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C20080115                                                                                                             January 15, 2008

 

            The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with all members and the County Clerk present.

 

            Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2008 meeting and the claims against the various funds. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Carl Higgs made the motion to elect Marty Long as Chairman for 2008. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed.

 

            Carl Higgs made the motion to approve items 2 – 19 on the organizational agenda as reviewed by the commissioners. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The agenda follows.

 

Grant County Organizational Agenda – January 15, 2008

 

9:30 a.m. Approve Minutes and Public Forum

 

1.         Elect Chairman

2.         Select Meeting Dates and Times for the Year

a.                   1st Tuesday of month – 9:00 a.m.

b.                  3rd Tuesday of month – 9:30 a.m.

3.         Designate Official Depositories

a.                   Grant County Bank

b.                  Western State Bank

c.                   Bank of Ulysses

4.         Designate Official Newspaper(s)

            a.         Ulysses News

            b.         Gazette

5.         Give Treasurer the Authority to Invest County Funds to the Best Interest of the County

6.         Appoint Clerk Chief Purchasing Agent, Federal & State Withholding Tax Agent, Social Security Agent, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Agent and Insurance Agent for the County, as well as Public Information Officer, Freedom of Information Officer, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator.

7.         Appoint Randy McCauley Road and Bridge Administrator

8.         Appoint Ramon Clinesmith as Noxious Weed Director

9.         Appoint David Graber as Transfer Station Manager

10.       Appoint J.D. Neufeld as Civic Center Building and Grounds Manager

11.       Appoint Anita Alvarado as Health Department Administrator

12.       Appoint Dr. Johnson as County Health Officer

13.       Appoint Don Button as Emergency Management Coordinator

14.       Appoint Jerry Jo Deckert as Emergency Medical Services Director

15.       Appoint John Crosby as Fire Chief

16.       Resolve that mileage be paid at $0.50 per mile when using personal vehicle for county business (IRS 2008 mileage rate is 50 ½ cents per mile.)

17.       Appoint the Following Administrative Heads for Approving Claims Against the Various Funds of the County:

a.                   Lance Babcock for Sheriff’s Department and Juvenile Justice

b.                  Jerry Jo Deckert for Ambulance Funds

c.                   John Crosby for Fire Department Funds

d.                  Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator, for Road & Bridge and Noxious Weed Funds

e.                   David Graber for Transfer Station Funds

f.                    Tom Fuhrmann, Appraiser, for Appraiser

g.                   Mary K. Sullivan, Register of Deeds Funds

h.                   Rita Gee for Treasurer and Treasurer’s Special Funds

i.                     Robin Hathaway for Attorney Funds

j.                    Don Button for Emergency Management Funds

k.                  Anita Alvarado for Health Department Funds

l.                     J.D. Neufeld for Park Maintenance

m.                 Chairman of the Airport Board for Airport Funds

n.                   Linda McHenry for all Other Funds

18.       Appoint a commissioner to serve as Grant County’s representative to weather modification. Carl Higgs was appointed as the county’s representative for 2008.

19.       Make Board Appointments.

a.                   Care Home Board – Pam Gindlesberger and Richard Pickler were reappointed to the Care Home Board.

b.                  Board on Aging – Pam Menzie, Ray Velasquez and Jane Ann Prusa were appointed to the Board on Aging.

c.                   Fair Board –The following be reappointed to the Fair Board: Daron Cowan, Kevin Shapland, Katrina Benyshek, Terri Trotman, Dennis Deyoe, and Tony Cavasos.

d.                  Mental Health Representative –Larry Rumburg be reappointed

e.                   Safety Committee Appointments – Marty Long, Commissioner; Jerry Jo Deckert, EMS Director; Luie Diaz, Road & Bridge; and Dale Godfrey, Sheriff’s Department

 

            Madison Traster made the motion to approve the Risk Management Safety Policy for the county. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Carl Higgs made the motion to adopt Resolution 08-01 authorizing and providing for the public sale of general obligation bonds for the hospital. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator, presented quotes for an 80 gallon, 7.5 HP, 3 phase, minimum of 24 cfm air compressor. Carl Higgs made the motion to accept the bid of $1945.00 from Rick’s Lumber and Rental. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. McCauley gave an update on the Prairie Dog control on certain property. The property owner plans to drag the field to eliminate inactive holes before treating the site.

 

            Discussion was held on whether or not to proceed with a tax sale even though there may only be 2 or 3 parcels. Madison Traster made the motion to proceed with the tax sale for delinquent real estate taxes. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Carl Higgs made the motion to give county employees a 3.5% COLA increase for 2008. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Carl Higgs made the motion to adopt a Resolution 08-02 in support of a balanced energy policy for Kansans including the development of renewable energy resources and the use of fossil fuels.  Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Madison Traster made the motion to approve ambulance bad debt write-offs in the amount $4,630.97. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Carl Higgs made the motion to recess into executive session for 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing financial matters concerning the county. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            The commissioners recessed for lunch with the City of Ulysses at Park View Assisted Living. Those attending from the city were: Thadd Kistler, Mayor; Mary Smith, Interim Administrator; and Council Members, John Duran, John Battin, Scott Malone and Pete Woods. Chairman Long informed the council that WEKANDO made the decision to form a Port Authority so it would be in place if it’s needed in the future.  

 

            J. D. Neufeld, Civic Center Building and Grounds Manager, gave an update on cleaning the Walker Auditorium floor. Bids to replace a mower were opened. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the best bid for a John Deere mower from Cornerstone Sales at a cost not to exceed $19,451.55. The money for this will come from the county equipment fund. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Bids were reviewed for replacing the doors on the west side of the civic center main building. Madison Traster made the motion to approve the bid from J R’s Glass replacing doors on the west side of the civic center main building including a push button for accessibility at a cost of $3510.00. The money for this will come from the county building fund. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Angie Ortiz, Local Citizen, reported she has reserved the South Room and Kitchen for a benefit dinner for a person who has cancer and requested fees for the rooms be waived. Carl Higgs made the motion to waive the fees of $80 for the building but require a deposit of $80 which will be returned if there are no damages or cleanup required. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            The commissioners reviewed an inspection report on the courthouse roof from Bob Forsen. Mr. Forsen has contacted the roofing contractor to look at the bubbles and repair if necessary.

 

            Loy Henderson, Undersheriff, was reappointed as Grant County’s representative to the Southwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center Advisory Board.

 

            Marty Long made motion to recess into executive session for 10 minutes for the purpose of discussing financial matters. After 10 minutes the meeting continued in open session.

 

            The commissioners adjourned to meet again in regular session on February 5, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________                                      ___________________________

Linda McHenry, County Clerk                                      Marty Long, Chairman