Allen County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
September 26, 2006

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IOLA, KANSAS                        OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK                        September 26, 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 representative, and Peggy Gilliland, interested citizen, was present to observe the meeting.

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the September 18, 2006 and September 19, 2006 meetings.

Commissioner Regehr discussed a Southeast Kansas Mental Health Board recommendation to change representation to two per county and to pay people to show up. Discussion followed. The SEKMH Board had taken no action.

Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed repeaters on towers within Allen County. Discussion followed on options Sheriff Williams would have to cover the county. He stated he has purchased repeaters for each of the patrol cars out of the ODP fund.

Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed an accident involving a dump truck that was carrying hazarderous material, lead contaminated soil.

Commissioner Thompson discussed a request by a citizen to lower the speed limit by the Christian School. Discussion followed. Sheriff Williams will pull accident stats on the turn into the school before the commission takes action.

Bill discussed painting the old fuel tanks at the county shop and removing an old tank to comply with state regulations. Discussion followed.

Bill reported on the milling machine breaking down while trying to mill the old highway to Humboldt. He stated they are working it harder than the size of the machine can handle.

Bill reported on the grant monies for expanding and widening the Allen County Airport runway.

Commissioners discussed Johnson Grass growing within the county and spraying the special chemical to kill the Johnson Grass isn’t working.

Bill discussed machinery plans for the fall or first of the year.

Bill requested signatures from the commission for bridge project # 1C-4205-01. Commissioners reviewed the contract with Schwab-Eaton, it was the same as Brad Fagan had reviewed at the September 12, 2006 meeting. Commissioners signed the contract.

Melissa Maas, Platinum Services, Voluntary Employee Program, described services offered by Platinum. It is an insurance company in which employees can get back their investment into their insurance. Commissioners will poll the department heads and see if they are interested.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, presented information on consolidated law enforcement. Discussion followed. Commissioners reviewed the statutes and 2006 Session Laws.

Alan discussed a request from the City of Moran for Nuisance Abatement Act of Allen County to address. Discussion followed.

Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session to discuss land acquisition for 10 minutes. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Works, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 11:12 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:22 a.m. No action was taken.

Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session to discuss land acquisition for 10 minutes. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Works, Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 11:22 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:32 a.m. No action was taken.

Zingre & Associates, P.A. has requested a letter of intent for the grant proposal. Commissioners approved Commissioner Thompson to assist Elaine with the necessary document to qualify for the grant.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

Clerk's Vouchers totaling $ 26,020.92

Clerk's Journal Entries # 60-61

Payroll Changes

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until October 3, 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.