IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
April 26, 2005
Disclaimer: These unofficial minutes are not official
until approved by the Commission. Please contact the Allen County
Commission Office or the County 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 Chairman Walt Regehr, Jr., Commissioner Dick
Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County
Clerk.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
April 19, 2005.
Kathy McEwan, Family and Consumer Science Agent,
discussed Teri Kretzmeier, Family Nutrition Program’s usage of the
Humboldt Senior Center on June 15, 16, & 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for
a cooking class. Kathy explained the services offered to the area kids.
Discussion followed on other options. Commissioner Works moved to waiver
the fees for the usage of the Humboldt Senior Center by the Family
Nutrition Program. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Ms. McEwan reported there is a family that would like
to donate a piano to the assembly room for use by the 4 H Clubs.
Commissioners stated as long as it is a functional piano they would accept
the donation. The donator would be responsible to move the piano.
Commissioner Works moved to accept the nomination of
Melvin Bland to fill the un-expired term of Newt Bacon, Marmaton Township
Trustee. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to approve the Chairman’s
signature on the Aviation Project Consultant Agreement not to exceed
$58,000.00. This is only for the return taxi way. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, discussed
construction costs. Discussion followed on how much items have raised
within the last couple of years.
Thomas Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed a
homicide that occurred Sunday evening.
Sheriff Williams requested the chairman’s signature
on a "2005 Click it or Ticket" Step Mini-Grant from the Highway
Safety Agreement to the KDOT Bureau of Traffic Safety. The grant is for
monies for overtime and wages. Commissioners reviewed and discussion
followed on the details. Commissioner Works moved to authorize the
Chairman’s signature on the grant request. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sheriff Williams discussed a survey of wages on jailers
around the surrounding areas. Discussion followed on the average wage and
Allen County’s wages are way below average. He explained that he would
like to budget new wages for the 2006 budget year. Discussion followed on
what are the job duties. Commissioners stated the 2006 budget should
include the proposed wages.
Sheriff Williams reported the shower is not leaking at
this time, but will continue to observe it for a while. Sheriff Williams
will call the architect on other matters associated with the jail
operation.
Donna Talkington and Jennifer Jackman, representatives
of REACH Foundation and Allen County Hospital, were present to discuss the
critical access team at the hospital. Jackman said the hospital has made
the transition very well. She is doing some consulting work with other
hospitals. The average stay at the hospital currently is 3.62 days.
Jackman has offered to work with the ambulance director since the hospital
must have access to ambulance transfers. There are approximately 15 nurses
that are able to make ambulance transfers. The subject of liability
insurance was discussed for the nurses doing the transfers.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Service Director, was present for the
discussion on the ambulance services associated with the hospital. A task
force was mentioned to help coordinate the services between the entities.
Mrs. Jackman will help with the task force. Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, will look into the legal side of the liability. The
commissioners were concerned with the on call hourly rate paid to those
nurses or paramedics. Commissioners commended Dugan for her desire to work
with everyone in the system. Dugan requested to attend a training session
at Clay Center on June 10th and 11th. Commissioners gave their
approval for her to attend.
The First Responders class has had some students quit
but the class has also has picked up a couple new students. Elaine will
talk with Michaela Wille at Humboldt on the class issue.
Commissioners authorized Commission Chairman Regehr to
sign the property agreement concerning the property on south second that
was sold at the county auction last week.
Commissioners appointed Judge Tom Saxton to fill the
un-expired term of B. Ellen Smith on the Thirty-First Judicial District
Community Corrections and Juvenile Justice Administration
Advisory/Governing Board. Judge Saxton will also accept the appointment
for the term May 5, 2005 through May 5, 2007.
SEK RC&D region group will present a master plan of
the fire districts of Allen County at a late date.
Kathy McEwan, Family and Consumer Science Agent for
Allen County, ask what the commissioners wanted to do with the old piano
that is in the assembly room downstairs. Commissioners authorized the
removal of the old piano.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk’s Journal Entries #34
b) Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $85,177.59
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until May 3, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the
courthouse.
