Minutes, July 2, 2007

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

MINUTES

JULY 2, 2007

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 2^nd day of July 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 Oller moved to approve the Minutes of June 25, 2007. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Doug McKinney, North Central Regional Planning Commission, and David Bailey, Post Rock Rural Water District, reported they had received a $400,000 grant from the state to bring their treatment plan into compliance with the new drinking water regulations. Post Rock will put up $123,000 either in cash or in-kind work. Mr. McKinney reviewed the paper work necessary for the grant since Ellsworth County is the sponsor of the grant. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the following forms: Designation of Depository, Authorization for Electronic Deposit of Vendor Payment, Authorization Signature Form and Administration Agreement with North Central Regional Planning Commission. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, presented her budget requests for 2008. She requested $179,900 for Noxious Weeds, an increase of 9.1%, Recycling $7,650, an increase of 7% and Landfill $57,350, a decrease of 29%. Also, they discussed again, the musk thistle problems and Mrs. Shute gave the Commissioners an update on the problem areas.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported Jane Galliart was retiring after 28 years of volunteer service with the EMS Department. The Commissioners asked that Mrs. Maze offer their appreciation for her many years of service. Mrs. Maze did not receive a second bid as expected on the bariatric cot but did purchase one for $6,470. The 2008 budget request of $416,755, a 6% increase was presented. This included a 38% increase in the education line item as three employee are starting their paramedic training.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the June payroll in the amount of $165,367.38. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the June accounts payables in the amount of $281,495.87. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk