Allen County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 2, 2006

IOLA, KANSAS                            OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK                                     May 2, 2006

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 Jill Allen, Election Deputy.

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

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the April 25, 2006 meeting.

Randy Slocum stopped in to thank commissioners for approving the rescue equipment.

Commissioners approved the following requests:

The use of the courthouse grounds on May 3, 2006, for Hope Unlimited.

The use of the bandstand on July 4, 2006, for a wedding.

The use of the courthouse grounds for July 14, 2006, for the Cancer Walk.

Commissioners signed a letter of support for the SEK Multi-County Health Department.

Sharon Utley, County Treasurer, reported there are 71 checks for the time period of 2001-2005 that have never been cashed. Sharon stated the checks total $460.10. She shared a list of the checks with commissioners. Sharon requests these amounts be transferred into county general, as per auditor’s advice. Commissioners approved Sharon’s request.

Sharon requested permission to get bids for three laser printers. Commissioners granted permission.

Sandra Drake, County Appraiser, stopped in to talk about Senate Bill 365. Discussion followed.

Bill King, Public Works Director, passed out bids for airport hangar repair from Hofer & Hofer and Wood.com Inc. No action was taken.

Bill reported on Central Street Bridge. Discussion followed.

Bill updated the commissioners on the paving project at the airport.

Bill informed the commissioners of a citizen that requested a road be chip-sealed.

Bill talked about the use of bio-diesel.

Commissioner Works excused himself from the meeting to attend another meeting out of town.

Sheriff Tom Williams joined the meeting. He reported on expense associated with an investigation.

Tom also talked about security devices for the courthouse.

Mary Tucker, JJA, discussed grants. She requested commissioners sign a request that in fact states that JJA will not apply for a particular grant. Walt signed as co-chairman in Dick’s absence.

Alan Weber, County Counselor, reported on the progress of the hospital situation.

Alan discussed burn ban particulars. He also talked about signs on the county right of way.

Ron Holman, House & Grounds Director, shared flooring bids for the appraiser’s office.

Carpet Labor Tile Labor

Decorator Supply: $316.80 $ 90.00 $8200.00 $1809.00

Home Detail: $543.60 included $11676.70 included

Commissioners approved Ron move forward with the lowest bid, Decorator Supply.

Ron presented paint bids.

Ann Donaldson $1460.00-(room occupied) $960.00-(room unoccupied) $250-(supplies)

Justin Morris $2251.50

Higinbotham Painting $3250.00

Bell Painting $3681.00

Commissioners approved the lowest bid, Ann Donaldson, occupied price.

Commissioners also approved asbestos removal from the appraiser’s office.

Ron will coordinate with Sandra on the asbestos removal and remodel schedule.

Terry Higginbotham, county citizen, expressed his concern about the traffic on Texas Road through Carlyle. Commissioners offered to discuss the issue with the Sheriff, as the speed limit is posted in this area.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

Clerk's Journal Entries # 27-28

Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $47413.25

Abatements- 16/20M Trucks Value 2295, $263.64,Year 2005

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until May 9, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.

Please remember, minutes are unofficial until approved by the commissioners' at their next meeting.