Minutes, November 24, 2008

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

MINUTES

NOVEMBER 24, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 24^th day of November 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 Oller moved to approve the Minutes of November 17, 2008. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

David Stonebraker discussed the taxes on his golf shed and cart. The taxes are higher this year and his main objection is that some of the people who have sheds are not being charged because Ellsworth City says they do not know who owns them. He does not mind paying the tax but thinks all owners should be taxed. The Commissioners explained that the city receives that tax and has jurisdiction over the property since they own the property where the sheds are located. Mr. Stonebraker plans on visiting with the City Council about his concern.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, reported a profit for the month of October with an overall loss of $143,573 for the year. The rest of the time was spent discussing the format to be used to search for a new administrator and future building plans.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the November payroll in the amount of $173,538.47. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to appoint Shawn McGowan as Special Deputy Coroner for Ellsworth County and submit his appointment to the Judicial District for confirmation. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2008 Abatements, 5-9,10,12,14,15,17,19,22 & 24 in the amount of $1,570.26 and Adds 9,13,16 & 18 in the amount of $750.34. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENTS:

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

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk