IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
March 25, 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
March 11, 2008 meeting.
Ron Holman, House and Grounds Director, discussed the
Fagan Company.
Ron presented an application for the summer mowing job
around the courtyard. Discussion followed. Commissioner Thompson moved to
authorize Ron to hire the highest scored applicant. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. The pay will be $9.00 per hour.
Ron discussed the update work in the assembly room.
Bill King, Public Works Director, presented bids for
asphalt oil. A bid was received from SemMaterials for $1.246 per gallon
for RS1H, $1.85 per gallon for AEP, $1.386 per gallon for RS-1M, $2.10 per
gallon for MC800, $70.00 per hour for demurrage after two free hours,
$300.00 return load charge, $60.00 pump charge and $40.00 for moving
charge. Discussion followed. Last year’s price was at $1.232 for RS1H
and $1.482 for AEP per gallon. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve the
purchase from SemMaterials. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Bill presented bids for Mag Chloride. Bids were
received from Scotwood Industries, Inc out of Overland Park, Kansas and
Envirotech out of Greeley, Colorado. Scotwood Industries, Inc’s bid was
$0.81 per gallon of Mag Choloride delivered and applied, Calcium Chloride
for $1.03 per hour delivered and applied, includes 2 hours of spraying
time and demurrage rate of $65.00 per hour. Envirotech declined to bid.
Discussion followed on the charge for dust abatement. Commissioners stated
$1.20 will be charged to the residents requesting dust abatement.
Commissioners approved the lone bid for Calcium Chloride.
Bill presented bids for Noxious Weed Chemicals. Bids
were received from Vegetation Management Supply: No bid for Glyphosate,
$82.85 per gallon for Tordon 22K, $7.60 per ounce for Escort, $240.95 per
gallon for Plateau, $82.01 per gallon for Remedy, $8.30 per pound for
Sahara DG, $13.75 per gallon for 2, 4-D LVEster and $10.60 per gallon for
2, 4-D Amine. These bids are good for 30 days. Commissioners approved Bill
to obtain phone bids every 30 days for the chemicals he needs.
Roger Proffitt, Girard Medical Center Foundation
Representative, discussed funding through tax credits. He explained the
importance of healthcare for older citizens and the potential for
positively impacting the quality of life. Roger is asking for endorsement
from the different commissions throughout Allen, Crawford, Neosho and
Wilson Counties. Discussion followed. The letter of support would be used
with the application to apply for this tax credit from the state.
Commissioners will take under consideration.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, presented
valuation information for Allen County for the last 12 years. Discussion
followed on flood properties and buyouts. She stated the commercial
property has been increased due to sales.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, and Sharon K.
Utley, Allen County Treasurer, discussed the county lending monies for
financing the road reclaimer. He explained about temporary notes and
costs. Discussion followed on what interest is made or what interest is
spent. Commissioner Works moved to just pay for the reclaimer out of the
General Funds and make adjustments in the General Fund and Public Works
Fund in the next five years. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Commissioners requested Alan review the contract with
Rick Zingre for the Ambulance station.
Alan stated a letter has been sent to the Attorney
General and State Emergency Medical Services for a determination of the
Allen County/City of Iola ambulance issue.
Commissioners requested Alan send a letter to the
landowner of the burnt structure west of town.
Elaine Dugan, Allen County Emergency Medical Director,
reported she has hired another paramedic. This will staff the department
to apply for Type 1 services. She will do this a soon as the paramedic is
on staff. Elaine stated April 16 is the goal to make Moran area 24 hour
service. Discussion followed. Discussion followed on the part time
employees to turn into full time employees. She stated there are six
individuals that would qualify.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $233,947.51
Payroll Changes
Journal Entries #40-44
Abatements Gas Value 113,592, $14,277.06
16/20 Trucks Value 90, $12.00
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until April 1, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
