April
18, 2006
The Board of County Commissioners
met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with all members and the County Clerk present.
Marty Long made the motion to
approve the minutes of the April 4, 2006 meeting and the claims against the
various funds of the county. Carl Higgs seconded the motion. Following
clarification of two vouchers the motion passed unanimously.
Tom Kramer, Road and
Bridge Administrator, attended the meeting. A hearing was held for public input
into the county’s 5-year transportation plan for obligation funds that come
from the federal government. Jerry Jo Deckert and Kellie Euliss attended the
hearing. Mr. Kramer said one project on the plan is turning lanes south of town
at the intersection of Rd 17 and K-25. The other project is turning lanes 8
miles north of town at Rocking E Feed Yard. Mr. Kramer made clear that these
projects may be several years away and our priorities can change from year to
year. He also said that the county accrues $81,000 per year in the State’s Transportation
Fund. We currently have a negative balance over $400,000. Mr. Kramer explained
that some counties have not been able to utilize their money due to matching
fund requirements so our county has been able to use them.
Mr. Kramer presented
his annual report to the commissioners.
In other business,
Mr. Kramer reported that he has been checking on refrigerator van trailers for noxious
weed chemical storage. There are some requirements that will have to be met in
order for the unit to be covered by the county’s insurance carrier. Mr. Kramer
explained that he would rather put up a pole barn that could be used to store
noxious weed chemicals as well as noxious weed and road department seasonal
equipment. The commissioners will discuss this. Approval was given for Mr.
Kramer to solicit bids for a new mower.
Lance Babcock,
Sheriff, presented bids for the 1999 pickup he is selling. Marty Long made the
motion to accept the high bid of $3,000.00 from Darrel Kinsey. Carl Higgs
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
In other business
discussion was held on space requirements at the Law Enforcement Center. Commissioner Long asked the sheriff if it would be possible to expand the building to
the west by taking out a tree and adding administrative offices only, leaving
the jail as is. Sheriff Babcock agreed that administrative space is a problem.
David Wagner,
Transfer Station Manager, presented 2 quotes for installing 3 new sump pumps at
the transfer station. Clarification will be made on pump specifications on one
of the bids and Mr. Wagner will return. Quotes for repairing or replacing the 3
overhead doors were discussed. Marty Long made the motion to approve the bid
from Kansas Doors in the amount of $1,880.00 to repair the doors. Carl Higgs
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Discussion was held regarding
transporting waste to Seward County when there is a wind advisory. Mr. Wagner
wondered if the safety committee should set a safe speed for high profile
vehicles. The commissioners said they did not think that would be necessary,
and that David should use his judgment regarding this.
Carl Higgs made the
motion to recess into executive session for 1 hour to work on employee
performance evaluations. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. After 1 hour the meeting continued in open session.
The commissioners met
with the following city officials for lunch at Park View: Ed Wiltse, Mayor; Bud
Newberry, City Administrator; and Council Members, John Duran, Thadd Kistler,
and Ann Papay. Discussion was held on the possibility of adding administration
offices on the west side of the Law Enforcement Center. The commissioners said
they would consider this project for the 2007 budget. Discussion was held on
the county’s proposed dog ordinance. Commissioner Long suggested that since the
city knows what costs are associated with dog control, they put together an
expense reimbursement proposal for the county.
Jerry Jo Deckert, EMS
Director, met with the commissioners. At Ms. Deckert’s request Carl Higgs made
the motion to recess into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss
non-elected personnel. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. After 15 minutes the meeting continued in open session. Ms.
Deckert reported the remodeling project is nearly complete. She said the
stairway entrance was not considered in the original bid. She presented a quote
to finish that area. She also presented a quote for replacing a panel in a
door. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the quote of $1,389.00 to finish
the stairway entrance and $150.00 to replace the door panel. Marty Long
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Discussion was held on painting
the outside of the building. More discussion on this will be held later. Ms. Deckert
explained that she needs to purchase 3 tables and 50 classroom chairs. She
estimates the cost for these to be around $4,000.00. She will do more checking
on this. Discussion was held on the cost of coats purchased for EMS personnel. Ms. Deckert explained that the coats will last for several years and will be
returned to the county if an employee terminates employment.
Dennis Deyoe, Fair
Board, presented information showing that 1099’s do not have to be issued for
livestock sold by 4-H youth at fair time.
Carl Higgs made the
motion to recess into executive session for 1 hour to continue working on
employee performance evaluations. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously. After 1 hour the meeting continued in open session.
Marty Long made the
motion to approve Resolution 06-02 adopting the Kansas Act Against
Discrimination and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.
Marty Long made the
motion to appoint Thelma Bortz to the Library Board of Trustees. Carl Higgs
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Marty Long made the
motion to adjourn at 3:30 p.m. to meet again in regular session on May 2, 2006.
Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Linda
McHenry, County Clerk Madison Traster, Chairman