IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
August 27, 2002
IOLA, KANSAS OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK August
27, 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 August 20, 2002 meeting.
Alfred Link and Wanda
Lytle, representatives of the Veteran’s Memorial Wall, discussed the
Veteran’s Memorial Wall. Wanda reported vandalism to the wall. She
stated there were broken bottles that someone had been throwing bottles at
the glass windows or the granite memorial. Discussion followed. It will be
reported to the City of Iola Police Department to request a patrol of the
wall.
Mr. Link requested the
courthouse be open November 9, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for use
of the restrooms during the Bean Feed and Veteran’s Parade. Discussion
followed on the parade.
Clerk Riebel requested
Sandra Drake carry over 47 hours of vacation and Roger Fogleman to carry
over 16 hours of vacation. Commissioners approved the carry over to be
used within six months.
Clerk Riebel reported Etta
Stanley, Allen County’s Humboldt EMS Service, requested George Hicks,
Alora Kerns and Brenda Sue Edmondson (Humboldt volunteers) take EMT
classes. Commissioners approved if Donald Leapheart, EMS Director,
approves. (Chief Leapheart approves as long as Humboldt utilizes their
services.)
Clerk Riebel stated the
Iola Senior Center received no bid on their request for stripping and
waxing the Iola Senior Center. Commissioners will have Ron Holman submit
hours for the job.
The Iola Senior Center
requested to install a flagpole at the center. Commissioners will consider
the request after they view the area in question.
Commissioners requested in
the audit bid that the base bid include any expenses that might incur.
Ron Conway discussed an
issue with the Sheriff’s Department concerning a sheriff’s office
policy. He stated his concern on double standards for deputies and the
public. Commissioner will review the policy with the Sheriff and County
Counselor.
Jack Schaller, Allgeier,
Martin & Associates, Inc. P.E. Civil Engineer, discussed the project
at the Allen County Airport. Bill King, Public Works Director and Don
Copley, Allen County Airport Advisory Board Chairman, was present for
discussion. Mr. Schaller explained the project in two phases, the first
being the grading of the airport and the second being the actual
expansion. He stated Mike Armor, KDOT representative, stated that Allen
County was the best use for the grant because of the location of the
airport. Mr. Schaller stated the project was to the point of breaking
ground. Discussion followed on the cost of the project. Allen County would
have a 50/50 split with KDOT. Allen County’s cost would be around
$500,000.00 minus in-kind contributions. Discussion followed on what all
would be in-kind services. This expansion would allow larger jets to land
as well as let other planes takeoff with fuel that might not otherwise be
able to take off on the current short runway.
Bill King, Public Works
Director, discussed the tire pile on the east side of Hwy #54. He stated
there is still KDOT monies available to private individuals remove these
tires. Mosquitoes would have good breeding place and the concern is with
the spread of the West Nile virus.
Bill discussed land
coverage at the Allen County Landfill. Discussion followed.
Bill discussed the
Humboldt River Bridge’s debris congestion. Discussion followed
concerning the project. He reported KDHE does not want the bank to be
disturbed. They will cut a few trees and remove what they can from the
water. Discussion followed on what can be done to remove the debris.
Bill reported an incident
with a Allen County landowner concerning a water issue stemming from the
1C-3663-01 bridge project right of way easements. Discussion followed.
David Beck, Emergency
Management, reported he has applied for a grant on behalf of Allen County
Emergency Management for monies to purchase four level A suits and 32
level B suits. Level A suits are completely sealed off from environment.
Discussion followed on use and storage of the suits. The purchases of
these suits are contingent on Allen County getting the grant.
David reported on monies
available to clear the right of way at the river.
David reported he has
another meeting set up for October 11, 12, 13, 2002 for Hazmat training.
He stated the State Fire Marshall is looking at Allen County to set up a
Hazmat team. He stated they are looking to set up Hazmat regions.
David discussed 911. He
stated some phone companies have to switch some of their stations due to
911 addressing. He explained his involvement in that process. Discussion
followed.
Robbie Atkins, Allen
County Sheriff, presented written bids to go with outstanding invoices
over $600.00. Discussion followed.
Sheriff Atkins stated he
is going to continue the DARE program in Moran schools. He reported the
training available in Jefferson City, Missouri for $500.00 for two weeks
training is in September and the Kansas training is not until November. He
stated Daren Kellerman would be the deputy attending class if accepted
into the Missouri class.
Sheriff Atkins stated he
has not appointed an Undersheriff due to keeping expenses down within the
department.
Sheriff Atkins stated his
deputies are not to be driving out of county unless on business.
Discussion followed. Commissioners discussed the sheriff department
replacing vehicles.
Phil Young, DOC & JJA
Administrator, and Mary Tucker, JJA Assistant Administrator, requested the
$634.89 cash match from Allen County share. Mary explained the 31st
Judicial District Juvenile Justice Administration was awarded a grant of
$18,456.00 from Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG). The
matching grant portion from the counties is $2,050.67 with Allen County’s
portion being $634.89. These funds have and will be used for salaries and
benefits for seven Juvenile Intake and Assessment Officers. Commissioner
Works moved to approve the cash match of $634.89. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0 The previous cash matches have been paid for
out of Juvenile Detention Fund (001-565-4318).
Commissioner Regehr
reported he has received a letter from the Kansas Association of Counties
that Cara Barkdoll, Register of Deeds, has earned certification in the KAC’s
Excellence in Customer Service Certificate program.
Commissioners discussed
the usage of county vehicles with Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor.
Currently there is a county policy dealing with out of state and each
department is responsible for the out of county policy per office. The
Commissioners stated that as long as each office is acting responsible
then the out of county policy would remain with in each office.
Alan reported he would do
the tax foreclosure sale for less than $10,000.00. Discussion followed.
Commissioners approved the following
documents:
a) Clerk's vouchers totaling $
40565.93
b) Clerk's Journal Entries #C0017
With no further business to come before
the board, the meeting was adjourned until September 3, 2002 at 8:30 a.m.
in the Commission room of the courthouse.
