IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 13, 2008
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioner Dick Works, Commissioner Kent
Thompson and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk. Chairperson Walt Regehr,
Jr., was absent.
Bruce Symes, Iola Register, was present to monitor the
meeting.
Ron Holman, Allen County House and Grounds Director,
presented paint colors for consideration to be painted on the Extension
Office walls. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved the color but
reserve the right to consider the trim color.
Ron will also get bids for counter tops and blinds in
the extension office.
Ruth Jackson, LaHarpe resident, was present to discuss
the proposed library at the LaHarpe Senior Center. Discussion followed.
Commissioners will draft letters to the LaHarpe City Council and LaHarpe
Senior Center Board concerning the need for a library.
Commissioners discussed the Thrive Committee request
from David Toland, Thrive Executive Director.
Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, discussed the
murder trial. He updated the commissioners on the upcoming sentencing.
Bill King, Public Works Director, reported the Airport
Grant has been filed and discussed the changes being made for audit
purposes. He reported on the bridge grants due to the 2007 flooding.
Bill reported equipment that is currently broken.
Discussion followed.
Bill discussed landfill rate changes announced by Dual
Sanitation. He stated he had not raised landfill rates at this time, but
Bill did present a 2009 Landfill Proposed Rates schedule. He asked the
commission to consider due to counties preparing their 2009 budgets.
Discussion followed.
Bill reported they are having trouble with people
stealing the folding "Road Closed" signs.
Bill updated the commission on upcoming bid openings
for the landfill expansions. Discussion followed.
Kendall Ashford, Cartographer, suggested a corner of
the Allen County Airport as a location for the proposed ambulance.
Chairman Regehr joined the meeting.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Thompson
seconded, motion passed 2-0-0. 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 9:16
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:21 a.m. No action was taken.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, discussed
commercial valuations.
Pam Beasley, Assistant Emergency Manager and Angie
Stohs, Sheriff’s Office Assistant, discussed the jail board
implementation to correct any deficiency in the billing. Pam presented a
sample copy of the proposed changes. Discussion followed.
Pam discussed the "Code Red" alert system is
working wonderful. She gave a detail report. Pam stated Susan Raines,
Thomas Bowlus Fine Arts Executive Director, called the sheriff’s office
concerning use of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center as a storm shelter.
Discussion followed on discussion.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, reported the Free
Prescription Discount Card from NACO has arrived. There are no
requirements for the card. They are free to anyone who wants to use them.
Discussion followed. The cards are good for one per family. They will be
displayed at hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, public, county and city
buildings.
Alan reported preliminary flood maps are available for
public viewing in the conference room at the Allen County Courthouse.
Alan reported on the contract letter with the City of
Iola concerning the ambulance department, Rescue Vehicle and Hazmat
Vehicle. Discussion followed.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, discussed Type I services.
Discussion followed.
Commissioners discussed the Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with Southeast Kansas Regional Household Hazardous Waste
Coalition. Bill and Alan discussed other possibilities. No action was
taken.
Commissioner Works moved to fund the request from
Thrive and for the monies to come out of Special Parks and Recreation
contingent on the City of Iola and USD# 257 participating. Commissioner
Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. The amount is $6,000.00.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $28,134.84
Payroll Changes
Abatements –RE Value 3232, $433.30, Year 2007
Journal Entries #62-65
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until May 20, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
