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IOLA, KANSAS OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK January
17, 2006
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Dick
Works, Commissioner Walt Regehr Jr.,
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 10, 2006 meeting.
Audrey Maley, Moran Senior/Community Center Board
Member, discussed the sign for the center. It is a donation in memory of
Marsha Kumalae. Commissioner Works discussed the garbage disposal at the
center that needs to be repaired. Audrey stated the plastic caps look nice
on the posts and reported the roads in southeast Allen County are in great
shape.
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 Ron Holman, Allen County
House and Grounds Director. The time is now 8:45 a.m. Commissioners
reconvened at 9:00 a.m. No action was taken.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed charges for
entrance pipes. Discussion followed. Commissioners requested a log of the
past year on installation of entrance pipes.
Brad Fagan, Schwab Eaton P.A. P.E., discussed county
bridge #660 5.2 miles south of Humboldt on old highway 169. There is
estimated at 2400 cars a day. He explained the size the bridge should be
and estimated the cost to be $700,000 and engineer fee not to exceed
$59,500. Discussion followed on other options. This bridge is already on
the state’s five-year plan as 1C-4206-01(Neosho River Tributary Bridge
Replacement). The next step is getting an engineer on board for the
initial work. Brad explained what funds would be available from the state.
Commissioner Regehr moved to accept the proposed bridge (1C-4206-01)
contract with Schwab Eaton, P.A. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Bill reported Allen County has received a grant to
update the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the Allen County
Airport. Discussion followed.
Sherrie introduced Sarah Stogsdill, a new employee in
the clerk’s office..
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, introduced Terry Call a new
employee. He is serving as an assistant to Emergency Management and
Emergency Medical Services.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, reported
changing the old EM office to now be the EM/EMS office. Discussion
followed.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed a request
from the City of Iola for malpractice liability insurance coverage of the
EMT’s, EMT-I’s, EMT-B’s and Paramedic’s. Discussion followed.
Allen County cannot insure the City of Iola employees because they are not
Allen County employees. Alan will visit with the City of Iola Attorney on
change requests.
Alan discussed the four-wheeler for sale. He will
advertise for sealed bids.
Commissioner Thompson discussed a request for Emergency
Food and Shelter Program grant. Discussion followed on what it would
cover. Commissioners will check into it.
Commissioners discussed HCA’s request to pull their
termination request.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session to discuss non-elected personnel for 15 minutes. Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Works, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, and Alan Weber, Allen
County Counselor. The time is now 10:35 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at
10:50 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session to discuss non-elected personnel for 15 minutes. Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Works, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, and Alan Weber, Allen
County Counselor. The time is now 10:55 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at
11:10 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioners approved Alan Weber to attend a L.E.P.P.
conference in Wichita.
Commissioners appointed a committee consisting of Walt
Regehr, Jr., Donna Talkington, Dr. Earl Walter, Judy Works, and Alan
Weber. This committee will meet with parties interested in leasing and/or
managing Allen County Hospital.
Commissioners reviewed Deer Creek Twp, Carlyle Twp, Elm
Twp and Iola Twp annual reports.
Commissioners reviewed the Allen County Clerk’s,
Register of Deed’s, and Service to the Elderly Van’s 2005 inventory
reports.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Journal Entries #6-8
Clerk’s Vouchers $204,942.65
Year End Vouchers $6,105.03
Payroll Changes
