Minutes, April 30, 2007

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

APRIL 30, 2007

MINUTES

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 30^th day of April 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 printed. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of April 23, 2007. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz reported he had estimates on replacing the 4 monitors at $3,800. Commissioner Rush moved to allow the purchase of 4 monitors from the Equipment Reserve Fund within the $3,800 estimate. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. In regards to the cabinetry for the wireless 911 equipment, he has talked with Ralph Doubrava and has decided to go with him for the cabinets even though they might not be ready until August.

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, reported that the five-year warranty on the termite control on the building was expiring and the cost of renewing the warranty would be $120 per year. The Commissioners agreed that she continue the warranty and have the new garage treated for pests since they do store paper work there.

Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session with Michelle Maze, EMS Director, to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:00 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:10 a.m. No action was taken. Mrs. Maze gave information to the Commissioners as to the cost of paying for the entire 24-hour shift rather that the way it is now with 5-hour sleep time. On a six-month average, she estimated the cost increase would be $36,427.10. Also, she thought if we kept the policy of sleep time, an agreement, for liability reasons, should be signed by each employee stating their understanding of the agreement. The Commissioners will check with the County Attorney before making any decisions.

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, reported she had received a call from KDHE on Friday stating they had a problem with her compost pile. She would have to either windrow it or do away with it. She is to receive a letter from them stating what is expected to keep the compost pile. The Commissioners asked her, upon receipt of the letter, to investigate the alternatives and get prices on equipment.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatement 2006-82 in the amount of $233.36. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the April payroll in the amount of $166,530.20. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Tina Davis, recently appointed ECMC Board Member, has declined the appointment as she has taken a job as Clinic Director. Commissioner Rush moved to appoint Rev. Lloyd Sprick to the ECMC Board of Directors. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk