IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
February 1, 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 regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Walt Regehr Jr., Commissioner Kent
Thompson, Commissioner Dick Works and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
January 25, 2005 meeting.
Commissioners decided they would not be meeting on
February 15, 2005 to attend Kansas Government Days in Topeka from 8:15
a.m. to 12 noon.
Commissioners discussed the positions on the Allen
County Advisory Hospital Board. It was brought to their attention that the
only person up for re-nominating would be Judy Works for 2005.
Commissioners corrected their earlier nomination to appoint Otis Crawford
and Judy Works. Mr. Crawford’s position is not up until next year.
Commissioners approved to re-nominating Judy Works to serve as Allen
County’s representative.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed classified
ads within the Iola Register. Discussion followed. Commissioners concluded
that the ad should be ran the same way it is submitted.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed
passed towing bills. Sheriff Williams explained how the towing of vehicles
is on a rotation base if the person doesn’t request a specific business.
Bill reported the secured evidence storage area in the
old jail is about complete.
Sheriff Williams stated the contract with other
counties has been reviewed and changes made by Alan Weber. Commissioners
approved Sheriff Williams to start using the contract.
Sheriff Williams reported he is still short one female
staff member in the jail.
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, Bill King,
Public Works Director and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time
is now 9:12 a.m. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners reconvened at 9:27 a.m. No action was taken at this time.
Commissioners approved to allow Bill to make personnel changes.
Bill discussed a request from the Power Parachute Club to use an old
area of the airport for take off. He explained the requested changes. Bill
stated he wasn’t sure if the soccer area would be used for 2005. He
mentioned the fields might be moved back to the Allen County Community
College.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed Westra
Construction Company. He stated Allen County has not yet been approved to
pay the delinquent bill’s created by Westra. Discussion followed.
Alan stated he has reviewed and approved the contract
between Allen County and Counties that house inmates. Bruce Symes asked if
the $40 was the going rate for housing inmates. Commissioners replied that
it is for the most part.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss
Confidential Data for a period of 10 minutes. Those in the room will be
Chairman Regehr, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Works, Jill Allen,
EMS Coordinator, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor and Sherrie L. Riebel,
Allen County Clerk. The time is now 10:05 a.m. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Commissioners reconvened at 10:15 a.m. No
action was taken at this time.
Commissioners appointed Jill to appoint an interviewing committee to
interview candidates for the EMS Coordinator’s job.
Alan stated he is meeting with Moran City Council on Monday meeting.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve and authorize Chairman Regehr to
sign the Treasurer’s Bond for Jerry Croissant as Cottage Grove Township.
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Thompson moved to authorize Chairman Regehr sign the
contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Commissioner Works seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Rodney Burns, Hutinett, Schlotterbeck and Burns, requested to renew the
contract for auditing Allen County for 2005 and a separate contract to do
the budget. The audit price is $11,300.00 which is higher than 2003 and
the budget $11,000 which is the same as 2005’s. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Chairman Regehr sign the contract
with Hutinett, Schlotterbeck and Burns for 2006 budget and 2004 audit.
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Rodney discussed the commission doing a resolution to designate where
and/or what the proceeds from the commissary monies should go, such as
items for the jail. Discussion followed.
Commissioners discussed the City of Humboldt’s
auditing and requested if there any chances to embezzling within the
county. They asked if there were items they should look for. Discussion
followed.
Commissioners discussed the ambulance rotation and
remounts. No decision was made.
Commissioners reviewed the annual reports from Deer
Creek, Marmaton, Salem Townships and the City of Mildred.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's Journal Entries #
b) Payroll Changes
c) Vouchers for $
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until February 8, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse.
