IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
March 11, 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 Jill Allen, Election Deputy.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register, was present to observe the
meeting.
Ron Holman, Maintenance & Grounds Director, showed
commissioners samples of wainscoting for the assembly room. He also
presented paint swatches for the assembly room walls. Commissioners made a
decision on paint color and chose the gray wainscoting.
Cara Barkdoll, Register of Deeds, handed out computer
proposals for her office: Advantage Computer Enterprises: $1,034.00, Dell:
$1067.00 and PC Connection: $1099.95. Commissioner Thompson moved to
purchase a computer from Advantage Computer Enterprises for $1034.00,
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed unanimously.
Sharon Utley, County Treasurer, discussed the interest
comparison with commissioners. She also talked about the State rates and
the Investment Summary Report.
Sharon also shared with commissioners’ bids from
banks on a Bomag Road Reclaimer. Sharon talked to the auditor about the
possibility of the County lending money to the Road & Bridge
Department, he said it was fine as long as the loan was for less than
$300,000.00, which it would be.
Bill King, Public Works Director, talked about Project
#1C-4206-1, a bridge at the county line.
Commissioner Works moved to purchase two trucks for
$79,969.00 each and two trailers for $24,210.00 each. The trucks are from
Merle Kelly Ford, 09 Sterlings LT 9500 and the trailers are also from
Merle Kelly Ford, Davis Model TA-ZY or equal. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Bill talked about the mowing techniques.
Bill updated commissioners on the airport.
Sharon rejoined the meeting. She reported the bonded
indebtedness determines the $300,000.00 limit. There is paperwork to be
sent to the Attorney General in order to lend money to another department
within the County. Commissioners approved Alan to work on the necessary
papers to complete this transaction. The County will charge 3.8% interest.
Sharon will get the packet from Ellis County and then will forward it on
to Alan.
Alan Weber, County Counselor, presented a contract on
drug cards. He further explained the drug cards. Our only obligation is
take the media kit and pass out cards, put up posters, etc. Commissioner
Thompson moved to authorize Chairman Regehr to sign the contract with NACO,
Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner reviewed three quotes for Commercial
Property insurance from EMC. They chose to stay with their current
deductible of $1000.00 for a total property premium of $16844.00
David Dillon, Blue Cross Blue Shield Representative,
joined the meeting to review the proposals for health coverage. The
renewal date is April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009. 1) Share-Cost plan is
50/50 up to a $2500.00 deductible. 2) The comprehensive medical is 80/20
once employee has paid the deductible. There will be a 14.7% increase over
and above what the County is currently paying, if the plan stays exactly
the same. In order to only have an 11.6% increase, other options must be
changed, up the deductibles. 3) Flat $25 every doctor visit, no matter
what kind of doctor, medical, dentist, etc. Each person receives $300
worth of services covered per year. The share-cost plan doesn’t have
this benefit.
Commissioner Works moved to renew health coverage with
BCBS and stay with our current plan. Commissioner Thompson seconded,
motion passed unanimously.
Rick Zingre, architect with Zingre & Associates,
discussed the ambulance station project. An agreement was discussed.
Elaine Dugan, Allen County EMS Director, joined the
meeting. Terry Call, EMS Assistant Director talked about Homeland Security
Grants.
Rick explained the need for a preliminary plan and a
cost estimate. He will write up an agreement and work up a preliminary
design. This will give him a better idea of what is needed before taking
it to his engineers. Most of what needs done is contingent upon an
approved plan.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for discussion of non–elected personnel for 10 minutes.
Commissioner Works seconded. The time is now 11:20, those present will be
Chairman Regehr, Commissioner Works, Commissioner Thompson, Elaine Dugan,
EMS Director and Jill Allen, Election Deputy. The Commissioners reconvened
back to regular session at 11:30. No action was taken at this time.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for five minutes for the discussion of non-elected personnel. Commissioner
Regehr seconded. The time is now 11:30. Those present will be Chairman
Regehr, Commissioner Works, Commissioner Thompson, Elaine Dugan, EMS
Director and Jill Allen, Election Deputy. The Commissioners reconvened
back to regular session at 11:35. No action was taken at this time.
Commissioners approved that the canvass for the June
Mail Ballot election will be June 6, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Commissioners reviewed West Cottage Grove and Fire
District #3’s 2007 annual reports.
There will be no commission meeting on March 18th
due to spring break.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Journal Entries # 37-39
Clerk’s Vouchers $27,209.93
Payroll Changes
Abatements – RE Value 512, $65.44, Year 2006
Abatements –PP Value 177, $25.40, Year 2007
Abatements –Oil Value 886, $110.48, Year 2007
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until March 25, 2008, at the Commission room of the
courthouse.
