Minutes, March 5, 2007

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MARCH 5, 2007

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 5^th of March 2007 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Albert W. Oller, 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 corrected. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of February 26, 2007. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

James Warta was present for the Public Form and discussed the resolution passed requiring a 500ft setback on structures over 100ft. Commissioner explained that they intended to rescind that resolution and lower the setback and raise the height to 150ft.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director, reported he is still looking for a generator for the Courthouse. After checking with the Sheriff's office, he was told their generator was working well so he is only looking for one for the Courthouse. The Sheriff has a portable one that was bought with grant funds that they are not using it, so he is going to take it for the Incident Command Unit. The command unit is getting radios installed and also a remote mike system. He is going to check on the cost of internet for the unit. The LEPC meetings have been changed to the third Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. The meeting this month will be on the 22^nd of March. Mr. Bernard will also check on the cost of making the Courthouse wireless.

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz presented a purchase order for a 2004 Crown Victoria for their approval. The Commissioners signed the purchase order. Upon the request of Sheriff Ploutz, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:50 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioner returned to open session at 10:10 a.m. No action was taken.

The Commissioner met with County Attorney, Joe Shepack, to discuss the road agreement, pilot agreement with TradeWind Energy, Inc. and Resolution 07R02. They review the Lincoln County Pilot Agreement and instructed Mr. Shepack to draw up a similar agreement for Ellsworth County. The pilot agreement and the road agreement will be forwarded to TradeWind Energy, Inc. for their approval. The Commissioners reviewed Resolution 07R02, A Resolution Establishing A Setback Requirement for Structures Exceeding 100 Feet, and asked the County Attorney to change the height to 150 feet and the setback to 300 feet.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

Resolution 07R02 was discussed with Mr. Shepack during his appointment with the Commissioners.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatements 2006, 55-67 in the amount of $2,065.82. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the February payroll in the amount of $157,780.86. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the February accounts payable in the amount of $220,283.66. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to accept the resignation of Tammy Stefek as Clear Creek Township Treasurer and appoint Lynn Brock as Treasurer of Clear Creek Township. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moed to accept the resignation of Lester Pflughoeft, Sherman Township Clerk. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk