IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
July 31, 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 monitor the
meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
July 24, 2007 meeting.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed
FEMA requirements.
Sheriff Williams discussed jail budget. Discussion
followed.
Bill King, Public Works Director, presented a letter
from Kansas Department of Health and Environment notifying Allen County
they have been selected to receive a 2007 Pollution Prevention Award
because of the heaters installed at the landfill. Discussion followed.
Bill discussed his concerns on a bridge on West
Virginia Road. Discussion followed on what the involvement from the state
would entail. There are several bridges that the flood damaged.
Commissioners discussed the Jefferson Street Senior
Center roof. Walt will clarify the current bid received from Boren’s
Roofing. No action was taken.
Jack Franklin, resident, on behalf of the 4-H
Committee, invited the commissioners to the fair.
Jack discussed property for the proposed ambulance
station. Discussion followed. Jack stated there are 2 ½ acres on US Hwy
54 in the City of Gas he would like the Commission to consider.
Commissioners stated they would be willing to look at the property and
take under consideration.
Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, discussed
scheduling Sandy Erbe, CDBG Grant Administrator, if any questions for the
grant come up. Commissioners advised her to hold off awhile longer on
that.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the
conditional use request from Monarch Cement Company. A zoning meeting was
held last Thursday. The Zoning Board approved unanimously to support the
conditional use. Commissioner Works moved to uphold the Zoning Boards
decision. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan reported he has sent a cease & desist order to stop mining to
Don Cress. The first letter was a courtesy letter advising him of his
rights and how to apply for zoning. The second letter will be certified
and inform him of filing suit and penalties for not obeying the order.
Alan reported that he and Mike Ellis have been going back and forth on
the Allen County Hospital issues. Mike has referred him to work with their
attorney.
Alan updated the commission on his work with FEMA concerning county
residents. Discussion followed.
Bill discussed a voucher submitted for payment
concerning removal of dirt from a fuel tank that had floodwater in it.
Rodney Burns, Schlotterbeck and Burns, LLC, discussed
budget cuts and revisions for 2008 budget. Thermal Components will be paid
out of the Jail Fund for 2008; the SEK Task Force will be paid out of the
Sheriff’s fund for 2008, vehicle insurance will be paid out of Sheriff’s
2008 budget instead of courthouse general. Commissioners discussed cutting
$70,000 out of Public Works on overlaying and pipe entries. Discussion
followed on more changes. Rodney made the changes and the levy went from
60.984 mills to 56.318 mills. The hearing will be set for August 21, 2008
at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Regehr moved to approve the budget for
publication. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners approved the following documents
Clerk’s Vouchers $230962.04
Payroll Changes
Abatements PP-Value 257, $31.22, Year 2006
Abatements – Escapes Value 288, $45.12, Year
2006
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until August 7, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
