Minutes, April 6, 2009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

APRIL 6, 2009

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 6^th day of April 2009 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 Oller 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 Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of March 30, 2009.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the Public Forum.

 

 

2.                  APPOINTMENTS:

 

The Commissioners interviewed Donald Kozisek, an applicant for the position of Ellsworth County Hospital Center board member.  Mr. Kozisek stated that he felt the health care in Ellsworth County was outstanding and that his main purpose in apply for the appointment was to make a contribution to Ellsworth County.  The Commissioners thanked him for his time and will get back to him with their decision as there are three other applicants.

 

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, reported he had received a letter stating that the company they purchased oil from had been bought and he might be able to purchase some sealing oil in the next two to three weeks.  Also, he attended a meeting on the stimulus projects the state will be bidding this fall, and the requirements for culverts, signs and engineering fees will have to be met by the county at their expense.  If the project comes in over budget, the county will also have to absorb those expenses.  He will keep them informed as more information becomes available.

 

Phyllis Dolezal, President, and Melvin McCary, Board Member, of the Ellsworth County Historical Society, asked for a waiver of landfill fees for some of the projects they are working on at the Museum.  Commissioner Rush moved to grant a landfill fee waiver for $1,000 for the year 2009 to the Ellsworth County Historical Society.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:00 a.m.  Commissioner Rush moved to appoint Donald Kozisek to a 4-year term on the Ellsworth County Medical Center Board of Directors beginning July 1, 2009.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Dave Haberman, Representative with ING, gave a presentation on the Kansas Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan and asked if the Commissioners if they offer the plan to their employees.  The Commissioners asked that he give information to the County Clerk to be given to the employees to see if they are interested in additional retirement plans.  If enough employees show an interest, they will contact him.

 

Upon the request of Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:30 a.m. until 10:40 a.m.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:40 a.m.  No action was taken.  Mr. Bernard discussed representation on the North Central Kansas Homeland Security Board.  He has an individual interested in serving in that capacity.

 

Dave Smith, Ellsworth City Police Chief, visited with the Commissioner about the recent formation of Crime Stoppers.  A Board is in place, by-laws are being written and as soon as that is done, they will be applying for their 501c tax status.  At a later date, he will visit with them about some funding from the county.   

 

3.                  OLD BUSINESS:

 

There were no old business items.

 

4.                  NEW BUSINESS:

 

Upon a request by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Commissioner Kueser moved to proclaim April as Fair Housing Month.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the March payroll in the amount of $164,090.98.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve March accounts payable and prewritten warrants in the amount of $178,444.75.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

5.                  ADJOURNMENT:

 

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

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk