Minutes, August 11, 2008

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

AUGUST 11, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 11^th day of August 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 August 4 and August 8, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz reported they did receive a grant for the lifescan fingerprint and palmprint machine. However, the grant of approximately $16,000 will not cover the entire cost of the machine. The Commissioners discussed charging a fee for doing civil fingerprints and it was decided to consult the County Attorney about a resolution establishing a fee of $10. Upon the request of Sheriff Ploutz, Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:12 a.m. until 9:25 a.m. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioner returned to open session at 9:25 a.m. Commissioner Rush moved to continue in executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:25 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. County Clerk, Jan Andrews, was included in the executive session. The Commissioner returned to open session at 9:40 a.m. Sheriff Ploutz announced that Rick Harper had resigned his position as dispatcher effective today, August 11, 2008 and asked that dispatcher supervisor, Penny VonLehe be moved to range 8; step 11, as she will be assuming the extra duties performed by Mr. Harper. Commissioner Rush moved, upon the recommendation of Sheriff Ploutz, to move Penny VonLehe to range 8; step 11 effective August 26, 2008. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Chairman Kueser reported on the Juvenile Detention Center Board meeting he attended in Wakeeney. Our use of the facility was discussed with Sheriff Ploutz. Since he rarely uses the facility, the Clerk was asked to consult with the County Attorney about exactly what the county needs to do to be in compliant with the placements of juveniles and if we need to belong to a coalition.

Amy Boxberger, Central Kansas Community Corrections, reported their programs submitted for 2008-2009 were not fully funded by the State. Some of their new services that they have initiated can be funded through fees and hopefully new legislation in 2009. She asked that the Commissioner approve the final budgets as amended. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Amended Comprehensive Plan for 2008-2009, the Budget Summary for Year 2009 and the 2009 Carryover Reimbursement Plan. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

At 10:30 a.m., Chairman Kueser called the budget hearing to order. There were no citizens in attendance. Commissioner Rush moved to approve the 2009 County budget of $7,582,127. Commissioner Olla seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

 

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kuesar adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk