow county roads, etc. Bill reported he
has driven these roads. The curve needs curve signs but not speed limits.
Discussion followed on chip seal roads.
Bill discussed the right
of way acquisitions for the proposed bridge project #1c-3663-01.
Discussion followed.
Galen Yoho, Yoho & Son
Tire Cutting Service, requested the commissioners wave the tipping fee for
the landfill if he brought his business into Allen County. Discussion
followed. He explained his operation of cutting tires and bailing them. He
would only be bringing in six to eight tons of cut semi tires a week to
the landfill. Discussion followed on costs. Mr. Yoho stated he takes semi
tires at a cost of $3.00 and Allen County charges $8.00 to accept semi
tires at the landfill, which puts him in the hole. No action was taken at
this time.
Commissioners reviewed the
samples of siding for the Moran Senior/Community Center. Commissioners
decided on a brick red roof with desert tan siding.
David Beck, Emergency
Management, presented Kansas Emergency Management SLA 2003 Cooperative
Agreement for signature from the Allen County Commission Chairman. This
agreement reports Allen County is in compliance with K.A.R. 56-2-2, it is
a reimbursed proposal, completes mid-year progress report and end-year
reports on completion of mandatory objectives, and provides other
information as needed. Allen County is consistent with the requirements of
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) State & Local
Assistance Program.
David reported he had a
compatible program for the proposed program upgrade of Microsoft Office
Pro for Emergency Management. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
purchase from Advantage Computer Enterprises for XP for $325.00.
Commissioner Works second, motion passed 3-0-0.
David presented a list of
duties he performs for the Sheriff’s Office for the commissioners to
review.
David reported one of his
pictures of the ice storm was in the Plains Guardian’s June publication.
Commissioners discussed
David gathering information for the proposed fire protection plan. David
reported on some of the projects currently being worked. Commissioner
Thompson will provide David with more information on the review.
Commissioners will canvas
the Primary Election on August 9, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioners discussed
Mr. Yoho’s request on tire costs. No action taken.
Commissioner Regehr
discussed the request of raising the speed limit on Oregon Road.
Discussion followed on the City of Iola owning the south half of Oregon
Road from Kentucky Street to State Street. No action was taken at this
time.
Mary Tucker, JJA Assistant
Administrator, and Phil Young, JJA & DOC Administrator, presented a
FY2003 Budget Summary with budget narrative for the 31st
Judicial District. He reviewed the narrative and explained the budget.
Phil also presented a proposed FY 2003 Carryover Reimbursement Plan. He
discussed the decision to hire an extra adult intensive supervision (AISP)
officer. Discussion and review followed. Commissioner Thompson moved to
approve Commissioner Regehr to sign the signatory approval. Commissioner
Works second, motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, discussed the posting of speed limits.
Commissioners approved the following
documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $
b) Abatement #value, $, for tax roll
of 2001,
c) Payroll changes
d) Clerk's Journal Entries #
With no further business to come before
the board, the meeting was adjourned until July 23, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. in
the Commission room of the courthouse.
