Minutes, March 26, 2007

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MARCH 26, 2007

The Board off Ellsworth County Commissiners met in regular session on March 26, 2007 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

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

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda with one addition. Commissioner Albert Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioners Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of March 19, 2007. Commission Albert Oller seconded the motion, motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Form.

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, presented the income statement for the month of February which had a profit of $180,243.00. Commissioners also discussed term length and number of board members. The Board of County Commissioners received a list of six candidates to fill the two seats on the Hospital Board. They were Clint Rogers, Tina Davis, Lloyd Sprick, Gary Urbanek, Fonda Rush, Geri Ranker. The Board will make their decision next week.

Commissioner Terry Kueser made a motion to go into executive session for non-elected personnel from 9:40 a.m. until 9:50 a.m, Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 Ronda Kasiska was included in the executive session. The Commission returned to open session at 9:50 a.m. Commissioner Rush make a motion to hire Brenda Buehler effective April 2, 2007, range 3 ; step I. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0

Commissioner Kueser made motion to approve refunding warrants in the amount of $708.14, and abatements in the amount of $872.14. Commissioner Albert Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser made a motion and Commissioner Albert Oller seconded the motion to sign Resolution 07-R04 supporting the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway.

City Administrator Jonathan Mitchell, along with Lisa Lindsley introduced the recently hired Smoky Hill Development Corporation Director Rob Fillion who will begin his new duties on May 1, 2007.

Commissioner Rush made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 a.m., Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion, motion carried 3-0. Rick Nondorf Road Supervisor and County Commissions viewed road and bridges.

 

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Ona N Crawford, Deputy County Clerk