Allen County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
June 24, 2003

The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioner Kent Thompson, Commissioner Walt Regehr, Jr., and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk. Chairperson Dick Works was absent.

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the June 17, 2003 meeting.

Dimity Haner, Allen County resident, discussed a speeding and noise problem on Montana Rd just south of Gates Rubber Company. She requested the speed be lowered. Discussion followed on the enforcement of the current speed limit. The road is a City of Iola road. The Police Department will be asked to monitor the speed limit on that road.

Margaret Ranabarger and Jennifer Martinez, Petrolia residents discussed a concern of "junk" around Gordy Larson’s residence. They are making a formal request that something be done to enact clean up of the place. Commissioners requested they consult with the County Zoning Administrator for information on the "Nuisance Abatement Act". Discussion followed.

Mrs. Ranabarger discussed the Allen County 911-phone system. She explained she requested an ambulance from Chanute, but the dispatcher argued with her and sent an ambulance from the City of Humboldt. Discussion followed. She stated she has requested never again to have an ambulance from the City of Humboldt. Donald Leapheart, City of Iola Fire Chief/Allen County EMS Director, discussed the protocol for dispatching an ambulance and the service the ambulance provides.

Cara Barkdoll, Register of Deeds, discussed the Family and Medical Leave Act. Commissioners will do some review on the subject.

Donald Leapheart, City of Iola Fire Chief/Allen County EMS Director, discussed remount figures. He has only been able to get cost from two companies. Commissioners encouraged him to look for at least one more company.

Chief Leapheart discussed the boat rescue last month. He discussed a lease purchase on boats and jet skies. He requested Allen County pay the insurance on the item if the City of Iola owns the item. Discussion followed on the safety of a jet ski on the Neosho River dam.

Ken Shetlar, Shetlar, Shetlar & Griffith, discussed engineering work at the landfill. He discussed working with a private company who would have that knowledge of "Subtitle D" landfill. Commissioners stated they are always looking for ways to save money and it’s not that the current engineer company is working out. They are doing a good job.

David Beck, Emergency Management, discussed FEMA monies to cover costs of the tornado which hit Allen County on May 7, 2003.

David explained about information on Community Development Block Grant monies available for storm shelters. He has provided the information to surrounding cities.

David explained about the Domestic Preparedness Grant he has prepared. This grant will provide equipment for the area fire departments. Discussion followed.

David provided information provided to him from the State of Kansas on Kansas Homeland County Grant match during a briefing he had attended. This equipment would be for nuclear and bio-chemical use in the event of a national disaster.

David provided information on a survey he had sent out to Anderson, Bourbon, Coffey, Crawford, Linn, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson Counties concerning their Emergency Management Department. Only six responded. Discussion followed.

Commissioners discussed David’s work with the FEMA representative. Discussion followed.

Maury Thompson, Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc. Executive Director and Bill Fiscus, Associate Director, discussed Nila Dickerson’s term will be up the end of June. He is not sure at this time if she wishes to be reappointed.

Mr. Thompson presented a booklet showing the awards and publications Tri-Valley has had during the last year. He presented Allen County statistics concerning the service. Tri-Valley is requesting a $52,500 budget for 2004. Commissioners requested cost per person for Allen County. He explained Allen County’s average was $689.19 per person. Commissioners will consider the request.

Commissioner Regehr opened bids received for work on the Humboldt Senior Center roof as follows:

1. Tear roof off down to the wood deck and haul away all debris.

2. Nail down a ½ inch wood fiberboard insulation.

3. Install two-ply’s of Tamko Tam-Ply IV, with mopping of Hot asphalt in between each layer.

4. Install metal across back end.

5. Install Tamko Awaplan Granule surfaced sheet, side lapped 4 inches and end lapped 6 inches. Awaplan will be solidly adhered, pressed into the hot asphalt, to the ply sheet with approximately 23 lbs. of hot asphalt per square.

6. All flashing will be accomplished according to Tamko’s detail for wall, base, curb and stack flashings and any other detail, which might be necessary.

7. Clean up job site and haul away all debris.

8. All labor and material guaranteed for (20) years.

One bid was received from Boren’s Roofing Inc. for option #1 for $7,030.00 and option #2 for $11,840.00. Option #2 is listed above. Discussion followed. Commissioner Thompson moved to accept the bid for $11,840.00. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 2-0-0.

Rodney Burns, Hutinett, Schlotterbeck and Burns, auditor, discussed the 2003 audit. He discussed 2002 bills that he is charging back to 2002. He discussed transfers from solid waste into the general fund. Discussion followed.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed budgets, employee issues on Family Medical Leave and contracts.

Commissioners adjourned to meet with Westra Construction Inc. at their office trailer. The meeting was canceled.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

a) Clerk's Journal Entries # 49-53

b) Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $ 46,725.05

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until July 1, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.

Please remember, minutes are unofficial until approved by the commissioners' at their next meeting.