IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
May 27, 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 20, 2008 meeting.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, introduced a
new employee Cassie Michaels.
Sheriff Williams presented his inventory to the
commission. He reported it does not have the 911-dispatch equipment as he
requested from the City of Iola. Discussion followed on Homeland Security
assessments and needs. Sheriff Williams stated the State of Kansas is
requiring a database of all equipment available in the area for disasters.
Bill King, Public Works Director, asked about the
airport hanger decision. Joe Weiner, Wood.com, was present for discussion.
He explained that the cost would go up $6,000 if a decision has not been
made by the end of June. Discussion followed. No action was taken at this
time.
Bill reported an engine on the old army tanker has gone
down and one has been found in Missouri that will work. Discussion
followed. Commissioners approved a public works employee out of state to
pick up the engine.
Glen Davidson, Allgeier, Martin & Associates Inc.
Senior Vice President, explained the bid opening for the Allen County
Regional Airport for apron renovations. Discussion followed. The current
apron has 5700 square yards of asphalt and they will be replacing it with
concrete that will support heaver aircraft. The project is estimated
around $500,000 that includes engineering. It is a 95/5 match of federal
and county funds. The time line for the project is this summer and early
fall. The airport will not be shut down during any of this time.
Glen reported FAA does not sound like the extra $50,000
of their portion of the airport apron renovation grant would be an issue
as long as the county can come up with their difference on the 5%.
Discussion followed. Allgeier, Martin & Associates will still be
viewing the bids. Commissioner Thompson moved to accept the low bid
contingent on the FAA providing 95% of monies. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Bill reported he would be going to five-blade district
to try to conserve fuel in the future. Discussion followed.
Commissioners moved the meeting to the assembly room
for the bid openings for the airport renovations. Justin Bolsenga, Emery
Sapp & Sons, bid was $422,788.25, Tom Breyfogue, Koss Construction Co
bid was for $641,895.75 and Greg LaForge, LaForge & Budd Construction
Co., Inc. bid was for $443,612.50 which is for the base bid number 2. The
other bids were for base bid number 1. The bid types are due to a
difference in the subgrade and concrete required. Discussion followed.
Allgeier, Martin & Associates will be reviewing and evaluating the
bids. The engineers original estimate was for Base 1 $381,000 (more
treated subgrade, 6" of concrete), Base 2 $382,500 (less subgrade,
6" of concrete). They will submit documents to the commission for a
recommendation. No action was taken at this time.
Commissioners returned to the commission room.
Bill discussed the upcoming hearing for the 5-year plan
on bridge replacements.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, reported a public
hearing would be held on June 10, 2008 for CDBG emergency funding flood
buyout for county residents during the commission meeting. Discussion
followed.
Alan stated there would be a 911 Committee meeting held
on June 18, 2008. They should have a 2009 budget to discuss at that time.
Alan reported there is a mitigation plan meeting
scheduled sometime in June.
Commissioners discussed trash disposal costs with Bill.
They reviewed current costs. Commissioner Thompson moved to raise tipping
fees $1.00 to all the counties across the board. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. These rates will be effective as of January
1, 2009.
Bill updated the commission on landfill projects.
Bill reported monies for reimbursement of bridge damage
by the 2007 flood was paid by FHWA. Allen County received approximately
$140,000.
Bill discussed pipe for the county. He explained
changes he has made to adapt to the rising costs of steel.
Commissioners reviewed bids for airport hangars from
last week. Discussion followed. Commissioner Works moved to contract with
Wood.com to construct a 2-door 80X100 hangar with a cost not to exceed
$160,000. Commissioner Regehr seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Journal Entries - # 66-68
Vouchers Totaling $30,828.58
Payroll Changes
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until June 3, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
