IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
June 3, 2008
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met at 10:30
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 27, 2008 meeting.
Paul Zirjack and Thomas Maxwell, concerned residents,
discussed the county and city ambulance issue. Mr. Maxwell asked if the
issue is past the point of no return. Mr. Zirjack asked what could be
done. Commissioners explained it is the counties job to provide ambulance
services for the entire county. Discussion followed on costs and benefits,
pros and cons.
Mary Tucker, Juvenile Justice Authority Assistant
Administrator, presented the SFY 2009 Grant Conditions to be signed off on
by the Allen County Commission. Discussion followed about the amounts of
funds provided by the state and why the amounts increased. Commissioner
Thompson moved to authorize the Chairman’s signature. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Chairman Regehr signed the document.
Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, presented bids
for a computer for his office. Bids presented were Advantage Computers for
$1,284.99 or $1,164.99 with installation; Gateway for $979.95 without
installation; Dell for $1,168 without installation. Discussion followed on
types and speed. Jerry requested to be able to purchase the higher speed
computer for $1,284.99. Commissioner Works moved to authorize Jerry to
purchase the computer of his choice since prices are comparable.
Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, presented 2009 proposed
budget for discussion based on 2 crews and 3 crews. She provided 911 and
transfer data from 2007 for the entire county. She explained what calls
happened at the same time within the entire county. Elaine distributed a
map of the response need area for 2007. Discussion followed on size of
crews and coverage.
Terry McDonald, TJ’s Towing, asked the commission to
consider changes on impound vehicles. Shannon Moore, Allen County
Undersheriff was present for discussion. He would like to see contracts
with the towing companies involved in towing within Allen County. He
stated there is no regulations for what towing companies can charge
individuals. Terry stated hook up and mileages should be regulated and
some charges should be allowed for winch time when the vehicle is off the
road. Discussion followed. Terry discussed that the county takes bids on
other items, why not take bids for towing; this would do away with towing
companies refusing non-paying tows. Discussion followed on how this could
be done. TJ’s Towing, Lily’s Towing and Hillside Towing are the three
towing companies serving Allen County. Commissioners stated they would
take his request under consideration. They will have Alan do some checking
with 911.
Sandra Drake, Allen County Appraiser, stated she needed
a plotter with a post script. Drexel Technologies for a HP Designjet T1100
with post script for $5,350.00. She had on April 29, 2008 presented bids
for a plotter. Three bids had been received from Salina Blueprint &
Micrographic System for a Canon Image PRO 44" color plotter for
$5,595.00, HP Designjet A6100 42" for $8,495.00 and a HP Designjet
T1100 44" for $4,495.00. These did not have the post script she
needs. Commissioner Works moved to withdraw the prior action and approve
the purchase for the HP Designjet T1100 44" with post script for
$5,350.00 from Drexel Technologies. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion
passed 3-0-0.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed the
contract with Wood.com for Allen County Regional Airport hanger.
Commissioners discussed trash services with Cole’s
Sanitation and Dual Sanitation. Commissioner Works moved to accept the bid
from Cole’s starting July 1, 2008. Commissioner Thompson seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners reviewed the 5310 Grant for operating
funds for the Services to the Elderly van. Commissioner Works moved to
authorize the chairman’s signature. Commissioner Thompson seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0.
Commissioners requested a support letter be drafted for
the Allen County Animal Rescue Foundation to be built in LaHarpe. They
will review next week.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Clerk's Journal Entries #69-71
Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $244,243.51
Clerk’s Vouchers totaling $52,838.67 for May 28, 2008
Payroll Changes
Abatements RE- Value 53, $5, 64Year 2007
Abatements PP- Value 203, $31.58, Year2007
PP - Value 203, $30.72, Year 2006
PP – Value 135, $20.04, year 2005
PP – Value 203, $31.42, Year 2004
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until June 6, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse for the purpose of canvassing for the City of
Humboldt’s Special Mail Ballot Election.
