IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 29, 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 Jill Allen, Election Deputy.
Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk, was absent.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register representative, was present
to observe the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
May 22, 2007 commission meeting.
Bill King, Public Works Director, and Harvey Buckley,
Monarch Cement, met with the commissioners. Mr. Buckley made a proposal to
the commissioners to change some county roads by the Monarch quarries. He
referred to 1600 St and explained the use of such. He proposed that
Monarch build a road parallel to some property that they currently own.
Commissioners reviewed a map with Bill and Mr. Buckley. Commissioners were
concerned with the inconvenience to local residents that travel this road,
but also understand the possible problems with people traveling through a
long-term construction sight. Commissioner Works stated that they need to
drive to the actual site to review the possible project. He also suggested
setting up counters to determine the traffic count. Mr. Buckley estimated
a new conveyor would be needed in perhaps a couple of years. Commissioners
will review and get back with Mr. Buckley, no action taken at this time.
Bill reported on blasting materials, other discussion
followed. He also mentioned equipment that was currently being used.
Sheriff Williams joined the meeting. He requested an
officer be able to carry over vacation hours, commissioners approved as
long as the employee use this time within the next six months.
Commissioners toured the Iola Senior Center at 10:00
a.m. Keith Evans, senior center representative, answered questions and
showed the commissioners the potential repair needs. Commissioners made
some suggestions, such as replacing light bulbs, etc.
Commissioners then met with Sheriff Williams in the law
enforcement conference room to review the law enforcement organizational
structure. Discussion followed, with no action taken.
Commissioners reconvened to the commission room at
10:45 a.m. Commissioners further discussed the Iola Senior Center.
Commissioners will consider any structural repairs, but will wait on
recommendations from the Senior Center Committee.
Alan Weber, County Counselor, joined the commissioners.
He reported on the medical needs and financial needs surveys for the
hospital. Alan said he should have final numbers on these by next Tuesday
to report to the commissioners.
Alan discussed a meeting he attended last week in
Topeka, having to do with identifying habited residential property. If
Allen County opts into this program, they have 120 days to get the work
done and organized. The benefit would be to have a correct list of
addresses, as well as be prepared for the next census. Alan will discuss
this with the cities too.
Alan reported on the 911 meeting. The new budget is
being prepared, but not yet ready for commission approval. Alan shared 911
call stats with the commissioners. He also discussed cell phone compliance
regarding 911 coverage.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Journal Entries # 48
Clerk’s vouchers totaling $11545.88
Payroll Changes
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until June 5, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
