Minutes, December 31, 2007

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

DECEMBER 31, 2007

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 31^st of December 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. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of December 17, 2007. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, presented the first request for payment on the remodeling of the hospital in the amount of $12,804. Upon the recommendation of the ECMC Board of Directors, Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the payment request of $12,804 from C.V. Cale, Inc. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Pearson explained in detail how the entrances and other aspects of the hospital were being modified to facilitate the construction. The financial report showed a year-to-date loss so far this year of $240,928. There are two trial projects for the telecommunication grant, tele-health and education.

Tracy Ploutz, Sheriff, gave his yearly report on the Special Law Enforcement Fund showing a balance of $867.39. When questioned, Sheriff Ploutz answered that he had not purchased the flashlights with the nets and will not unless he can get more information on them. Jerry Slaight, Deputy, will start work today and go to the academy as soon as a slot opens and dispatcher, Darla Odle, started today.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, presented a list of write-offs for approval. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve EMS write-offs in the amount of $8,535.34. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Maze asked if they wanted to raise the charge for standby that is now $40. The Commissioners agreed to leave it at the present rate.

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, presented grant applications for signature.

Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director, updated the Commissioners on the recent ice and snow storms and the county's response. Shelters were established in three areas and one of the emergency management's generators was used for the shelter in Wilson. FEMA will be here Friday at 9:00 a.m. to visit with government entities and Post Rock Rural Water District.


3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve 2007 Abatements in the amount of $5,237.08 and Adds in the amount of $432.92. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Resolution 07R14, A Resolution Transferring From The General Fund To The Equipment Reserve Fund. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the December payroll in the amount of $196,373.26. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the December accounts payable in the amount of $260,936.98. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve a letter of support for the Ellsworth County Council on Aging Transportation Grant. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the renewal of Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Kanopolis Tower Harbor Marina and Cliff's Service. Commissioner Rush 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