IOLA, KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK
June 10, 2008
The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in a
special session at 8:00 a.m. with Chairperson Walt Regehr Jr.,
Commissioner Dick Works, Commissioner Kent Thompson, Alan Weber, Allen
County Counselor, Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk for the purpose of
canvassing the June 3, 2008 City of Humboldt Special Mail Ballot Election.
No person was present to observe the meeting.
Commissioners reviewed the election and found no
discrepancies. Therefore, results were finalized.
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was
adjourned until June 10, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the
courthouse.
IOLA,
KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY
CLERK
June 10, 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.
Carla Nemecek, Kathy McEwan, Allen County Extension
Agents, Darrell Monfort, Glen Bucholz, Allen County Extension Board,
requested 2009 budget. The 2008 budget approved from Allen County was
$97,000. The request for 2009 is $103,000.00, which is a 6%, increase over
2008 approved budget. Glen explained the budget and all the programs
utilized this past year. Discussion followed. Carla presented packets of
information. Commissioners will consider their request.
Darrell Monfort presented information from Saline
County concerning Planning and Zoning Agriculture Use. Discussion
followed.
Bill King, Public Works Director, was present for the
five year bridge plan. Chairman Regehr opened the Public Hearing for the
Five Year Bridge Plan. Discussion followed on bridges currently on the
list. Bridge #1 - Project # 1C-4205-01 which is 1.4 miles south of
Humboldt, Bridge #2 - Project #1C-4012-01 located 4.2 miles west and 1.0
miles south of Elsmore, Bridge #3 - Project #1C-4206-01 5.2 miles south of
Humboldt and Bridge #4 - Project #1C-3665-01 1.0 miles west and 0.5 miles
south of Geneva. Commissioners reviewed and discussed prioritizing the
projects. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved to submit the
bridges rated as listed.
Bill discussed Landfill Methane Offset Carbon Credit
Project. Bill presented information concerning a proposed legislation.
Discussion followed. No action was taken at this time.
Bill presented the annual Noxious Weed report for
approval. Commissioners approved and signed the report.
Bill discussed oil costs and companies not honoring
their bids. Discussion followed. Commissioners advised Bill to visit with
the county counselor.
Commissioner Works moved to go into executive session
for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Thompson
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 9:21
a.m. Commissioners reconvened at 9:31 a.m. No action was taken.
Bill discussed tires for the Public Works department.
Bill stated dust abatement is scheduled to start next
week.
Bill reported the area at the Allen County Regional
Airport is being prepared for the new hanger.
Commissioners discussed the recent storms and road
damage.
Sherrie reported the Senior Van usage is up due to the
cost of fuel for individuals to use their own transportation.
Sherrie presented information for a health fair at the
county in-service day. No action was taken.
Sherrie extended an invitation to a meeting from the
Sunflower Ammunition Plant at Parsons for June 12, 2008
Sherrie requested to trade in the county’s automatic
folding machine for a heavier duty folder. The new folder’s cost is
$6,000.00; with trade in the cost will be $4,400.00. Commissioners
approved the exchange.
Tim Cunningham, Tri-Valley Development Services
Executive Director, and Bill Fiscus, Associate Director, Administration,
discussed their mission statement, coverage area and services provided to
a number of Allen County residents and transportation. Tim requested 2009
Budget funding of $58,000, which is a $3,000 increase from 2008.
Discussion followed. Commissioners stated they would take the request
under consideration.
Commissioner Regehr moved to appoint Delma Rourk to
serve on the Allen County Planning/Zoning Board. Commissioner Works
seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, reported FEMA has
sent draft flood maps to Allen County for public review. Maps are
available in the Clerk’s office for review. Discussion followed.
Sandy Erbe, SEK Regional Planning Commission Executive
Director, was present for the CBDG hearing. Chairman Regehr opened the
hearing at 10:30 a.m. Sandy explained the proposal of the CBDG monies. The
county’s portion will be approximately $47,293; FEMA’s portion is
approximately $709,396 and CBDG’s approximately $198,030. Sandy
explained what she needs to complete the grant application. Discussion
followed. Within the grant two resolution are adopted. Resolution
No#200803 and 200804
Resolution 200803
A resolution assuring the Kansas Department of Commerce
that funds will be continually provided for the maintenance of green space
obtained through the demolition of flood damaged properties to be financed
with community development block grant funds.
WHEREAS, Allen County is applying for Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant funds under the Community Improvement Category, as
administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce; and,
WHEREAS, Allen County wishes to utilize this
funding for the purpose of constructing improvements to the county’s
housing system, as described in the Community Development Block Grant
application submitted to the Kansas Department of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Allen County has determined that the
annual maintenance cost to maintain the additional green space are
anticipated to be approximately $ ; and,
WHEREAS, The annual general budget has been
determined to be adequate to fund the maintenance of the green space,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Governing
Body of Allen County, Kansas, hereby assures the Kansas Department of
Commerce that sufficient funds will be provided for the continued
operation and maintenance of the above described green space; that these
operations and maintenance of the above described green space; that these
operation and maintenance costs will be reviewed annually; and that the
general fund will be adjusted, when necessary, to reflect and cover any
increase in costs.
ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS
THIS 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 2008.
RESOLUTION 200804
A resolution certifying legal authority to apply for
the 2008 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program
from the Kansas Department of Commerce and authorizing the Chairman to
sign and submit such an application.
WHEREAS, Allen County, Kansas, is a legal
governmental entity as provided by the laws of the STATE OF KANSAS, and
WHEREAS, Allen County, Kansas, intends to submit an
application for assistance from the 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM.
THE APPLICANT hereby certifies that Allen
County, Kansas, is a legal governmental entity under the status of the
laws of the STATE OF KANSAS and thereby has the authority to apply for
assistance from the 2008 KANSAS SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM.
THE APPLICANT hereby authorizes the CHAIRMAN of
Allen County, Kansas, to act as the applicant’s official representative
in signing and submitting an application for the assistance to the 2008
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
THE APPLICANT hereby dedicates $47,293 in cash
funds toward this project and $0.00 in-kind material and/or labor for
same.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS,
this 10th day of June, 2008.
Commissioner Thompson moved to authorize Chairman
Regehr’s signature on the CBDG grant. Commissioner Works seconded,
motion passed 3-0-0. Chairman Regehr signed the application.
Gerald Lilly, Lilly Towing Service, discussed the
current towing services. He asked about the proposed bidding process.
Discussion followed. Gerald requested the bid process be delayed for at
least 120 days until the companies involved, Alan Weber, County Counselor
and Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, be able to get together to
discuss rules, regulations and policies. Commissioners stated this is a
good idea. Alan stated there are state regulations for towing. A meeting
will be set up and steps will be discussed for towing.
Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, reported the
Allen County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting would be held at 6:30
p.m., Assembly room Allen County Courthouse on June 11, 2008.
Commissioners approved Commissioner Thompson to
negotiate a contract with a landowner for land for the Allen County
Ambulance Station. Commissioners will schedule a special meeting for later
this week. Sherrie will notify the other commission, the press and others
involved of the time and date of the meeting.
Commissioners approved and signed a letter of agreement
of the need of an animal shelter in the area.
Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, presented a
contract on the new hanger for review. Commissioner Works moved to approve
the contract with Wood.com. Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed
3-0-0.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director, presented bids for a
32" Television for the Humboldt Station. This would be purchased with
donated funds. Bids were from Wal-Mart for Vizio 32" LCD $597.00 or a
Sharp 32" LCD $647.00; Flynn Appliance for LG 32" LCD 720p for
$1,199.00 or LG 32" LCD 1080p for $1,265.00; and Westco for a LG
32" LCD 720p for $899.99 or LG 37" LCD 1080p for $999.99.
Commissioner Works moved to approve the purchase of the lowest bid.
Commissioner Thompson seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.
Elaine Dugan, EMS Director and Terry Call, EMS
Assistant, discussed ambulance service with the commission.
Commissioners approved the following documents:
Payroll Changes
Abatements Gas- Value 438, $51.84,Year 2007
Abatements Oil- Value 3727, $499.66, Year 2007
Journal Entries # 72-73
Clerk’s Vouchers $51,955.30
With no further business to come before the board, the
meeting was adjourned until June 17, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission
room of the courthouse.
