IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
January 30, 2007
IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
January 30, 2007
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Kent Thompson, Commissioner Walt
Regehr Jr., Commissioner Dick Works, and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register representative, was present
to observe the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
January 23, 2007meeting.
Sherrie introduced Rick Riley, the new maintenance
person, to the commission on behalf of Ron Holman, who was absent due do a
death in the family.
Commissioner Works moved to nominate Mark Boyd to serve
on the Allen County Hospital Advisory Board in place of David Spangler who
resigned. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to appoint Sarabeth LaRue to
the Deer Creek Township Clerk position. Commissioner Regehr seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill King, Public Works Director, requested signatures
for bridge project #1C-4012-01 (Bauer Bridge) 4.2 miles west and 1 mile
south of Elsmore. Commissioners reviewed and signed the contract Agreement
for Federal–Aid Construction Engineering Inspection Services By
Consultant (cost plus net fee CE agreement) with the engineers.
Bill discussed a bill from Martin Tractor to try and
fix the engine for the crusher. Discussion followed.
Bill discussed the ice still on the gravel roads in the
county. Discussion followed.
Bill reported on the current work at the Allen County
Airport.
Sharon K. Utley, Allen County Treasurer, presented
Resolution #200702 for the commissioner to review and consider.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 200702
A RESOLUTION URGING THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS
TO RETAIN DRIVERS’ LICENSE RENEWALS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.
WHEREAS, All Counties in Kansas are a municipal
government pursuant to Kansas law; and
WHEREAS, the County Treasurer’s offices in rural
counties across Kansas have served citizens of their county by renewing
Kansas drivers licenses for many years.
WHEREAS, the convenience afforded county residents
is best served by affording them the ability to renew their drivers
licenses or change their names or addresses on drivers licenses in a
county office without having to travel a greater distance, and such
service can by provided without adding much if any operational cost to
taxpayers in the rural counties; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of rural counties across
Kansas believe that the best kind of homeland security is the type that is
kept at home where citizens are more apt to know their fellow citizens for
the purpose of renewing drivers licenses and commercial driver’s
licenses; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Allen
County Commissioners that the citizens of Kansas should be allowed the
convenience and courtesy of drivers license renewal services in their home
county and petition the Congress of the United States to ensure that this
basic service to citizens can continue to be provided at the county level.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be sent to Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback of Kansas;
Congresswomen Nancy Boyda; Governor Kathleen Sebelius; Kansas Secretary of
Revenue Joan Wagnon; State Senator Derek Schmidt; and State Representative
Bill Otto.
RESOLVED THIS 30TH DAY OF JANUARY 2007.
Commissioners reviewed and discussed since Allen County
does not offer this service in Allen County Treasurer’s office. Allen
County has a Kansas Drivers License department. Commissioner Works moved
to adopt Resolution #200702 in support of those county offices that do
offer the Drivers License’s renewals in their respective counties.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sharon reported her office is scheduled to move back
upstairs on Thursday afternoon or Friday. She requested to close her
office during the move as soon as she knows when. Commissioners approved.
Commissioners reviewed the "Agreement Between the
City of Iola, Kansas, and Allen County, Kansas, For the Housing of Inmates
in the Allen County Adult Detention Center. Commissioner Regehr moved to
approve the agreement for 2007. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, presented Allen County EMS
2006 totals for review. A lengthy discussion followed.
Elaine reported she would like to install a firearm box
on the ambulances, just in case they have a medical run where someone is
packing a gun. Discussion followed. Commissioners encouraged her to check
with the Sheriff’s department on the suggested size of the box.
Eileen Robertson, Member of the FFNHA, Freedom’s
Frontier National Heritage Area (formerly BLEEDING Kansas National
Heritage Area) updated the commission on recent Congressional designation
of FFNHA. Eileen gave a brief review of the name change. She reviewed
their management plan, which included a website and what has been
accomplished by FFNHA. What she is requesting is $300.00 support from
Allen County for an $8,000 FFNHA website. Discussion followed.
Eileen, also serving as Sesquicentennial Committee
Chair, invited the commission to celebrate Humboldt’s 150 years of
survival, established in 1857. February 18, and March 31, are among the
planned events during 2007 which pertain to Humboldt’s early history.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed a Release
of Lien for Farm Bureau on behalf of Virginia L. Larson. Commissioner
Works moved to authorize Chairman Thompson sign the release on its lien on
insurance proceeds. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Chairman Thompson signed.
Alan discussed roof bids for the courthouse.
Commissioners requested Alan to check with Neosho County since they
recently had their roof repaired.
Steve Hoyt, Yates Center Branch Bank, discussed
financing on equipment. Commissioners stated if they ever did, it would be
put to a bid.
Sherrie presented Blue Cross Blue Shield quotes on
health insurance for county employees and their dependants. Commissioners
reviewed the policy and decided not to go out for bids.
Cara Barkdoll, Allen County Register of Deeds,
presented bids for a digital copier. Bids were received from Digital
Connections, Inc. in Colony for a Model Gestertner DSM 725e Digital
Imaging System for $2,410.00 with a 3 year or 30,000 copies warranty,
makes 25 copies P/M with toner costs of $39 per 11,000 copies; Copy
Products, Inc. in Iola for a Model Toshiba E-Sudio 232 Laser Copier &
Printer for $2,462.00 with a 3 year includes drums and toner for 10,000
copies per year warranty, makes 23 copies P/M includes toner costs in
warranty, $80 per 23,000 copies; ImageQuest in Wichita for a Model
Canon ImageRunner 3300 Digital Imaging System for $2,490.00 with a 3 year
or 30,000 copies warranty, makes 33 copies P/M; Century Midwest in Chanute
for a Model Savin 8025E Digital Imaging System for $2,798.80 with a 1 year
or 10,000 copies warranty, makes 25 copies P/M with toner costs of $40 per
11,000 copies; Modern Copy Systems in Iola for a Model Kyocera Km
3035 Laser Copier & Printer for $3,175.00 with a 3 year or 150,000
copies warranty, makes 30 copies P/M with toner costs of $150 per 40,000
copies. Discussion followed. Commissioner Works moved to accept the bid
from Copy Products, Inc Toshiba E-Sudio 232 Laser Copier & Printer for
$2,462.00. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners reviewed Carlyle Township, Deer Creek
Township, Geneva Township, Osage Township and Allen County Volunteer’s
2006 Annual reports.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk’s Vouchers $60,151.92
Journal Entries #8-11
Payroll Changes
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until February 6, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Commission room of the courthouse.
