IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
October 31, 2006
IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
October 31, 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, and Peggy Gilliland,
citizen, were present to observe the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
October 24, 2006 meeting.
Bill King, Public Works Director, reported Koss
Construction will not be at the Allen County Airport until November 6,
2006 to start construction.
Bill requested David Craft to carryover 46 vacation
hours. Commissioners approved to be used within 6 months.
Bill discussed the information to choose a consultant
for Bridge Project 1C-4012-01 (Bauer Bridge/4.2 miles west and 1.0 miles
south of Elsmore). Schwab-Eaton, Kaw Valley, Shafer Kline & Warren and
Cook Flatt and Strobel were ranked based on commitment of staff, equipment
and facilities, ability to perform the desired services within the time
prescribed; past performance of firm, staff’s training schools
attendance, previous experience with similar work, work commitment which
could limit performance, accessibility of firms’ office, firm’s
familiarity with project area, and firm’s knowledge of project
procedures. Commissioners ranked Schwab-Eaton as 1st, Kaw Valley as 4th,
Shafer Kline & Warren as 2nd and Cook Flatt and Strobel as 3rd.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed the bids
for a rubber-tired loader presented at last meeting. Bids had been
received from Martin Tractor for a 980 H Caterpillar, for a total of
$341,429.00; Berry Tractor for a 2007 WA 500-6 Komatsu, for a total of
$290,000.00. Discussion followed. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve
the bid from 2007 WA 500-6 Komatsu, for a total of $290,000.00 and for
Whitaker Aggregates to get the private bid for the 550 Hough at
$27,750.00. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill reported on some items happening in his
departments from filling cracks to mowing to landfill expansion.
Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, reviewed fund
status and fund averages per month for the ambulance department.
Discussion followed on detail of expenses and items of "first"
and/or "only time" issues.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, and Elaine
Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, discussed a proposal change in policy
for vacation, personal time for 24/12 hour personnel. Discussion followed.
Commissioners will take under consideration.
Ron Holman, Allen County House and Grounds, discussed
replacing his pager with a cell phone. Discussion followed. Commissioners
approved.
Ron stated he is taking bids for work to be done in the
treasurer’s office after the first of the year.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed tax
foreclosure.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Vouchers totaling $30,050.89
Payroll Changes
Payroll Vouchers
Option Agreement with Ranz
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until November 7, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Commission room of the courthouse.
