Minutes, September 29, 2008

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 29^th day of September 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 with additions. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of September 22, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, conferred with the Commissioners on a dozer. The Commissioner went out to view a 2005 John Deere dozer that she would consider for purchase. Upon return, Commissioner Rush moved to purchase a 2005 John Deere 700H Dozer and a one-year power train warranty from Murphy Tractor for $107,000 to be taken from the Equipment Reserve Fund. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. After a state inspection, it was suggested that the burn pit be moved to above ground. Since the burn pits are regulated out of Salina and not out of Topeka, she will contact the Salina office and get a confirmation. The new metal building is about ready to be moved in, however, the shed has not been moved nor paid for as yet. She is to contact Neal Black again and insist that payment and removal of the building is to be done this week or the second bid will be acted upon.

Brent Goss, Extension Service, asked the Commissioners to sign a budget verification for the year 2009.

Amy Boxberger, Central Kansas Community Corrections, discussed the Year-end Outcomes Fiscal Years 2007-2008 with the Commissioners. Although not all of their goals were accomplished, their overall success rate was 69%. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Year-end Outcomes Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008 report as presented. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the September payroll in the amount of $169,143.02. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to appoint Terry L. Kueser as delegate to the KWORCC Annual Meeting. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Oller moved to enter into a contract with Pam Westerman for cleaning services at the Health Department. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk