Allen County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
July 22, 2003

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

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the July15, 2003 meeting.

Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed the milling on old hwy 169 south of Humboldt. He reported there would have to be some repair to the road as well.

Bill discussed the cost of entrance pipes installed within the county. Allen County does not currently charge for just one pipe, other counties charge differently for the pipe. Discussion followed on budget cuts with in the Public Works department, the benefits for the taxpayer and what other counties are doing for cuts. No action was taken at this time.

Sharon Utley, Allen County Treasurer, Cara Barkdoll, Register of Deeds, Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk, Bill King, Public Works Director, met with the commission to discuss the upcoming Southeast Kansas Regional Meeting to be hosted by Allen County on October 16, 2003.

Ken Shetlar, Shetlar, Shetlar, Griffith, and Thomas R. Gredell, Gredell Engineering Resources, Inc Professional Engineer, discussed engineer services they could offer to Allen County at the landfill. Mr. Gredell presented information of himself, services his company offers and fee schedule. He explained in detail each of the topics. Question/answer session followed. Commissioners invited Mr. Gredell to visit the Allen County Landfill.

Commissioners reviewed and passed Resolution #200308

WHEREAS: The ALLEN County OEDP Committee has been appointed by the governing body for the purpose of facilitating the development of the 2002 update of the 1999 OEDP of the SEKRPC, and;

WHEREAS: The ALLEN County OEDP Committee has examined the 2002 Update of the 1999 OEDP of the SEKRPC, and;

WHEREAS: The ALLEN County OEDP Committee finds that the 2002 Update of the 1999 OEDP of the SEKRPC accurately and appropriately presents the current economic status of ALLEN County and the Southeast Kansas Region, and;

WHEREAS: The ALLEN County OEDP Committee has recommended that the governing body approve and adopt the 2002 Update of the OEDP of the SEKRPC.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Governing Body of ALLEN County, Kansas hereby adopts and approves the OEDP of the SEKRPC and further requests that the Economic Development Administration of the US Department of Commerce review and approve the 2002 Update of the 1999 OEDP of the SEKRPC in a timely manner.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS THIS 22^ND DAY OF JULY 2003.

Commissioner Works moved to pass Resolution #200308. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Mary Tucker, JJA Assistant Director, and Phil Young, DOC & JJA Director, presented a budget summary for FY2004 Community Corrections Grant Funds. Phil explained the changes for 2004 and changes for 4^th quarter FY2003. After discussion Commissioner Thompson moved to approved Chairman Works to sign the FY 2003 4^th Quarter Transfer and FY 2004 budget summary. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed county inventories.

Commissioners moved the Tuesday, August 12, 2003 meeting to Thursday, August 14, 2003 at their regular time. They scheduled the 2004 Budget Hearing for 10 a.m. that morning.

Alan discussed the Allen County Hospital Advisory Board. No action was taken at this time.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

a) Employee Payroll Changes

b) Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until July 29, 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.