Allen County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
December 21, 2004

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 December 14, 2004 meetings.

Ron Holman, Allen County House & Grounds Maintenance Director, discussed the appliances in the old garage. They will be placed in the county auction if needed.

Ron reported the carpet is being laid currently in the old Sheriff’s office. He reported Jay Daniels and Bill King’s crew helped quite a bit with clean up.

Ron was present for his annual evaluation. Commissioners discussed Ron’s department and how effective it is running. Commissioners thanked Ron for his continued service and support.

Commissioners discussed the boiler and chiller’s future for the courthouse.

Marty Taylor, L.E.P.P./G.I.S./Zoning Administrator, was present for his annual evaluation. He discussed the state cutting state grants funds. He explained how he splits his time. Discussion followed.

Bill King, Public Works Director, reported the crews are hauling rock to Fairview Cemetery Bridge; the railing will be put up tomorrow. Discussion followed. Bill reported the truck that was damaged should be finished and ready to use later this week.

Thomas Williams, Allen County Sheriff Elect, discussed the schooling he attended the last two weeks. Discussion followed on different topics.

Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Works, Commissioner Regehr; and Bill King, Public Works Director. The time is now 9:35 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:55 a.m. No action was taken.

Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Works, Commissioner Regehr; and Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser. The time is now 10:00 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 10:15 a.m. No action was taken.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed Shaughnessy Fickle & Scott Architect’s service on the new jail.

Loren Korte, PSI Insurance, discussed the notice of termination for work compensation from EMC Insurance for Allen County. Discussion followed.

Commissioner Works moved to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Guardian Ad Litem Contract with Charles H. Apt III at the same rate of $2,500 per month. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Commissioners will not be meeting on December 28, 2004 due to the end of year meeting on December 31, 2004. The county offices within the courthouse will be closed to the public, but the county commissioners will be open to the public as usual.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

a) Clerk's Journal Entries #96-100

b) Clerk's vouchers totaling $86,947.84

c) Abatements- PP Value 3543, $505.46, Year 2004

d) Abatements-16/20M Trucks Value 1484, $174.04, Year 2004

 

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until December 31, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.

Please remember, minutes are unofficial until approved by the commissioners' at their next meeting.