IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
November 13, 2003
Disclaimer: These unofficial minutes are not official until approved by
the Commission. Please contact the Allen County Commission Office or the
Clerk’s Office regarding any questions or accuracy of the minutes prior
to the Commission approval.
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Dick
Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson,
Commissioner Walt Regehr, Jr., and Sherrie
L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
November 6, 2003 meeting.
Commissioners discussed American Trails Association
owning a portion of the old railroad right of way through town. They have
not paid the 2002 taxes and 2003 are now due.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve change order #1
with Westra Construction Inc as approved by Shaughnessy Fickel and Scott
Architects Inc., which accept the current reveal on the cement joints and
for Commissioner Works to sign the order. Commissioner Regehr second,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed engineering
fees for the bridge inspection. Discussion followed.
Bill reported on walnut trees that were mowed down by
county mowers. Discussion followed. Insurance company has been notified.
Bill discussed a report he had received from KDOT
concerning FEMA.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the
upcoming harassment training.
Alan discussed an audit of Reno County concerning
vehicles and meals. Alan will discuss with Allen County’s audits.
Phil Young, DOC & JJA Administrator, and Mary
Tucker, JJA Assistant, discussed a request for unexpended funds through
JJA. Phil explained JJA has adopted the same policy as DOC has had for
unexpended funds. Discussion followed on the state of economy and services
offered. He stated the request to state for unexpended funds will be for
$75,000.00 to be used $50,000 for purchase of services and $25,000 to
upgrade office equipment, purchase supplies and fund minimum of
contractual services. Discussion followed on options of transportation.
Commissioner Thompson moved to allow Chairman Works to request for
unexpended funds on behalf of 31st Judicial District JJA.
Commissioner Regehr second, motion passed 3-0-0. Chairman Works signed the
request letter.
Jerry Hathaway, Assistant County Attorney, asked if he
was required to go to the Sexual Harassment Training. Commissioners stated
yes.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's Journal Entries # 76-78, C0032-34
b) Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $233,767.45
c) Abatement RE-Value 8001, $1190.10, Year 2003
d) Abatement PP- Value 22641, $2860.06, Year 2000-2003
e) Payroll Changes
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until November 18, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse.
