IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
February 6, 2007
IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
February 6, 2007
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Kent Thompson, Commissioner Dick
Works, Commissioner Walt Regehr Jr. and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County
Clerk.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register, was present to observe the
meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
January 30, 2007 meeting.
Sherrie reported the City of Gas has appointed Darrell
Catron, the City of Iola appointed Craig Abbott, the City of LaHarpe
appointed Harry Lee, Jr., and the City of Moran appointed James Mueller to
serve on Allen County Law Enforcement Study Group. The City of Humboldt
will appoint someone after their board meeting on February 12th.
Commissioners amended their minutes to reflect that
Otis Crawford had been appointed last year to the Allen County Hospital
Board, so he would not be re-nominated this year because his term is not
up at this time.
Commissioners appointed Angela Hale to serve on the
Fire District #3 Board to replace Randy Hunt who resigned
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed the first
phase of the extension of the landfill. Discussion followed.
Bill reported he would not be doing oil changes through
Martin Tractor. He will be doing it through the county shop. He stated he
could save the county money.
Bill explained a discussion with Burns & McDonnell
representative. He requested to renew the contract with Burns &
McDonnell. A set of fees are listed within the contract, which is about
15% higher from 2005’s contract. Commissioner Regehr moved to approve
the contract with Burns & McDonnell with the listed changes in fees.
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill presented bids for bucket trucks. Bids were
received from ALTEC for a 2007 Ford F550 6.0 L Diesel AT237 for $68,500
less $2,500 trade allowance for a total of $66,000, one year parts, one
year labor & 90 days warranty for travel charges, 60 days delivery,
plat from cover $80.00, toll pouches & tray for $145, spare tire &
wheel for $280, 2 5/16 Ball hitch, stock unit/no outriggers; ALTEC for a
2008 Ford F550 6.0 L Diesel AT237 for $70,055 less $2,500 trade allowance
for a total of $66,000, one year parts, one year labor & 90 days
warranty for travel charges, 180 days delivery, meets specs; Midwest Truck
Equipment for a 2008 Ford Super Duty XL F450 6.4L Diesel DTAS-35FP for
$75,355 less $4,000 trade allowance for a total of $71,355, two years
parts and warranty, 120-150 days delivery, meets specs. Commissioners
reviewed and discussed each bid.
Bill also accepted bids for the used 1988 Chevy bucket
truck the county currently owns. Bids were from John Stanford for $6,000;
Curt Whitaker for $4,250; Gary Morrison for $4,160; Les Dietrich for
$3,651; Brilke Motor for $3,168; Norman Zlab for $2,208; and the City of
Colony for $501.38.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, requested to upgrade four
phones and get four new phones. These would be to replace antilog phones.
Bids were received from LaHarpe Communications for $276.00 per month, 8
new phones minus rebate $25.00 total, activation fee for $100.00; Chanute
Alltel for $276.00, 8 new phones minus rebate for $320.00 ($40/phone),
activation fee for $100.00; Western Auto for $276.00, 8 new phones minus
rebate $0.00, activation fee for $100 plus a possible 10% discount, and
Alltel – Iola for $276.00, 8 new phones minus rebate $400.00 (3 free
phones @5for $80.00), activation fee for $100.00 with a 10% discount
monthly. Commissioner Regehr moved to authorize Elaine to work with
Western Auto to purchase the best possible solution. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Works, Elaine Dugan, EMS
Director, Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff and Sherrie L. Riebel,
Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:47 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at
9:52 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Works, Elaine Dugan, EMS
Director, Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff and Sherrie L. Riebel,
Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:53 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at
9:58 a.m. No action was taken.
Sheriff Williams requested Pam Beasley to carryover
106.25 vacation hours, Cathy Nelson to carryover 40 hours and Glen Smith
to carryover 15 hours of vacation. Commissioners approved the carryover to
be used within six months.
Sheriff Williams requested to sell the wrecked vehicle
on bid. Commissioners approved.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counsel, scheduled bids to be
in by March 6 for roof repair. He is publishing the ad in the Iola
Register.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss Attorney-Client Privilege Exception. Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Works, Bill King, Public Works
Director, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen
County Clerk. The time is now 10:10 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 10:15
a.m. No action was taken.
Bill discussed more on the bucket truck bids.
Commissioner Works moved to approve the purchase from ALTEC for the 2008
for $70,055.00 and accept the bid for $6,000 for the old bucket truck from
John Stanford. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motioned passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner’s reviewed Fire District #2 LaHarpe
Volunteer’s 2006 annual report.
Commissioners will not be meeting on February 13, 2007
so they may attend Kansas Government Days in Topeka.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Payroll Changes
Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $1172,834.70
Journal Entries # 12-13
Abatements –PP Value 755, $70.14, Year 2006
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until February 20, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse.
