Minutes, August 13, 2007

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

MINUTES

AUGUST 13, 2007

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 13^{th day} of August 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 August 6, 2007. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, asked for authorization to hire two employees as Chadd Stevenson resigned and Joe Ranker left last month. The Commissioners granted the authority. The Commissioners discussed some of the drainage problems they were having at the 4-H Barn and asked if he could haul some dirt to help with the problem. Mr. Nondorf will put the request on his list.

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz reported the generator will kick on but he has not been able to get an estimate on a new one yet. Staffing wise, he is now down one jailer and one deputy.

Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director, gave the Commissioners an update on the tractor-trailer truck accident last week. One of the trucks involved was an oil tanker so it posed a hazardous situation. State agencies were called in on the accident and mutual aid partners responded. Everything was handled well and has been properly reported.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, presented a copy of the updated Hospital Transfers of Patient policy for their perusal. The policy was reviewed and one change was requested. It will be discussed with the medical staff at ECMC on Tuesday, August 14 to get their input before adoption.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Resolution 04R07, A Resolution Establishing A County Park Pursuant to KSA 19-2801, Et. Seq. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m.

 

 

Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk