IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
December 19, 2006
IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
December 19, 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
December 12, 2006 meeting.
Diane Bertone, SEK Multi County Health Executive
Director, visited with the commissioner concerning the new resolution for
the new SEK Multi County Health Services. The counties involved are Allen,
Anderson, Bourbon and Woodson. Commissioners reviewed the resolution and
discussion followed. Commissioner Regehr moved to adopt and sign the Multi
County Board of Health Resolution. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Bill King, Public Works Director, and Ron Holman, House
and Grounds Director, discussed the rework on the courtyard sidewalk.
Commissioners stated what have been replaced looks very nice.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Works, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Thompson, Bill King, Public Works
Director, Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director and Sherrie L. Riebel,
Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:04 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at
9:14 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioners discussed with Ron about advertising a
position at the courthouse for help in maintenance. Commissioners approved
to advertise.
Bill requested Mitch Garner to carryover 44 ½ hours of
vacation. Commissioners approved the carryover to be used with in 6
months.
Bill discussed KOSS Construction at the airport. The
lengthening came in under and the widening came in over cost $42,000.00
over the cost due to an engineering error. Discussion followed on more
work to be done at the airport. Bill stated he is very impressed with KOSS
Construction’s work.
Bill discussed the airport land. Discussion followed on
the crop land lease for 2008 crop year. Commissioners advised Bill to
advertise for 2008’s crop year to be bid.
Bill reported Martin Tractor is currently fixing the
crusher motor. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Works, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Thompson, and Sandra Drake, Allen
County Appraiser. The time is now 9:50 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at
10:05 a.m. No action was taken.
Chairman Work opened the public hearing for the amended
budget. No public was present for the hearing. The airport and ambulance
budgets were proposed to increase. Commissioner Regehr moved to approve
the amended budgets. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed
replacing vehicles within the Sheriff’s department. He explained at
least two of the current vehicles are looking at major maintenance.
Sheriff Williams presented information costs from Kansas Partners with the
Kansas Highway Patrol. He reviewed the costs. Discussion followed. Sheriff
has budget left for 2006. Bids were for a Ram Pickup 1500 for $18,386.04,
Silverado K1500 for $19,568.75, Ford F150 for $19,707.12, GM K1500 for
$23,078.50, Ford F150 for $23,540.07 (different specs), and a
DaimlerChrysler Liberty for $17,089.20. Discussion followed. The trucks
were a better solution in our last snow storm. Discussion followed on
trading out lights and not purchasing different equipment as long as the
vehicles remain the same. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
purchase of three vehicles. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Sheriff Williams discussed video conferencing purchase.
The costs will be split with the court. Discussion followed. The camera
will be able to hook to Osawatomie and Girard as well as the courts. The
cost of the camera will save cost in the travel time, mileage and wear and
tear on vehicles of approximately $300.00 per trip. Commissioners approved
the purchase of the equipment from Advantage Computer Enterprise, Inc. for
$8,465.00 out of 2006 budget.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, and Sheriff
Williams, discussed No Concealed Weapons signs. Discussion followed on
where they would be, courthouse doors, Law Enforcement building, and
Services to the Elderly van and other county buildings. Sheriff has
ordered the signs for the courthouse and Alan will order signs for the
other buildings and van.
Commissioners received the malpractice insurance policy
for review. Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, reported the cost was
lower. Discussion followed.
Elaine reviewed some situations with the ambulance
department during the snow storm.
Elaine discussed the paramedic contract. Commissioner
Regehr moved to approve the contract. Commissioner Thompson seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Elaine presented bills from the City of Iola Ambulance
department. She reported she approved all but she has not approved the
long sleeve tee shirts which is not part of the ambulance uniform.
Discussion followed. Commissioners supported Elaine’s decision not to
reimburse for the long sleeve tee shirts.
Alan reviewed and made a proposal for 12 hour and 24
hour shift people. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Works, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Thompson, Elaine Dugan, EMS
Director, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen
County Clerk. The time is now 11:20 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:35
a.m. No action was taken.
Alan requested to attend a meeting in Topeka.
Commissioners approved.
Chuck Apt, Attorney at law, had submitted a proposal
for approval concerning the Guardian Ad-Litem Contract. Discussion
followed. Commissioner Thompson moved that Chairman Works sign the
Guardian Ad-Litem contract with Charles Apt III for year 2006, which is at
the same rate as the 2005 year contract. Chairman Regehr seconded by
signing such contract, motion passed 3-0-0. Chairman Works signed the
contact for 2007.
Commissioner Thompson moved to authorize the Chairman
Works Signature on a support letter to KDOT for the Allen County’s grant
for the operating funds. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed
3-0-0. Chairman Works signed the support letter.
Commissioners approved Journal Entry #81, transfer
$500,000.00 out of General Fund into Airport Fund so that Airport can
reimburse Public Works for all their labor a the airport. Commissioners
also approved Journal Entry #86, transfer $400,000.00 out of General Fund
into Solid Waste.
Commissioners will not be meeting on December 26, 2006
due to the county holiday. They will be meeting on December 29, 2006 for
yearend business.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
a) Clerk’s Journal Entries # 81-86
b) Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $ 149,977.07
c) Abatements PP-Value 74,319, $11,105.26, Year 2006
d) Abatements RE-Value 934, $82.80, Year 2005
e) Abatements RE-Value 934, $83.46, Year 2006
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until December 29, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in the
Commission room of the courthouse for the purpose of yearend business.
