Allen County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 9,  2006

IOLA, KANSAS                         OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK                                     May 9, 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 Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.

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

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the May 2, 2006 meeting.

Ron Holman, Allen County House and Grounds Director, discussed a yearly contract with DuBois (JohnsonDiversey) to service the new equipment for water treatment attached to the chiller. Commissioners requested Ron to check into the service that will be needed.

Ron reported a leaky roof over a portion of the court area. Commissioners requested Ron call Boren’s Roofing.

Ron presented bids for ceiling tile from Diebolt for $7.29 per tile; Klein’s bid is $6.36 for approximately 240 tiles. Commissioners requested Ron get one more bid and take the lowest.

Ron presented floor tile samples of what the appraiser’s office had chosen. Commissioners approved. Commissioners approved moving the electric off the floor. Ron will take care of that.

Elaine Dugan, Allen County Emergency Medical Services Director, reported Dr. John Atkin resigned as Medical Advisor for Allen County Emergency Medical Services and Dr. Timothy Spears accepted the Medical Advisor position.

Sherrie discussed Gloria Gill mowing the Moran Senior/Community Center grass. Commissioners approved at a rate of $15.00 per mowing.

Commissioners discussed the sidewalk at the Moran Senior/Community Center. No action was taken at this time.

Commissioners reviewed an agreement relative to performing certain work and or the occupancy of the County’s highway right of way by the facilities of a utility on bridge project 1C-4012-01 (west of Elsmore). Commissioner Thompson moved to authorize signature on the agreement. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Commissioners discussed requests for storm damage repairs at the Allen County Airport. Bids were received from Justin Wintjen with Hofer & Hofer & Associates, Inc. and Joe Weiner, President of Wood.com Inc. Hofer & Hofer’s bid was $38,600.00 for hangar repair and $8,220.00 for office repair. Wood.com Inc.’s bid was a total of $46,409.00 for all with a term of 1/3 down at acceptance, $25,000 due substantial completion of hangar, $2,000 due substantial completion of control room, balance due upon substantial completion of project. Discussion followed.

Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed problems with cattle out all over the county. It is an increasing problem and discussion followed on how to get cattle owners to fix the fences. Sheriff Williams offered some suggestions. No action was taken at this time.

Sherrie discussed secure area for storing election machines.

Kathy McEwan, Extension Agent, requested the user fees for the Humboldt Senior Center be elimated for a cooking class. The extension office offers Kids Can Cook at the senior center during the summer. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved to wave the cost.

Judy Brigham, City of Iola Administrator, Corey Schinstock, City of Iola Assistant City Administrator, Jim Talkington, Economic Development Committee Representative and Barbara Chalker Collins, Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, was present to discuss Neighborhood Revitalization with the Allen County Commissioners. Judy reviewed the purpose of Neighborhood Revitalization for the City of Iola. She stated USD #257 signed the agreement last evening. She stated the college would be meeting later this month for their decision. Discussion followed on who would decide which are blighted areas. Dilapidated is defined in Kansas Statute Annotated 12-17,115.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the L.E.P.P. grant request. It will be due to state soon. Alan discussed changes on the grant request. The request will be on behalf of Allen and Woodson Counties. Allen County receives the grant monies and sends Woodson County their portion. Discussion followed.

Alan discussed the proposed Fire District for Deer Creek Township.

Alan discussed new thermostats for the courthouse offices. Discussion followed.

Commissioners requested Alan to work up a contract for the work on the Allen County Airport hangar and office. Discussion followed. Commissioner Thompson moved to accepted the bid from Wood.com Inc. contingent upon agreement on the contract drafted by Alan. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Alan reported HCA was taking the draft contract to their board for approval, and then they will be meeting with the advisory board.

Ron discussed getting a modem for the new chiller. Discussion followed. Commissioners requested more information be obtained.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

Clerk's Journal Entries # 29

Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $ 46,976.06

Payroll Changes

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until May 16, 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.