Allen County Commissioners' Meeting
Minutes
IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
October 17, 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, Allen County
Clerk.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register, and Peggy Gilliland were
present to observe the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
October 10, 2006 meeting.
Sherrie presented bids for a lap top computer plus
software from Advantage Computer for $1098.00, Iola Computer Product did
not present a bid, and bids from Sony, HP and Dell were off the Internet.
Commissioners discussed local support for vendors. Commissioner Works
moved to authorize the purchase from Advantage Computer for the computer
plus software for $1098.00. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed a situation
where he put in an entranceway for a public utility. Discussion followed.
Bill reported the Allen County Solid Waste Committee
met last evening. He stated the committee did not see the need for any
revisions. Bill discussed the committee needs to be updated, some have
died and some moved away. He presented information on who is to serve on
this committee from each city. Commissioners will consider who will serve.
Commissioners reviewed Resolution #200610.
RESOLUTION #200610
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE REVIEW AND REVISION
OF THE
ALLEN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, The Southeast Kansas Solid Waste
Authority (SEKSWA) Solid Waste Management Plan and the Solid Waste
Management Plans of Allen, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette,
Neosho, Wilson and Woodson Counties contained therein, were approved
by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on March 28, 1996
and
WHEREAS, K.A.R. 28-29-82 requires that Solid
Waste Management Plans must be reviewed one year after their approval,
or one year after the completion and distribution of the Kansas Solid
Waste Management Plan, whichever is later, and;
WHEREAS, The State Plan was completed on
December 2, 1996, the SEKSWA Solid Waste Management Plan, and the
Solid Waste Management Plans of Allen, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford,
Labette, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson Counties contains therein, must be
reviewed no later than December 2, 1997 and annually thereafter, and;
WHEREAS, The Governing Board of the
Southeast Kansas Solid Waste Operating Authority (SEKSWOA) has
previously submitted to the Secretary of the Kansas Department of
Health and Environment (KDH&E) a NOTICE OF REVIEW AND REVISION OF
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS, as adopted by the Governing Board of
Allen, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Neosho, Wilson and
Woodson Counties, in compliance with the Solid Waste Management Plan
review requirements of K.A.R. 28-29-82 to be effective December 2,
1997, and;
WHEREAS, Allen County has subsequently reviewed the
Solid Waste Management Plan that was in effect for the county and SEKSWOA
on December 2, 1997 and submits the following revisions:
NONE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the
Governing Body of Allen County is in compliance with the Solid Waste
Management Plan review requirements of K.A.R. 28-29-82 until October 2007.
ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS
THIS 17th DAY OF October 2006.
Commissioner Regehr moved to approve and adopt
resolution 200610. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill presented de-icing salt bids from Cargill Company
for $41.85 @125 tons would be $5,231.25 and Frank Bill’s Trucking for
$34.21 @ 125 tons would be $4,276.25. Commissioner Regehr moved to approve
the purchase of 125 tons of salt from Frank Bill’s Trucking for
$4,276.25. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill discussed steps at the Humboldt Senior Center.
Commissioner Works stated the handicap steps were located in the back of
the building. Commissioner Works mentioned there is a board loose in the
building. Bill will have his crew look at the floor.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
to discuss non-elected personnel for 5 minutes. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Works,
Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Bill King, Public Works
Director and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:15
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:20 a.m. No action was taken.
Jim Kilby, Acting City of Iola Police Chief, and
Sheriff Williams, reported Reverend Phelps and his group will be at the
visitation of John Wood, who passed away serving in Iraq. Discussion
followed. Bill offered to assist in whatever way Sheriff needs. Discussion
followed.
Sheriff Williams reported the 911 committee met last
evening. Alan Weber was nominated for Chairman. The members then heard a
presentation by Sheriff Williams on 911 technologies allowing the 911
command center to call numerous Allen County citizens simultaneously in
the event of an emergency. One system known as "Reverse 911"
uses hardware to accomplish the task and the other systems know as "CodeRED"is
a webbased system. After hearing the comparative pros and cons of each
system, the 911 Board voted to recommend that Allen County Commissioners
pursue acquisition of the "CodeRED" system.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, Sharon K.
Utley, Allen County Treasurer, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, Cara
Barkdoll, Allen County Register of Deeds, Sandra Drake, Allen County
Appraiser, Bill King, Public Works Director, Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen
County Clerk stated their appreciation to the commission in honor of
Bosses Day.
Sharon discussed the Tax Foreclosure Sale. She reported
there are 42 parcels in the foreclosure sale. She will be sending out
letters to each of those for notification that their property is in the
tax foreclosure sale. Alan reported the actual sale would not take place
until next summer. Sharon reported that after the judgment is filed in
court, people would have to pay approximately $200 on top of redeeming
their property.
Sherrie presented a proposal for 2007 holidays:
NEW YEAR’S DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2007
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2007
PRESIDENTS DAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2007
MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 28, 2007
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2007
LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
COLUMBUS DAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2007
THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2007
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2007
CHRISTMAS DAY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2007
DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2007
1 EXTRA PERSONAL DAY DUE TO VETERAN’S DAY BEING ON A SUNDAY, NOVEMBER
11, 2007
Commissioners reviewed and discussion followed on
December 24 as a holiday not December 26. Discussion followed. No action
was taken at this time.
Commissioners requested Alan to review the application
for Community Development Block Grant Program. Alan stated he approves the
application. Commissioners reviewed Resolutions 200612 and 200613.
Resolution 200612
Resolution Certifying Legal Authority to apply for the
2007 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program from
the Kansas Department of Commerce and Authorizing the CHAIRMAN to sign and
submit such an Application
WHEREAS, Allen County, Kansas, is a legal
governmental entity as provided by the laws of the STATE OF KANSAS, and
WHEREAS, Allen County, Kansas, intends to submit an
application on behalf of the Allen County EMS for assistance from the 2007
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
The applicant hereby certifies that Allen County,
Kansas, is a legal governmental entity under the status of the laws of
the STATE OF KANSAS and thereby has the authority to apply for
assistance from the 2007 KANSAS SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM.
The applicant hereby authorizes the CHAIRMAN of Allen
County, Kansas, to act as the applicant's official representative in
signing and submitting an application for the assistance to the 2007
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
The CO-applicant, Allen County EMS hereby dedicates
$_335,617_ in cash funds toward this project and $__0.00 in
in-kind material and/or labor for same.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS,
this 17TH day of October , 2006.
and
RESOLUTION NO. 200613
A RESOLUTION ASSURING THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
THAT FUNDS WILL BE CONTINUALLY PROVIDED FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
BY ALLEN COUNTY EMS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AMBULANCE BARN AS DETAILED
IN THE APPLICATION TO BE FINANCED WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS
WHEREAS, Allen County is applying for Small Cities
Community Development Block Grant funds on behalf of Allen County EMS,
under the Community Improvement Category, as administered by the Kansas
Department of Commerce; and,
WHEREAS, Allen County along with Allen County EMS
wishes to utilize this funding for the purpose of constructing a 4,850
S.F. EMS facility, as described in the Community Development Block Grant
application submitted to the Kansas Department of Commerce; and,
WHEREAS, Allen County along with the Allen County
EMS and Zingre’ and Associates, PA has determined that the annual
operation and maintenance costs will be $18,000 and will continually be
financed through the general fund that is set by Allen County for the
Allen County EMS on an annual basis; and,
WHEREAS, The annual budget has been determined to
be adequate to fund the operation and maintenance of the proposed project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Governing
Body of Allen County, Kansas, along with Allen County EMS hereby assures
the Kansas Department of Commerce that sufficient funds will be provided
for the continued operation and maintenance of the above described
project; that these operation and maintenance costs will be reviewed
annually; and that the general budget will be adjusted, when necessary, to
reflect and cover any increase in costs.
ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS THIS
17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolutions 200612 and 200613.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Payroll Vouchers
Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $182,067.08
Journal Entries # 66-67
Abatements –RE- Value 13, $1.76, Year 1999
Abatements-RE- Value 13, $1.74, Year 2000
Abatements-RE- Value 13, $1.80, Year 2001
Abatements-RE- Value 13, $1.94. Year 2002
Abatements-RE- Value 13, $2.00, Year 2003
Abatements-RE- Value 11742, $1788.40, Year 2004
Abatements-RE- Value 11895, $1824.38, Year 2005
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until October 24, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse.
