IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
February 19, 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, was present to observe the
meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
February 5, 2008 meeting.
Sherrie introduced her new employee Lynn Cameron.
Commissioner Works moved to accept the nomination for
Bonnie McAdams from the City of Moran and appoint her to serve on the
Moran Senior/Community Center. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Bill King, Public Works Director, presented
tractor-trailer truck proposals for landfill. Bids were received from
Doonan Truck and Equipment, Kansas City Freightliner, Joplin Freightliner,
and Merle Kelly Ford-Sterling. Three options were presented.
Proposal #1: Tractor Trailer Truck 10 Speed from Doonan
Truck and Equipment for a Peterbilt Model 384, truck 1 year – 100,000
miles, trans 2 year 250,000 miles, Axles 5 years-500,000 miles and engine
2 years- 250,000 miles warranties, 30-60 days delivery, rear suspension
Peterbilt Air trac instead of Herdrickson Aluminum cab instead of steel
for $88,005.00; Kansas City Freightliner for a Freightliner M2 112
Conventional Chassis, basic vehicle 1 year – 100,000 miles, drive train
2 year 250,000 miles and engine 2 years- unlimited miles warranties,
120-150 days delivery, wet kit add $3,370.00 for $76,531.00; Joplin
Freightliner for a Freightliner M2112 Conventional Cab, basic vehicle 1
year – 100,000 miles, drive train 2 year 250,000 miles, and engine 2
years- unlimited miles warranties, 90 days delivery, 5th wheel
does not meet specs, add $753.53 for different lock and add $1,102.00 for
full fender for $74,457.00; and Merle Kelly Ford-Sterling for a 2009
Sterling LT 9500, basic vehicle 1 year – 100,000 miles, drive train 2
year 100,000 miles, and Mercedes engine 5 years- 500,000 miles warranties,
60-90 days delivery, met or exceeded spec’s for $79,969.00.
Proposal #2: Tractor Trailer Truck Automatic from
Doonan Truck and Equipment for a Peterbilt Model 365, truck 1 year –
100,000 miles, trans 2 year 250,000 miles, Axles 5 years-500,000 miles and
engine 2 years- 250,000 miles warranties, 30-60 days delivery, rear
suspension Peterbilt Air trac instead of Herdrickson Aluminum cab instead
of steel for $105,027.00; Kansas City Freightliner for a Freightliner M2
112 Conventional Chassis, basic vehicle 1 year – 100,000 miles, drive
train 2 year 250,000 miles and engine 2 years- unlimited miles warranties,
120-150 days delivery, wet kit add $3,370.00 for $89,380.00; Joplin
Freightliner for a Freightliner M2 112 Conventional Cab, basic vehicle 1
year – 100,000 miles, drive train 2 year 250,000 miles, and engine 2
years- unlimited miles warranties, 90 days delivery, 5th wheel
does not meet specs, add $753.53 for different lock and add $1,102.00 for
full fender for $87,476.00; and Merle Kelly Ford-Sterling for a 2009
Sterling LT 9500, basic vehicle 1 year – 100,000 miles, drive train 2
year 100,000 miles, and Mercedes engine 5 years- 500,000 miles warranties,
60-90 days delivery, met or exceeded spec’s for $93,356.00.
Proposal #3: End Dump Trailer with Quarter Frame from
Doonan Truck and Equipment for a CPS 26’ Bathtub, 60-90 days delivery,
met or exceeded spec’s 11 R 24.5 Tires instead of 11 R 22.5 for
$32,600.00; Berry Tractor for a Trail King Steel Tub, five year full
warranty, 90 days delivery, met or exceeded spec’s for $34,262.00;
Joplin Freightliner for a Bideau & Schlew BFL-HD, Yokohoma Tires for
$27,790.00; and Merle Kelly Ford-Sterling for a Davis Model TA-ZY or
equal, 1 year warranty, met or exceeded spec’s for $24,210.00 plus
$675.00 freight equals $24,885.00; Merle Kelly Ford-Sterling for a
Hillbilt, met or exceeded spec’s for $26,355.00 plus $700.00 freight
equals $27,055.00.
Dan Kelly, Merle Kelly Ford-Sterling, discussed his
proposals of each tractor-trailer. No action was taken at this time.
Bill requested signatures for the annual Noxious Weed
State report. Discussion followed. Commissioner Works moved to approve and
sign the report. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 10 minutes to discuss non- elected personnel. Commissioner Thompson
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 9:33
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:43 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Works moved to appoint Ben Slife as
Noxious Weed Director contingent upon him getting his certification.
Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Thompson
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 9:45
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:50 a.m. No action was taken.
Bill updated the Commission on what was going on at the
Allen County Airport.
Larry Tucker, City of Humboldt Administrator, discussed
Neighborhood Revitalization for the City of Humboldt. He explained they
hoped it would provide tax incentives opportunities to afford improvement
within the City of Humboldt. Discussion followed. Commissioner Works moved
to approve the request to participate in the Neighborhood Revitalization
and Chairman Regehr to sign. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Larry discussed the Allen County EMS in the City of
Humboldt. Discussion followed. Commissioners assured him the plan is to
keep an ambulance in the City of Humboldt.
Larry discussed Economic Development. He explained the
incubator program, which would help new business get started and keep them
in Allen County. Discussion followed. Commissioners stated yes, they would
be willing to look at a plan.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, discussed ambulance
coverage. She also wanted to know which ambulance the commission has
decided to get rid of, the 1997 or 1999 ambulance. Elaine recommended to
get rid of the 1997; Commissioners agreed that should be the one to get
rid of. Discussion followed on the perception of individuals if Fire
District #3 should get the used ambulance for First Responders within the
Fire District #3 area. The vehicle would also be used as a Rescue Vehicle
if a grant were received for equipment. Discussion followed. Commissioners
will take under consideration whether the Fire District #3 should inherit
the 1997 ambulance. No action was taken at this time.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss personnel exception. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Regehr,
Commissioner Works, Commissioner Thompson, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director,
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County
Clerk. The time is now 11:00 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:05 a.m.
No action was taken.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss land acquisition. Commissioner Thompson seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Regehr,
Commissioner Works, Commissioner Thompson, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director,
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County
Clerk. The time is now 11:09 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:14 a.m.
No action was taken.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss land acquisition. Commissioner Thompson seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Regehr,
Commissioner Works, Commissioner Thompson, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director,
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County
Clerk. The time is now 11:15 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:20 a.m.
No action was taken.
Alan reported on a mitigation meeting to be held on
February 26, 2008. He will report back to the commission after the
meeting.
Alan reported the exemption form has been approved for
the Allen County Airport.
Cathy Lynch, Glenda Ceason, and Paul Sorenson, Iola
Senior Center representatives, discussed the Senior Center Improvement
Project donations and what the monies were spent on. She reported on items
left to be purchased that they do not have funds for. Discussion followed.
Cathy is requesting $1,800.00 to reimburse what was in their private fund
and to finish some planned projects. Discussion followed. Commissioner
Thompson moved to approve $2,000 is paid to the Iola Senior Center to help
with the project. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners approved a request from Jack Stanley,
Principal Iola Middle School, to use the Allen County Bandstand Gazebo on
May 13, 2008 for a Iola Middle School spring band and choir concert.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 15 minutes to discuss land acquisition. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will be Chairman Regehr,
Commissioner Works, Commissioner Thompson, Elaine Dugan, EMS Director,
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County
Clerk. The time is now 11:52 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 11:07 a.m.
No action was taken.
Commissioner Works moved to authorize the chairman’s
signature on a contract for the purchase of property at the completion of
negotiation with a price not to exceed $30,000.00. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Payroll Changes
Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $205,774.00
Annual reports of City of Mildred, Logan Township
and Fire District #2 from the City of Iola.
Inventory reports from the Commission and Clerk’s
office.
Abatements PP- Value 588, $76.74, Year 2007
Journal Entries #10-13 and 15-16
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until February 26, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the
Commission room of the courthouse.
