IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 8, 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
May 1, 2007 morning and evening meetings.
Raymond Kuykendall, Allen County resident and Charles
Kuykendall, Raymond’s son, discussed Raymond Kuykendall’s landfill
bills for a burnt down house. Commissioners stated they would check into
the bill. J & J Contractor’s, a commercial business, hauled the
debris away.
Sherrie reported on a call from Chardell Hastings, SEK
Multi-County Health Department representative, inviting the commission to
a desktop Community Containment Exercise on May 17, 2007 from 10:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. Commissioner Thompson will plan to attend.
Sherrie reported the Service to the Elderly van needed
a working phone. Commissioners complemented her on a great job serving the
people.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, presented the Allen
County Airport lease between Allen County and Aron Coltrane. Commissioners
reviewed. Commissioner Works moved to execute the new lease with Aron
Coltrane. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners discussed the nuisance abatement act for
Allen County.
John McRae, City of Iola resident, discussed the
hospital. He stated he didn’t think there is anything more pressing than
having a new hospital. He stated that many citizens are going to Neosho
County or Fort Scott to the hospitals. He said he thinks it is critical
and wanted to know the commission’s thoughts. Discussion followed.
Commissioners stated a second expert should come and give his perspective.
Discussion followed on the dollars going to Neosho County and Fort Scott;
not only being the building, but doctors as well. Revenue Bonds were one
type of financing discussed. No action was taken.
Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, discussed
purchasing radar systems for the sheriff’s department. He explained the
systems cost about $2,300.00 each and if he purchased two, which would put
a system in every deputy’s vehicle. Commissioners requested research on
the funds, to see if funding is available.
Ron Boren, Boren’s Roofing, discussed the roof
contract issue. He explained the changes. Discussion followed on drainage.
Commissioners adjourned to visit with the sheriff’s
office to view their new time clock system.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, discussed wages
for a part time employee. Commissioners authorized Sandra to pay up to
$9.00, without benefits, for part time help.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Payroll Changes
Claim Vouchers for $101,302.82
Journal Entries #38
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until May 15, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the
courthouse.
