C20100601                                                                                                                                                        June 1, 2010

 

                The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. with all members and the County Clerk present.

 

                The monthly department  head meeting was held with the following in attendance: Mary K. Sullivan, Register of Deeds; Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator; Sheila Brown, Health Department Administrator; Rita Gee, Treasurer; Vivian Button, Emergency Management Secretary; J.D. Neufeld, Civic Center Manager;  Jerry Jo Deckert, Emergency Medical Services Director; and John Crosby, Fire Chief.

 

                Madison Traster made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2010 meeting, and the claims against the various funds of the county. Marty Long seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

                Madison Traster made a motion to recess into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Marty Long seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. After 20 minutes the meeting continued in open session.

 

                Steve Spade, A-LERT Roof Systems, presented a quote for a metal roof system for the courthouse. As soon as quotes are received from other contractors for plumbing, air conditioning units, and electrical work, the commissioners will meet to make a decision.

 

                Jerry Jo Deckert, EMS Director, told the commissioners a part-time EMT is going to take the Paramedic course through Hutchinson Community College. Ms. Deckert requested approval to make application for a $5,110.00 grant to help Robin Crosby with costs associated with the course. If Ms. Crosby works for the county for 2 years following completion of the course, she does not have to repay any of the money.  The county is not obligated to repay the money if she doesn't fulfill her commitment. The commissioners approved this request. In other business, Ms. Deckert requested approval to solicit bids for a Chevy Tahoe or a Ford Expedition to replace the EMS Blazer. The commissioners tabled a decision on this until after 2011 budgeting is completed. Ms. Deckert mentioned the need to replace a cardiac monitor. She has $9,000 in donations to apply toward the cost, and plans to replace the monitor this year. At Ms. Deckert's request, Madison Traster made the motion to recess into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Marty Long seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.  After 10 minutes, the meeting continued in open session. Ms. Deckert reported that Paramedic, David Harbour, has resigned effective July 9, 2010.

 

                Tom Frederick, Prairie View Farms, attended the meeting to discuss well-monitoring at their site. He will continue taking a copy of the sample results to the extension office. 

               

                David Black, County Attorney, provided his opinion that the agreement for purchase cards through Commerce Bank meets the county's needs for accountability and security. Marty Long made a motion to do business with Commerce Bank for purchase cards for county employees, and to authorize Linda McHenry, Kristy Frazee, and  Darlene Eslick to establish commercial card accounts with Commerce Bank, to incur debt (in the form of a line of credit established by Commerce Bank) associated with the accounts, and to execute all documents to effectuate this purpose which she/they , may deem necessary and proper, including, without limitation, any application and/or agreement to open the accounts.  Madison Traster seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.  A copy of the resolution is attached as a part of this record. Marty Long made a motion to sever the agreement with UMB Bank for purchase cards. Madison Traster seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.  In other business, Marty Long made the motion to recess into executive session for 10 minutes for consultation with the county attorney. Madison Traster seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. After 10 minutes, the meeting continued in open session.

 

                After lunch the commissioners toured the women?s restroom at the Civic Center. All commissioners were pleased with the repairs that were done.

 

                Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator, presented bids for a 100 watt, UHF, digital & analog repeater with duplexer and cabinet. Mobile Radio Service, Inc. bid $9,026.00, and Snyder Radio Service, Inc. bid $8,250.00. Marty Long made a motion to approve the low bid from Snyder Radio Service, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $8,250.00. Madison Traster seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

 

                John Crosby, Ross Heating and Air Conditioning, asked what should be done about the emergency management equipment on the roof. The commissioners asked Mr. Crosby to check with Alan Bitter regarding the electric work, and Don Button about emergency management antennas and siren. The commissioners would prefer the siren and antennas be placed elsewhere.

 

                Madison Traster made a motion to recess into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Marty Long seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. After 10 minutes, the meeting continued in open session.

 

                Marty Long made a motion to adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

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Linda McHenry, County Clerk                                                                     Carl Higgs, Chairman