IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
October 30, 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
October 23, 2007 meeting.
Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director, discussed
moving maple trees. Discussion followed.
Ron discussed the Blue Spruce tree on the south side of
the courtyard. Water sources were discussed.
Ron reported the camera needed to view the ductwork
over the restrooms would not be repaired by the owner. Ron presented bids
from Fagan Company for exhaust fan replacement. Commissioners tabled the
bid until further investigation of the ductwork.
Alfred Link, Veteran’s Day Committee representative,
requested to open the courthouse from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on November
10th during the Veteran’s Day Parade, for restroom use.
Commissioners approved and asked the Mr. Link to coordinate with Ron
Holman, House and Grounds Director.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed late a chip
and seal project to finish up a road construction.
Bill reported his crew is pouring cement ramp at the
Community Action building. Discussion followed. He reported they would be
starting the repair of sidewalks around the courtyard soon.
Bill reported FEMA was in to finish up the flood
reporting. Discussion followed.
Bill stated the blade crew is still working to repair
roads and get them back to pre-flood condition.
Bill discussed payroll deduction for uniform cleaning.
Discussion followed on costs and length of contract.
Bill explained a request from Larry Tucker, City of
Humboldt Administrator, to widen a road and bridge within the city.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Works, 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.
Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, discussed the
architect that designed the proposed ambulance station that was submitted
for the grant. Discussion followed.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, presented
Resolution #200714 for review.
RESOLUTION NO. 200714
ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS
In the matter of the Petition for Dissolution of Rural
Water District #3
Allen County, Kansas
A RESOLUTION DISSOLVING RURAL WATER DISTRICT #3
WHEREAS, on the 25th day of October, 2007, a petition to dissolve Rural
Water District #3, Allen County, Kansas was filed with the County Clerk;
and
WHEREAS, said petition is signed by at least 75% of the subscribers and
benefit unit holders of the District.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas
find that the statements contained in the Petition are true and that Rural
Water District #3 should be dissolved.
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Allen
County, Kansas that Rural Water District #3, Allen County, Kansas be
dissolved; that all properties of the Water District are distributed to
the City of Iola; that the Secretary of the Water District deliver any and
all records, maps plans and files to the County Clerk within thirty (30)
days; and that upon such delivery, said Rural Water District #3 shall be
wholly and finally dissolved. After receipt of the remaining records, the
County clerk may, upon request, deliver the same, or copies thereof, to
the City of Iola.
RESOLVED, this 30th day of October, 2007.
Commissioner Works moved to adopt and sign Resolution #200714.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan updated the commission on FEMA qualified property in Allen County.
Discussion followed.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, was present.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, discussed
property values and FEMA.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $139,696.29
Journal Entries #98-100
Payroll Changes
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until November 6, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of
the courthouse.
