IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
January 18, 2005
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 a
regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Walt Regehr Jr.,
Commissioner Dick Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson and Sherrie L. Riebel,
Allen County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
January 11, 2005 meetings.
Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director, discussed the
hail reimbursement from the insurance. Ron requested what the
Commissioners want him to do concerning the roof. Discussion followed.
Commissioners would like to do some research on the original roof.
Commissioners requested Ron to check on what it would entail to disconnect
the old piping for sewer and plumbing in the old jail. It is the thought
that part of the leaking problem is caused by the existing pipes.
Commissioners requested Ron to check to see what part of the roof the
insurance company is talking about. Ron will call and get back with the
commission.
Bill King, Public Works Director, reported on the
heating system at the landfill. It is running about 80% of the time. He
discussed the problems that are on going with that system. He stated they
need an explosion proof floating heater and pump to aid the heating
system. Bill presented two different bids for pumps and heaters. Bids were
received from A-Better Earth, Inc for $9,050.00 and PG Companies Inc. for
$7,607. Discussion followed on the difference on the bids and what is
included. Bill requested to purchase the better pump from A-Better Earth,
Inc. because this is an air pump the other is an electric pump. Bill
explained that the cost could be around $12,000 with tanks and other pop
up items. Discussion followed on other items. Commissioner Works moved to
approve Bill to spend up to $12,000 to dispose of the leach ad water.
Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill reported they are working in the old jail fixing
it up for secure evident storage.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session to discuss non-elected personnel for a period of 10 minutes. Those
in the room will be Chairman Regehr, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner
Works, and Bill King, Public Works Director. The time is now 9:20 a.m.
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Commissioners reconvened
at 9:30 a.m. No action was taken at this time.
Commissioner Works moved to approve Bill hire the top
score for facilities operator to fill an open position. Commissioner
Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Ron reported the insurance company stated the estimate
was only for the parameter of a portion of the roof over the court area.
Commissioners requested Ron visit with Ron Boren to see what and if the
roof can be repaired on just the parameter of the roof. Discussion
followed.
Thomas Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed
shutting some of the 911 phones lines down. These are lines that haven’t
been used in the last three years.
Sheriff Williams stated the old jail project is
progressing along well.
Sheriff Williams requested the Commissioners reconsider
the amount of his raise. Discussion followed. Commissioner Works moved to
set Sheriff ‘s salary at the amount it was last week with a 2% COLA.
Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sheriff Williams stated he has hired a new part time
employee for the jail.
Sheriff Williams is meeting Wednesday with Mike Fickel,
Shaughnessy Fickel & Scott, concerning new jail issues yet to be
addressed.
Sheriff Williams stated they now have 20 out of county
inmates. Discussion followed.
Commissioners discussed the Sheriff’s fleet force.
Currently there are 9 vehicles in the fleet. Sheriff Williams stated he
would like to make sure the replaced vehicles have interchangeable parts
with any future vehicles. Discussion followed on each current vehicle.
Sheriff Williams discussed an ambulance running at high
speed without lights through town. Discussion followed. Sheriff will talk
to all ambulance drivers and send them the state statutes for driving the
ambulances.
Gale Beck, Allen County resident, reported it is nice
to hear the changes within the Sheriff’s department.
Troy Krenzel, Southeast Kansas Resource Conservation
& Development (RC & D) Project, Inc. Coordinator, and Charlotte
LaRue, RC & D Administrative Assistant, discussed what services they
do for the areas of Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Elk,
Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson Counties. Troy discussed
the Allen County Master Fire Plan that was to have been done in Allen
County. Charlotte presented the Commission with information on how R C and
D work including their vision and goals, See-Kan News, By-Laws, Area Plan
and an annual report. Troy discussed several projects that RC & D is
involved in.
Loretta & Lee Roberts, Barbara Shoate, Moran
Ambulance Crew, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, Jill Allen, EMS
Coordinator, discussed ambulance bids. The bids were from Midwest Vehicle
Professionals (Medtec) for three options #1 $107,594.00, #2 $103,451.00,
and #3 $103,071.00; Wheeled Coach Industries for two options #1 $90,950.00
and #2 $99,428.00; these were submitted January 4, 2005. Commissioners
requested information as to why Medtec is better. The ambulance crew
stated their customer service; it was a better-built structure; easier to
get in and out of on street side, not as deep as Wheeled Coach which is a
safety issue. Jill and Alan stated they thought service was a big issue.
Commissioner Thompson moved to purchase a Medtec for $103,451.00.
Commissioner Works seconded, discussion followed. Motion passed 3-0-0.
Jill discussed Humboldt giving up the current ambulance
to Iola, which is a concern at this time.
Jill discussed RN’s on board the ambulances. She
explained the hospital has randomly provided nurses when needed.
Discussion followed. Jill explained the suggestion is to advertise for
nurses. Jill explained what problems were coming from the hospital for not
providing nurses. She reported on a meeting with some Hospital staff
concerning RN’s on board. Commissioners advised Jill to advertise RN’s
and or Paramedics for Allen County EMS to be on call. These would be
forward to each of the cities. She will be advertising outside the Allen
County area as well.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
to discuss non-elected personnel for a period of 15 minutes. Those in the
room will be Chairman Regehr, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Works,
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, Jill Allen, EMS Coordinator and
Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 10:55 a.m.
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Commissioners reconvened
at 11:10 a.m. No action was taken at this time.
Alan discussed Westra’s proposal to repaint the
outside of the new jail. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Works discussed the Landfill Trust
account. Commissioner Works moved to approve the Chairman sign the post
closure fund at Team Bank. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Commissioners reviewed the annual reports of LaHarpe
Elm Cemetery and Osage Township.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $40,975.89 (2004) and
$291,718.80 (2005)
b) Payroll Changes
c) Journal Entries #2
d) Abatements – PP Value 217, $32.18, Year 2004
e) Abatements – RE Value 13,376, $2037.04, Year
2004
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until January 25, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the
commission room of the courthouse.
