Minutes, June 9, 2008

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

JUNE 9, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 9^th day of June 2008 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 Kueser called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Agenda as printed. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of May 27, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Members of the ECCA Board and Director, Virginia Boots, presented their budget request for 2009 of $69,876, an increase of approximately 8.5%. Mrs. Boots reported she had visited with the Ellsworth City Council about getting some donations for the bus transportation cost and they will consider it for the 2009 budget.

Rob Fillion, Smoky Hill Development, Inc. and Curt Glaser, IDEAL Real Estate, were present for the bid opening on county property on Aylward Avenue advertised for sale. Chairman Kueser opened the one bid received from Blackwolf Investments Co., dba IDEAL Real Estate for $5,000 contingent upon actions on zoning and vacating of alley by the City of Ellsworth and successful closing on purchase of adjoining lots. Mr. Glaser explained the bid was lower than previously discussed as he was unaware of the city specials on the property of approximately $4,500 a year. Commissioner Rush moved to accept the bid from Blackwolf Investments Co. in the amount of $5,000 contingent upon a contract being drawn up and accepted by both parties. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Lawrence Rush, Trustee of Buckeye Cemetery, explained they had been removing trees off cemetery property and asked if the Noxious Weed Department could spray the area to prevent weeds. The Commissioners agreed they could spray the area at the expense of the cemetery. It was suggested he call Teresa Shute at the Noxious Weed and arrange for the service.

Pam Hays, Phil Chegwidden, Brad Kratzer and Glenn Walker, representing the Ellsworth County Soil Conservation District, presented their 2009 budget request of $29,000, the same as last year. Mrs. Hays reported they would be purchasing a new grass drill this year.

Carolee Miner, Shelia Nelson-Stout and Pat Wallerius, representing OCCK, Inc. presented their budget request for 2009. They would like to have a 2% increase for a total of $66,799. Mrs. Stout reported on the their workforce program and Mr. Wallerius discussed the transportation system they provide that covers Ellsworth County. The Commissioners asked that he contact the Ellsworth Senior Center to see if they could cover some of their transportation needs.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported she had hired two new EMT's, Joshua French and Lois Herman. Also, she hired Kathy Ludlum as a part-time employee. Also, they have a demo electric cot at the EMS building that they are interested in purchasing. Mrs. Maze asked the Commissioners to come up to the EMS after the meeting to see the cot. They retail for approximately $13,000 but would cut down on back strain and injury for employees.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Abatements #196-198 in the amount of $43.03. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 11:20 a.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk