IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
March 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.
Bob Johnson, Iola Register, was present to
observe the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
March 13, 2007 meeting.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed a request
from Monarch Cement Company concerning relocation of a portion of 1600
Street. Commissioners will consider.
Bill discussed KDOT working on US Hwy #59. KDOT is
requesting the county temporarily close Texas Road from the intersections
on both sides of the highway leading up to the intersection in the work
area. Bill will get more detail from KDOT on the location of the
stoplight.
Bill requested Darrell Stokes carry over 59.5 hours of
vacation. Commissioners approved the carry over to be used within 6
months.
Bill reported on bridge project #1C-4012-01 meeting
yesterday. The construction will begin soon.
Bill stated bridge project # 1C-4205-01 is about
completed.
Bill stated the Allen County Airport is completely
finished, still needs to be certified from FFA. He said the fight
instructor at Chanute is looking to relocate. Discussion followed.
Commissioners requested Bill to check on grants for hangers.
Bill presented bids for pipe. Bids were received from
J.R. Crow and Company for 9 pieces at 18 inch inside diameter, 38’ to 40’
length for $16.25 foot; 9 pieces at 30 inch inside diameter, 38 to 40’
lengths for $35.90 foot. Discussion followed on different type of material
for pipe. Commissioner Works moved to accept the bid. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 2-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Thompson, Commissioner Works, Commissioner Regehr, Bill King, Public Works
Director, and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:12
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:22 a.m. No action was taken.
Bill stated Donna LaRue, Noxious Weed Director, is in
training in Manhattan. She will be spraying as soon as she gets back.
Bill discussed roadwork in the Savonburg area.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, reported
valuations would be mailed on Saturday, March 31, 2007.
Thomas Williams, Allen County Sheriff, reported the
department has not received their new vehicles. Discussion followed.
Sherrie requested to raise the limits on the credit
cards to $750 or $1,000. Discussion followed. Commissioner Works moved to
approved to raise the limit to $750.00 Commissioner Regehr seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners reviewed West Cottage Grove Cemetery’s
annual report.
Commissioner Works left the meeting to attend a
Homeland Security meeting in Chanute.
Bill Maness, Iola resident, attended the meeting to
observe.
William (Bill) Shirley, City of Iola Commissioner and
Chairman of the Law Enforcement Consolidation Steering Committee, and Alan
Weber, Allen County Counselor, visited with the Allen County Commission.
They discussed some of the items at the meeting last week and ways to get
input from the Allen County residents. Discussion followed. Mr. Shirley
asked about a time line. Alan stated anytime the legislature is meeting
and after a study is done. Discussion followed. Commissioner Thompson
stated he felt this committee was set up to research and lay some
groundwork. Alan mentioned a public questionnaire be eventually sent out
to the public for questions and comments. Discussion followed on pros and
cons for consolidated law enforcement. The committee will meet again on
April 27, 2007. Mr. Maness asked what brought up the idea of
consolidation. Mr. Shirley stated no jurisdictions, and Alan stated they
could afford to specialize employees and make it more efficient, but to
start off would not be a cost savings. Discussion followed. No action was
taken at this time.
Alan discussed some different court cases.
Alan discussed building permits and septic systems.
Commissioners will review.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Journal Entries #26-28
Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $414648.72
Payroll changes
Abatements RE-Value 1298, $165.48, Year 2006
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until April 3, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
