IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 10, 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
May 3, 2005 meeting.
Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director, discussed
placing the benches back out on the grassy area for employees to take
breaks. Commissioners approved but requested Ron to check with Sheriff
Williams before placing benches.
Ron discussed the energy report. Information is on its
way.
Commissioners discussed replacing the trees that Safe
Base planted that have died. Discussion followed.
Angela Henry, Safe Base Director, had requested to use
the courtyard on the south side of the courthouse for end of the year Safe
Base. Commissioners approved the use of the courtyard for May 19, 2005
from 4-6:30 p.m.
Sherrie reported a call from John Beverlin, Senator
Derek Schmidt’s office, discussing the back way to the City of Humboldt
from west of Iola off of US Hwy 54. He had reported Allen County would
have to install "Trail Blazer" signs and prove that the short
cut would save money and time. Discussion followed. Commissioners will
check on the cost with Bill King, Public Works Director, to install extra
signs along the back way.
Commissioners discussed a request of information about
the City of Humboldt using the Humboldt Senior Center as a meeting room.
Discussion followed. No action was taken at this time until a formal
request is made from the City of Humboldt Council.
Hans Luetke, BOMAG Americas, Inc. Territory Manager,
thanked the Commission for their purchase of a BOMAG. Jim Harris, Berry
Tractor Sales Representative, thanked the Commission for their support.
Both stated Allen County’s Landfill is very professional looking and
acting.
Bill discussed a pre-conference meeting on bridge
project #1C-3776-01. Discussion followed on the bridge schedule and that
if they closed the road one week early to save several weeks at the end of
the project.
Bill discussed the Allen County Airport Advisory Board.
Commissioner Works moved to appoint Jim Heffernon and Bob Macha to serve
on the Allen County Airport Advisory Board from January 2005 through
December 2009. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill presented current landfill rates for review.
Discussion followed on the need of a cost raise since there was no raise
in cost last year and the cost of fuel has gone up. The average percentage
of proposed raise is approximately 6%. Commissioner Thompson moved to
increase landfill rates to the following: Outside the 12 County Area
$50.00
Anderson County $24.00
Bourbon County $23.00
Coffey County $25.00
Crawford County $25.00
Elk County $25.00
Greenwood County $25.00
Labette County $24.00
Linn County $25.00
Montgomery County $25.00
Neosho County $25.00
Wilson County $23.00
Woodson County $24.00
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill presented bids for computer proposals. Bids were
received from Advantage Computer for an Acer P4 17" and Flat screen
for $1,200.00 with a three year warranty; Iola Computer Products for a
Nobolis 4 for $1,225.00 with a three year depot (this does include a flat
screen monitor); and Dell for an Intel Pentium for $1130.75 for a 3 year
limit warranty. Commissioner Works moved to approve Bill to purchase four
computers or more from Advantage Computer after he checks with the State
contracts. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners requested Bill check into the signage for
the alternate route to Humboldt from US Hwy #54. Discussion followed.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, reported the
pickups are in. Lights and decals are being installed. Discussion followed
on decals. He reported the light bars are on order.
Sheriff Williams reported 48 inmates, 13 paying
inmates. He stated the video cameras are being installed today in the pods
needing cameras.
Sheriff Williams reported hiring a female guard who has
previous experience.
Commissioners discussed the park bench request and
where to place it. Commissioners stated if Sheriff Williams didn’t want
the bench installed, he could veto it.
Sheriff Williams stated he has been able to get the
cost per meal to the inmates to $1.05 each.
Commissioner Works moved to appoint Brenda Swanson to
serve on the SEK RC & D Board. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the
vertical zoning at the airport. Commissioners will have to appoint an
Airport Zoning Commission to zone the three miles of airspace. Discussion
followed on the current Planning Commission as the Planning Commission/
Airport Zoning Commission.
Alan discussed having a section to unload little
vehicles at the landfill. Discussion followed.
Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, reported Rachel Mueller would be
sentenced on June 13, 2005.
Jerry requested to use Bill’s bids for a computer. Commissioners
stated for him to visit with Bill.
Jerry discussed the need for a new copier. He will be presenting bids.
The Attorney’s current copier is over six years old.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's Journal Entries #38-39
b) Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $60,011.04
c) Pay Changes
d) Payroll Vouchers
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until May 17, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
