Allen County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
October 16, 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.

Sherrie requested, on behalf of the Community Action group, an outside drop box be placed so that drop offs could be out of the weather and a handicap toilet be installed. Commissioners requested to have Ron check into both items.

September 11, 2007, Hofer and Hofer and Robertson Masonry were contacted for bids for repair of clock building. A bid was received from Larry Robertson, Robertson Masonry, L.L. C, for $3,500 to $4,000 estimate to repair and replace approximately 150 broken brick on the clock building in the courtyard and to wash, seal, caulk and replace upper boards at roofline that is rotted out. Commissioner Works moved to accept Robertson Masonry LLC bid. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, requested approval to purchase the product and services from Computer Information Concepts, Inc. The cost is $6,115. Commissioner Regehr moved to accept the proposal for CIC for mapping portal. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Bill reported on the flood-damaged bridges in Allen County. He presented a bid from J&J Contractors, Inc. for bridge work Bridge #1(Texas Road between 600 & 800 Streets) - $42,100, Bridge #2(1400 Street between Rhode Island and South Dakota) – $13,200, Bridge #3 (1800 Street between Texas Road and South Dakota)- $11,800, Bridge #4 (Arizona Road and 3000 Street) -$11,250, Bridge #5 (600 Street between Iowa and Maryland - $38,700. Commissioner Works moved to hire J&J Contractors for emergency bridge repair due to flood damage. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Sharon K. Utley, Allen County Treasurer, Cara Barkdoll, Allen County Register of Deeds, Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, Bill King, Public Works Director, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk were present to say Happy Bosses Day and propose 2008 Holidays to the commission for approval.

Last workday of the year Friday, December 28, 2007 Close courthouse at noon for year end business.

Commissioners reviewed the request for holidays. Discussion followed on an employee in-service day. Labette County has been successful with an employee in-service. No action was taken at this time.

Alan discussed LUCA for the upcoming census.

Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss attorney client privilege. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Works, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:37 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:47 a.m. No action was taken.

Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session for 5 minutes to discuss attorney client privilege. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Works, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:50 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:55 a.m. No action was taken.

Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, reported on an autopsy on Chance Shum’s death. Discussion followed.

Bill discussed flood insurance for the shop. Discussion followed. No action was taken at this time.

Bill reported the handicap ramp at the Iola Senior Center was complete.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

Clerk's Journal Entries # 88, 93-94, 96

Clerk’s Vouchers $124,155.10

Payroll Changes

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until October 23, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.

Please remember, minutes are unofficial until approved by the commissioners' at their next meeting.