IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
October 25, 2005
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the Commission. Please contact the Allen County Commission Office or the
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IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
October 25, 2005
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Walt Regehr,
Jr., Commissioner Dick Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, and
Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Bruce Symes was present to monitor the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
October 18, 2005 meeting.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 5 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner
Thompson, Commissioner Works, Chairman Regehr, Ron Holman, House and
Grounds Director and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is
now 8:35 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 8:40 a.m. No action was taken.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed the airport
expansion. Rick Butler, LaForge and Budd Construction Company, Inc., and
Jack Schaller, Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc., were present to
discuss the contract. Jack explained the current contract is correct and
change orders would be issued to reduce the costs and work required. Jack
stated the change order with changes would be for $470,141.80.
Bid Item & Description Original bid Change
Order list
1
. Striping Removal (Item P-620)
$48,000.00 $15,000.00
2. Striping (Item P-620) $88,000.00 $20,000.00
3. Portland Cement Concr.Paving (Item P-501)
$684,377.60 $296,341.80
4. Edge Drain Perf. Pipe (Item P-705) $70,000.00
$70,000.00
5. Edge Drain Non-perf. Pipe (Item-705) $7,000.00
$7,000.00
6. Splash Blocks (D-705) $1,500.00 $1,500.00
7. Sealing PCCP Joints (Item P-605) $65,318.75
$55,300.00
8. Temporary Pvmt. Marking (Item P-620) $1,500.00
$1,500.00
9. Pavement Markings (Item P-620) $3,500.00 $3,500.00
Total Bid Amount $969,196.35 $470,141.80
Alan reviewed the changes and would like time to review
the original contract. He requested the companies include the change
orders with the contract before signing the original contract. Jack stated
he would get it prepared and faxed to Alan for review before next weeks
Commission meeting. Rick will check with LaForge and Budd for starting
time projection.
Bill discussed bridge project #1C-4205-01 Monarch
Bridge on old hwy 169. Discussion followed on the sufficiency rating for
this bridge. He discussed rebuild (rehab) vs. new construction, the cost
would be about the same for both but there is no way the time frame would
remain the same. A new year would be out 2 to 3 years.
Bill reported they completed chip and seal on Montana
Road (Elk’s Road behind Gates Manufacturing) and Minnesota Road.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, reported the
Public Works Department fixed the doors in the new jail area.
Sheriff Williams discussed issues with the firing range
at the Elk’s Lake.
Charles Allison, Allison’s Liquor Store, discussed
his request for Sunday Liquor Sales. Commissioners discussed the cities in
Allen County adopting or not adopting Sunday Liquor Sales. The City of
Iola has passed but not published twice at this time. They still have 60
days from publication to have a protest petition passed. Commissioners
requested Alan to review a resolution and have ready for the commissioners
to review for consideration at next weeks meeting.
Commissioners set up to canvas the USD 258 School Bond
Election for Monday, November 14, 2005 at 8:15 a.m. due to Friday,
November 11, 2005 is a county holiday and the courthouse will be closed.
Commissioner Thompson moved to authorize Chairman
Regehr to sign a contract for asbestos inspection at the Allen County
Courthouse by Asbestos Removal & Maintenance Inc. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. The contract price is $1,160.00 for all
labor, material and equipment necessary to perform an asbestos inspection.
Jennifer Jackman, Allen County Hospital Executive
Director, Mike Russell, KIKS Radio Station, Donna Talkington, REACH
Foundation Board member, Larry Peterson, Allen County Hospital Financial
Officer, Larry Arthur, HMC KC, Steven Swank, Pine Creek Capital, Bobby
Moran, HCA Nashville TN, Joe Hampe, Pine Creek Capital, and David O. King,
Reach Foundation Board member were present to discuss confidential data
with the commission on the sale of Allen County Hospital lease.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 30 minutes to discuss Confidential Data. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner
Thompson, Commissioner Works, Chairman Regehr, Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, Jennifer Jackman, Allen County Hospital Executive Director,
Donna Talkington, REACH Foundation Board member, Larry Peterson, Allen
County Hospital Financial Officer, Larry Arthur, HMC KC, Steven Swank,
Pine Creek Capital, Bobby Moran, HCA Nashville TN, Joe Hampe, Pine Creek
Capital, and David O. King, Reach Foundation Board member. The time is now
10:15 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 10:45 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 5 minutes to discuss Confidential Data. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner
Thompson, Commissioner Works, Chairman Regehr, Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, Jennifer Jackman, Allen County Hospital Executive Director,
Donna Talkington, REACH Foundation Board member, Larry Peterson, Allen
County Hospital Financial Officer, Larry Arthur, HMC KC, Steven Swank,
Pine Creek Capital, Bobby Moran, HCA Nashville TN, Joe Hampe, Pine Creek
Capital, and David O. King, Reach Foundation Board member. The time is now
10:47 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 10:53 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 5 minutes to discuss Confidential Data. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Commissioner
Thompson, Commissioner Works, Chairman Regehr, Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, Jennifer Jackman, Allen County Hospital Executive Director,
Donna Talkington, REACH Foundation Board member, Larry Peterson, ACH
Financial Officer, Bobby Moran, HCA Nashville TN, and David O. King, Reach
Foundation Board member. The time is now 10:55 a.m. Commissioners
reconvened at 11:00 a.m. No action was taken.
Bobby Moran stated there was only this offer on the
table and Allen County Hospital will make a formal press release later
today.
Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, discussed
positions and applications she has received for interviews. She discussed
shifts and ideas.
Commissioners reviewed Resolution #200513.
Resolution #200513
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROCESSING FEE FOR ALL
INDIVIDUALS PROCESSED AND/OR FINGERPRINTED BY THE ALLEN COUNTY LAW
ENFORCEMENT CENTER.
WHEREAS, Allen County, Kansas is a county municipal
government with the power of home rule pursuant to K.S.A. 19-101 et seq;
and
WHEREAS, K.S.A.12-16, 199 [l.1998], authorizes the
Board of County Commissioners to adopt a fingerprint fee of up to $45.00
for those individuals fingerprinted by a detention facility; and
WHEREAS, the Allen County Law Enforcement Center is a
detention facility, and as such, expends significant funds in the
fingerprinting, processing and booking of prisoners and detainees, as well
as providing fingerprinting services as a courtesy to other agencies and
businesses.
IT IS THE FINDING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS that it would be in the public interest to assess
a fingerprinting fee for all individuals booked, processed or
fingerprinted by the Allen County Law Enforcement Center in order to help
defray the costs for providing such services.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY ABOVE SAID BOARD that a
fingerprinting fee in the amount of $5.00 is established for all
individuals convicted, diverted, adjudicated or diverted under a
pre-adjudication program, pursuant to K.S.A. 22-2906 et seq., or
12-4414 et seq. and amendments thereto, of a felony or a
misdemeanor contained in chapters 8, 21, 41 or 65 of the Kansas Statutes
Annotated and amendments thereto, where fingerprints are required pursuant
to K.S.A. 21-2501, and amendments thereto, and that said fee shall be paid
to the general fund.
THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON THE
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
Commissioner Works moved to adopt Resolution #200513. Commissioner
Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Elaine discussed a wall in the Moran Ambulance bay to house people on
call. Discussion followed. Commissioners will review and then discuss with
the Moran City Council.
Commissioners reviewed Resolution #200514.
RESOLUTION NO. 200514
A resolution relating to the sale of cereal malt beverages in the
original package and alcoholic liquor in the original package.
WHEREAS, the sale of cereal malt beverage in the original package and
the sale of alcoholic liquor in the original package is limited by State
law; and
WHEREAS, Section 9 of Senate Bill 298 enacted by the Kansas Legislature
in 2005 permits Counties to modify state law limitations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Allen County, Kansas that the sale of cereal malt beverage in the original
package and the sale of alcoholic liquor in the original package shall be
regulated as follows:
No person shall sell at retail cereal malt beverage in the original
package: (1) Between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m.; (2) on
Sunday before 12:00 noon or after 8:00 p.m.; or (3) on Easter Sunday.
No person shall sell at retail alcoholic liquor in the original
package: (1) On Sunday before 12:00 noon or after 8:00 p.m.; (2) on
Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving day or Christmas day; or
(3) before 9:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. on any day when sale is
permitted.
This resolution shall take effect 60 days after publication unless
within that 60 day period, a sufficient petition requesting a vote on the
matter is filed with the Allen County Clerk. If a petition for a vote is
filed, then this resolution shall take effect if approved by a majority of
the electors voting thereon.
Commissioner Thompson moved to adopt Resolution #200514. Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 2-1-0. Commissioner Works voted against
adopting Resolution #200514.
Elaine discussed overall ambulance service with the commissioners.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Journal Entries #92
Clerk's vouchers totaling $ 46,468.93
Payroll Changes
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until November 1, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse.
