IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
February 5, 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, Allen County
Clerk.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register representative, was present
to observe the meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
January 29, 2008 commission meeting.
Ron Holman, Allen County House and Grounds, reported
Superior Builders has been the only one to come view and recommend how to
fix the assembly room ceiling. Commissioners approved Ron to get bids to
lower the ceiling.
Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed county
right of way near the City of Humboldt.
Bill reported on a publication he is putting in the
Iola Register concerning road signs. Discussion followed.
Bill discussed the proposed landfill project.
Discussion followed.
Bill updated the commission on the Allen County Airport
project by Star Bright.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, presented
information from Crime Stoppers for their sign for fund raising. They
would like to have a 4’X 8’ billboard with the cost thermometer for
view. They would like to have it on the northeast corner of the square.
They will keep it up through September. Commissioner Works moved to
approve the signage. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Sheriff Williams discussed a seizure of stolen property
during a raid. Discussion followed concerning a laptop computer and Don
Cress’s request to be reimbursed for the laptop. Commissioners advised
Sheriff Williams that the county is not responsible for a laptop that was
never reported stolen. Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, discussed
the laptop.
Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, discussed the
1997 Wheeled Coach (137,000 miles), 1999 remount Wheeled Coach (195,000
miles) with a new engine. She asked which ambulance the commission wants
to put up for bid, sale or giveaway. Discussion followed. Elaine stated
Elsmore/Savonburg First Responders and Welda Fire Department is interested
in an ambulance. Discussion followed on the benefits of Elsmore/Savonburg
First Responders. They would not be able to transport with the vehicle but
would supply services only. Commissioners will take under consideration.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 17 minutes to discuss Attorney-Client Privilege. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Regehr,
Commissioner Works, Commissioner Thompson, Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor and Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director. The time is now
10:13 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 10:30a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss Land Acquisition. Commissioner Regehr seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Regehr,
Commissioner Works, Commissioner Thompson, Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor and Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director. The time is now
10:30 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 10:35a.m. No action was taken.
Bill reported he has to move the Rotary Trailers for
recycled newspapers at the old IGA store due to zoning within the City of
Iola. Discussion followed on where would be an industrial zoned place to
put the trailers.
Commissioners reviewed Salem Township’s annual
report.
Commissioners will not be meeting on February 12 so
they may attend County Government Days in Topeka.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Journal Entries # 6-9
Clerk’s vouchers totaling $24,379.67 for 2007
Clerk’s Vouchers totaling 142,104.61 for 2008
Payroll Changes
Abatements-Specials $1000.00, Year 1999
Abatements-Specials $150.00, Year 2000
Abatements –Specials $433.53, Year 2001
Abatements –Specials $369.36, Year 2002
Abatements – Specials $190.00, Year 2003
Abatements- Specials $2794.76, Year 2004
Abatements –Specials $5341.00, Year 2005
Abatements –Specials $5919.62, Year 2006
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until February 19, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Commission room of the courthouse.
