IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
April 15, 2003
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Dick
Works, Commissioner Walt
Regehr, Jr., Commissioner Kent Thompson, and Sherrie L. Riebel,
County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
April 1, 2003 meeting.
Jack Wilson, Allen County Resident, requested a fence
viewing from the commissioners. Discussion followed. Commissioners stated
what they would review the statute and get back with him.
Mike Jewell, SEK Cruisers, requested permission to use
the bandstand on May 10, and in July 12 and September 13. Mr. Jewell
stated they were not interested in having the "Burnout" at the
airport as previously planned. Discussion followed on prior
"Burnouts". Commissioners had been out to the airport to review
the reported damage. Mr. Jewell stated the "Burnout" is a fun
activity and they want to be legal and safe. Commissioners approved the
use of the bandstand for these dates, and requested Mr. Jewell to check
with the City of Iola.
Commissioners discussed the items left over from the
Moran Senior/Community Center garage sale to be taken to the shop for the
county auction.
Ron Gill has requested to mow for the center for 2003
at $10.00 per trimming, Commissioners approved.
Isabell Pliler, Services to the Elderly Van driver,
requested to take senior citizens to Moran Senior/Community Center on
April 27, 2003 for their open house. Commissioners approved.
Isabell Pliler, Services to the Elderly Van driver,
requested to shut down the service for two weeks. Commissioners requested
to visit directly with her.
Bill King, Public Works Director, requested to carry
over 76.75 vacation hours for Don Smith. Discussion followed.
Commissioners approved to be used with in six months.
Bill reported the State of Kansas Forestry service
requested to use Allen County’s backhoe for demonstration in Anderson
County. Discussion followed on that they are demonstrating for commercial
businesses. Commissioners backed Bill answer of "No".
Bill reported pre-construction meeting on Friday, April
18 at 10:30 for bridge project #1C-3663-01 in Chanute at KDOT.
Bill discussed a report done at the Allen County
Airport by the State of Kansas. They need to purchase hose reels and an
Aircraft Dolly. He presented phone bids for the two items. Bids for the
hose reel were received by Broyles for manual $875.00 and electric for
$1,700.00; Holidale for manual $1040.00 and electric for $1830.00; Ray’s
Petrolium for manual 100LL & auto for $261.00, a manual jet for
$588.00 and electric for $845.00. They will need two reels. Discussion
followed. Commissioner Thompson moved to purchase from Ray’s Petrolium
if the products are comparable. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0. The bids for an aircraft dolly from Bracket for $2490.00 and
Aircraft Spruce for $880.00. Discussion followed. No action was taken at
this time for the dolly.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session for 10 minutes
for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner
Works, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Sherrie L. Riebel,
Allen County Clerk, and Bill King, Public Works Director. The time is now
9:16. Commissioners reconvened at 9:26 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Regehr moved to approve the top scores for two full time
landfill position and special bridge foreman and special bridge employee
to be hired. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
The County auction will be scheduled for June 13, 2003
at 5:30 p.m.
Bill McLendon, City of Iola Police Chief, Steve Womack,
Lieutenant, discussed the requested of match funding for the grants being
applied for from state. Discussion followed on the recommendations from
the 911 Advisory Board Committee. Chief McLendon stated they have decided
to go with the Alltel system. They are applying for two grants with hopes
to get at least half of the equipments this year and applying for another
next year if they don’t get all this year. Commissioners gave their
blessings and wrote a letter of support.
Earl Lyon, Allen County resident, discussed his taxes.
He stated the treasurer’s office lost his check and did not receive a
receipt. Discussion followed. Sharon Utley, Allen County Treasurer,
discussed the situation. She stated if the computers are down they always
write a manual receipt. Discussion followed. Commissioners stated he would
have to pay with penalty and if the commissioners find the fault to county
they will issue a refund on the penalty.
Mark Murrill, Murrill Insurance Company, stated he went
back to EMC to discuss reduction on the policy premium. Discussion
followed on credits EMC issues. The policy premium came in at $139,354.00
with the deductibles from $500.00 to $1,000.00, which was mandatory from
EMC. Discussion followed on the causes of the inflation. General liability
claims are one of the items that raised the costs. The reserves were
raised to $75,000.00. EMC does assessments on a three-year lost ratio.
Discussion followed. Allen County’s premium is 26% over last year’s
premium. Mark explained the lost ratio and the automatic surcharge raise
caused by the lost ratio.
Mark discussed the flood insurance coverage by
Travelers. He discussed current coverage of each of the four buildings
covered by flood insurance. Commissioners took no further action on flood
insurance.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the land
the Moran Senior/Community Center is located on. Discussion followed. A
deed would be drawn up for another lot.
Commissioners each received a certified letter from
Hillside Towing considering the rotation of towing vehicles. Discussion
with Alan followed. Alan had visited with Sheriff Atkins and it was stated
the choice is usually given to the person whose vehicle is towed, other
than that it is rotated unless unfeasible (the company closest to the
accident is usually called and rotated when feasible).
Commissioner Regehr moved to approve the continuation
of contract with Advantage Computer Enterprises. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners reviewed the Kansas Department of
Transportation Annual Project Review report and approve Commissioner Works
to sign.
Isabell Pliler, Service to the Elderly Van driver,
discussed the two-week requested for vacation. She explained some of the
problems with the van. Discussion followed on options available to get two
weeks vacation together. Commissioners requested Isabell to consider the
options and look at the dates and let them know what works out for her.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's Journal Entries #
b) Abatements - Value , $ , Tax Year 20
c) Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until April 22, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the
courthouse.
