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 Dick Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, Commissioner Walt Regehr Jr., and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.

Bruce Symes, Iola Register, was present to observe the meeting.

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes from the March 7, 2006 meeting.

Keith Evans, City of Iola Senior Center Treasurer, requested cabinets for the Senior Center on Jefferson Street. He explained what they had in mind and stated they would pay for the materials. Discussion followed. Beverly Sayles has been hired to fill the position previously held by Doris Klepper. Mr. Evans stated Linda Creason is the President of the Senior Center Board, Beverly Tomlinson is Secretary, Darlene Manbeck is the at Large Board member, and he serves as the treasurer.

Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed filling the holes in the parking lot at Iola Senior Center on Jefferson Street. It is owned by Norman Printing, but used by the Senior Center.

Toni Sinker, Cook Flat Strobel, a construction engineering company, explained services offered by her company. Discussion followed. She discussed some grants offered by KDOT dealing with kids’ transportation to school.

Bill presented letters from the Cities of Savonburg and Moran. One thanked Bill for installing a handrail outside the community building also used for the senior center and one for the great job on teaching the Mine Safety Training. Discussion followed.

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, Bill King, Public Works Director and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:00 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:05 a.m. No action was taken.

Commissioners discussed the installation of the chiller.

Commissioners will canvass the April 4, 2006 City General Election at 8:00 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2006.

Rodney Burns, Hutinett, Schlotterbeck & Burns, presented an audit contract for the 2005 audit at the cost of $11,750.00 plus expenses and one for budget preparation for $1,200. Discussion followed. He gave the commission a copy of Hutinett, Schlotterbeck & Burns audit. Commissioner Thompson moved to accept the contracts with Hutinett, Schlotterbeck & Burns for the purpose of providing the audit and $1,200 for budget preparation. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed off setting medical bills for inmates doing service work for the county. Rodney requested a labor law policy be reviewed by Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor.

Sheriff Williams discussed security at the end of the secure hallway. Discussion followed.

Sheriff Williams requested to lift the burn ban for Allen County. Discussion followed. Commissioner Thompson moved to lift the burn ban but encouraged citizens to maintain responsible burning. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed inmate worker compensation. He will research what law allows.

Alan reported Fire District #3 Board meeting would be this evening. Their chairman has resigned his position and they are in the process of restructuring.

Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, reported she is working on redoing the protocols, standardizing all ambulances, scheduling 25 employees and other duties. She discussed remodeling issues in the Humboldt Ambulance Station. Discussion followed.

Elaine and Bill discussed CPR refresher classes. Discussion followed.

The Commissioners will not be meeting on March 21, 2006.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $38066.98

Journal Entries #20-21

Employee Expense Vouchers

Abatements PP-Value 2246, $335.76, Year 2005

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until March 28, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.