Minutes, December 15, 2008

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

MINUTES

DECEMBER 15, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 15^th day of December 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 presented. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of December 8, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Barbara & Jerald Pickering, owners of the Dry Dock, asked the Commissioners for a special permit to remain open until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2009. Commissioner Rush moved to approve a special permit for the Dry Dock to remain open until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2009. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Tracy Ploutz, Sheriff, reported he will be purchasing a cross match machine for a total cost of $25,716.15 of which a grant will cover $16,200 and the rest will come from his budget. He applied for and got an E-911 Grant for 2009 and from that he plans on purchasing a CAD operated dispatch system. However, he will be paying $37,126 of that cost from his 2008 budget. The total cost of the system is approximately $89,000 and the remaining amount will be covered by the 2009 grant. He decided to keep the old fingerprint machine and will use it for civil processing. The concealed weapons charges and civil processing fees will offset the maintenance cost for the old machine. Chairman Kueser asked that with the hard economic times, if the deputies could be more visible in the townships. Sheriff Ploutz replied that had already been addressed.

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, presented two proposals for a new computer. Commissioner Rush moved to approve purchase of a new computer and installation charge from Computer Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $1,479. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Shute reported that the new building is almost complete.

The Commissioners held a telephone conference with Kevin Cowan, Gilmore & Bell relating to bond issues.

Herbie Harris presented his plat map for approval. However, he will need a letter from Post Rock Rural Water District stating they will be furnishing the water for addition before it can be approved.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, discussed new software that will be necessary for new state reporting requirements. She has looked at two companies and would recommend they stay with RAM because their billing and patient care reports are integrated. Also, she will be taking over the billing responsibilities. The Commissioners agreed with her recommendation on the software company.

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, presented an agreement with Lincoln County for their approval. Commissioner Kueser moved to enter into an agreement with Lincoln County for Administrative Cooperation for the WIC Program. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Kermit Rush moved to appoint Wayne Bohl as Trustee of Sherman Township. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the renewal of the cereal malt beverage license for the Dry Dock. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Abatements # 59,64-67 in the amount of $802.20 and Add #63 for $120.44. 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