IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
June 19, 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
June 12, 2007 meeting.
Roy Adams, Allen County land tenant, presented pictures
to the commissioners of neighbor’s cattle on his hay pasture and wheat
fields. He requested Sheriff Williams send someone to visit with the
neighbor. Sheriff Williams stated Mr. Adams could take the pictures to the
County Attorney or he can take the cattle and hold them until damages are
paid for or he could have the sale barn come get them and sell them.
Discussion followed. Sheriff will visit with the neighbor first.
Bill King, Public Works Director, requested signatures
for Airport Rehabilitate Partial Terminal Apron (Phase 1- Design only)
grant for the apron work. The conditions set forth are a $25,152 for
airport development or noise program implementation. Discussion followed
on what would be entailed. Commissioner Works moved to authorize Chairman
Thompson sign the grant. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed
3-0-0. Chairman Thompson signed the grant agreement.
Bill reported there was an Airport Advisory Board
meeting last evening. They would like to rename the Allen County Airport
as the Allen County Regional Airport. Discussion followed, no action was
taken. He reported they would be having an Open House at the airport on
September 8.
Bill stated they are getting ready to blacktop six
miles of road. Discussion followed on technique and outcome.
Bill reported there is a new sign at the landfill, he
stated it says disposal site. Bill will discuss with the state about
having the sign changed to Allen County Landfill.
Bill reported they are crushing rock at the landfill,
but the county’s drill is still down. Discussion followed on the cost of
drills; new, old and rebuilt.
Commissioner Works announced his resignation to the
Homeland Security Committee due to conflicting meeting times. Commissioner
Works moved to appoint Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, to
replace Commissioner Works on the SEK Regional Homeland Security Council
for Allen County. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sherrie presented a request from Advantage Computer
Enterprise Inc for their annual retainer fee. Commissioner Regehr moved to
authorize Chairman Thompson sign the contract with Advantage Computer
Enterprise, Inc. for 2008 for $1,200.00 retainer and a rate of $70.00 per
hour. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Chairman Thompson
signed the annual retainer with Advantage Computer Enterprise, Inc.
Bill Fiscus, Tri Valley Developmental Center Interim
Director, Jackie Witherspoon, Tri Valley Developmental Center Director of
Public Relations and Grants, reviewed their board, licenses, newspaper
articles, community impact, Friends Foundation and RSVP programs. Mr.
Fiscus discussed their mission statement, the direct supervision, the
geographic service area, service/support type and numbers served living in
Allen County, their General Public Transportation, retired and Senior
volunteer programs, as well as their staffing. He presented information on
budget proposals. Tri-Valley Development Center is requesting $56,000 for
2008 Budget year; this is an increase of $5,000 over the 2007 Budget.
There has not been an increase in the budget since 2003. Discussion
followed with questions and answers. Commissioners stated they would take
the request under consideration when doing the Allen County Budget.
John Green, Area Agency on Aging, requested $2,000 for 2008 budget from
Allen County. Mr. Green discussed budget cuts the state is making towards
the region. Discussion followed on the services offered by AAA.
Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, discussed bills
with the commission. He also stated the taser investigative report will
never become public; as it is not subject to open records act.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed a visit
with Monarch Cement. There are a few issues to work out before they come
to the zoning board and commission. Alan will draft a letter in support of
putting a conveyor belt under the highway, which would save roads.
Discussion followed.
Alan reported on a plat east of Humboldt. Discussion
followed.
Alan reported on the meeting in Manhattan yesterday to
visit a Consolidated Law Enforcement Meeting in Riley County. He reported
the committee from Allen County would be meeting on Thursday evening.
Alan reported he is still working on the contract with
ACH and BKD, L.L.C. for a feasibility study on the hospital financials.
Timothy Brazil, 31st Judicial Judge, Daniel
Creitz, 31st Judicial District Judge, Judy Froehlich, 31st
Judicial District Court Clerk and Dina Morrison, Allen County Court Clerk,
were present for 2008 budget request of $292,650.00. Judge Brazil
discussed line item summary changes: Legal Defense has an increase
$40,000, postage $8,000 an increase $1,000, computer services an increase
of $5,946 which will include imaging server and scanners, office equipment
increase of $1,800. Discussion followed. Commissioners stated they would
take the budget request under consideration.
Commissioners approved the Services to the Elderly van to run for a
special occasion in July.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Vouchers totaling $315851.02
Payroll Changes
Payroll Vouchers
Journal Entries # 53-54
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until June 26, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
