IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
January 21, 2003
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 January 14, 2003 meeting.
Gary Hoffmeier, Hoffmeier
Electric LLC, was in to discuss his feelings on the jail general
contractor decision.
Robbie Atkins, Allen
County Sheriff, reported the Sheriff’s Department made a run to
Tennessee for a juvenile who is now at Girard.
Mark Sigler, Comfort
Contractors, Patrick Wood, Kyle Perry, Mid-Continental Restoration and
Mark Ledbetter, Westra Construction, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor,
Sheriff Atkins and Jean Barber, PBC President, were present for discussion
on the jail project. Discussion followed on sub contractors, localization
of general contractor and a few items in question. Westra reported the
county would have an 11month warranty walk through contract after the
project is completed. Mr. Ledbetter explained the process. Discussion
followed on a completion date. Westra is April, but Mr. Ledbetter felt 12
months would be goal. Mid-Continental and Crossland’s deadline is in
January. Mr. Wood re-presented Mid-Continental qualifications for the jail
project. Commissioners reviewed a chart they had created concerning the
three companies. Commissioner Regehr moved to accept the lowest bid of
Westra (including alternates 1 & 2) contingent on the satisfactory
resolution of questions about subcontractors. Discussion followed on
performance bonds. Discussion followed on the "word" of the
architect, when no one else is familiar. Discussion followed on change
orders and their costs. Commissioner Works stated he felt better spending
a little more money on getting someone they know and are comfortable with.
Discussion followed. Commissioner Thompson second the motion made by
Commissioner Regehr. No discussion. Motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill King, Public Works
Director, requested a date to have a public hearing for the five-year
bridge construction plan. Commissioners set March 4, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. for
the hearing.
Bill discussed bridge
project 1C-3663-01, the bridge east of Gates Rubber Company. He reported
the project is to be let on March 12, 2003. Discussion followed.
Bill reported an upcoming
project is 1C-3663-01 (Dead Lady Bridge).
Bill discussed an article
in the Chanute Tribune concerning the Allen County Airport. The article
involved an interview with two current advisory board members. Discussion
followed. Bill discussed the loyalty of the board to the Allen County
Airport. Discussion also followed on the cost of the hangers. Bill
discussed the use of alcohol at the airport. The use of alcohol is illegal
on county property. No action was taken toward the advisory board.
Doug Colvin, City of Iola
Administrator, discussed a review of the ambulance in Iola. He reported
the City of Iola was losing monies on the ambulance service in Iola. He
presented information and discussed the numbers listed. Discussion
followed. Commissioner Thompson stated he felt the county has the best
system for ambulance service and collections. Mr. Colvin stated the City
of Iola wanted to continue the services through the county, but would like
to review the current contract.
Lawrence Reed, Reed
Company, presented information to the commissioners on the services
offered by his company.
Sandra Drake, Allen County
Appraiser, discussed the need for a map copier as well as a regular
copier. Commissioners approved her to get bids.
Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, discussed the airport hanger policy.
Commissioners reviewed
Marmaton Township annual report.
Commissioners approved the following
documents:
a) Clerk’s Vouchers $
b) Clerk's Journal Entries #
With no further business to come before
the board, the meeting was adjourned until January 28, 2003at 8:30 a.m. in
the Commission room of the courthouse.
