IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
August 15, 2006
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IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
August 15, 2006
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
August 8, 2006 meeting.
Commissioners reviewed Resolution 200607 and Resolution
200608.
R E S O L U T I O N #200607
A resolution expressing the property taxation policy of
the Board of Allen County Commissioners with respect to financing the 2007
annual budget for Allen County.
WHEREAS, KSA 79-2925b
provides that a resolution be adopted if property taxes levied to finance
the 2007 Allen County budget exceed the amount levied to finance the 2006
Allen County budget, except with regard to revenue produced and
attributable to the taxation of 1) new improvements to real property; 2)
increased personal property valuation, other than increased valuation of
oil and gas leaseholds and mobile homes; and 3) property which has changed
in use during the past year, or with regard to revenue produced for the
purpose of repaying the principal of and interest upon bonded
indebtedness, temporary notes, or no-fund warrants; and
WHEREAS, budgeting, taxing and
service level decisions for all county services are the responsibility of
the board of county commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Allen County provides the essential
services to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the citizens of
the county; and
WHEREAS, the cost of provision of these services
continue to increase; and
WHEREAS, the Kansas State Legislature failed to
fulfill its obligations in regard to the statutory funding of transfers
from the state designed to lower property taxes and, by significantly
limiting state revenue sharing payments to counties, has contributed to
higher county property tax levies to finance the 2007 Allen County budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Allen County Commissioners that is our desire to notify the public of the possibility
of increased property taxes to finance the 2007 Allen County budget
due to the above mentioned constraints, and that all persons are invited
and encouraged to attend the budget meeting conducted by the Board of
Allen County Commissioners. The date and time of budget hearings with the
Board of Allen County Commissioners will be published in the Iola
Register. Interested persons can also address questions concerning the
budget to The Allen County Clerk’s Office by calling 620-365-1407
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays,
excluding holidays.
Adopted this 15th day of August 2006 by the Board of Allen
County Commissioners.
and
Resolution #200608
A RESOLUTION ATTESTING TO AN INCREASE IN TAX REVENUES FOR BUDGET YEAR
2007 FOR FIRE DISTRICT # 2.
WHEREAS, the Fire District #2 must continue to
provide services to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of the county; and
WHEREAS, the cost of providing essential services
to the citizens of this county continues to increase; and
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Fire
District #2 of the County of Allen:
Section One. In accordance with state law, the
County of Allen has conducted a public hearing and has published the
proposed budget necessary to fund county services from January 1, 2007
until December 31, 2007.
Section Two. After careful public deliberations,
the county commission has determined that in order to maintain the public
services which are essential for the citizens of this county, it will be
necessary to budget property tax revenues in an amount which exceeds the
2006 budget.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners for Board of
Fire District #2 of Allen County, Kansas.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolutions
200607 and 200608. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Chairman Works opened the 2007 Budget Hearing for Allen
County. There was no public present for comment.
Commissioners reviewed the 2007 Budget. Discussion
followed. Commissioner Regehr moved to approve the 2007 Budget as
published in the Iola Register. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed Monarch
Cement Company and their proposed conveyor belt. Discussion followed.
Bill discussed participation in the Iola Area Chamber
of Commerce. Discussion followed.
Bill reported work at the airport is continuing, but
the rain delayed some of the dirt work.
Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, requested the
Chairman’s signature for an Education Incentive Grant Program Memorandum
of Agreement Service form. Commissioner Thompson moved to authorize
Chairman Works to sign for an Education Incentive Grant Program.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Chairman Works signed
for the grant request.
Elaine discussed items purchased for the Rescue Vehicle
and Jaws of Life. A light system was ordered for the vehicle and hydraulic
hoses for the Jaws of Life. Discussion followed.
Chris Hotop and Olivia Mills, Burns & McDonnell
Engineers, was present to present an update of the landfill project. Chris
stated he was leaving Burns & McDonnell, but Olivia will continue to
take care of the Allen County Landfill projects. Olivia stated the
pictures are the same but there are changes to ponds and a few other
items. Discussion followed on the intent of the project and future design.
Chris discussed solutions for the flair at the
landfill. Currently there is no control for the flair, it is inconsistent,
at times going out. Discussion followed on suggested changes for
controlling the flair.
Commissioners discussed the life of the current cells.
Discussion followed on several issues. Chris reported Allen County is
"good" on air permitting.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed a letter
from a disgruntled resident. Alan will visit with the Judge.
Alan reported on the air handlers in the hallways.
Discussion followed on replacements at $2,330.00 each.
Alan explained about the Allen County Health Advisory
meeting he attended.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk’s Journal Entries # 51
b) Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $ 56,236.54
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until August 22, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
| Dick Works,
Commissioner |
Walt Regehr,
Jr.,
Commissioner |
| Sherrie Riebel,
Allen County Clerk |
Kent Thompson, Chairperson |
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