Minutes, May 15, 2006

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MAY 15, 2006

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 15^th day of May 2006 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 Kueser called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Agenda as printed. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of May 8, 2006. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Raymond Thomas was present during the Public Forum, but did not want to address the Commissioners about any particular issue.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz reported he is ready to price his items for the garage sale and move them to the EMS Department. Commissioner Rush will be available on Friday to go over the prices set on the items. Upon the request of Sheriff Ploutz, Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:23 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 9:40 a.m. No action was taken.

Jonathan Mitchell, Ellsworth City Administrator, brought in another estimate for countywide zoning from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. which was for $104,360. The Commissioners tabled the zoning discussions until they are able to get more information on what is exactly needed, and if the other cities in the county want to participate. Mr. Mitchell will check with the Kansas League of Municipalities and the County Clerk will check with the Kansas Association of Counties to see if they have any educational programs scheduled on zoning.

Commissioner Heitschmidt left the meeting at 11:17 a.m.

Gaye Woods, EMS Interim Director and EMS personnel Michelle Maze and Deedra Stertz, presented a revision of the educational policy for their department. The Commissioners had requested the revision and asked that all reimbursements or payments for education and certification are included. Commissioner Rush moved to adopt the Ellsworth County EMS Education Policy as presented. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. Mrs. Woods presented the financial reports for April. The Commissioners also suggested they advertise for an EMT.

Joe Shepack, Ellsworth County Attorney, visited with the Commissioners about the revision of the Sanitary Code and his misgiving about the verbiage used in the policy. He will arrange an appointment to meet with Jo Funk, Salina-Saline County Sanitarian, about his concerns.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

The Commissioners opened the EMS Director applications. No action was taken.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Abatement #115 for $381.75. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Welcome Home down payment assistance to Eric Reed and Robert Goldwater. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk