Minutes, August 22, 2005

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

AUGUST 22, 2005

The Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 22^nd day of August 2005 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Lavel Heitschmidt, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioners

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioners

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as presented.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of August 15, 2005.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz, reported he would be purchasing a car from the Kansas Highway Patrol. He will have a purchase order for approval next week. Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session from 9:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 9:30 a.m. No action was taken.

Anita Hoffhines, Hoffhines Marketing, brought the Commissioner up to date on the old hospital building. The Letter of Understanding was not returned with earnest money by the deadline of August 22, 2005. Therefore, the next option was to list the hospital on eBay through Mid West eServices, Inc. Currently we have an exclusive right to sell contract with Land Home Title that expires September 1, 2005. Commissioner Heitschmidt moved to list the former hospital building for $100,000 on eBay and Loop-Net through Mid West eServices for six months at a cost of $875 effective September 2, 2005. Also, the price of $100,000 is negotiable upon consultation with the Ellsworth County Commissioners. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Hoffhines, after receiving the Commissioner’s proposal of services for the Welcome Home 2006, presented a counter-proposal. Her proposal outlined a letter of agreement that will pay her a flat fee of $11,550 in 12 monthly installments. For that fee, the letter of agreement outlines the scope of her services for the Welcome Home Program and can be altered from either side with a 30-day notice. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the letter of agreement with Hoffhines Marketing for the 2006 Welcome Home Plan of $11,550 to be paid on a monthly basis. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Rush asked Mrs. Hoffhines, as Executive Director of ECED, Inc, if there was a conflict of interest with her and her husband becoming the owners of the building where ECED, Inc. has an office. Mrs. Hoffhines assured them there was not a conflict of interest and the amount of rent did not changed when taking over the building.

Rick Nondorf, Ellsworth County Road & Bridge Supervisor, had Commissioner sign a contract for the engineering on the Wagner bridge in Carneiro Township.

Jesse Magana and Annette White asked for a letter of support from the county to secure an attraction development grant for Rancho Milagro. The Commissioners asked the County Clerk to draft such a letter. Mrs. White asked for a letter of support to pursue a consultation and planning grant for as yet an unknown project or projects. The Commissioners felt they could only issue such a support letter when a specific plan was in place.

The Commissioners discussed with Joe Shepack, County Attorney, an oil lease with personal property taxes in arrears. Mr. Shepack will do a title search and discuss whether or not the Commissioners wish to pursue the matter.

The County Clerk reported that from the material taken to the landfill from the former hospital, only 3 containers are considered hazardous waste. The others can be disposed of in a normal manner.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Refunding Warrant #64 for $1,408.48 and Abatement #63 for $846.84. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Resolution 05R09, A Resolution Expressing The Property Taxation Policy Of The Ellsworth County Commissioners With Respect To Financing The 2006 Annual Budget For Ellsworth County. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:15 p.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, August 15, 2005

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

AUGUST 15, 2005

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 15^th day of August 2005 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Lavel Heitschmidt, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as presented.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of August 8, 2005.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, had contacted the City of Kanopolis about spraying bindweed on Ohio Street which is the county road coming into Kanopolis. The City refused but said the county could spray it. Mrs. Shute is concerned about the liability of spraying in the city limits and asked for advice from the Commissioners. It was suggested that she contact the city again and offer to provide the chemicals if they would do the spraying. Also, she sent a "second strike" letter to the City of Kanopolis because when the recycling trailer came back it contained food and other items that were not recyclable. There are still some containers that came from the old hospital that need to be moved. Mrs. Shute will check and see if the items are hazardous and then proceed as to how to dispose of them.

Upon the request of Sheriff Ploutz, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:40 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:00 a.m. and no action was taken. The Commissioners briefly discussed how an oil well could be locked up for delinquent personal property tax. They will discuss it with the County Attorney when he returns. Sheriff Ploutz reported he had hired Jonathon Hayes as a part-time jailer.

At 10:00 a.m. Chairman Rush called the 2006 Budget Hearing to order. No one was present for the hearing. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the 2006 County Budget of $6,502,687. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, informed the Commissioners he was getting a permit from the Department of Agriculture to work on the Westerman Bridge. They also reviewed the schedule of bridges on the State 80/20 Plan.

Chairman Rush recessed the meeting at 10:30 a.m. At that time, all of the Commissioners went with Mr. Nondorf for an inspection of roads and bridges in the county.

At 1:30 p.m. Chairman Rush called the meeting back to order.

Kevin Ludlum, EMS Director, worked with the Commissioners to devise a salary range for paid volunteers. After much discussion, the Commissioners asked Mr. Ludlum to take the following proposal back to the volunteer:

First Responder $7.00 per hour

EMT $8.00 per hour

EMT-I $8.50 per hour

Paramedic $9.50 per hour

This would replace the per trip charge they are presently getting. On-call wages was also discussed and the County Clerk was asked to consult our Attorney Assist to see if an employee can be paid a different salary for on-call time.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

There were no new business items.

5. OTHER BUSINESS:

The Commissioner worked on the Hoffhines Marketing proposal for the Welcome Home Plan and other projects. A reduced proposal was prepared for her review.

6. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, August 8, 2005

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

AUGUST 8, 2005

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 8^th of August 2005 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Lavel Heitschmidt, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as printed.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of August 1, 2005.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Joe Shepack, Ellsworth County Attorney, reported the tax foreclosure sale on Friday resulted in two properties not being picked up. One is in Holyrood and one in Kanopolis. Also, Ellsworth Senior Housing did pay their taxes so the sale of that property, scheduled in September, has been cancelled.

Anita Hoffhines, Hoffhines Marketing, presented a Letter of Understanding to be sent to Dr. Sharma who is interested in buying the former hospital. The Letter of Understanding spells out the county’s intentions and give specific deadlines for the purchase. The Commissioners suggested several changes and will run the document by the County Attorney and if he approves, the Clerk will contact Mrs. Hoffhines and she can send the letter.

Kevin Ludlum, EMS Director, presented the financial and run stats for July. The State Board of EMS has an education incentive grant program aimed at assisting rural services with the cost of training EMTs and First Responders. Mr. Ludlum is interested in applying for the grant to train two EMTs. The Commissioners agreed with Mr. Ludlum’s decision and gave him authority to sign the necessary paper work. The roof repair should start the second week of September and the radio approved last week will need to be ordered elsewhere as it cannot meet our frequency needs. Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:50 a.m. until 10:05 a.m. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:05 a.m. No action was taken. A worksession was set up for Monday at 1:00 p.m. to discuss volunteer and part-time employees and salary schedules. Mr. Ludlum asked if they could get rid of the three gasoline cards they presently have and get a regular credit card with a $500 limit for each of the ambulances. The Commissioner will take the request under advisement.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to accept the proposal presented to switching to SBC for Courthouse and EMS phone service, installing a DSL line into the Courthouse and authorizing the County Clerk to sign all related documents for the services. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Welcome Home soft lien for Timothy & Laura Griffiths. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Letter of Intent to fund the Senior Care Act through the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Agency, Inc. in the amount of $2,563. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the 2006 Holiday Schedule as presented.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:00 Noon.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, August 1, 2005

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

AUGUST 1, 2005

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 1^st day of August 2005 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Lavel Heitschmidt, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as presented.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of July 25, 2005.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, gave the Commissioners an update on the recycling totals for 2005. In the seven months this year, the total recycled is more than the entire year of 2003. So far this year, 74,125 lbs. have been recycled. In 2004, a total of 119,238 lbs. was recycled. Mrs. Shute has been contacted again by Skycopters about purchasing chemicals to spray the railroad right-of-ways. They would purchase the chemical from the county but the bill would be sent to the railroad for payment. The Commissioners suggested that Mrs. Shute get a written confirmation from the railroad of their intent to pay before selling the chemicals.

Jean Pflughoeft, President, Gene Linton, Vice-President, and Eleanor Hunter, Treasurer of Ellsworth County Council on Aging, and Al Oller, Holyrood, met with the Commissioners to discuss the distribution of the money budgeted for Elderly Services. After much discussion and no real explanation coming forth, Mr. Linton suggested that the matter be taken up at the next ECCA meeting on Friday of this week. It was suggested, however, that the county rather than the ECCA distribute the money. The Commissioners will take that into consideration for the 2006 budget.

Commissioner Kueser left the meeting at 9:50 a.m.

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, gave the Commissioners Resolution 05R-1, passed by the ECMC Board of Trustees Approving The Acquisition And Renovation of the Health Care Facilities in Ellsworth County and Requesting the Ellsworth County Commissioners To Issue Hospital Revenue Bonds For the Purpose Of Financing The Same. Upon the passage of that resolution by the hospital board, Commissioner Rush moved to approve the County’s Resolution 05R08, A Resolution Finding And Declaring It Necessary To Acquire, Equip And Furnish An Additional Building For Use By The Ellsworth County Medical Center; To Issue Hospital Revenue Bonds Of Ellsworth County, Kansas In An Amount Not To Exceed $900,000, For The Purpose Of Paying The Costs Thereof And Related Bond Reserves And Financing Costs; And Providing For The Giving Of Notice Of Said Intention. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.


Sheriff, Tracy Ploutz, had nothing to report.

Joe Shepack, County Attorney, reviewed the property being sold at the tax foreclosure sale on August 5^th.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Heitschmidt moved to approve Abatement 62 for $15,851.12. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Heitschmidt moved to approve the July payroll in the amount of $145,269.71. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Heitschmidt moved to approve the July accounts payable in the amount of $197,057.30. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 1l:45 p.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, August 8, 2005

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

AUGUST 8, 2005

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 8^th of August 2005 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Lavel Heitschmidt, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as printed.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of August 1, 2005.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Joe Shepack, Ellsworth County Attorney, reported the tax foreclosure sale on Friday resulted in two properties not being picked up. One is in Holyrood and one in Kanopolis. Also, Ellsworth Senior Housing did pay their taxes so the sale of that property, scheduled in September, has been cancelled.

Anita Hoffhines, Hoffhines Marketing, presented a Letter of Understanding to be sent to Dr. Sharma who is interested in buying the former hospital. The Letter of Understanding spells out the county’s intentions and give specific deadlines for the purchase. The Commissioners suggested several changes and will run the document by the County Attorney and if he approves, the Clerk will contact Mrs. Hoffhines and she can send the letter.

Kevin Ludlum, EMS Director, presented the financial and run stats for July. The State Board of EMS has an education incentive grant program aimed at assisting rural services with the cost of training EMTs and First Responders. Mr. Ludlum is interested in applying for the grant to train two EMTs. The Commissioners agreed with Mr. Ludlum’s decision and gave him authority to sign the necessary paper work. The roof repair should start the second week of September and the radio approved last week will need to be ordered elsewhere as it cannot meet our frequency needs. Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:50 a.m. until 10:05 a.m. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:05 a.m. No action was taken. A worksession was set up for Monday at 1:00 p.m. to discuss volunteer and part-time employees and salary schedules. Mr. Ludlum asked if they could get rid of the three gasoline cards they presently have and get a regular credit card with a $500 limit for each of the ambulances. The Commissioner will take the request under advisement.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to accept the proposal presented to switching to SBC for Courthouse and EMS phone service, installing a DSL line into the Courthouse and authorizing the County Clerk to sign all related documents for the services. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Welcome Home soft lien for Timothy & Laura Griffiths. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Letter of Intent to fund the Senior Care Act through the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Agency, Inc. in the amount of $2,563. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the 2006 Holiday Schedule as presented.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:00 Noon.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, August 1, 2005

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

AUGUST 1, 2005

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 1^st day of August 2005 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Lavel Heitschmidt, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as presented.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of July 25, 2005.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, gave the Commissioners an update on the recycling totals for 2005. In the seven months this year, the total recycled is more than the entire year of 2003. So far this year, 74,125 lbs. have been recycled. In 2004, a total of 119,238 lbs. was recycled. Mrs. Shute has been contacted again by Skycopters about purchasing chemicals to spray the railroad right-of-ways. They would purchase the chemical from the county but the bill would be sent to the railroad for payment. The Commissioners suggested that Mrs. Shute get a written confirmation from the railroad of their intent to pay before selling the chemicals.

Jean Pflughoeft, President, Gene Linton, Vice-President, and Eleanor Hunter, Treasurer of Ellsworth County Council on Aging, and Al Oller, Holyrood, met with the Commissioners to discuss the distribution of the money budgeted for Elderly Services. After much discussion and no real explanation coming forth, Mr. Linton suggested that the matter be taken up at the next ECCA meeting on Friday of this week. It was suggested, however, that the county rather than the ECCA distribute the money. The Commissioners will take that into consideration for the 2006 budget.

Commissioner Kueser left the meeting at 9:50 a.m.

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, gave the Commissioners Resolution 05R-1, passed by the ECMC Board of Trustees Approving The Acquisition And Renovation of the Health Care Facilities in Ellsworth County and Requesting the Ellsworth County Commissioners To Issue Hospital Revenue Bonds For the Purpose Of Financing The Same. Upon the passage of that resolution by the hospital board, Commissioner Rush moved to approve the County’s Resolution 05R08, A Resolution Finding And Declaring It Necessary To Acquire, Equip And Furnish An Additional Building For Use By The Ellsworth County Medical Center; To Issue Hospital Revenue Bonds Of Ellsworth County, Kansas In An Amount Not To Exceed $900,000, For The Purpose Of Paying The Costs Thereof And Related Bond Reserves And Financing Costs; And Providing For The Giving Of Notice Of Said Intention. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.


Sheriff, Tracy Ploutz, had nothing to report.

Joe Shepack, County Attorney, reviewed the property being sold at the tax foreclosure sale on August 5^th.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Heitschmidt moved to approve Abatement 62 for $15,851.12. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Heitschmidt moved to approve the July payroll in the amount of $145,269.71. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Heitschmidt moved to approve the July accounts payable in the amount of $197,057.30. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 1l:45 p.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, July 25, 2005

MINUTES

JULY 25, 2005

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 25^th day of July 2005 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Lavel Heitschmidt, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as printed.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting on July 18 and the recessed meeting on July 22, 2005.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, reported a loss for the month of June of $172,997 and a year-to-date loss of $184,425. The Commissioners discussed at length the hospital board’s proposal to purchase the Century building. Kevin Cowan, Gilmore & Bell, will be meeting with the Commissioner this afternoon to discuss the financing of the project.

Al Oller, representing Holyrood’s senior meal program, handed out the recent distribution by the Ellsworth County Council of Aging of the county’s funding for the Services for the Elderly. According to the County Clerk only 98.5% of the tax money for 2004 was collected so the Council on Aging only received 98.5% of the money requested. However, instead of all the centers being cut funds on the second half of distribution, Holyrood was the only one cut and the other received additional funds. Mr. Oller expressed his concern that Holyrood was not getting their fair share of the tax subsidy. The Commissioners will ask the Council on Aging’s president to attend a meeting and see how the funds were distributed and try to correct it if needed.

Kevin Ludlum, EMS Director, asked permission to purchase a radio for his new employee for $598 which including programming. The Commissioners agreed. In regards to the previous bids presented on the repair and coating of the EMS roof, Commissioner Kueser asked if the Hensley bid included a warranty on the workmanship. Mr. Ludlum will contact the company and get back to the Commissioners before the meeting is over. Paramedic, Shelly Maze, has withdrawn her request for county funding for schooling at the present time. Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:03 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:15 a.m. No action was taken.

Kevin Cowan, Gilmore & Bell, presented options available for financing the purchase of the Century building. Of the options, Mr. Cowan and the Commissioners agreed the issuance of revenue bonds would be the best source of funding. The County would issue the bonds and the hospital would pay the bonds off with their revenues. The Commissioners asked that Mr. Cowan start the necessary paper work for the revenue bonds.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

Mr. Ludlum reported the Hensley bid for the EMS roof did contain a warranty on the workmanship. Therefore, Commissioner Kueser moved to accept the bid of Hensley Coating, Inc. in the amount of $16,952 to clean, prime, repair and coat the EMS roof.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioners Rush and Kueser will attend the Bio-terrorism meeting in Russell on August 16, 2005.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatements 60 & 61 for $462.16.

Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. OTHER BUSINESS:

The Ellsworth County Commissioners hosted the Rice County and Ellsworth County elected officials and department heads at a noon luncheon at Orozco’s Café in Kanopolis.
Thirteen attended the meeting. The next meeting will be in the fall with Rice County being the host.

6. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 2:45 p.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk