IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
January 15, 2008
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Walt Regehr, Jr., Commissioner Dick
Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register, and Robert Frances, Iola
resident, were present to observe the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
January 8, 2008 meeting.
Commissioner Works moved to reappoint David L.
Ensminger to serve on the Thirty-First District Judicial Nominating
Commission for term March 3, 2008 to March 5, 2012. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Thompson moved to reappoint Beverly
Middleton to the SEK AAA Advisory Council. Commissioner Works seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Ron Holman, Allen County House and Grounds Director,
discussed yard work for this spring and summer. Discussion followed on
hourly person or contract labor. Ron will advertise for the position.
Commissioner Works moved to reappoint Walt Regehr, Jr.
to the SEK Mental Health Board. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion
passed 2-0-1.
Commissioners reviewed Resolution 200801.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 200801
A RESOLUTION EXEMPTING ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 75-1117 (SUPP. 1978), 75-1120 (SUPP. 1982), 75-1121
(SUPP. 1988), AND 75-122 (SUPP. 1983) SO AS NOT TO REQUIRE ALLEN COUNTY,
KANSAS TO MAINTAIN FIXED ASSET RECORDS AND OBSERVE FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTING
PRACTICES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS:
WHEREAS, Allen County, Kansas has determined that the financial
statements and financial reports for the year ending December 31, 2008, to
be prepared in conformity with the requirements of K.S.A. 75-1120(a) are
not relevant to the requirements of the cash basis and budget laws of this
state and are of no significant value to Allen County, Kansas or the
members of the general public of Allen County, Kansas; and
WHEREAS, there are no revenue bond ordinances or other ordinances
or resolution of said municipality which require financial statements and
financial reports to be prepared in conformity with said act for the year
ending December 31, 2008;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Allen County, Kansas, in regular meeting duly assembled this 15th day
of January, 2008, that the said Board of County Commissioners requests the
Director of Accounts and Reports to waive the requirements of said law as
they apply to Allen County, Kansas for the year ending December 31, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Board of County Commissioners
shall cause its financial statements and financial reports of the said
municipality to be prepared on the bases of cash receipts and
disbursements as adjusted to show compliance with the cash basis and
budget laws of this state.
Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolution 200801. Commissioner
Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to approve Humboldt Speedway’s
application for Cereal Malt Beverage license for 2008. Commissioner
Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sherrie reported on a call from Clyde Toland in regards
to the Iola Senior Center and donations.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed parking
signs at the Iola Senior Center. Commissioners approved Bill to put up
handicap van parking.
Bill King, Public Works Director, Mitch Garner, Allen
County Airport Manager, Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, Marla Bright,
Rob Jordan and Sherri Despain, Star Bright, discussed what the
expectations are for the county to do for the airport project and what the
expectations are for Star Bright to do for the county airport hanger.
Discussion followed. Alan reviewed details for plumbing and costs for
other items; all together about $28,000. Alan will put the cost into the
contract to be reviewed and signed at a later date. Discussed followed on
contract start date to be April 1, 2008.
Bill presented contracts from Burns & McDonnell for
Landfill expansion project. Discussion followed on what is covered in each
contract; one is for ground water sample monitoring, one for On-call
engineering services, horizontal and vertical expansion permit documents
and construction documents. Commissioner Works moved to authorize the
chairman’s signature on the contracts. Commissioner Thompson seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill reported he has sent a request to Federal Highway
for $250,000 damage to bridges from the flood.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 10 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, Bill King, Public Works
Director and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:42
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:52 a.m. No action was taken.
Bill updated the commission on current roadwork around
the county.
Commissioners reviewed an application for SKAT
operating expense for 2008. Commissioner Works moved to approve the
application to be submitted to the State of Kansas. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan presented a draft contract for review between
Allen County and Star Bright. Discussion followed. Commissioners will
review further. No action was taken at this time.
Commissioners visited the Law Enforcement Center and
the old jail area to review the remodeling changes requested January 8,
2008 by Sheriff Williams.
Commissioners reviewed a request by Elaine Dugan for
adjusting personal time for 12 and 24 hour shift employees. Alan drafted
an amendment for the Personnel Policy. Commissioner Thompson moved to
approve the amendment to the personnel policy. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 5 minutes to discuss Attorney-Client Privilege. Commissioner
Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman
Regehr, Commissioner Works, Commissioner Thompson, Alan Weber, Allen
County Counselor and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is
now 11:44 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:49 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 2 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, Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 11:52
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:54 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioners reviewed LaHarpe Rural Fire, Cottage
Grove, Deer Creek and Elm Township’s annual report.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Payroll Changes
Claim Vouchers for $ 78,596.59 for 2007
Claim Vouchers for $157,693.30 for 2008
Journal Entries # 2-3
Abatements PP-15441 Value, $1768.40, Year 2007
Abatements PP-Increase 2946 Value, $378.64, Year
2007
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until January 22, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Commission room of the courthouse.
