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, was present to monitor the meeting.

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of March 28, 2006 meeting.

Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director, discussed the new chiller and boiler systems. He requested to update equipment while the upgrade on the chiller system is in progress. The equipment would include a PT-35 Dual Pulse Timer for $345.00, 1" contact headwater meter $190.00 and 1 Pulsatron 30 gpd pump for $294.00 for a total of $829.00. These would ensure the efficiency of the new chiller. Commissioner Regehr moved to accept the proposal by Johnson Diversey. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Ron discussed the need of roof work over the courthouse court area. He presented a proposal from Boren’s Roofing Inc.; the proposal is to Tamko specifications. The proposal is for $11,050.00. Discussion followed on what all needs to be done on the roof. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve to do this portion of the roof for now. The rest of the roof will be considered at a later time this year. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Ron discussed trees for the courtyard. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved for Ron to replace the trees around the Law Enforcement Center and the bandstand.

Ron discussed the appraiser’s office bids for new flooring and relocating the office while the work is being done. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved to get bids.

Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, discussed the City of Iola’s Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Discussion followed on area and plan.

Bill King, Public Works Director, requested Darrell Stokes carry over 77 ½ hours of vacation. Commissioners approved the carryover to be used within 6 months.

Bill reported the bridge (project # 1C-4205-01) would be closed when the work started on it. There will be a detour around the bridge.

Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel for 5 minutes. Commissioner Regehr 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 9:07 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:12 a.m. No action was taken.

Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the hiring of individual for the landfill position. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed the storage vault downstairs.

Sheriff Williams discussed a conversation with the hospital on charges. The hospital will work with him.

Sheriff Williams and Joni Tucker, Allen County Jail Administrator, discussed promotions within the jail. Sheriff Williams proposed Darlene Kitchens and Kathy Clark to be promoted to Jail Supervisors, and Tracy Fuhlhage to be promoted to training officer. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved of the promotions.

Bill presented a power point of Arcadia’s landfill. Currently Bourbon County is using Arcadia’s landfill. They have requested Allen County to lower their landfill cost to $21 from $23. Bill reviewed landfill rates of all the surrounding counties. Discussion followed on quantity and costs. Bill reported the incoming tonnage at the landfill is down. No action was taken at this time.

Bill reported the damage at the airport is extensive. The wind damage was done Saturday evening/early Sunday. Discussion followed. Bill is working on the AWOS grant.

Bill discussed the return taxiway project at the airport.

Bill discussed road grading, trimming, and cleaning ditches.

Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, presented bids for Humboldt Ambulance station’s kitchen and office areas. Barfoot Lumber bid $665.80 for cabinets, $367.85 for counter tops, $44.95 for double bowl sink, and $37.95 for the faucet for a total of $1,116.55; Diebolt Lumber bid $738.00 for cabinets, $649.00 for counter tops, $69.99 for double bowl sink, and $17.99 for the faucet for a total of $1,474.98; Cleaver’s bid $1,196.56 for cabinets, $447.05 for counter tops, $44.94 for double bowl sink, and $38.39 for the faucet for a total of $1,726.94; and Klein Lumber bid $852.00 for cabinets, $525.00 for counter tops, $44.95 for double bowl sink, and $37.95 for the faucet for a total of $1,377.00. Commissioner Thompson moved to accept low bid. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Commissioners reviewed Resolution 200604 setting the base charges and mileage for ambulance services. ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS

Commissioner Regehr moved to approve Resolution #200604. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Commissioners discussed hours for ambulance employees and runs per ambulance unit.

Elaine discussed maintenance on ambulances and grants for ambulance stations. Commissioners requested an inventory list for the Rescue Vehicle. Sherrie will request one.

Sherrie presented a request for an alley vacation in the unincorporated City of Carlyle. Commissioners approve to begin the vacation process.

Commissioners approved the Iola Middle School to use the bandstand for their spring concert on May 18, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.

Commissioner Regehr moved to authorize Chairman Works to sign housing contacts between Anderson County and Allen County. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel for 5 minutes. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Works, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Cara Barkdoll, Register of Deeds and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 10:15 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 10:20 a.m. No action was taken.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the results of the survey regarding health care in Allen County. Discussion followed on insurance costs being one of the questions with much concerns. He reported the committee will be meeting and will be developing a plan for Allen County.

Alan discussed the new road and vacated road in Humboldt Township.

Alan reported nothing has been heard from HCA on a draft proposal for Allen County.

Bill discussed work on the Humboldt Ambulance station. Discussion followed.

Alan discussed the Nuisance Abatement Act by the county. There are several places that need to be notified of violation of county zoning.

Commissioner Thompson moved to authorize Chairman Works to sign application for Allen County Landfill Horizontal and Vertical Expansion Permit Modification. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Commissioners reviewed Fire District #4’s 2004 & 2005 annual reports.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

Clerk’s Journal Entries # 22-23

b) Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling– $151,554.27