Minutes, June 4, 2007

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

MINUTES

JUNE 4, 2007

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 4^th day of June 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. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of May 29, 2007. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Bill Meyer with Olsson Associates informed the Commissioners they had opened an office in Manhattan, Kansas and would like the opportunity to work with them on future projects.

Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director, reported on the recent State and FEMA activity in the County. David and Kay Bailey were present to hear the latest information as they had extensive damage to their property. The IA (individual loss) teams were out Saturday and covered the areas that had reported damage. They assessed damage for both storms although Ellsworth County only has a declaration for the May 4^th storm at this time. After the assessments have been made FEMA will set up here in the Courthouse for people to make formal applications for assistance. Mr. Bernard is working with Brent Goss, Extension Service, to see that agricultural losses are reported and assessed. Report of losses can still be called in to the County Clerk.

Carolee Miner, Shelia Nelson-Stout and Pat Wallerius representing OCCK, Inc. presented their budget request for 2008. They would like to have a 2% increase for a total of $65,489.

Pam Hayes, Phil Chegwidden and Brad Kratzer, representing the Ellsworth Soil Conservation District, presented their budget request for 2008 of $29,000. This is the same amount as last year.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported they had a good attendance at their Open House. They had 24 vendors plus two helicopters. The new ambulance is in and will be in service in about a month. Mrs. Maze demonstrated one of the two new monitors they have received and Eagle Med will be conducting a class on the new equipment. Individuals taking the EMT class have taken their practicals and will be taking their written exams soon. Wilson is trying to get a class started for January. Also, Terri Stone is taking the Paramedic course and Deedra Stertz and Rick Soukup and Shawna Haase are planning to take the classes in the fall.

Fred Mog questioned the county's Noxious Weed policy in regards to getting rid of musk thistle.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

The Commissioners approved the bill for asphalt milling from the City of Ellsworth for the 4-H barn.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the May payroll in the amount of $173,850.76. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the May accounts payable in the amount of $132,068.39. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk