IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
September 11, 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.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register representative, was present
to observe the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
September 4, 2007 meeting.
Ron Holman, Maintenance Director, discussed the Area
Agency on Aging out of Chanute. They had contacted Ron with the need to
put someone to work, but the AAA will pay all the associated costs of
employment. It’s similar to what used to be the Green Thumb program.
Commissioner Thompson suggested Ron have an initial meeting with the
prospective employee, and then set up a time for the commissioners to meet
him.
Ron talked about the trees; he asked if the
commissioners want him to wait until spring to take action. Commissioners
agreed it would be fine to wait and see what happens with the trees. Ron
offered to donate some nice maples from his house to the courthouse.
Commissioners agreed that was a good idea.
Ruth Jackson and Jean Nelson, LaHarpe residents,
visited with commissioners about a proposed library in LaHarpe. Ruth asked
to be able to use the LaHarpe Senior Center 3-4 days a week. She has
people in mind to build shelves for books, etc. She has looked into
getting a grant to help with equipment costs and a rotation of books.
Commissioner Works asked if they had contacted the city council of LaHarpe.
Ruth explained what had occurred when she approached individuals on the
council. Commissioner Thompson mentioned to Ruth that the commission will
look into this situation and the possibility they can use the LaHarpe
Senior Center.
Bill King, Public Works Director, joined the meeting.
Bill handed out two proposals for edge lines and center lines for road
stripping: K&W Supply: $14,400.00 and Conmat: $11,525.00. Commissioner
Regehr moved to accept the bid from Conmat for $11,525.00, Commissioner
Works seconded, motion passed. Bill reported on other projects.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
for five minutes, Commissioner Works seconded, the time is now 9:02 a.m.
Those present: Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Works, Commissioner
Regehr, Bill King and Jill Allen. Commissioners returned to regular
session at 9:07 a.m., no action taken.
Sheriff Williams reported on the jail roof. The roof is
under warranty. Commissioner Thompson suggested he proceed with his plans
to have the roof fixed and then bill the warranty company.
Rodney Burns, Schlotterbeck and Burns, joined the
meeting. Sharon Utley, County Treasurer and Alan Weber, County Counselor,
also came in. Rodney discussed various issues concerning the audit.
Rodney discussed raising Sharon’s bond amount.
Commissioner Works moved to increase Sharon’s bond to $100,000.00,
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion carried.
Alan reported on a Kansas Association of Flood Plain
Mangers seminar he recently attended. He talked about the mitigation plan.
Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session
for five minutes, Commissioner Works seconded; the time is now 10:18 a.m.
Those present are Commissioner Thompson, Commissioner Works, Commissioner
Regehr, Bill King, Alan Weber and Jill Allen. Commissioners returned to
regular session at 10:23 a.m.
Alan reported on the Iola Senior Center roof.
Chuck Richey reported on the big clock. He explained
how he recently repaired it. He stated the building around the clock needs
some work. Commissioners went outside to view the needed work on the clock
building. Commissioners will contact some contractors about bids for the
work that is needed.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, visited with the
commissioners about the Emergency Operation Center. No action was taken.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk’s Vouchers $84236.70
Journal Entries #78-79
Payroll Changes
Abatements-RE 351 Value, $32.62, Year 2006
Abatements –RE 351 Value, $32.22, Year 2005
Abatements- RE 328 Value, $30.56, Year 2004
Abatements –RE 328 Value, $30.82, Year 2003
Abatements –PP 248 Value, $31.42, Year 2006
Abatements –PP 165 Value, $19.60, Year 2005
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until September 18, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Commission room of the courthouse.
