C20070918 September
18, 2007
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular
session at 9:30 a.m. with all members and the County Clerk present.
Gene Pflughoft, Economic
Development Director, Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator, Thadd
Kistler, Mayor, Leroy Rodriguez, Pioneer Electric, and Tom Vick, Pioneer
Communications, attended the public forum portion of the meeting. Discussion
was held on Road H regarding utility relocation and drainage. The commissioners
said they are waiting to get the traffic study so it can be turned over to
Kirkham Michael, Engineering Consultant, who will develop a plan for the
county.
Madison Traster made the motion to accept the
minutes of the September 4, 2007 meeting and the claims against the various fund
of the county. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Loyetta Skeen, Clerk of the District Court,
presented a quote for acoustical work as well as a back up recorder for the
little court room. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the quote for
speakers, cable, microphones, an FTR Reporter Deck2, travel and labor from
R.E.C. Enterprises at a cost not to exceed $8,026.00. Madison Traster seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Jerry Jo Deckert, EMS Director, presented a department
update. Ms. Deckert reported that 5 staff members plan to attend paramedic
training through Barton County Community College. Classes will be done
primarily on-line. She said she would be back at a later date to talk about a
cost share for these students. Ms. Deckert reported she will be buying uniform
shirts for all staff members at a cost of about $30 per shirt.
Marty Long nominated Madison Traster as voting
delegate for the annual KAC meeting. Carl Higgs seconded the nomination and it
passed. It was decided Marty Long will be the 1st Alternate and Carl Higgs will be the 2nd Alternate.
The commissioners made the unanimous decision to
change the second meeting in November from the 20th to the 27th
due to a conflict with the annual Kansas Association of Counties. Madison Traster made the motion to increase the appointed attorney fees to $70.00 an hour from
the current rate of $50.00 an hour.
Madison Traster made the motion to recess into
executive session for 15 minutes for the purpose of discussing contractual
matters. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. After 15
minutes the meeting continued in open session.
One bid was received for replacing heating and
air conditioner for the courtroom. Madison Traster made the motion to accept
the bid of $13,511.00 from Ross of Ulysses for replacing heating and air
conditioning. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Lance Babcock, Sheriff, reported he had an air
conditioner go out. He presented bids from Ross of Ulysses and Webber
Refrigeration. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the low bid from Webber
Refrigeration for an Amana 5 ton unit at a cost not to exceed $2,174.00. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. A quote from Pioneer Communications
was reviewed. Madison Traster made the motion to approve the quote from Pioneer
Communications in the amount of $7,019.00 for expanding the ACS Partner System
at the Law Enforcement Center. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the low bid of $3,518.97
from Nex-tech for firewall protection at the Law Enforcement Center. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The commissioners approved the Community
Corrections Year-End Outcomes report and also their Statewide Performance
Measures.
Penny Noyes and several DOVES Board Members proposed
moving their offices to the back part of the old Duckwall’s building. There is
grant money available that would help them pay rent for at least 5 years and
probably longer, but it does not allow purchasing office space. The
commissioners asked them to determine exactly how much space they need and come
to the October 2 meeting with that information. The commissioners will get an
estimate for remodeling the area needed and make a decision at that time.
Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator, presented
road-crossing permits which were reviewed and approved by the commissioners.
Discussion was held on plans for the noxious weed chemical storage building.
Approval was given to solicit bids on a new road grader.
Marty Long made motion to recess into executive
session for 5 minutes for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel.
Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. After 5 minutes
the meeting continued in open session.
Rita Gee, Treasurer, met with the commissioners.
Carl Higgs made the motion to recess into executive session for 10 minutes to
discuss financial matters regarding the county. Madison Traster seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously. After 10 minutes the meeting continued in
open session. Mrs. Gee presented information on properties that qualify for a
tax sale. The commissioners agreed they would prefer having a tax sale every
year in order to keep the delinquency rolls at a minimum.
Robin Hathaway, County Attorney, presented the
contract for construction of the new care home which was then approved by the
commissioners. The commissioners authorized the county attorney to begin the process
of a tax foreclosure sale on delinquent real estate. Marty Long made the motion
to recess into executive session for 8 minutes for the purpose of discussing
financial matters concerning the county. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. to allow the
commissioners to attend ground breaking ceremonies for the new care home and
the ethanol plant. They will meet again in regular session on October 2, 2007.
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Linda McHenry, County Clerk Marty
Long, Chairman