IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
March 9, 2004
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The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Kent Thompson, Commissioner Walt
Regehr Jr., Commissioner Dick Works, and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
March 2, 2004 meeting.
Commissioners discussed Medicare phasing out
reimbursement for supplies on the ambulances. The cost will be another
charge the cities will be covering without reimbursement. Discussion
followed. No action was taken.
Bill King, Public Works Director, presented bids on
Magnesium Chloride. Phil Collins, Scotwood Industries, Inc. Regional Sales
Manager was present for the proposal. Envirotech’s bid was $0.44 gal.,
demurrage rates of $50.00 per hour after 1 free hour; Scotwood Industries,
Inc.’s bid was $0.461 gal., demurrage rates of $50.00 per hour after 2
free hours. Discussion followed on truckloads. Last years cost was $0.503
per gal. If 4300 gallons at .44 = $1,892.00, 4300 gallons at .461
=$1,982.30, the difference of $90.30 per load. If Envirotech truck takes
two hours to apply (one free hour) then $50.00 for the next hour, the
difference would be $40.30 per load. Phil Collins discussed Scotwood
Industries, Inc. past service to Allen County. No action was taken.
Bill presented statistics of Dust Abatement for 2003.
The total cost of labor, equipment operations, Magnesium Chloride, and
rock was $46,872.63 at a total of 36,275 footage. Discussion followed.
Commissioners approved to leave the cost of dust abatement the same as
last year, which was $.80 per foot.
Bill presented oil proposals. Bids were received from
KOCH Pavement Solutions, Salina for RS1H material at $0.693 per gallon,
demurrage cost of $65.00 per hour with the first 2 hours free, $60 pump
charge with a return load charge of $174.80 max. and $80.00 min.; Coastal
Energy, Willow Springs, MO for RS1H material at $0.78 per gallon with a
min of 5,500 gallons, demurrage cost of $50.00 per hour with the first 2
hours free, return load charge of ½ of out bound rate. No one was present
for representation. Discussion followed. Commissioner Works moved to
approve the purchase from KOCH Pavement Solutions, Salina for RS1H
material at $0.693 per gallon. Commissioner Regehr second, motion passed
3-0-0.
Bill presented bids for Noxious Weed Herbicides. Bids
were received from Van Diest for Glyphosate for 2 x 2 ½ $15.98 per
gallon, Tordon 22K for 2 x 2 ½ $83.48 per gallon, Escort 8 x 8 oz $17.85,
Plateau for 2 x 2 ½ $262.40 gallon, Remedy for 2 x 2 ½ $81.07 gallon,
Sahara for 40# bag at $8.48 lb., 2, 4-D LV4# for 2 x 2 ½ $11.21 gallon,
and 2, 4-d Amine for 2 x 2 ½ $8.91 gallon; UAP Timberline for Glyphosate
for 2 x 2 ½ $16.00 per gallon, Tordon 22K for 2 x 2 ½ $81.50 per gallon,
Escort 8 x 8 oz $17.65, Plateau for 2 x 2 ½ $262.40 gallon, Remedy for 2
x 2 ½ $81.15 gallon, Sahara for 4 x 10 at $8.89 lb., 2, 4-D LV4# for 2 x
2 ½ $11.15 gallon, and 2, 4-d Amine for 2 x 2 ½ $9.05 gallon; NRS for
Glyphosate for 2.5 $22.50 per gallon, Tordon 22K for 2.5 $89.82 per
gallon, Escort 16 oz $17.85, Plateau for 2.5 $262.40 gallon, Remedy for
2.5 $90.04 gallon, Sahara for 4x10 at $8.89 lb., 2, 4-D LV4# for 2.5
$26.75 gallon, and 2, 4-d Amine for 2.5 $12.75 gallon. Commissioner Works
moved to purchase 2004 Noxious Weeds Herbicides from Van Diest.
Commissioner Regehr second, motion passed 3-0-0
Bill presented the ranking form for Consultants by
Negotiating Committee. Commissioners reviewed. Commissioner Regehr moved
to approve Chairman Thompson to sign the form. Commissioner Works second,
motion passed 3-0-0
Bill discussed some culvert work scheduled for the
summer of 2004.
Jim Whitworth, Berry Tractor Supervisor, and Jim
Harris, Berry Tractor Sales Representative, stop in to thank the
commission for their last purchase of the Komatsu
Loren Korte, Personal Service Insurance (PSI), Jim
Mueller, PSI agent, presented the 2004 to 2005 insurance for Allen County.
Commissioners reviewed the policy. Loren discussed county buildings and
presented pictures of what is covered. He discussed the equipment Allen
County owns, Medical on vehicle insurance and discussed changing the
deductible for Allen County. Discussion followed on vehicle deductibles;
currently Allen County has $500 on collision and $1,000 on liability.
Loren discussed glass coverage on vehicles. He discussed insurance the
county has that covers personal property up to $10,000 but does not cover
vehicles or equipment on vehicles of individuals. This would be on
personal property and vehicles the sheriff has confiscated. The county has
the option to purchase insurance to cover the vehicles. Discussion
followed. Loren discussed work comp and linebacker insurance coverage. He
reported the liability is based on square mileage of the county, jail and
property. Liability would be injury to the body and linebacker would be
injury not to the body. The cost to the county will be $153,733,00.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the
county bid process.
Alan discussed Sewer District #1.
Alan discussed the request for resolution for the
liquor store in Elsmore Township. No action was taken.
Commissioner Regehr moved to approve a cereal malt
beverage license for Sunny Meadows Golf Course. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
Commissioners passed Resolution #200405.
Resolution #200405
Resolution for a PROCLAMATION
Fair Housing Month
Issued by the County Commissioners
County of Allen
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States passed the
Civil Rights Act
of 1968, of which Title V111 declared that the law of
the land would now
guarantee the rights of equal housing opportunity; and
WHEREAS, the County of Allen is
committed to the mission and intent of Congress to
provide fair and equal
housing opportunities for all, and today, many realty
companies and
associations support fair housing laws; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing groups and the U.S. Department
of Housing
and Urban Development have, over the years, received
thousands of
complaints of alleged illegal housing discrimination and
found too many that
have proved upon investigation to be violations of the
fair housing laws;
and
WHEREAS, equal housing opportunity is a condition of
life in our County
that can and should be achieved,
We, the County Commission of Allen County,
on behalf of its citizens, do hereby proclaim the month
of April as
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
And express the hope that this year’s observance
will promote fair housing
practices throughout the County.
Dated this 9th day of March, 2004
Commissioner Regehr moved to adopt resolution #200405. Commissioner
Works second, motion passed. 3-0-0
Jim Weseloh, Sewer District #1 Maintance, discussed work that needs
done within the Sewer District #1 district. Jim explained several items
that need to be addressed. Discussion followed.
Commissioners explained they are setting up a board for that district.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, presented 2003
Preliminary R.E. Appraisal/Sales Ratio Study for Allen County. Discussion
followed. She is in compliance but low in upper Real Estate as determined
by the State of Kansas.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personal. Those in the room will be
Commissioner Works, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Thompson and Sandra
Drake, County Appraiser. The time is 12:20. Commissioner Regehr seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0. Commissioners reconvened at 12:30, no action was
taken.
Commissioners reviewed bids for a table dolly at the
Moran Senior/Community Building. Bids were received from Iola Office
Supply for $386.00, Service Office & Supply for $293.00 and McCarty’s
Office Supply for $248.00. Commissioner Works moved to accept the bid from
McCarty’s. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 2-0-0
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's Journal Entries #
b) Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $ 22,130.61
c) Pay Change
d) Abatements PP- Value , $ , Year
e) Abatements Oil- Value , $ , Year
f) Abatements Truck- Value 2711, $268.82, Year 2003
g) Abatements RE – Value 16310, $2447.50, Year 2003
