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C20091103                                                                                                                           November 3, 2009

 

                The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Marty Long and Madison Traster present. Chairman Higgs was absent due to illness. County Clerk Linda McHenry was also present.

 

                The monthly department head meeting was held with the following in attendance: David Graber, Transfer Station Manager; J.D. Neufeld, Civic Center Manager; Rita Gee, Treasurer; Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator; and Mary K. Sullivan, Register of Deeds.

 

                Madison Traster made the motion to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2009 meeting and the claims against the various funds of the county. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed.

 

                Rita Gee, Treasurer, met with the commissioners. Madison Traster made the motion to recess into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss financial matters pertaining to the county. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed. After 20 minutes the meeting continued in open session.

 

                Marty Long made the motion to approve a three year contract with Hay, Rice and Associates to perform the county?s audit and financial services. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed.

 

                Discussion was held on joining a coalition of counties regarding opposition to listing of the Black Tailed Prairie Dog either as a candidate for consideration as an endangered or threatened species or as such species. A decision on this was tabled.

 

                Marty Long made the motion to recess into executive session for 17 minutes to discuss financial matters pertaining to the county. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed. After 17 minutes the meeting continued in open session.

 

                Michael Winner, Kansas Highway Patrol, requested approval to use the old care home building for training purposes. The commissioners explained that bids are being solicited to demolish the building and suggested he attend the bid opening so he will be able to talk to the successful bidder regarding this possibility.

 

                The commissioners recessed for lunch with The Legacy @ Park View Board of Trustees at Park View Assisted Living. Those attending from the care home were: New Administrator, Nancy Conyac; Interim Administrator, Carla Dunnigan; Director of Nurses, Alisha Beims; Assisted Living Director, Marsha Flummerfelt; and Board Members, Larry Kepley, Larry Rumburg and Julia Traster. The new administrator was introduced and general discussion was held.

 

                Jerry Jo Deckert, EMS Director, presented bids for an ambulance cot for the new ambulance. Madison Traster made the motion to approve the purchase of a Stryker Ambulance Cot from ProMED of Kansas at a cost of $5,993.00. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed.

 

                Sheriff Lance Babcock met with the commissioners. Madison Traster made the motion to recess into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed. After 15 minutes the meeting continued in open session.

 

                Commissioner Long reported that Craig Malone inspected the roof at the museum and in his opinion the leaking roof is because the edges were not done correctly. Mr. Malone talked to 2 contractors and one (DV Douglass Roofing) did not want to look at the problem. Mike Anderson looked at it and said he thought he could make the necessary repairs to cure the problem. The clerk will contact Mr. Anderson and ask him to provide a quote for the job.

 

                Robin Hathaway, County Attorney, presented a tax sale petition which was approved by the commissioners.

 

                The commissioners adjourned to meet again in regular session on November 13, 2009.

 

 

 

 

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Linda McHenry, County Clerk                                                                     Carl Higgs, Chairman