IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 4, 2004
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 Kent Thompson, Commissioner
Walt Regehr Jr., Commissioner Dick Works and Sherrie L. Riebel,
County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
April 27, 2004 meeting.
Robbie Atkins, Allen County Sheriff, stated he is
attending a meeting this morning in Chanute in regards to possible
courthouse security system and inquired if a decision could be made on the
supply (blankets, shirts, pants and etc.) bid from last week. Discussion
followed on the comparison between bids. Bids had been received last week
from Bob Barker for a total of $13,251.46; ATD for a total of $18,972.16;
Robinson for a total of $10,083.60 which does not include all items; and
ICS for a total of $8,452.84 which does not include matt with pillow.
Commissioner Regehr moved to approve the bid from Bob Barker. Commissioner
Works second, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sheriff Atkins discussed the Sheriff’s department
"chase" policy. He stated he makes the call to terminate the
chase or not.
Commissioners discussed the lack of activities and
progress on the new jail in the last few days.
Commissioners discussed policy violations concerning
out of state travel and budget.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed hanger rent
at the Allen County Airport. Discussion followed on Airport Advisory Board
Members moving their planes to Chanute Airport. Bill discussed the
position of the Airport Advisory Board.
Bill discussed a call from Labette County concerning
rock crushing. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved Bill to visit
with Labette County.
Bill discussed Coal Creek Bridge. He stated he feels it
needs to have a weight limit due to the deterioration of the bridge.
Discussion followed. Bill will contact Schwab-Eaton Engineer for an
opinion before any action is taken.
Bill discussed a request for consideration of a warning
sign on 2000 St north of US Hwy 54. Discussion followed on what kind of a
sign would be best. Commissioners authorized Bill to install two 35
mile-an-hour speed limit signs going north on 2000 Street off of US Hwy 54
and a hidden entrance sign on top of the hill.
Bill reported about 98 persons have signed up for dust
abatement. He anticipates beginning at the end of May.
Roy Barnett, Humboldt resident, discussed the railroad
track on Central Street. The commissioners told him the tracks are within
the City of Humboldt limits. The railroad is the one who "fixed"
the tracks.
Donald Leapheart, Allen County EMS Director, discussed
the Ambulance services. There are some issues that were brought up to the
Moran City Council. The City of Moran has requested a meeting on May 10,
2004 at 7 p.m. at the City of Moran Hall. Discussion followed. Chief
Leapheart discussed priority number one is to service the community.
Transfers are a second option.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, reported on some
real estate and personal property hearings she has held.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed county
policy violation.
Alan discussed the jail project completion and what can
be done.
Commissioners discussed paying cleaning cost at the
Moran Senior/Community Center. They do not want to start a precedent on
paying for cleanings. Commissioner Works will contact Glen Terrill.
Commissioner Works moved to approve Chairman Thompson
sign a form of endorsement to the Kansas Department of Commerce Community
Service Program (CSP) Local Government for Friends of Tri-Valley
Foundation. Commissioner Regehr second, motion passed 3-0-0
Commissioners discussed the current Ambulance
subsidies, administration costs and what, if any changes could be made to
improve the service.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Employee Payroll Changes
b) Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $122,468.18 with the
exception of a claim voucher for $553.63. (The counselor is reviewing
this voucher for compliance with the county’s policy on out of state
travel.)
c) Journal Entries #28
d) Abatements Value 1444, $185.54, Year 2003
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until May 11, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the
courthouse.
