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IOLA, KANSAS                        OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK                                       July 25, 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 July 18, 2006 meeting.

Alfred Link, Veteran’s representative, and Frank Niemeyer discussed the Veterans’ Wall on the south side of the square. Discussion followed on the cost of the tile proposed for the wall. He stated it would cost more than the $20.00 for each tile and would have to still sell for $100.00. Discussion on the courthouse grounds, sidewalk on the back of the wall and more building. Commissioner Regehr suggested mirroring the front of the wall with little metal pieces in place of the tile. He discussed cluttering the wall would detract the current inviting wall. Frank discussed his ideas for the proposed improvements and raising money to do the improvements. Frank stated nothing could be done until money was raised. Alfred discussed the trimming of the tree again. Commissioners assured them the county would take care of trimming the tree. Sidewalk is a definite request, the tile is still a request as well, and they still need to raise money for the eventual wings to the wall. Commissioners will consider the requests.

Darrell Monfort, Farm Bureau representative, would like to sponsor a debate at the Bowlus between the candidates who win the primary. Commissioners agreed this would benefit the county.

Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed the trees on residential property that are in the glide path to the airport. He stated state inspection agreed the trees are a problem. Bill discussed removing the trees with the landowner and the landowner approved the county to remove the trees. Discussion followed.

Bill reported LaForge is about done with the first phase of the airport improvement grant. Discussion followed.

Bill installed a temporary stop sign at Wisconsin Road and 4600 Street due to a corn crop blocking the view of traffic. Discussion followed.

Elaine Dugan, Allen County Emergency Medical Services Director, presented bids for two recliners and one twin bed. Bids were received from Westco for $1,148.07 and Ulrich Furniture for $700.00. Commissioner Regehr moved to approve the purchase from Ulrich Furniture. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. The Humboldt Ambulance Station is complete except for paint.

Elaine discussed an employee who will be off for a while. She requested permission to use donated sick for employees. Commissioners approved Elaine to use donated sick for this person.

Elaine discussed the bills from the City of Iola for reimbursement on ambulance and rescue vehicle. She reviewed the bills incurred before the contract with the City of Iola, and bills that she would or would not have approved like the contract reads. Discussion followed. Commissioner Thompson and Elaine will meet with the City of Iola Administrator.

Elaine updated the commission on the planning of the golf tournament. They will be selling T-shirts at the Allen County Fair to raise monies.

Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, reported the cooling system has worked better since the outside heat went down.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the thermostats for the county offices. Discussion followed replacing the thermostats or reducing the costs to the county.

Alan discussed a bill from D & R Plumbing to Westra Construction for work done on the Law Enforcement Center. Discussion followed. Alan has requested D & R to send to the Westra’s bond insurance.

Alan requested to attend a work comp seminar in September. Commissioners approved.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $ 50,531.53

Journal Entries # 47

Employee Expense Vouchers

Abatements PP-Value 126, $14.10, Year 2005

 

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until August 1, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse that is scheduled for a budget workday.