Minutes, May 30, 2006

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MAY 30, 2006

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 30^th day of May 2006 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Kermit Rush, 1^st District Commissioner

Lavel Heitschmidt, 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 with changes. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of May 22, 2006. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Gaye Woods, Interim EMS Director, asked the Commissioners to write off uncollectible bills. Commissioner Kueser moved to accept EMS write-offs in the amount of $8,953.47. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Woods reported that the federal government was going to set aside some dollars for EMS services to help when they have had to respond to accidents that involved illegal aliens. In most of these cases, the responding service has not been able to collect any fees for their service. She will continue to follow this funding and how it might be accessed. The Holyrood unit has had the air-conditioner repaired. A request to attend the KEMSA Conference by Shelly Maze was approved.

Upon the request of Sheriff Ploutz, Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:00 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:10 a.m. No action was taken.

Dan Copeland, All American Insurance, presented a supplemental cancer, intensive care insurance plan that he would like to offer the employees as a payroll deduction. The Commissioners responded that they would ask for the input of the employees before making any decisions.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. County Clerk, Jan Andrews, was included. The Commissioners returned to open session at 11:00 a.m. The Clerk was asked to make interview appointments next week with the applicants for the EMS Director position.

4. NEW BUSINESS :

The Twin Valley Telephone Resolution requested was tabled until the County Attorney had time to review it.

Commissioner Rush moved to donate $150 to the 4-H Activity Fund. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The District Coroner Resolution was tabled until further information was available.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the May payroll in the amount of $153,283.36. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

 

Minutes, May 22, 2006

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MAY 22, 2006

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 22^nd 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 15, 2006. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, reported the Center had a profit of $95,135 for the month of April and a year-to-date profit of $195,466. The 2007 budget was presented with a request of two mills for 2007.

Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:45 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Emergency Management Director, Kenny Bernard, was included in the executive session.

Carl Miller, Appraiser, and Fred Abercrombie met with the Commissioners to discuss the 2006 valuation of his home. He appealed his 2005 valuation and was successful in getting it lowered and now it has been raised 41% for 2006. He would prefer not to have to go through the appeal process again this year. Mr. Miller stated that through the appeal system, Mr. Abercrombie had only had a 4% increase in valuation in the last ten years and he felt the house was undervalued. After a lengthy discussion, the Commissioners asked Mr. Miller to work with Mr. Abercrombie and see if they could come up with a viable solution.

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Ward met with the Commissioners and Mr. Miller about what they considered a change in their property line. Mr. Miller and the Commissioners explained that they had not changed the deed to the property and that the information in his office is used for tax purposes only and not determining ownership. After further discussion, the Commissioners explained they would have to wait for a decision until the recent paperwork went through the system

 

3. OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:50 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session and Commissioner Kueser moved to continue in executive session from 10:15 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with the County Clerk in attendance. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:30 a.m. The item, EMS Applications, was tabled until further information could be gathered.


Although no motion was made, the Commissioners decided not to join NACO.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve 2004 Abatements to Ark Valley Electric in the amount of $1,139.98. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2005 Abatements to Ark Valley Electric in the amount of $1,343.65. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The discussion on county autopsies was tabled until more information was forthcoming from Great Bend.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 12:20 p.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

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