IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
January 8, 2008
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
December 28, 2007 meeting.
Cara Barkdoll, Allen County Register of Deeds,
discussed wages for her department.
Sherrie reported there is a NIMS 300 class offered on
January 23 & 24, 2008.
Commissioner Works moved to appoint Commissioner Regehr
to serve as chairman of the Board for 2008. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed a proposal
from Schwab Eaton for bridge inspections. The proposal is for $56.00 per
bridge. Allen County has 224 bridges. Discussion followed. Commissioner
Thompson moved to accept Schwab Eaton’s proposal. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill presented a letter from Wes Phillips complimenting
Allen County’s Airport Manager for a job well done.
Bill stated Martin Tractor Company Inc has taken their
road reclaimer out of the rental fleet. They are interested in selling it
for $375,000. Discussion followed. Bill will research more information.
Bill discussed the airport proposal. He stated Alan
will be bringing up a contract for review and approval.
Sherrie presented an Annual Peopleware Agreement by and
between Computer Information Concepts, Inc. and Allen County for IBM
Annual Software Subscription/Maintenance Fee for $1,000.00. Discussion
followed. Commissioner Works moved to accept the contract. Commissioner
Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to reappoint Ken Gilpin, Tom
Nevans and Neal Barclay to Allen County Revolving Loan Committee.
Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Thompson moved to reappoint Andy Dunlap
and Commissioner Dick Works as his alternate to the Regional Planning
Revolving Loan Committee. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to reappoint Dr. Porter, Joan
Willis and Jean Barber to the Multi County Health Board. Commissioner
Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to reappoint Brenda Swanson to
Resource, Conservation and Development Committee. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to reappoint Anna Mae Works
and Verna Devine to the Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging Board.
Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to reappoint Kent Thompson and
Bill King, alternate, to the Southeast Kansas Solid Waste Operating
Authority and Operating Authority Board of Directors. Commissioner Regehr
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Thompson moved to reappoint Dick Works, to
the Executive Committee of the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning
Commission. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to reappoint Jean Barber to
serve on the Public Building Commission with a term to expire in February
2011. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners named Iola Register as the official
newspaper for 2008.
Commissioner Thompson moved to reappoint Dick Works to
serve on the Juvenile Detention Center Board of Directors. Commissioner
Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to approve Sunny Meadows Golf
Coarse application for Cereal Malt Beverage license for 2008. Commissioner
Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve an application
from Buddy’s Pointe for a 2008 Cereal Malt Beverage license.
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session for 7 minutes
to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Works seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Regehr, Commissioner
Works, Commissioner Thompson, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director and Sherrie L.
Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:48 a.m. Commissioners
reconvened at 9:55 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive session for 5 minutes
to discuss Land Acquisition. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed
3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Regehr, Commissioner Works,
Commissioner Thompson, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director and Sherrie L. Riebel,
Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:55 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at
10:00 a.m. No action was taken.
Michael Brooks and Bill Taylor, Brooks/Taylor and
Associates LLC representing Colonial Supplemental Insurance, explained
some options for supplemental insurance to keep in mind when reviewing new
insurance options. Discussion followed.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, discussed
Career Program Planning for deputy positions and duties. Discussion
followed.
Commissioner Works moved to reappoint Sheriff Williams
to serve on the SEK Regional Homeland Security Council for January 1, 2008
through December 31, 2010. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Sheriff Williams presented bids from Kansas Highway
Patrol Partners Program for two vehicles; a Tahoe for $25,277.27 and a
Silverado for $18,811.25 for a total of $44,088.52. He did not receive any
bid from Twin Motors Ford.
Sheriff Williams presented a proposal for a tech
center. He requested to use the old jail to fix it up as a tech center.
Discussion followed.
Sheriff Williams discussed making the deputies and
investigation rooms into one room, which would be removing closet space.
This would enlarge the deputies’ room. Commissioners will review each
request.
Julian Duarte, Aflac agent, discussed supplemental
insurance options available for employees to purchase through Allen
County.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, updated the
commission on the status of Sewer District #1.
Alan discussed Fire District #3’s lease request.
Discussion followed.
Alan discussed a draft contract between Allen County
and Bruce Bright, Star Bright owner. Alan explained items and details.
Discussion followed on revisions and suggestions. Bill will see if they
can meet with commission next week.
Elaine discussed EMT classes.
Elaine discussed what to do with the old ambulance when
the new one comes in. The old ambulance would be up for bid when the new
one comes in.
Elaine stated we do not have a service agreement with
Medtronic Physio Control for our Life Pak 12 units. The contract includes
a yearly inspection and calibration. The commissioners are in agreement to
sign the contract.
Elaine discussed insurance for employees. Insurance
bids will be opened later this month.
Commissioners discussed raises. Commissioner Works
moved to approve raises for all employees of 2% COLA and plus 2% to be
used at the discretion of the department head based on merit. Commissioner
Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. No action was taken on the elected
and the appointed officials.
Commissioners approved Commissioner Works to spend up
to $2,000 for acoustic panels for Moran Senior/Community Center.
Commissioners reviewed Humboldt Township annual report.
Commissioners reviewed Moran Senior/Community Center
inventory.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Payroll Changes
Abatements PP- Value 7142, $950.66, Year 2007
Abatements RE- Value 1587, $273.94, Year 2007
Added RE-Value 23634, $3162.14, Year 2007
Added OIL-Value 2415, $324.54, Year 2007
Added TR- Value 6163, $682.50, Year 2007
Escapes 16/20 M/TR Value 4350, $498.66, Year 2006
Journal Entries # 125-131 for 2007 and #1 for
2008
