IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
August 31, 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 Dick Works, Commissioner Walter Regehr, Jr.,
and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
August 31, 2004 meeting.
Commissioners reviewed the roof for some issues due to
the new jail.
Barbara Shoate, Lee and Loretta Roberts, Moran
Ambulance crew, discussed re-certification with the commissioners.
Lee asked if there has been a decision on an EMS
Director. Commissioners stated not at this time.
Loretta asked if this year was a remount year for the
ambulances or a new ambulance. Lee requested to look into LED lights when
specking out the ambulance. They pull less on the batteries.
Jack McFadden, Allen County citizen, visit with the
commission on the damaged road. He explained his son was the one driving
the tractor carrying a disk, which the bolt broke. Jack presented some
Attorney Generals opinions for covering damaged roads. He stated he didn’t
feel the commission handled it correctly. Commissioners stated they have
to do almost everything in open session, unless it qualifies for closed
session and this did not qualify. Jack requested the commission take time
to review the opinions.
Bill King, Public Works Director, stated there’s a
statute (K.S.A. 68-545) covering negligence to roads by individuals.
Bill discussed stripping the old 169 Hwy. He needed
clarification as to how much gets striped. The middle strip as well as the
side stripe should be done. Commissioners would like to see how it wears
on the chip seal roads before doing much.
Bill reported the house at 516 S. Second is down. The
clean up will be completed today. The county will be selling the lot.
Bill discussed a push lawn mower for the courthouse.
The old one would cost more to repair than to purchase a new mower.
Discussion followed. Commissioners approved Jay to shop for a mower. He
will need to get bids and bring back to the Commission.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Works
second, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner
Thompson, Commissioner Works, Commissioner Regehr, Bill King, Public Works
Director, and Sherrie L. Riebel. The time is now 9:10 a.m. Commissioners
reconvened at 9:20 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioners discussed using methane gas to run
generators at the landfill.
Mark Henry, Iola Copy Products representative,
discussed the reasons for the re-bid on the Sheriff’s office copier.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Works second,
motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner Thompson,
Commissioner Works, Commissioner Regehr and Sherrie L. Riebel. The time is
now 9:32 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:37 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioners reviewed the bids submitted from the
Moran Senior/Community Center. Flynn Appliance Center, LLC, for a Magic
Chef (CER1110AA) for $323.00 it is a 30" free standing range, chrome
drip bowls, 4.0 cu. ft, recessed broil element, storage drawer, 4 coil
element (2-6" & 2-8") 240 volts; Flynn Appliance Center, LLC,
for a Magic Chef (CER1160AA) for $352.00 it is a 30" free standing
range, chrome drip bowls, 4.0 cu. ft, recessed broil element, storage
drawer, 4 coil element (2-6" & 2-8") 240 volts, white with
black; Home Appliance Company, for a Hotpoint for $395.00 it is a 30"
free standing range, chrome drip bowls, 5.0 cu. ft, recessed broil
element, storage drawer, 4 coil element (2-6" & 2-8") 240
volts, frameless door window, clock with minute timer; Western Auto, for a
Roper for $325.00 it is a 30" free standing range, chrome drip bowls,
4.0 cu. ft, recessed broil element, storage drawer, 4 coil element
(3-6" & 1-8") 240 volts, back splash, and white.
Commissioner Works moved to approve the purchase from Flynn Appliance
Center, LLC for $323.00. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion carried
3-0-0.
Commissioners approved the purchase of a compressor for
the Service To Elderly van.
Commissioners adjourned to review the portion of the
roof they were not able to get to earlier. Commissioners reconvened.
Commissioner Thompson took pictures of the roof lining over the corridor
that leads to the original building. . The roof leaks and needs to be
fixed. Commissioners noted the air conditioning is also leaking.
Commissioners listed design issues with the new facility. Discussion
followed. Commissioners emailed the architect pictures of the issues.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, will review the
Attorney General Opinions and the statutes for damage to Allen County
roads. Bill presented the statute K.S.A. 68-545.
Alan discussed ambulances write off’s for each of the
cities. Discussion followed with Jill Allen, Ambulance billing clerk. Jill
will work up the information on un-collectables to be presented in the
future. No action was taken at this time.
Alan stated the county could not sell land for six
months after the purchase unless monies to cover taxes owed.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's Journal Entries #
b) Clerk's vouchers totaling $
c) Abatements-PP Value , $ , Year
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until September 2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse for the purpose of reviewing progress of the new jail.
