Minutes, September 2, 2008

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 2^nd 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 25, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Tracy Ploutz, Sheriff, reported that the legislature passed a law that every law enforcement agency had to have a stalking policy in place. He presented such a policy and has run it by our insurance carrier, KCAMP, and they have approved it. Also, he has sent it to Bud Cowan, the attorney for KCAMP and as soon as he gets a reply from him, he will submit it for final approval. Chairman Rush questioned an invoice for transportation of a prisoner from Tampa, FL. Sheriff Ploutz answered that it was a state prisoner and he had no choice in the matter.

Joe Shepack, County Attorney, visited with the Commissioners about the detention center at Wakeeney and other miscellaneous items.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the August payroll in the amount of $170,961.47. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the August account payables and prewritten warrants in the amount of $232,206.50. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the 2009 contract with Central Kansas Mental Health. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the 2009 Holiday Schedule. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The Commissioners visited with Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, about the solid waste agreement with Salina that is up for renewal. The new contact will have a fee increase of $1 per ton.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk