IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
November 9, 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
November 2, 2004 meeting.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed
prioritizing calls when they come in on the roads.
Bill presented information from U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Aviation Administration concerning the airport
taxiway.
Bill requested to carry over 75 hours of vacation.
Commissioners approved the carry over to be used within six months.
Bill reported the road stripping is being done today.
Bill reported the City grading a dust control road of
the counties. Discussion followed on the city annexing.
Bill reported the department had worked the parking lot
at the SEK Health Department, which is a county building.
Bill discussed an issue with a resident over a bridge
replacement.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 10 minutes to discuss land acquisition. Commissioner Regehr second,
motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner Thompson,
Commissioner Works, Commissioner Regehr, Sherrie L. Riebel and Bill King,
Public Works Director. The time is now 9:08 a.m. Commissioners reconvened
at 9:18 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Works moved to authorize Bill King to
negotiate land procurement for land along Central Street for County right
of way, keeping in compliance with KDOT regulations. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
Commissioners discussed some roads that need attention.
Jill Allen, EMS Coordinator and SKAT Representative,
discussed an upcoming request for a small transit bus grant. Allen County’s
last request was for a 13-passenger, raised roof minibus with a wheelchair
lift and door. Discussion followed.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed a claim
submitted to Allen County concerning an abused Woodson County individual.
Discussion followed.
Alan discussed Westra Construction Inc. position with
Allen County.
Alan discussed a meeting with Rural Fire District #2.
Discussion followed on issues with old ambulances and water towers.
Commissioners discussed the commissary account with
Alan.
Commissioners expressed their concerns of the keys to
the new jail and administration. Discussion followed.
Jill discussed the re-certification checks that are
issued each year to the ambulance personnel for certifications.
Mary Tucker, JJA Administrative Assistant, and Phil
Young, DOC & JJA Administrator, discussed a JABG grant request. Mary
explained the use of the unexpended funds for 2004. This is a three-month
awards period. Discussion followed on transportation funding and when that
funding is depleted they are looking at cutting line item and possibly
cutting staff. Commissioner Works moved to approve the Chairman sign the
JJA grant that for unexpended funds to be for transportation. Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Walt discussed the City of Iola Tree Board involvement
in the proposed tree planting around the courtyard.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Employee Payroll Changes
b) Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $123,694.56
c) Journal Entries #
d) Abatements
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until November 16, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse.
