IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 20, 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 monitor the
meeting.
Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the
May 13, 2008 meeting.
Ron Holman, Allen County House & Grounds Director,
presented bids for blinds for the extension office. Bids were received
from Home Detail for 8-gauge aluminum mini blinds 70X66, steel head rail
and bottom rail, decorative valance, white, 9 @ $71.39 for $642.51 and
installed 9@$20.00 for a total of $822.51; Decorator Supply, Inc for
Hunter Douglas 1" metal mini blinds, celebrity style, 002 alabaster
color, 9 quantity for $1,221.75. Commissioners approved the bid from Home
Detail.
Bill King, Public Works Director, presented bids for
airport hangars at the Allen County Regional Airport. Mitch Garner,
Airport Manager was also in attendance. Those bids are: Wood.Com Inc –
60X70 hangar with 1 door, $99,492, 60X70 hangar with 2 doors, $119,186,
80X50 hangar with 1 door, $96,432, 80X50 hangar with 2 doors, $116,636,
80X100 hangar with 1 door, $140,862, 80X100 hangar with 2 doors, $158,516,
a down payment must be made by May 25th to lock in pricing for
this bid; from LS Builders – 60X70 hangar with 1 door, $120,650, 60X70
hangar with 2 doors, $139,015, 80X50 hangar with 1 door, $122,650, 80X50
hangar with 2 doors, $141,007, 80X100 hangar with 1 door, $193,844, 80X100
hangar with 2 doors, $213,388, a deposit due with order, a payment when
concrete is completed, a payment upon building delivery, a payment upon
building completed, and final payment on acceptance and from Jason
Shephard – 60X70 hangar for $148,845, 80X50 hangar for $148,345 and
80X100 hangar for $229,200, extra door added at a cost. Commissioners will
take under consideration.
Joe Weiner, Wood.Com Inc joined the meeting.
Commissioners reviewed door proposals. Mr. Weiner answered questions and
explained how he would build the building.
Bill presented information on what surrounding counties
have paid in to Allen County Landfill for 2007 through either the county
or private business hauling for counties.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed a Thrive
meeting at Humboldt Historical Society Old School Building last evening.
He stated they reviewed issues of donation and other items of interest.
Alan stated David Toland, Thrive Executive Director, is applying for
grants. Discussion followed.
Alan discussed a Sewer District 1 meeting to be held
this evening.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 20 minutes to discuss contract negotiation and legal consultation.
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 10:10 a.m. Commissioners
reconvened at 10:30 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 5 minutes to discuss contract negotiation and legal consultation.
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 10:30 a.m. Commissioners
reconvened at 10:35 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioners discussed a proposed contract returned by
the City of Iola concerning ambulance. Commissioner Thompson moved to send
the City of Iola a letter terminating the ambulance contract within six
months. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioner Thompson moved to go into executive
session for 10 minutes to discuss land acquisition. Commissioner Works
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 10:48 a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 10:58 a.m.
No action was taken.
Alan presented the termination paper for the City of
Iola. Chairman Regehr signed.
Commissioner Thompson moved to reappoint Mike Luttrell
to serve on the 31st Judicial District Community and Juvenile
Corrections Advisory Board. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed
3-0-0. Mike’s two-year term will begin on May 6, 2008 and end on May 6,
2010.
Commissioners approved the following documents
Clerk’s Vouchers $252,867.61
Payroll Changes
Abatements PP-Value 60, $8.92 , Year 2002
PP-Value 90, $13.84, Year 2003
PP -Value 158, $ 24.46 , Year 2004
PP -Value 105, $15.60, Year 2005
PP-Value 158, $23.92, Year 2006
PP- Value 263, $44.94, Year 2007
16-20M TR Value 163, $18.00, Year 2007
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until May 27, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
