Minutes, November 2, 1009
ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 2nd day of November 2009 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.
Members Present:
Albert W. Oller, 1st District Commissioner
Kermit Rush, 2nd District Commissioner
Terry L. Kueser, 3rd District Commissioner
1. OPENING BUSINESS:
Chairman Oller called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as printed. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of October 26, 2009. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
No one was present for the open forum.
2. APPOINTMENTS:
Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, reported that the old 1973 International truck they sold on bid earlier in the year has never been paid for or picked up. They have called the buyer several times, but it still remains on the property. She has received another offer for the truck for $150 and he will pick it up immediately. Commissioner Kueser moved to sell the 1973 International truck to Pat Carlin for $150. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Upon the request of Janet Andrews, County Clerk, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:15 a.m. until 9:25 a.m. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 9:25 a.m. No action was taken. The County Clerk informed the Commissioners that KEMSA is now certifying 17 year olds as EMT's and our EMS Director wondered about them driving an ambulance. In checking with our liability carrier, they stated it was the county's decision as to whether they wanted to allow them to drive an ambulance, but that decision could be reflected in the premiums. The Commissioners will discuss this with the EMS Director at the next meeting.
Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, reported he had the shell of an old tractor sitting in the yard and was approached to buy it for $750. The Commissioners gave permission to sell it if possible but make sure the money is available. Mr. Nondorf would like to trade the 1997 Galion and has gotten four bids. They are: 2008-865 Case with 300 hrs with trade-in $138,066; a 2003 Cat with 2,600 hrs with trade-in $117,500; a 2008 John Deere 670D with 240 hrs with trade-in $134,995; a new Komatsu with trade-in $140,000. They are bringing out the John Deere for a demonstration and they already have Komatsu graders in the fleet. The Commissioner gave Mr. Nondorf the authority to choose between the John Deere and Komatsu for purchase. Also, Mr. Nondorf would like to upgrade a truck. He would sell the 1995 Chevy with 134,000 miles and purchase outright a 2010 Dodge ¾ ton. Commissioner Rush moved to authorize purchase of Dodge ¾ ton pickup at a cost of $21,318. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Presently, they are finishing the mowing for the county and townships and building a bridge in Noble Township and replacing one with a culvert in Sherman Township.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
There were no old business items.
4. NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Rush moved to approve the October accounts payable and prewritten warrants in the amount of $192,766.17. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Rush moved to approve the October payroll in the amount of $175,023.50.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Oller adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk
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