IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 15, 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
May 8, 2007 meeting.
Cory Schinstock, City of Iola Assistant Administrator,
presented a letter of support and encouragement from the City of Iola
Commission regarding construction of a new hospital.
Paul Sorenson, Allen County Citizen, was present to
observe and reported he is a member of the improvement task force. He
presented a list of 26 needs for the Iola Senior Center. Discussion
followed on the items on the list. Commissioners stated they would tour
the Iola Senior Center.
Bill King, Public Work Director, Eula Danford, Landfill
Supervisor, and Olivia Williams, Burns & McDonnell Project Manager,
discussed the landfill expansion. Olivia reviewed the work already
completed in the expansion. Approval has been obtained from KDHE for the
revised Hydro geological Investigation after additional site investigation
regarding groundwater concerns. They have received KDHE comments on the
draft Permit Application. Olivia discussed the addition of Public Disposal
Area design. She reported the suggested design would increase the cost to
approximately $2,229,206 for the total of the project. The expected life
of this proposed landfill is 13.2 years. KDHE pays part and Allen County
part. Olivia reviewed the time schedule and discussion followed. Different
options were discussed.
Olivia also discussed some upcoming landfill work such
as annual leachate report to KDHE, landfill EIQ June 1, 2007, permit
submittal in June 2007, and semi-annual groundwater sampling in July 2007.
Bill requested Debra Ludlum carry over 68 hours of
vacation. Commissioners approved to be used within 6 months.
Bill reported the drill is down that drills the holes
at the quarry for blasting. Discussion followed. Commissioners stated for
Bill to do some more checking into contract labor.
Bill discussed the loader bids presented a couple of
weeks ago. Discussion followed on the benefits of using a track hoe at the
landfill in place of a track loader. Commissioners advised Bill to bid the
track hoe and two trucks.
Bill discussed the 5-year bridge plan. Commissioners
discussed adding bridge #120, near Geneva, in the plan.
Carla Nemecek, Kathy McEwan, Allen County Extension
Agents, Darrell Monfort, Jerry Dreher, Glen Bucholz, Allen County
Extension Board, requested 2008 budget. The request for 2008 is
$98,500.00, which is a 3.8%, increase over 2007 budget. Jerry explained
all the programs utilized these past years. Discussion followed.
Commissioners will consider their request.
Sherrie requested an emergency bid on a hard drive.
Advantage Computer Enterprises presented a bid of $950.00. Commissioner
Works moved to approve the request. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, explained a
bill for a radio, which allows 911 to tie into our existing 911 system
that links the highway patrol radios in cases of an emergency. Discussion
followed.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, reported the ambulance is
back up and running. The ambulance service is going to electronic run
reporting. When it is an out of town transfer hand written run reports
will still be used. Discussion followed.
Sheriff Williams reported on a drug bust in Allen
County.
Pauline Hill at the Iola Senior Center on State Street
requested to have the center pay for and install a ceiling fan at the
center. Commissioners approved.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
for 4 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Works, and Sherrie L. Riebel,
Allen County Clerk. The time is now 11:04 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at
11:08 a.m. No action was taken.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the roof
project. He reported Ron Boren has signed off on the construction
agreement. $132,380.00 is the total cost of the project and beginning on
July 1, 2007 ending by October 18, 2007. Alan reviewed the contract.
Commissioner Regehr moved to authorize Chairman Thompson sign the
construction agreement with Boren Roofing. Commissioner Works seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0 Commissioners decided on a color.
Alan discussed the proposed hospital issues. Alan will
research for a neutral feasibility study person.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 20 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, Alan Weber, Allen
County Counselor, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen
County Clerk. The time is now 11:18 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:38
a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 10 minutes to discuss Attorney/Client. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Works, Alan Weber, Allen
County Counselor, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen
County Clerk. The time is now 11:39 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:49
a.m. No action was taken.
Hal Pannel, resident, discussed the Allen County
Airport and a possible fly in.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk’s Vouchers $63,677.18
Journal Entries #39-45
Payroll Changes
Abatements-RE 4250 Value, $793.12, Year 2006
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until May 22, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
