IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
August 21, 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, Allen County
Clerk.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register, was present to observe the
meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
August 14, 2007 meeting.
Commissioners reviewed the request of $3,500 from the
Bowlus Fine Art Center for 2008 budget request. After discussion,
Commissioners approved $2,500.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed noxious
weeds throughout the county. He reported they are chip sealing some of the
county roads.
Bill updated the commission on the landfill expansion
project. Discussion followed.
Bill reported on the status of reclassifying the
airport fly zone. There will be an advisory meeting at 1:30 p.m. today.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
for 5 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, Bill King, Public Work
Director, and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:23
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:28 a.m. No action was taken.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the
publication for the roofing project at the Iola Senior Center. He stated
there does not need to be a publication since it is under $10,000.00
Commissioners authorized Alan to prepare a contract with Boren Roofing for
the Iola Senior Center.
Alan updated the commission on the FEMA services from
the flood. Discussion followed. Commissioners took no action but asked
Alan to research the mitigation action.
Alan reported on the hospital review information. He is
still waiting for the contract from HCA.
Alan discussed the Consolidated Law Enforcement
Research Committee. Discussion followed.
Commissioners discussed vinyl flooring at the Humboldt
Senior Center. Decorator Supply was the only one to submit a bid. Their
bid was $6,623.60 for floor covering replacement (K-tech vinyl flooring in
kitchen and dining area, carpet in the entry). Commissioner Works moved to
approve the bid from Decorator Supply. Commissioner Regehr seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, discussed the
status of the CBDG Grant.
Elaine discussed repair on one of the ambulances. It
received a new motor. Discussion followed.
Chairman Thompson opened the 2008 Public Budget Hearing
at 10:00 a.m. No one from the public was present for discussion.
Commissioners discussed the publication amounts. Commissioner Regehr moved
to approve the budget as published. Commissioner Works seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Bob Sharp, City of Humboldt Mayor, on behalf of Larry
Tucker, City of Humboldt Administrator, stopped in to thank the commission
and Bill King, Public Works Director, for a job well done on the chip and
seal processes in the City of Humboldt. Discussion followed.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Vouchers totaling $ 54,620.77
Payroll Changes
Abatements PP Value 150, $22.28, Year 2205
Abatements PP Value 22,430, 4177.92, Year 2006
Escapes PP Value 200, $31.10, Year 2005
Journal Entries #67-69
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until August 28, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
