IOLA, KANSAS                       OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK                  September 18, 2006

The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in special session at Riley County Law Enforcement in Manhattan with Chairperson Dick Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, Thomas Williams, Allen County Sheriff, Craig Abbott, City of Iola Commissioner, and Judy Brigham, City of Iola Administrator. Commissioner Walt Regehr and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk, were unable to attend the meeting in Riley County.

Bob Johnson, Iola Register, was present to observe the meeting.

Commissioners discussed consolidated law enforcement with William Mike Watson, Director of Law Enforcement Riley County. Commissioners also attended an open meeting of the Board of Consolidated Law Enforcement.

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until September 19, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.

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Dick Works, Chairperson                                 Kent Thompson, Commissioner

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Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk                       Walt Regehr, Jr., Commissioner

Disclaimer: These unofficial minutes are not official until approved by the Commission. Please contact the Allen County Commission Office or the Clerk’s Office regarding any questions or accuracy of the minutes prior to the Commission approval.

IOLA, KANSAS              OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK                              September 19, 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 September 12, 2006 meeting.

Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, and Donald Leapheart, City of Iola Fire Chief, discussed the Rescue Vehicle services. An issue came up concerning a call in which the City of Iola responded to an accident and the City of Humboldt was not dispatched. Discussion followed on the area of coverage for the City of Iola and the City of Humboldt and reasons the Rescue Vehicle goes to scenes. Commissioners advised that coverage should not be a turf war and to see if issues can be worked out.

Sharon K. Utley, Allen County Treasurer, wanted to let Commissioners know that Darolyn Maley, Deputy Treasurer, has resigned. Sharon is moving up Laurie Sampson to fill that position, but will be advertising the vacant position in her office.

Larry Hoepker, Allen County Citizen, discussed the Central Street Bridge east of Humboldt (over Coal Creek) and the run off it creates. Discussion followed on the water runoff and what problems the run off will create when it rains excessively. Commissioners will get the geological study for the bridge design for Mr. Hoepker to review.

Thomas R. Williams, introduced Holly Miller, an intern at the Allen County Community College.

Bill King, Public Works Director, presented bids for pipe. The only bid received was from JR Crow & Company for 12 pieces each of 12 inch inside diameter, 38’ to 40’ lengths at $10.50 per foot; 24 inch inside diameter, 38’ to 40’ lengths at $19.95 and 48 inch inside diameter, 38’ to 40’ lengths and .250 wall plate to roll the 48" pipe is unavailable at this time, they have 42 inch diameter by 3/8" wall by 38" length at $47.50 per foot. Commissioner Regehr moved to approve the purchase from JR Crow and Company. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Bill discussed an upcoming hearing for arm crosses at a railroad crossing on Delaware Road right behind Monarch Cement in Humboldt. Discussion followed.

Bill reported lightning hit his office taking out a computer and CB radio. Sherrie reported several computers in the courthouse were affected by the lightning.

Bill reported work on the lighting at the airport. Discussion followed on other items in the Public Works department.

Barbara Chalker, Iola Area Chamber of Commerce, discussed maps of Allen County and the City of Iola. She reported she had discussed with the Chamber Board making maps themselves. She reported they would have the cities of Iola and Gas and Allen County, along with any cemeteries within Allen County. She explained a few other items of interest would also be on the map. She requested the Commission purchase some ads. The cost of advertisement will be approximately $100 per advertisement on the map. Commissioners will consider her request.

Officer Mike Ford had requested to use the Bandstand on September 30 from 3 to 7 p.m. for a Crime Stoppers event. He requested the courthouse be open for restroom use. Commissioners approved the requests. Commissioners requested Sherrie check with Ron Holman to see if he would be available for the event to open the courthouse and be present during the event.

Commissioners appointed Dick Works, Allen County Commission Chair, as voting delegate for Kansas Association of Counties, Walt Regehr, Jr. will serve as 1^st alternate and Kent Thompson will serve as 2^nd alternate.

Commissioners discussed the meeting in Manhattan on consolidated law enforcement.

Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, discussed a preliminary hearing on October 20 concerning the murder trial. He explained the process. Discussion followed.

Jerry offered his services to the commission while Alan is attending a conference.

Hal Pannel, citizen, requested information on work at the Allen County Airport.

Commissioner Works moved to authorize Elaine Dugan to work with Zingre & Associates, P.A. with the intention of providing a preliminary architectural report for a grant. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Commissioners reviewed Resolution #2006 Allen County Emergency Telephone Service.

Resolution #200609

ALLEN COUNTY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE

WHEREAS, K.S.A. 12-5301, et seq., authorizes the governing body to enact by resolution or ordinance provisions for the implementation of an emergency telephone service for reporting police, fire, medical or other emergency situations; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas approved a resolution on the 24^th day of June, 1988 to provide for emergency telephone services utilizing the three (3) digit number 911 for reporting police, fire, medical or other emergency situations; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas, originally imposed a tax in an amount not to exceed two percent (2%) of the tariff rate defined in K.S.A. 12-5301 to pay the costs of such emergency telephone services within Allen County;

AND WHEREAS, the governing body is now authorized and has been imposing a tax in an amount not to exceed $.75 per month per exchange access line in those portions of the governing body’s jurisdiction for which emergency telephone service has been contracted to pay the costs thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas, that:

That the tax imposed for the purpose of providing 911 Service within Allen County shall continue to be in the amount of $.75 per month per exchange access line in accordance with K.S.A. 12-5302, et seq.

That the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas shall be authorized to continue the contract and enter into any other contacts directly with providers of emergency telephone service or an other public agencies in accordance with K.S.A. 23-5304, if the same is deemed to be the most appropriate procedure.

That this resolution shall take effect from and after its publication in the Iola Register.

Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolution #200609. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Commissioners and Sheriff Williams discussed law enforcement.Commissioners approved the following documents:

Clerk's Journal Entries #58, 59, 60

Claim Vouchers for $198,341.67

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until September 26, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.