IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
February 27, 2007
IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
February 27, 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, County Clerk.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register, was present to observe the
meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the February 20, 2007
meeting.
Isabell Pliler, Senior Services Van Driver introduced a
new employee, Lee Cline, who will be alternating driving with her.
Sherrie requested for Jill Allen to carry over 52.25
hours of vacation and Ron Holman to carry over 54 hours of vacation.
Commissioners approved to be used within 6 months.
Sherrie discussed the House and Grounds Department
working 10 hour days between May and September, with the two employees
switching days off so that the courthouse is covered daily. Commissioners
stated this would be fine; they are concerned with results not how they
get the results.
Bill King, Public Works Director, presented bids for a
laser printer. Bids were received from Iola Office Supplies for a HP Laser
P3005 for $677.00 with a one year warranty, delivery within 3 days;
Advantage Computer Enterprises, Inc. for a HP Laser P3005 for $569.00 with
a one year warranty, delivery within 3 days, installation would be covered
under existing contract agreement, Iola Computer Products declined to bid.
Commissioner Works moved to approve the purchase the printer from
Advantage Computer Enterprises, Inc. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Bill discussed the bids he presented last week for an
off road utility vehicle with sprayer to be used by Noxious Weed
Department. Bids had been received from Storrer Implement for a Kubota RTV
900 Sprayer Specialties SK 100P for $12,200.00 with a one year bumper to
bumper with immediate delivery; J & W Implement for a Bush Hog Trail
Hand Cimarron Sprayer for $10,671.00 with a one year limited, 2 year
engine/administered thru engine manufacturer with a 30-45 day delivery.
Discussion followed. Commissioner Works moved to purchase the Kubota RTV
900 without the sprayer for $10,250.00. Commissioner Regehr seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners requested Bill do something different
with the sprayer tank.
Bill provided a revised permit and construction
schedule for the landfill permit expansion. Discussion followed on the
dates.
Bill discussed projects at the airport.
Sharon Utley, Allen County Treasurer, presented bids
for a fax machine. Bids were received from Iola Office Supply for a Canon
FAXL80 for $180.00 with a one year warranty, 3 spp transmission speed,
toner cartridge for $84.99 2450 pages or a Brother FAX2820 for $220.00
with a one year warranty, 6 spp transmission speed, toner cartridge cost
$59.99 3500 pages; Modern Copies for a Canon L80 for $199.00 2 spp
transmission speed, toner cartridge for $91.99 6000 pages, a Brother 4750e
for $499.98, 6 spp transmission speed, toner cartridge cost $79.99 2700
pages. Discussion followed on details. Commissioner Works moved to approve
the purchase of a Brother from Iola Office Supply for $220.00.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sharon requested to purchase a printer using bids Bill
presented from Iola Office Supplies for a HP Laser P3005 for $677.00 with
a one year warranty, delivery within 3 days; Advantage Computer
Enterprises, Inc. for a HP Laser P3005 for $569.00 with a one year
warranty, delivery within 3 days, installation would be covered under
existing contract agreement. Iola Computer Products declined to bid.
Commissioner Works moved to approve the purchase the printer from
Advantage Computer Enterprises, Inc. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, reported the
video conferencing camera is up and going. He has already saved costs of
transportation. Discussion followed.
Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, requested to
purchase two computers. Bids received from Advantage Computer Enterprise,
Inc. for $2050.00, Dell for $ 2,692.00 and Gateway for $2177.47.
Jerry request to purchase two printers for his office.
Bids were received from Lexmark for $449.00 and Advantage Computer
Enterprise, Inc. for $590.00. Commissioner Works moved to approve the
purchase of two computers and two printers not to exceed $5,300.00.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Loren Korte, Personnel Service Insurance, visited with
the Commissioners on the renewal for Allen County property and casualty
insurance coverage. He reviewed the proposed cost for each line item:
property $15,907.00, liability $35,824.00, crime & fidelity $628.00,
inland marine $13,730.00, auto $37,172.00, work comp $89,253.00,
linebacker $9,203.00 and employee benefits $333.00 for a total of
$202,050.00. Discussion followed on coverage. Loren discussed other
insurance companies that might help lower the cost of insurances for next
year. No action was taken at this time.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed roof
bids. None have been returned at this time. Discussion followed.
Jackie Witherspoon, Tri Valley Developmental Center
Assistant Director, called to check on the requested commitment of $15,000
for transportation funds for service to be available in Allen County.
Commissioners discussed ways of helping but would not commit to
$15,000.00.
Commissioners reviewed the annual reports of Marmaton
Township and Fire District #2 City of Iola.
Commissioner Regehr moved to nominate Nancy Maier to
serve on the Allen County Hospital Advisory Board to replace Donna
Talkington who resigned. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Journal Entries #19-21
Clerk’s Vouchers $ 76,924.67
Payroll Changes
Abatements-PP 14058 Value, $2208.94, 2006 Year
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until March 2, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. in the Conference
room of the courthouse for the purpose of canvassing the Primary
City/School Election.
IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
March 2, 2007
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met at 8:00
a.m. for the purpose of canvassing the February 27, 2007 City/School
Primary Election. Present were Commission Chairman Kent Thompson,
Commissioner Walt Regehr, Jr., Commissioner Dick Works, and Sherrie L.
Riebel, Allen County Clerk.
Commissioners reviewed the election and found no
discrepancies. Therefore, results were finalized.
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until March 6, 2007at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
