IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 24, 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 17, 2005meeting.
Marty Taylor, G.I.S/Zoning/L.E.P.P. Administrator,
discussed services the county provides through the Local Environment
Protection Plan. Discussion followed on whether or not to charge for these
services. State and some by lenders require the inspections of septic
systems.
Commissioners discussed Marty’s job description; they
requested he keep a log of time and places. Commissioner Works requested
Marty write exact time on his time card every time he is on the clock
regardless of the time (weekends, nights, early mornings).
Marty reported the G.I.S. mapping was set back by a
change in the server’s drives. Sherrie will contact Advantage to correct
the computer drives.
Marty discussed letters he had sent in regards to the
Nuisance Abatement Act of Allen County.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, reported on
an inmate that suffered a stroke while in jail. Discussion followed. He
stated Wesley Hospital would work with Allen County on costs. Discussion
followed on state laws. Commissioners requested Sheriff Williams’s work
with Alan Weber and Wesley Hospital on the hospital costs.
Jim Talkington discussed the CEDS committee appointment
and how it would tie into a committee he is trying to get started.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed an asphalt
zipper machine. Commissioners watched a short presentation on what the
asphalt zipper does. Discussion followed on cost, rent or agreements with
other counties. No action was taken at this time.
Bill reviewed the bridge project on Georgia Road and
roadwork currently scheduled.
Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director, and Jeff
Flathman, Custom Energy Services, LLC, discussed some information
concerning an energy analysis summary. Mr. Flathman reviewed the benefits
of using Custom Energy Services and costs projections. Discussion followed
on equipment and electric savings. Investment grade audit agreement
($1,500) offered by his company guarantees costs and savings for Allen
County’s heating, air, and lights. This company also would provide
funding for the changes. Discussion followed on goals of the Custom Energy
Services, their background and a time line. Commissioners requested time
to review the information presented.
Sharon Utley, Allen County Treasurer, discussed antique
tags and charges allowed by the state. Discussion followed.
Sharon discussed investment interest rates with the
commission.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner
Works second, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner
Thompson, Commissioner Works, Commissioner Regehr, and Sharon Utley, Allen
County Treasurer. The time is now 10:45 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at
10:55 a.m. No action was taken.
Ron reported Judge Creitz’s office is dry but April
Hudson’s office ceiling is wet. Discussion followed. Commissioners
requested Ron contact Ron Boren to locate the problem.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Thompson
second, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner
Thompson, Commissioner Works, Commissioner Regehr, Elaine Dugan, Allen
County EMS Director, and Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor. The time is
now 11:05 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:20 a.m. No action was taken.
Elaine discussed ambulance charges. She discussed Allen
County’s position is in the fourth year of a five year rate scale.
Elaine proposed that rates be increased. Commissioners will consider a
change of rate on some of the charges.
Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director and Ron Boren,
Boren’s Roofing, discussed the leaking roof. Discussion followed as to
where the leak is coming in. Mr. Boren will check more on the solutions.
Sheriff Williams will check in the new facility for leaks.
Don Hillbrant, Allen County citizen, thanked the
commissioners, Ron and Bill for their hard work. He appreciates everyone
working together. He gave concerns and suggestions for the courtyard.
Alan reported Allen County is responsible for some of
the medical bills on an inmate (who had a stroke) until he was released.
Commissioners discussed Fire District By-Laws.
Commissioners requested Alan to review the Custom
Energy Services, LLC proposed contract.
Commissioner Works moved to approve an employee
evaluation form for law enforcement personal within the Sheriff and Jail
Departments. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk's Journal Entries # 44-46
b) Payroll Changes
c) Vouchers for $109,926.28
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until May 31, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the
courthouse.
