IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
December 20, 2005
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IOLA, KANSAS OFFICE OF
THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK December 20, 2005
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in a
regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Walt Regehr Jr.,
Commissioner Dick Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson and Sherrie L. Riebel,
Allen County Clerk.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register, was present to observe the
meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
December 13, 2005 meeting.
Commissioners approved to re-nominate David Spangler
and Otis Crawford to serve on the Allen County Hospital Community Advisory
Board until 2009. The nomination will be forwarded to the Allen County
Hospital for consideration.
Commissioners reviewed the application for a cereal
malt beverage license. Commissioner Works moved to approve the renewal for
cereal malt beverage for Sunny Meadows Golf Course. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed, 3-0-0.
Commissioner Regehr needed to leave the meeting.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed problems
with a motor grader.
Bill discussed telephone lines on county right of way.
Bill reported he had sent a crew out Sunday when the
snow was coming down to maintain the bridges.
Hal Pannel, Allen County citizen, discussed a low water
bridge in the county. Commissioners explained KDOT doesn’t provide
monies for replacement or rework. Discussion followed. Commissioners
suggested he visit with Bill King, Public Works Director, for information
on the five-year bridge plan.
Cheri Clark, Advantage Computer, stopped in to wish the
commission happy holidays.
Commissioner Works opened the amended budget hearing.
No public was present for the hearing. Commissioner Works moved to approve
the published amended budget. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion
passed 2-0-0.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, discussed EMT-B classes
that will start January 2006; three employees are interested in that class
for a cost of $2,100.00. The EMT-I class starts in February, two employees
are interested that class for a cost of $1,500.00. A Training Officer I
class will be held in Burlington, three employees are interested at a cost
of $450.00. She requested approval for all the training at a cost of
$4,050.00. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved the request for
training.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the
contract with Billy D. McAdam for the lease of an ambulance station in
Moran. Discussion followed on what Allen County covered and what McAdam is
covering. Elaine requested to move in December 22, 2005. Commissioners
approved to start the move process. Alan will change the contract to
reflect the change or visit with Mr. McAdam for approval. The contract
will be forward to Mr. McAdam to sign and then send back to Allen County
Commission for final approval.
Alan discussed the boiler in the new law enforcement
center. There had been an error on the plate attached to the new boiler;
it was not the correct efficiency rating. Discussion followed.
Commissioners approved Alan and Sheriff Williams to settle with the
company.
Thomas Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed
Internet hearings. The cost would be around $4,000.00 each set up.
Discussion followed. Commissioners encouraged the sheriff to check into
the equipment.
Sheriff Williams reported he has sent photos of the
cell door locks to the architect for verification of defective locks.
Discussion followed.
Alan discussed the rules and regulations on the sale of
county property. Discussion followed. Alan stated law allows for the
commission to sell any property but will have to publish at the end of the
year who to and what was sold.
Alan discussed a renewal for KACPZO (Kansas Association
of County Zoning and Planning Officials) membership application.
Commissioners approved Alan continue the membership, there is valuable
information shared.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk’s Vouchers totaling
$123,363.45.
Payroll Changes
Journal Entries #110,111,112
Abatements: Year 2003, Real
Estate, Value 98, $12.56
Year 2004, Real Estate, Value 98,
$12.46
Year 2005, Real Estate, Value 1863, $224.64
Year 2005, Oil/Gas, Value 180, $21.26
Year 2004, Personal Property, Value 165, $21.04
Year 2005, Personal Property, Value 701, $100.64
e) Inventory - Public Work’s,
Commissioners, Iola Senior Center (Jefferson St &
State St), Treasurers, Attorney’s, Court Clerk’s.
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until December 27, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the
commission room of the courthouse.
