IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
September 24, 2002
The Allen County Board of Commissioners
met in a regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Walt Regehr, Jr.,
Commissioner Dick Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, and Ann Johnson,
Clerk Typist II.
Commissioners corrected and approved the
minutes of the September 17, 2002 meeting.
Ron Holman, maintenance personnel, gave
commissioners information on stripping and waxing floors at the Iola
Senior Center on north Jefferson. Bids were received from A & B
Cleaning Service for $630.00 and Misty’s Cleaning Service for $650.00.
Commissioners approved to go with A &B Cleaning Service.
Ron also discussed the chiller project
that is on going. Commissioners asked Ron to take the lead in what needed
to be done and when and whom to call in a particular situation.
Ron asked the commissioners about patching
a hole in the asphalt on the north parking lot. Public Works will be asked
to see if they might help with the problem.
Kent Shetlar left a legal description of
the jail proposed location on the north edge of the square.
Bill King, Allen County Director of Public
Works, was asked about the hole on the north parking lot, the problem will
be addressed by Public Works Department.
Bill King introduced Ken Augustine and
Dave Scott representing Vance Brothers and Kincaid Equipment Mfg. They
were present for bid acceptance on seeder/mulcher. They presented opinions
on their equipment and why they were the best for the job. Bids were
received from Midwest Bowie Sales for a Victor 800 with a one year limited
warranty for $26,500.00 and Vance Brother for Kincaid Pro Series 900 LF
without mulch grinder box, with a one year parts and services warranty for
$31,500.00, Kincaid 900 LF with mulch grinder box, a one year parts and
services warranty for $33,750.00, Kincaid 1200 LF, without mulch grinder
box, with a one year parts and service warranty for $34,750.00 and Kincaid
1200 LF, with mulch grinder box, one year parts and service warranty for
$37,000.00. New laws were mentioned as to what would be required beginning
in 2003.Two dozen Kincaid machines are in operation mostly in the
southwest from Vance Brothers. Questions were asked about certain items on
the machine itself. Jerry Wallis, landfill foreman, was present and gave
his opinion on the use of such a machine at the landfill. These machines
should last at least 10 years with proper maintenance. A machine is
available at Haven to view should the commissioners want to take a look.
Allen County is the first landfill in Kansas to be granted permission from
KDHE to use this method for landfills. Discussion followed on all models
and the need for different options on the models. Commissioner Works made
a motion to purchase the Kincaid Pro Series 900 LF, without mulch grinder
box, for $31,500.00 from Vance Brothers. Commissioner Thompson seconded.
Motion passed 3-0-0
Commissioner Walt Regehr made the motion
to name Jill Allen Privacy Officer for Allen County EMS. Commissioner
Thompson seconded. Motion passed 3-0-0.
A van trailer for $2200.00 plus a 1-ton
4X4pickup and a 6X6 truck tractor unit was purchased from surplus
property. All will be used at the landfill. Bill stressed a real need for
a 6000-gallon tanker at the landfill. A motion was made by commissioner
Dick Works to approve the purchase of the 6000-gallon stainless steel
tanker for $6000. Commissioner Kent Thompson seconded the motion. Motion
passed 3-0-0.
A bill from Rural Water #8 for damaged
water line was discussed. The line was not marked properly so Bill King
felt the bill was not county responsibility.
Bill reported the Moran Senior/Community
Center will be painted this week and will be ready for putting equipment
back into the building before long. A sign was mentioned for the outside
of the building and commissioners will look at what kind of sign to put
up.
Bill mentioned Delaware and 2200 Street
was seeping oil on this road. North Dakota and 1600 Street (Strickler Rd)
is another road that has problems with seeping of oil. Delaware and 2200
Street will be corrected as soon as possible. Commissioner Works discussed
Old 169 Highway south of Humboldt was in need of some attention.
Sandra Drake, Appraiser, gave
Commissioners news that she is in compliance with the state.
Joe and Elizabeth Lopeman were in to
discuss the nuisance abatement act. The county counselor will be
contacted. Alan will also look into the nuisance abatement act for
legality on junk vehicles.
Donald Leapheart, Iola Fire Chief, was
present to discuss the tanker/pumper they are considering for purchase.
This tank must be a minimum of 500 gallons and be equipped with a minimum
of 750 gal pump. The bids are to be in by October 31st.
Discussion followed on the notice to be advertised. Chief Leapheart also
mentioned that one of the ambulances needs to be repaired and difficulty
in finding someone to repair the aluminum body on the ambulance has
hampered the repair process on this ambulance.
Alan Weber, county counselor, discussed
the bid specs on the tanker/pumper mentioned earlier. A meeting to bring
all county fire departments to one location for a discussion will try to
be arranged for October 10th or 15th. Alan will make
arrangements for this meeting. The meeting will take place in the assembly
room at the courthouse.
With no further business to come before
the board, the meeting was adjourned until October 1, 2002, at 8:30 a.m.
in the commission room of the courthouse.
