IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
September 4, 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
August 28, 2007 meeting.
Sherrie mentioned the sidewalk on the south side of the
courthouse is in need of repair. Discussion followed.
Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director, discussed the
broken outside lighting. Discussion followed. He discussed some trees that
need removed. Commissioners stated they would walk around the grounds with
Ron and Bill.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed major work
on West Virginia Rd. He reported on more work that will need to be
completed on bridges and roads damaged by the June 30th flood.
Bill discussed Wildlife and Parks Department’s work
on the Spirit Trail concerning right of ways and signs.
Bill requested Ron Fulton carry over 70 hours of
vacation and Henry Jackman carry over 50 hours of vacation. Commissioners
approved the carry over as long as they are used within 6 months.
Commissioners discussed striping the blacktop road
between Humboldt and Iola.
Bill discussed the upcoming Allen County Regional
Airport dedication ceremony this weekend September 8, 2007. He explained
some of the planned activities.
Commissioners, Bill and Ron went outside to view trees
and sidewalks. Commissioners are going to have Public Works department
take out 3 dead trees and trim up others. They will be working on the
sidewalk around the square.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, visited with the commission
concerning the CBDG grant. Commissioner Works stated the decision should
not be made on how much money can be made but the service and Allen County
can provide a higher level of service. Commissioner Works moved to
authorize Chairman Thompson’s signature on the CBDG Contract.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Elaine was instructed to get with the architect, and
make sure the plan has housing for an Emergency Command Center.
Elaine discussed a mitigation program from FEMA for a
state project. Chairman Thompson will meet with the FEMA representative
and Elaine on Wednesday.
Commissioner Works requested Thomas R. William, Allen
County Sheriff, to get with Humboldt’s Fire Department Chief, Kent
Barfoot, for radios. Discussion followed.
Sheriff Williams presented the Highway Patrol’s audit
of the Allen County Sheriff’s office.
Sheriff Williams requested signatures for an E911 Grant
so that they can apply for a grant to take aerial photos of the county to
get current 911 maps that would work with our current system.
Sheriff Williams discussed a 911 bill for a new server.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, briefed the
commission on a FEMA meeting with Mickey Davis, FEMA representative. He
explained the percentages FEMA & State (75%) and local parts (25%).
Discussion followed on more detail. Alan presented information on
appraised properties. He stated there is $800,000 give or take in
projected property by-out within the county of 30 properties.
Commissioners requested Alan to file the proper paper work for FEMA
mitigation process.
Alan reported he was working on the Iola Senior Center’s
contract for Boren’s Roofing to put on a new roof.
Alan is waiting for ACH to sent him a current copy of
the by laws for the Advisory Board. Discussion followed.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Vouchers totaling $88,297.81
Clerk's Journal Entries #75-77
Payroll Changes
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until September 11, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Commission room of the courthouse.
