Minutes, February 27, 2006

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

FEBRUARY 27, 2006

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 27^th day of February, 2006 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Lavel Heitschmidt, 1^st 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 Heitschmidt moved to approve the Agenda with an addition. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Upon the request of the Commissioners, Kevin Ludlum, EMS Director, visited with them about a bill presented for payment of education. This brought up the present policy for payment and reimbursement of education for EMS employees. The Commissioners felt some of the practices we are now doing are not contained in the policy and they would like the reimbursement policy reviewed for possible changes. Mr. Ludlum was asked to come back with some suggestions on a policy that would encompass all the educational needs of the department.

Brent Goss & Michelle Brokes, Extension Service, visited with the Commissioners about the rental policy and charges for the new 4-H Barn. They were charged with responsibility of formulating a policy and bringing it back for approval.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

The Commissioners reviewed a 99-year lease agreement to be forwarded to the Richard Vopat for approval on the ground need to install a new bridge in Wilson Township. The Commissioners, upon Mr. Vopat’s approval, will execute the agreement.

The County Clerk visited with the Commissioners about the audit being conducted by the IRS and some implications of that audit.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the February payroll in the amount of $160,332.11. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to participate in the Ellsworth County Economic Development, Inc. signage project for the Highway 156 construction in the amount of $100. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the membership in The Amazing 100 Miles in the amount of $100. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 2.0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the membership for the Wilson Chamber of Commerce for $50. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Heitschmidt moved to approve Abatements 86 & 87 in the amount of $195.94. Motion carried 2-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk