IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
January 10, 2006
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IOLA,
KANSAS OFFICE
OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
January 10, 2006
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, Iola Register representative, was present
to observe the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
January 3, 2006 meeting.
Commissioner Regehr moved to pass the Chairmanship to
Dick Works for 2006. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
to discuss non-elected personnel for 15 minutes. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Works,
Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, and Sandra Drake, Allen County
Appraiser. The time is now 8:42 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 8:56 a.m.
No action was taken.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
to discuss non-elected personnel for 20 minutes. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Works,
Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, and Bill King, Allen County
Public Works Director. The time is now 9:04 a.m. Commissioners reconvened
at 9:24 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
to discuss non-elected personnel for 5 minutes. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Works,
Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, and Bill King, Allen County
Public Works Director. The time is now 9:25 a.m. Commissioners reconvened
at 9:30 a.m. No action was taken.
Bill requested a signature on the Noxious Weed Annual
State report. Discussion followed on the cost and resell price of
chemicals. Chairman Works signed.
Bill presented pictures from the North State Senior
Center. There are several problem areas on drainage. Discussion followed.
Commissioners requested Bill to fix the problems.
Bill discussed the allotment from the FAA for the
return taxiway at the Allen County Airport. Discussion followed on
estimated costs from the engineer.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed
inmate-housing costs.
Commissioner Thompson moved to amend Resolution #200517
to reflect $5,000 in place of $10,000. Commissioner Regehr seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed revisions
for the City of Iola Ambulance requested by both parties. Alan is still
working on a draft contract.
Commissioners met with Jennifer Jackman, Allen County
Hospital Executive Director, Larry Peterson, Allen County Hospital
Financial Officer, Bobby Moran, HCA representative,
Dr. Gordon Sipkens, Allen County Hospital Chief of Staff, Donna Talkington
and Otis & Ruby Crawford, Allen County Hospital Board, Dr. David O.
King, SEK Orthopedics, Dr. Earl Walter, PMA, Dr. Brian Wolfe, Dr. Glen
Singer, Judy Works, The Family Physicians, Bill Walden and James Bauer,
Iola Pharmacy, Inc/HPM, Larry Hart, USD 257 and Verna Devine, to discuss
HCA’s interest in Allen County Hospital. Discussion followed on options
if HCA kept AHC, if Allen County took over management of ACH, if an
outside source came in to take over the lease. Several options were
stated. Several questions were asked of HCA’s intentions.
Several concerns were stated from individuals.
Curt Drake, Marmaton/Osage Fire Department
representative, stated the four-wheeler has been used a couple of times
for rescue. Discussion followed. He offered the fire department man the
four-wheeler. Commissioners stated they would take under consideration.
Alan explained the original lease agreement with HCA to
Bruce. Discussion followed.
Loren Korte, PSI, reported some insurance companies do
pay if a rescue vehicle is dispatched and used. It they are not using
equipment; they do not pay if the vehicle goes out. Commissioners
requested Alan to see what charges have been charged in this type of
situation.
Alan reviewed the draft of the proposed contract. Joe
Kerby, City of Iola Administrator, discussed some of the proposed changes.
Alan will continue working on the draft.
Commissioners reviewed Resolution 200601.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 200601
A RESOLUTION EXEMPTING ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 75-1117 (SUPP. 1978), 75-1120 (SUPP. 1982), 75-1121
(SUPP. 1988), AND 75-122 (SUPP. 1983) SO AS NOT TO REQUIRE ALLEN COUNTY,
KANSAS TO MAINTAIN FIXED ASSET RECORDS AND OBSERVE FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTING
PRACTICES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS:
WHEREAS, Allen County, Kansas has determined that the financial
statements and financial reports for the year ending December 31, 2006, to
be prepared in conformity with the requirements of K.S.A. 75-1120(a) are
not relevant to the requirements of the cash basis and budget laws of this
state and are of no significant value to Allen County, Kansas or the
members of the general public of Allen County, Kansas; and
WHEREAS, there are no revenue bond ordinances or other ordinances
or resolution of said municipality which require financial statements and
financial reports to be prepared in conformity with said act for the year
ending December 31, 2006;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Allen County, Kansas, in regular meeting duly assembled this 10th day
of January, 2006, that the said Board of County Commissioners requests the
Director of Accounts and Reports to waive the requirements of said law as
they apply to Allen County, Kansas for the year ending December 31, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Board of County Commissioners
shall cause its financial statements and financial reports of the said
municipality to be prepared on the bases of cash receipts and
disbursements as adjusted to show compliance with the cash basis and
budget laws of this state.
Commissioner Regehr moved to approve Resolution
#200601. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, discussed personnel for
ambulance and how it is working. She discussed the service for each area
of coverage and transfers made. Elaine discussed the ambulance replacement
plan for next year. She stated Allen County EMS has not missed a transfer
since November 16, 2005. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Thompson moved to give all employees 2%
COLA, plus 2% to be used at the discretion of the Department head based on
merit to their employees. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Commissioner Thompson moved to make annual salary as
follows:
County Clerk $40,350.00
County Treasurer $40,350.00
Register of Deeds $33,600.00
Allen County Sheriff $44,000.00
County Attorney $47,500.00
And the following salaries for Appointed Officials:
Public Works Director $48,500.00
Appraiser $48,085.00
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners reviewed Humboldt Twp and LaHarpe/Elm
Cemetery annual reports.
Commissioners reviewed Moran Senior/Community Center
and Courthouse Grounds inventory reports.
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until January 17, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Commission room of the courthouse.
