IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 25, 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
May 18, 2004 meeting.
Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director, discussed a
request from Jerry Skidmore, Iola Tree Board Member, to cut down 3 dead
pin oak. Discussion followed. Commissioners will review before approving.
Ron updated the Commission concerning the chiller freon.
He reported the reserve is gone; the new will cost approximately $2,000
for 200 pounds freon. Commissioner Thompson approved to purchase 200
pounds of freon. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner requested Ron to call for prices to local refrigerate
merchants.
Barbara Collins, Area Chamber of Commerce, requested to
use the south courtyard on June 1, 2004 for a Chamber event. Commissioners
approved.
Commissioners discussed an upcoming drivers training
for van drivers. Commissioners approved.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed taking
trash from Elk County. Discussion followed on rates of other counties.
Commissioners approved a rate of $23.75 for Elk County.
Bill discussed upcoming work on Central Street and a
road near Elsmore.
Bill reported bridge project #1C-3664-01 was let last
week. It came in at $200,043 from Beechner Construction. Discussion
followed.
The overlay south of Humboldt is currently being worked
on.
Commissioner Thompson reported on a meeting with the
Sewer District #1 last evening. A board was elected: Members are Don
Diebolt, Susie Greve, and Eric B’Hymer.
Jake Heck, Touchtone Contract Representative, explained
phone service he could provide for Allen County. Discussion followed. No
action was taken.
Steve Womack, City of Iola Chief of Police, Dennis
Kelly, Iola Police Department, Rhonda Fulton, Dispatcher Supervisor and
David Beck, Emergency Management, discussed upgrading Allen County 911
Dispatch Radio Consoles and enhancing the 911 Phone System located within
the City of Iola City Hall. Kelly requested estimates run from $80,000 to
$100,000 to replace transmitters and radios. He explained the equipment
they are requesting and how it improves the current system.
Kelly also discussed the 911 addressing from stationary
phones and Phase II Compliant (wireless) Currently the cell phones do not
show up on their system. He discussed new cell phones that mark the area
where a cell phone user is at the time of the call. It will not pin point
but will get within the area. Three current lines would be dedicated to
stationary landlines, and two cell wireless lines for cell phones. The
funding will be provided from a Homeland Security Grant Dave Beck is
applying for them. The grant comes from the Highway Patrol to Emergency
Management level to the 911 Dispatch. Commissioners stated they would be
in support of the grant application.
Wayne Garrett, Allen County resident, stated the Allen
County mowers are doing a good job mowing the ditches. He really
appreciates the job the county workers are doing.
Wayne Garrett reported the Fair is shut down until some
electrical issues are taken care of. He discussed there is a lot of wiring
work needed to be done. He requested "one time" funds to aid in
the costs. Discussion followed. He reported they are also seeking
donations to the Fair Board to help with the unexpected costs.
Jim Oswalt, MCI Account Executive, explained the
services MCI can provide for Allen County. Discussion followed. No action
was taken.
Ron Holman discussed bids for freon from Tholen Heating
& Cooling for $3,200.00 for 200 pounds, DC Refrigeration $4,800 for
200 pounds and Fagen was $2.000.00 for 200 pounds. Commissions approved
the purchase from Fagen.
Robbie Atkins, Allen County Sheriff, discussed a
trouble inmate.
Sheriff Atkins discussed water in the new jail kitchen
area. Discussion followed. Sheriff Atkins asked if the washer and dryer
were the wrong brands? Commissioners will check with the architect.
Sheriff Atkins reported Tim Beckham, Deputy, will be
attending training in Iowa June 7-11, all costs except for gas to get
there and back. He reported Cathy Clark, Deputy, would be attending
training in Wisconsin from June 7-11 on Missing and Exploited Children.
Commissioners approved the out of state travel.
Commissioners discussed a second voucher for disposable
towels that take care of Aids, Hepatitis and any other blood born
pathogens. Discussion followed. Sheriff Atkins explained they were to take
care of the inmates and jailers from coming in contact with or passing
these diseases.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed tort
limits for Kansas and other states. Discussion followed on increasing the
tort to $2 million to cover the Sheriff and Deputies out of state travel
in county vehicles. The cost to the county would be $6,800.00 for an
overall vehicle coverage for out of state travel. No action was taken at
this time.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's Journal Entries #
b) Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $29,347.58
c) Employee pay changes
d) Abatements PP Value 315, $40.16, Year 2003
e) Abatements RE Value 1242, $190.80, Year 2003
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until June 1, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the
courthouse.
