IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
April 1, 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, was present to observe the
meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
March 25, 2008 meeting.
Commissioners authorized Ron Holman, Allen County House
and Grounds Director, to use his own discretion on replacing trees in the
courtyard.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, stopped in to
observe for a few minutes.
Bill King, Public Works Director, reminded the
commission of the Regional County Commissioner & Highway Officials
meeting April 22, 2008 to be held in Chanute.
Bill reported he has had a request from Allen County
Fair Board to fill the arena at the Fair Grounds. Discussion followed.
Bill reported work would be started tomorrow for bridge
project #1C-4206-01.
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 9:24
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:34 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Thompson received an inter local agreement
between Allen County and Southeast Kansas Solid Operating Authority
concerning a grant. Commissioners will have Alan Weber, Allen County
Counselor, review the agreement.
Bob Houk, Moran resident, presented several questions
for the commission concerning the ambulance service. Elaine Dugan,
Emergency Medical Director, was present for discussion. Several issues
were addressed and discussed.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, reported he had
reviewed the agreement with Richard Zingre for architectural and
engineering services for the new Allen County EMS Facility and all looks
good. Commissioner Works moved to authorize Chairman Regehr to sign the
contract. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Elaine discussed the cost of a shower for the Moran
Ambulance Station would be approximately $741.50. Commissioners advised
her to continue research on shower systems.
Elaine presented bids for two twin beds for the Moran
Station. Bids were received from Westco for $599.96 for both beds, and
Ulrich Furniture was $600.00. Commissioners approved the bid from Ulrich
Furniture.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $133,969.17
Abatements –Oil Value 3727, $499.66, Gas Value
300, $37.46 Year 2007
Journal Entries # 46-50
Payroll Changes
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until April 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse for the purpose of canvassing the April 1, 2008
City General Election.
